{"id":30829,"date":"2026-04-20T07:55:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T07:55:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/20\/mikel-arteta-arsenal-face-harsh-reality-work-under-pressure-arsenal-face-harsh-reality-football-sports\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T07:55:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T07:55:39","slug":"mikel-arteta-arsenal-face-harsh-reality-work-under-pressure-arsenal-face-harsh-reality-football-sports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/20\/mikel-arteta-arsenal-face-harsh-reality-work-under-pressure-arsenal-face-harsh-reality-football-sports\/","title":{"rendered":"Mikel Arteta: Arsenal face harsh reality: &#8216;Work under pressure&#8217; | Arsenal face harsh reality: Football | Sports"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"photo changeSpace\">\n<p class=\"withoutCaption\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/590x\/secondary\/6872031.jpg?r=1776668155830\" alt=\"Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will be under pressure following the defeat to Man City, according to Bryan Robson.\" title=\"Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will be under pressure following the defeat to Man City, according to Bryan Robson.\" width=\"590\" height=\"413\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"newsCaption\">Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will be under pressure following the defeat to Man City, according to Bryan Robson. <span class=\"caption\">(Image: Getty Images)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"affiliate-links\">    This article contains affiliate links and we receive a commission from any sales we generate from them. learn more<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>Manchester United legend Bryan Robson believes Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is under increasing pressure in his position following Arsenal&#8217;s 2-1 defeat at Manchester City. The Gunners&#8217; advantage at the top of the Premier League has narrowed to just three points, with City also having a game in hand as their domestic struggle continues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>Erling Haaland proved to be a tenacious threat for the North London side, with his goal 20 minutes into the game clinching a crucial three points in the leaders&#8217; clash. Kai Havertz equalized shortly after Rayan Cherki&#8217;s opener at the Etihad Stadium, but the German was only able to deflect his header over the bar, squandering a golden chance late on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>The defeat means Arsenal&#8217;s advantage at the top of the table has narrowed to just three points, and City&#8217;s win at Burnley on Wednesday will see Josep Guardiola&#8217;s side return to the top of the table for the first time since mid-August.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>Express sports on FB! Get all the best sports news and more on our Facebook page<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>Considering Arteta&#8217;s future, former Premier League manager Robson, who previously managed Middlesbrough and West Brom, told Bet St George: &#8220;When you look at the way Arsenal spent so much money at the start of the season to build up the squad and then added in some good young players who have developed, you don&#8217;t know what the hierarchy at Arsenal are thinking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>&#8220;But Mikel Arteta will be under some pressure because it&#8217;s been a long time since he won a league title.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>&#8220;I thought if we didn&#8217;t win anything this year, there would be some pressure on him.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>In each of the past three seasons, Arsenal have been genuine contenders to win the Premier League. But in two of those campaigns, the Gunners threw away their advantage at the top of the table.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>Three years on from the collapse of the title race, Arsenal must rediscover their form and hope City fail if they are to avoid repeating history.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"photo changeSpace\">\n<p class=\"withoutCaption\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/590x\/secondary\/6872034.jpg?r=1776668160332\" alt=\"Former Manchester United player Bryan Robson during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Leeds United at the Old T.\" title=\"Former Manchester United player Bryan Robson during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Leeds United at the Old T.\" width=\"590\" height=\"393\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"newsCaption\">Bryan Robson has given his verdict on Mikel Arteta&#8217;s future. <span class=\"caption\">(Image: Getty Images)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>If the Gunners, who have been in pole position for much of the season, fail to get over the line, pressure will start to mount on Arteta.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>For Arsenal, who only a few weeks ago thought a quadruple was a very real possibility, ending this campaign empty-handed is unthinkable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>World Cup Legends: The stars of soccer&#8217;s biggest tournament in history &#8211; buy the special edition now<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>The Spaniard&#8217;s only silver medals came after winning the FA Cup in 2019 and the Community Shield in 2020 and 2023.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>Despite the setback, Arteta remained resolute after the loss to City. &#8220;I believe today and I believed a week ago Wednesday, because I see them every day and I know our level,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>&#8220;But if they needed more convincing today, I think they&#8217;re more convinced now. 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