THE BIG INTERVIEW | Mikel Arteta discusses last season, the title race & more | Premier League

Mikel Arteta has outlined his priorities for pre-season as he looks to build upon a record-breaking campaign last year.
In our extended interview, the manager reflects on last season’s title race that went right down to the wire and explains how his side can improve and go one better this time around.
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[@NRIOZ]

Mikel has aged 17 years in the last 38 days. Vamos.

[@yuhgod]

you think so? I feel like he still looks very good, maybe im biased to our handsome leader mikky

[@langahlongwane159]

100%

[@scottkeating3625]

He got work done. He looks like Stalone in Rocky 5

[@genomicsANDeconomics]

True! the sun has taken it's toll on him. He needs to get back to cloudy Blighty.

[@alia8892]

I think he's understanbly gained some weight during summer, face more chubby hence looks older.

[@smallboy4423]

Im a fan of Real Madrid, last two years, i started to watch Arsenal FC after Arteta take over.. when i see in Arteta managing Arsenal FC, actually its quite interesting to watch.. i hope they win some titles especially EPL title..

[@Midnightsky2222]

Vamos!

[@dawnsparks9207]

Thank you xx

[@bixxi9626]

U still a. Small boy

[@blusofa8814]

Arteta's coaching transcends football. The things he teaches apply to life itself

[@amar74199]

Too bad he can't teach you how to win trophies

[@ibeaniebona4492]

Mikel must have had the Summer of his life…dude aged 10 years 😂❤

[@CallumMason-bz2hy]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@panda2804]

wow that is what i want to say

[@petrmoravec8401]

He is tired, he has lot of work.

[@nuudelz3711]

Lighting and no beard, looks the same to me

[@ibeaniebona4492]

@@nuudelz3711 he’s a few years older than I am buts he’s looking like my UNCLE 😂

[@ErikSandesten]

Never been a big fan of premier League until i watched arsenal under Arteta last season......beautiful fotball with a team that looks like they really loves playing together. Good luck next season and god blees U

[@granitxhaka7261]

@@ErikSandesten thanks dude whom do you support and watch which league

[@nnamdichilakakingsleyibekw9177]

He supports clubs in Sweden. Just guessing

[@ACE-7964]

This is what a leader does - sets CLEAR VISIONS and empowers everyone around him to reach those goals. Absolute legend Mikel. 🙌🏾🙌🏾 10 TOES!!

[@thesocialintrovert]

This man looks incredibly and unbelievably confident. I could feel how unfazed he was and how confident he is in what the club can do. I know this is obvious, but he definitely knows something we don't 😂

[@nnamdichilakakingsleyibekw9177]

If he does not get in the right players now, he can look as confident as he wants, trophies will not happen.

[@rogerward3390]

We've signed nobody and anyone We've been linked to hasn't paid off...reality v feeling

[@MAVxInfinite]

Hairline crispy, no bald spots confirmed ✅ Our team is in good hands 🙌🏾

[@maxwilliams1060]

Bald Pep beat you

[@tristandippenaar3153]

No gel too cuz its all connecting the players in the team

[@wisepalaz]

What it has to do with football?

[@Topstrika-b4h]

He look older than pep after last season 😂

[@MAVxInfinite]

@@maxwilliams1060 We won the first match at home and then drew at the Etihad. We beat them.

[@MyMainMan90]

Seeing Mikel aging is making me sad. Its like I've already unlocked 1% nostalgia for the past two seasons. Soon we will be talking about how these years made us feel (even without trophies) like we do with Wenger's prime. Appreciate what you have before its gone

[@jahworx]

Get a grip mate 😂

[@MyMainMan90]

​@@jahworx hope your comment achieved what you wanted, whatever it was

[@1p4p_akqb99]

Bottom line is we’ve won nothing no matter how u slice it Arsenal is about WINNING it’s in our history

[@MyMainMan90]

@@1p4p_akqb99 We want to win because we all believe that we are capable of it but you must be confused if you think that's Arsenal's history. I wonder what Real Madrid's history is. We aren't even top 2 in total trophies in England. Sounds a bit obnoxious

[@1p4p_akqb99]

@@MyMainMan90 I don’t give af about Real Madrid nobody is them if u think so little of ur team find a new one I hate fake fans that put the ceiling so low embarrassing before oil money came in we were top 3 and still are

[@mbuusihenry800]

The fact that someone wakes up excited to go to work is enough of a sign for a perfect next season. I believe we have got this. Can't wait for the boys to return. ❤

[@rogerward3390]

He's on 9 million a year...he'd want yo be excited 😂

[@PnG0407]

His passion for football and arsenal is clear to see. I hope we win something coming season. COYG

[@Matthewafried]

Mikel please go all out and give us a Trophy 🏆 this coming Season please I can't wait much love Gunners

[@MolueConduct]

what trophy though? 5th in the PL plus FA cup is worse than last season.

[@WR10678]

5 years n your still begging him for trophies😂

[@sultanabran1]

very clear and concise plan. no rubbish fluff. it's a good brain to have at our club

[@Sebastians-Estudio]

He is giving so much to this club and it shows, he deserves tremendous respect and success.

[@ReviewHub94]

Arteta has elevated Arsenal to the level of a big club. Last season, we did everything a champion does; now we just need to repeat that performance and stay consistent.

[@jaw1630]

Forget about it....players coming back from euros tired...plus no new buys....we need top top buys to beat city...3 top players..a top bench or forget it

[@Miszor420]

@@jaw1630 chill out, it was 2 point difference, i don't think we need 100 mil transfers to not fumble both fulham games...

[@wangatshivhase8381]

you blew it at the end of the day, had it in your hands and slipped up for city to take it. I wonder how the players will react this season.

[@rogerward3390]

And not take 1 point from 12 from villa and Fulham

[@zaihardiman906]

​@@jaw1630every year there's an international tournament to transfer window doesn't kick into gear until after it finishes so don't stress. See how many outs there are already in loans. They've got plans.

[@masudtv]

He’s clearly one of the best manager-coaches in the world. We’re lucky to have him.

[@patrickroos739]

No the best win things, we have won nothing

[@masudtv]

@@patrickroos739 he’s won an FA Cup and he’s a rookie manager. He’s give toe to toe with two of the world’s best managers and pushed one of them to the final day of the season. He’s give toe has transformed the culture and mentality of the club and players and restored The Arsenal Way, ache improves players and levels them up, he’s improved the team year on year. He’s a great manager no doubt. He will be one of The Greats when the trophies start coming, but we have to recognise that we have on our hands a generational manager.

[@granitxhaka7261]

​@@masudtvthere is no guarantee of Trophies when we don't even upgrade the first 11 who failed to get over the line. Arsenal And Arteta PR has brainwashed into making him bigger than the club and be 'Proud' of and celebrate failure

[@patrickroos739]

@@masudtv Despite all the praise (agree with most of it) the fact remains, he has won nothing with his team/players. I support Arsenal FC not Mikel Arteta FC. I want to win titles and if we do that I dont care who the manager is. 5th full season coming up and tons of money invested. Win silverware or we need to replace him.

[@pattyx9050]

@@patrickroos739it took city more than ten years & billions before they can win a trophy. Go support another club if you’re tired

[@danfry909]

Legend. I love Arteta's attitude and philosophy. I'm sure he is the one to take us to great heights.

[@ItzSinatraa]

Immensely proud of this team and Arteta! We have came a very long way.. COYG!!

[@marckristensen946]

I'm not an Arsenal fan, but I like the mentality of Arteta. Such a winner. I like

[@warrenjohnson2379]

Arteta is Gonna turn out to be best manager ever I think keep up the amazing work in uniting team and fans

[@S0L12D3]

Maybe. It will be hard to top what Wenger did. Coming into the Prem when SAF was a dominant force and disrupting their title charges. 3x premier league champions going undefeated one season. 7 FA cups making us the kings of the FA cup. Not to mention the fact that Wenger influenced the club to invest in property, science, and equipment. If it wasn’t for Wenger, Mikel would not have the amazing Platform and Brand that Arsenal have become. I love Mikel, but he has a very high mountain to climb!

[@rogerward3390]

Best manager ever!! Are you 10? Or on some sort of substance??? 1 trophy in 5 years, 670 million spent

[@thanhan5667]

@@rogerward3390 u dumbass didnt even understand what he said

[@tjjy9688]

I just love listening to Mikel speak, prem title incoming 24/25…Vamos!

[@valuetraveler2026]

yes it has to happen

[@joekeltie8958]

So much man love for this guy 😂 so motivated and inspirational.

[@Kaya.]

Couldn’t have asked for a better manager to represent my club.

[@ArsenalNews7]

Really looking forward to this upcoming season! COYG

[@TNRMVP]

LEGEND we are so lucky to have him...will go down as a great by the time he's done and he's just getting started!

[@robertong517]

just listening to artera speaking is a joy. Finally we are about to see some top class football again.

[@BigDome1]

This man made me love football again. He's done an incredible job. Anyone who says "BUT NO TROPHIES!" should not bother celebrating when we get the trophies that we deserve. The progress is insane and undeniable, and the only reason we haven't won back to back league titles is because we're competing against a club with infinite resources and no morals or professional integrity. We will win the league next season.

[@akwasiarsenal2340]

I’ve got faith that arteta will win us something big next season. But honest question, what if we don’t? What will happen next, because surely he has to go with no trophies whiles being fully backed.

[@BigDome1]

@@akwasiarsenal2340 Most people don't look at football in such a binary way. Anyone with a brain can see that coming 2nd now is more difficult than winning the league was in 15/16, or in 10/11. It's probably the most competitive the PL has ever been, it's monstrously difficult to win it. ETH was dominating the Eredevisie, look at him now. Finishing EIGHTH. We would be absolutely insane to sack Arteta. The only reason we haven't won two league titles is because CITY CHEATED. The only two managers you can argue have been better than him in the PL in recent years are Klopp and Pep.

[@DavidRegaL-lw5xz]

​@@BigDome1Why aren't Everton and Forest winning the league since they cheated also. Excuses will get you nowhere

[@BigDome1]

@@DavidRegaL-lw5xz because they haven't cheated or spent to anywhere near the same extent as City...

[@DavidRegaL-lw5xz]

@@BigDome1 Utd got found guilty and spent more, Arsenal, Chelsea spent more. I guess y'all need an excuse for failure though so it's completely fine..

[@vocheseleon]

What this man has set out to do for something he loves, a club, a stat, a standard, family, footballers, colleagues is hard but he's the best man for it and with Edu and everyone else he's brought on to aid him in pursuit and sharing of glory is golden. This fan is behind you Mikel, we go again.

[@Anzal-ju7kr]

His confidence and determination make me trust and believe in him and the whole team even more this season.

[@TheAlanfigg]

Great to see the boss looking relaxed, less stressed, a few pounds on. Make no mistake, this is the toughest season yet, 2nd position again means, 19 ways to fail from a positional sense, 1 way to go one better, c'mon you gunners,

[@CloserApproximations]

In Arteta we trust 🙏🏻

[@LegendofFootball10]

We will be champion next season

[@Topstrika-b4h]

Delusions is back,and when is that going to happen 😂

[@Dev-id7cm]

Bro its really not a delusion to think we can win next season bcoz we almost won the last 2 theres only 1 team mre likely to win it than us which is city, so how is it delusional to say we r gonna win the title...stop hatin my broski...Coyg's​@@Topstrika-b4h

[@LegendofFootball10]

@@Topstrika-b4h no way anymore

[@PeaceFulMelodyHub]

Arsenal is my family,my friend,my emotions, and whenever i looked arteta and the way he wanted to improve this team i believe in myself that i can also upgrade my life little by little with the patience with the right process...Time will come just need to believe in yourself and get up everyday and try...

[@VihigasFinest]

Really looking forward. I love the day Arsenal we get it ❤

[@Flowsho]

In Arteta we trust. You can do this mate. You can get us across the line. Let's go Boys!!!! COYG❤❤❤

[@ntokozomemela1465]

Mikel, you have given me something to look forward to week in week out. Thank you.

[@Omegajayb]

In Arteta we trust🎉

[@shamsiedeenjinadu2657]

Yes you are the right man for the job. APADTA. God willing be strong and consistent. APADTA

[@user-lg7bu6tg6w]

Great analysis and the willingness to improve and get better. We will get there

[@mochagungh]

finally i can watch arteta ball again

[@scrofula11]

The title is ours next season, I’ve never been so sure.

[@pez6905]

Nah city win it again. But pep is leaving next summer. Then it's ours.

[@dkychen888]

Well as you can see Arteta is wearing city colours so it's a win win situation lol

[@JoeMamaisgae]

Shut it kid.

[@MindfulMastery-]

Yes, 💯 facts stated.

[@alexxallert412]

Oh boy

[@raphaellesicnik5474]

This club has aged this man

[@MartinSparks-ef9gr]

This man has changed this club .

[@amaechiobiechina4356]

He's not aged, datz just the result of holidaying. No more training hard and stress

[@JOEY-AFC-LARGIE14]

Not really got nothing good to say don't bother this man is the best thing that's happened to arsenal in 20 years bro

[@tristandippenaar3153]

My guy needs some botox😂

[@jeffreyokoth9086]

So depressed you are that you can't even be positive for a second 😂😂...don't die here...ask doe help😅

[@allenlopez9731]

GOAT in the making!

[@soulboy71]

Can't wait for the start of the season. I hope we can win the prem , but dont expect to win as I think we need two or three more signings. My main worry is the Euro players breaking down, due to thier extended playing time especially as there is more games this season in the Champions league's new format. In Arteta we trust! COYG!!!

[@vegoncanbrid8330]

Arteta has to win something with this team next season

[@BRAND1SH]

Best manager in sports. All sports

[@Moshinest]

The light will shine on us again

[@streetcomedy11]

❤❤ boss welcome back Sir

[@twistedgooner6472]

This year COYG it can’t come sooner the PL Can’t wait to get back

[@NicholasRiage-e6h]

Yes for sure will be the champion this season.

[@bengcodeproductions]

Never give up 1 team arsenal 💪 🇯🇲 🇯🇲 love from Jamaica ❤

[@joshgroom8421]

He helps me really believe that we can win. Where is the Dog.....hopefully on the pitch next May= win

[@mrfeather2732]

BE SERIOUS IN THE TRANSFER WINDOW... NO EXCUSES!

[@denodennis8871]

Much love from Uganda we were heart broken to finish the season with out the trophy surely. .more so we need to start the season very strong and finish strong and more so we need to add more good players in our squad

[@nathanbimba1205]

I'm glad that we have you as our manager ❤

[@namulindwakimberly91]

My manager❤❤❤

[@gen_aone]

Don Mikel will get us THERE.

[@stuckin2sa]

I FEEL THE CONFIDENCE😁😁

[@chikaagu3118]

We have to be ruthless this season

[@IAmDozman]

Stake and barbeque chilling in his veins...you sure needed that rest Mikel. I'm so proud of you...come on Arsenal 💪🏿❤️🤍

[@Cehbol]

He know what he need to do

[@DavidSkarsvag]

In Mikel we trust

[@108u9]

3:14 Mikel, Edu and the good management folks, IMHO we ought to bring in one signing as a ceiling raiser. It’s amazing we’ve levelled and even surpassed the other “big 6” teams but it’s never a guarantee and always a moving target. That said Calaflori is a IMO is a good addition but we ought to bring in a ceiling signing to continue building the quality of the team. Vamos! COYG!

[@Danny-yb9ms]

HES GOT A SPIIIIIIIIDER, ON HIS HEAD!

[@LaggyCannon]

It's a fly and it's annoying me too. It keeps coming and going as well, you see him trying to swat it away sometimes in the interview

[@6lvckHippie94]

Crazy thing is me reading your comment and Mikel swatting the fly away😂😂😂😂 ​@@LaggyCannon

[@Flexium_GG]

@@LaggyCannonsurprised I had to scroll down this far to see mention of the fly 😂

[@tumusantrina2055]

I believe 🙏🏻 in you

[@vibe0ne10]

Title run inbound!!!!

[@danielsteve-5759]

Vamos , Great Expectations for the Next season. COYG🔴

[@lulkaku]

COYG!!!

[@Dhdkdlsnsha63737]

The Boss ❤

[@sylvajames2150]

My favourite mikel Arteta ❤

[@larrylawrence8945]

Is just me or someone else is noticing it. Arteta look way older than I remember last season. His cheek looks full too like he ate a lot during the holiday😂

[@Kiro_pak]

1:14 well-done Arteta. You ignited our happiness and to enjoy our Gunners Pride. Kudos to you, your support staff and our players.

[@TemitopeMatthewOlusesi]

Respect👏👏👏

[@juamtallica7259]

Im sooo ready for this season. Come on you Gunners 💥

[@Starretsmedia]

Looking wiser and mature..

[@jcgreens]

one of the best youngster team in the league

[@caldeprince1317]

My manager Mikel Aterta❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I believe in Mikel❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@theopratama9047]

Less than a month for arteta ball 🎉🎉🎉

[@brianmwendwa7381]

We love mikel ❤❤❤

[@BOCAELUNICOGRANDEFC]

MIKEL ❤❤❤❤❤💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@NoFear850]

Welcome back Sir, I’ve longed to watch the Arsenal play while I scratch my eyes out game by game watching England

[@xavatar-legendx5152]

Good interviewer

[@112starwarsfan]

Our guy Mikel Arteta great insights as usual.. now bring the team to Dubai

[@muzeyachisinda1736]

I love you so much bro

[@peanutbush]

Love from Thailand !!!! COYGs

[@user-nb3ol5fr2i]

my my hiro❤❤❤❤❤ mikail

[@frank-introvert]

Super MIKEL⚽❤️

[@infiniteheartnig3413]

Positivity is the fuel of this club 🚀. Love the Gunner's 💌

[@Cheddah106]

its a must win season honestly

[@jamesp7709]

The Arteta era is building...

[@oeckstei]

I wish him good health and longevity in this role. He has way more pressure than Arsene given how more competitive the game is now. You can see it in his face how the game has started to take a toll.

[@Ubersteve]

I miss my club

[@7yreece]

My boss! I love him

[@yesayaishere5216]

This year arsenal will get the treble winner 🎉😎

[@MohamedElouarda-qk6ws]

Humility is a hard thing with gunners...

[@andcch4717]

​@@MohamedElouarda-qk6ws ain't you named after the perfect man?

[@morgan3714]

@@MohamedElouarda-qk6ws we’re winning the sextuple next season

[@thebandthatisDAVE]

Winning everything this season!

[@nikoshurricane]

@@MohamedElouarda-qk6ws not a gunner. this guy is simply an idiot.

[@Adil1ist]

Throughout the whole video I saw a real FLY around the Mikel's head. Now I understand why Fly Better 😀

[@williamfrancis5546]

I'm really excited about Arsenal next season because of the squad and new players coming to Arsenal. COYG to win silverware next season God willing 🙏. Arsenal rocks 🏆 🙏 🤲 🪨 🎸 😎.

[@hinx6]

he looks well fed

[@flilechi]

This season we must win a trophy. We can do it EPL and Uefa

[@traibapngotngao4972]

Good job coach

[@mothboi181]

I can't wait for the different knock to make a video on this