Football NewsThe GuardianUnverified source· 14 Aug 2026
Arteta calm over Arsenal future, eyes title defence
Mikel Arteta insists his expiring contract is no worry as Arsenal chase back-to-back titles.
Mikel Arteta
coach
Contract
Expires at end of new season
Next match
Community Shield vs Man City on Sunday
Status
Longest-serving Premier League manager
What happened. Mikel Arteta said he is relaxed about his Arsenal contract expiring at the end of the new season, adding that he wants to stay.
- Arteta believes Arsenal must improve to defend their title.
- Arsenal are favourites for back-to-back league titles.
- He joined Arsenal in December 2019.
“They don’t have to worry about that, I want to be here”
— Mikel Arteta
Arsenal face Manchester City in the Community Shield before the new season begins.
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