Arteta speaks out on him being nominated in the PL Manager Of the Year award

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been nominated for the Premier League Manager of the Season award, and he has expressed his gratitude for the recognition. The Gunners are currently in a title race, sitting in second place on the Premier League table with 81 points after 36 games.

Arteta has led Arsenal to an impressive season, with the team having lost very few games this season.

Speaking to the media about his nomination, Arteta said: “It’s great – obviously a huge privilege. There are top, top managers in this division and to be part of that is always really nice.”

The Spanish coach has faced criticism at times this season, but he has remained focused on his job and has continued to push his team to perform at their best. He has been praised for his tactical acumen and his ability to get the best out of his players.

Arsenal’s title challenge this season has come as a surprise to many, with the team having finished fifth in the league last season. However, Arteta has instilled a sense of belief and confidence in his players, and they have responded by producing some excellent performances.

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 02: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on May 02, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arteta will be hoping to guide Arsenal to their first Premier League title since 2004, but he knows that there is still work to be done. The Gunners face Nottingham Forest and Wolverhampton in their final two games of the season, and they will need to win both matches to have a chance of overtaking Manchester City at the top of the table.

Regardless of how the season ends, Arteta’s nomination for the Manager of the Season award is a testament to the excellent work he has done at Arsenal this season. He has transformed the team into genuine title contenders, and he has earned the respect and admiration of fans and pundits alike.