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Arteta bites back at Journalist in fiery exchange after being asked disrespectful question

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal’s manager, delivered a sharp rebuttal to a journalist questioning his record at the club, as the Spaniard defended his achievements during his tenure. Speaking to the media via Hayters TV, Arteta was confronted about his perceived lack of silverware since taking charge in December 2019.
The journalist asked pointedly, “It’s coming up to five years now that you’ve been in charge of Arsenal. You’ve turned them into title challengers, but it’s still only that ONE trophy in your first season.”
Without missing a beat, Arteta responded, “Well, the Charity Shield twice as well, no?”
The response, though lighthearted, showcased Arteta’s insistence on acknowledging all achievements under his leadership, including the Community Shield victories in 2020 and 2023.
While the FA Cup triumph in his first season remains the major silverware Arteta has secured, his tenure has been marked by steady progress. The Community Shield, often debated over its significance, was won twice under Arteta—first against Liverpool in 2020 and then against Manchester City in 2023. Both victories came following strong performances in prestigious cup matches and served as statements of intent from the North London club.
However, critics point to the lack of Premier League and European titles as a shortfall, particularly after Arsenal’s recent emergence as genuine title contenders. Last season, Arsenal led the Premier League table for much of the campaign before falling short to Manchester City, a team Arteta once worked with as Pep Guardiola’s assistant.
Arteta’s Arsenal project has been transformative, with the squad evolving to reflect his tactical style and vision. Stars like Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard, and Gabriel Martinelli have flourished under his guidance, and the team’s performances have steadily improved. Arsenal are now a regular fixture at the top of the table, pushing for league titles and competing against Europe’s elite.
Despite the lack of major trophies in recent seasons, Arteta’s tenure cannot be judged purely on silverware. His rebuilding of the squad, both in terms of mentality and quality, has positioned Arsenal as contenders for domestic and continental success.
Arteta’s quick reminder of his achievements highlights a key point in football management—progress cannot always be measured by trophies alone. The Community Shield victories, while not equivalent to major honours, reflect competitive success against top teams.
Arsenal’s fans remain hopeful that this progress will soon translate into major silverware, particularly the Premier League title, which has eluded the club since their famous “Invincibles” season in 2003/04. Arteta’s work has provided optimism, but the next step will require turning near misses into tangible success.
Arteta’s firm response to the journalist underscores his pride in Arsenal’s progress under his leadership, even amid lingering scrutiny. With Arsenal continuing to improve, the Spaniard will be eager to silence his critics by adding more trophies to the cabinet. For now, his rebuttal reminds the football world that every achievement, big or small, counts in a manager’s journey.
As the season progresses, Arteta will be looking to make sure that Arsenal’s undeniable progress finally culminates in the ultimate prize—a Premier League title.
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