Mikel Arteta is making a name for himself in the Premier League this season and so is his Arsenal squad. The Gunners boss has overseen a tremendous turnaround at the Emirates Stadium in the last 12 months, guiding the club from an inconsistent group to league leaders.
When he replaced Unai Emery in 2019, leaving Manchester City as Pep Guardiola's assistant, many doubted the Spaniard would return the north Londoners to their previous success under Arsene Wenger. Convincing his own fanbase that he was the right choice by Stan Kroenke was his first task and he has ticked it off.
Earning the respect from the other figures in football was next. Over time that has happened and he is arguably on course to win Manager of the Year. But recently, when the pressure has begun to intensify on his side, Arteta has demonstrated his tactical prowess.
