'Mikel Arteta now faces Arsenal sack after Brighton draw' - Fans furious

01/04/2025 03:30 PM

Arsenal fans have reacted after their frustrating draw to Brighton with manager Mikel Arteta now facing calls to be sacked immediately.

The Gunners endured their seventh draw of the season as they were held 1-1 at the Amex Stadium on 4 January.

Ethan Nwaneri showed promise in filling the void left by Bukayo Saka with his opening goal, but Joao Pedro's penalty cancelled it out with a possible FA charge to follow.

Arsenal have struggled with injuries this season, with Saka out for an extended period, and once again hit a stumbling block when the pressure was on.

Arteta has overseen over £700 million worth of transfers during his five years at the club, and fans are growing tired of being constant runners-up.

Arsenal fans have had enough of a stagnant Mikel Arteta

The North London club currently sit in second place, five points behind Liverpool, who face Manchester United tomorrow (5 January).

However, being second is becoming an all-too-familiar scenario for Arteta's side.

The Reds have the opportunity to extend their lead to 11 points if they win their games in hand.

Arteta, on the other hand, is likely to point to injuries to Martin Ødegaard, Kai Havertz, and now Saka as justifications for their dip in form this season.

The club is reportedly exploring signings this January, though it remains uncertain whether they will target a number nine or a winger.

Arteta's transfer record has also come under scrutiny. The only forward players he has signed who remain at the club are Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus, and arguably Havertz, who often operates in midfield.

After five years in charge, this track record doesn't inspire much confidence among fans.

One fan said Arteta has "reached his plateau" and urged the club to "fire him at the end of the season" while another demanded his immediate dismissal, saying, "sack him now”.

Another supporter criticised the manager's apparent unwillingness to adapt, claiming, "he doesn't want to learn”

In other news, Arsenal are exploring a January move for a Premier League star.

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