Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he has to earn the right to get contract extension

 By Knowledge Muneri

Mikel Arteta hinted that he could extend his contract at Arsenal beyond 2027, but emphasized that he still needs to earn the right to continue as manager by winning silverware at the Premier League club. Arteta, who completes six years in charge of Arsenal on Saturday, won the FA Cup with the North London club in 2020 but has yet to taste success in the league, despite his side finishing runner-up in the last three campaigns.

Currently, Arsenal is two points clear this season and has also reached the quarter-finals of the League Cup. When asked about the possibility of extending his contract beyond 2027, Arteta told reporters on Friday: "Yes, but it's about today. A lot of things have to happen in the next few months to earn the right."

Arteta emphasized that a manager has to earn the right to stay in the role, saying: "I think a manager has to earn the right to be here tomorrow. A lot of things have to happen in the next few months to earn the right (for an extension)."

The Spaniard attributed Arsenal's lack of trophies to the high level of competition in the Premier League, rather than substandard performances. "You look at the performances, all the records that we had that were broken in the history of the club. We still haven't managed to do that (win trophies)," he added.

"That tells you the level we are in, which is a level that the Premier League has never experienced in the past." Arsenal travels to Everton later on Saturday.