Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is the fourth longest serving manager of a Premier League club in the division, behind only Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola and Thomas Frank. The Spaniard has survived three-years and three-months as Gunners head coach since being appointed as successor to Unai Emery.
In that time the side managed two eight-placed finishes to begin with, mounting pressure on Arteta despite an FA Cup triumph in the mix. A race towards top four last season showed progress, but falling at the final hurdle and missing a return to Champions League football brought further questions over whether the manager could get the side over the line.
Fast forward nearly one-year on and the north London outfit are top of the league, eight points clear of their nearest rivals in a huge title race. It's testament to the head coach and his staff that they've been able to bounce back on many occasions to find themselves in their current position.
