It’s fair to say that the next few weeks are crucially important to the future of Arsenal under the guidance of Mikel Arteta. The Spaniard has managed to get the Gunners competing for a Champions League place once again, but with the side level on points with North London rivals Tottenham, it will be an intense race to the finish.
Arteta may never get a better chance to finish in the top four, with his side not playing in Europe this season giving them a longer break than sides competing around them, which may not be the case next season. There’s also the financial impact of finishing in the top four, with the boost allowing for more potential signings as well as higher-profile players.
The squad will also need strengthening in key areas as well as the general need for depth as the manager contends with having a thin squad. They could look to use one simple transfer trick to save millions during the window though.
