Simon Jordan believes Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta could avoid significant criticism if his team fails to win the Premier League this season. The Gunners' struggles this year, coupled with Kai Havertz's season-ending injury, could provide Arteta with a shield against mounting pressure.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta may find himself shielded from intense scrutiny if his team falls short of winning the Premier League title this season, according to Simon Jordan. The Gunners currently face a formidable challenge to overtake Liverpool in the race for the top spot. However, recent events could potentially present a silver lining for Arteta, allowing him to deflect criticism if his side doesn't achieve the desired outcome.
The absence of Kai Havertz due to a season-ending injury adds to Arsenal's mounting woes in attack, joining Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and Gabriel Jesus on the sidelines. Jordan argues that this setback will provide Arteta with a justifiable excuse for Arsenal's potential failure to secure the title, alleviating some of the pressure on him.Speaking on talkSPORT, the former Crystal Palace chairman stated: “It’s going to enable Arteta to hide in the long grass and have a justification for Arsenal not winning the league this year and it might be a legitimate one, but it’s going to take the heat off him in some respects.” While Arsenal has been inching closer to success in recent years, the escalating expectations at the Emirates Stadium for a major trophy victory are undeniable.Ordinarily, pressure would mount on Arteta if he couldn't deliver a title this season, especially considering Arsenal's last triumph was the FA Cup in 2020. However, with Havertz's injury adding to the team's attacking woes, some might be inclined to offer Arteta a degree of understanding. The narrative could shift towards pointing fingers at the club's recruitment strategy, implying that Arteta hasn't been provided with the necessary tools to succeed.Nevertheless, the spotlight will likely return to Arteta next season as Arsenal is expected to be active in the transfer market. The emphasis on securing a title will remain, and any lack of success could face renewed scrutiny
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