Arsenal Warned of ‘Huge Drama’ if Arteta Fails to Win Premier League Amid Liverpool Threat
Former Arsenal captain William Gallas has issued a stark warning to Mikel Arteta, suggesting that failing to win the Premier League this season would result in “a huge amount of drama” for the club.
Arteta has guided Arsenal to back-to-back second-place finishes, but Gallas believes that another near-miss, especially if Arne Slot’s Liverpool were to win the title in Slot’s debut season, could reflect poorly on Arteta’s leadership.
Gallas highlighted the significance of Arteta’s five-year tenure, contrasting it with the instant success Slot has brought to Liverpool, despite following in the footsteps of club legend Jürgen Klopp.
Gallas emphasized how replacing a long-serving manager is typically difficult, yet Slot has made an immediate impact, leading the league and putting pressure on both Arsenal and reigning champions Manchester City, who are contending with the season-ending injury to Rodri.
Both Arsenal and Liverpool face significant injury concerns ahead of their crucial clash. Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, and Riccardo Calafiori are doubtful, while Liverpool are missing goalkeeper Alisson, and Diogo Jota’s status remains uncertain after picking up a knock in the Chelsea game.
With both teams vying to capitalize on Manchester City’s weakened state, this weekend’s matchup could have significant title race implications.
Arsenal Warned of ‘Huge Drama’ if Arteta Fails to Win Premier League Amid Liverpool Threat
