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Arsenal Trophyless Again: Top Five Managers Who Could Replace Mikel Arteta After UCL Exit 562668
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Ligue 1 outfit Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have knocked Premier League giants Arsenal out of the UEFA Champions League, beating them 3-1 on aggregate over two semi-final legs (1-0, 2-1).
The defeat officially ends the Gunners’ chances of winning a major silverware in the 2024-25 season, having also fallen flat in the Premier League, FA Cup, and the Carabao Cup.
Fans Want Mikel Arteta Sacked After Arsenal’s UCL Exit 1s292c
After Arsenal crashed out of the Champions League on Wednesday, May 7, many football followers took to X (formerly Twitter). From criticising Arteta for his tactics to slamming him for winning only one major trophy — the 2020 FA Cup — since taking over in December 2019, the Tweets covered all bases.
@Armzinnho called out Arteta for going for the long-throw tactic against PSG, drawing comparisons with Stoke City.
He wrote: “Arteta phase 6 philosophy”
Arteta phase 6 philosophy pic.twitter.com/0BTSl27FxE
— 🕊 (@Armzinnho) May 7, 2025
@u_Thato added:
“Arteta lost a game to a throw-in routine, and it became his tactic in a semi-final. Even Mourinho didn’t go full Stoke this early in this career.”
A few Arsenal fans asked the hierarchy to sack Arteta as soon as possible,
@PrinceKp87 wrote:
“Arteta out. I want him sacked immediately after this game. Yet again played Odegaard and kept him on also. Been invisible all night. Get him the f*** out of this club. #ArtetaOut time for Berta to show some b****. Get this fraud gone now, enough is enough. Bottle job”
@121Clueless, said:
“Arteta is the problem. Arsenal should sack him immediately. He’s clearly not capable of getting Arsenal a trophy.”
Top Five Managers Who Could Replace Mikel Arteta at Arsenal 2gx52
Mikel Arteta’s contract with Arsenal is expected to run until June 30, 2027. The north London club still have plenty of trust in the Spaniard and may not sack him after he oversaw their first semi-final push since 2009. But if they ultimately decide to do the unthinkable, here are the top five managers who could replace Arteta at the helm.
#5 Andoni Iraola (Currently at Bournemouth) 581mg
Kicking off the list is Bournemouth’s young and sharp manager, Andoni Iraola. Iraola has shown this season that he has what it takes to take the fight to the smartest minds in the business. So, in the summer, we expect him to receive plenty of proposals from a lot of potential suitors.
Arsenal could use the robustness that Iraola brings, but he has yet to experience life in the toughest European competitions. Will Arsenal gamble and take a chance? We are not too sure.
Iraola’s Record at Bournemouth 6m67r
Matches: 84
Wins: 34
Draws: 20
Losses: 30
Total Honours (Including Super Cups): 0
#4 Xabi Alonso (Currently at Bayer Leverkusen) 5q6o4k
Young, razor-sharp, understands Premier League football, and has a proven track record — Xabi Alonso has it all. However, with Real Madrid circling, we are not sure if it would be feasible for Arsenal to go for him.
Alonso has made history at Bayer Leverkusen, not only taking them to their first Bundesliga title in 2023-24 but also making them the first team to do so without losing a single league game. He also won the DFB Pokal last year and reached the UEFA Europa League final.
Alonso’s Record at Bayer Leverkusen 2d369
Matches: 138
Wins: 89
Draws: 31
Losses: 18
Total Honours (Including Super Cups): 3
#3 Max Allegri (Free Agent) 5d2f70
Free-flowing football is in Arsenal’s DNA, but it is safe to say it has not taken them far lately. So, maybe appointing someone like Massimiliano ‘Max’ Allegri, who values function over form, could set them up for a more fruitful future.
Allegri dominated Italy with Juventus in his first spell, between July 2014 and June 2019, winning five Serie A titles and five Coppas Italia. His second spell, which lasted from July 2021 to May 2024, was not as good, but he certainly had his moments.
Allegri’s Record at Juventus (Two Spells) 4uf68
Matches: 420
Wins: 271
Draws: 75
Losses: 74
Total Honours (Including Super Cups): 12
#2 Xavi (Free Agent) 1f143w
On this list of Mikel Arteta’s potential replacements at Arsenal, Barcelona legend Xavi has claimed the second spot. The Spaniard is tactically sound, commands the dressing room, has coached a mega club like Barcelona, and won the LaLiga title ahead of Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid.
Xavi also happens to be a free agent, which would make it quite easy for Arsenal to recruit him. As a bonus, he could get some special points from his beloved mentor Pep Guardiola.
Xavi’s Record at Barcelona 2k6s5o
Matches: 143
Wins: 91
Draws: 23
Losses: 29
Total Honours (Including Super Cups): 2
#1 Simone Inzaghi (Currently at Inter Milan) 587150
Italian legend Simone Inzaghi has done wonders at Inter Milan. Since taking the reins in Milan, he has guided the team to a Serie A title, two Coppa Italia titles, and two Champions League finals.
His current deal with Inter expires in June 2026, so g him should be financially feasible for a club as grand as Arsenal.
Inzaghi’s Record at Inter xp3f
Matches: 213
Wins: 139
Draws: 40
Losses: 34
Total Honours (Including Super Cups): 6
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