The Mirror in London is reporting Mikel Arteta has agreed to become Arsenal’s new manager. He will sign a 3 1/2 year deal once he negotiates his exit from Manchester City. The Gunners front office want him to be in charge of the club’s game this Saturday at Everton.
Arteta is scheduled to be in the Blues dugout on Wednesday during their Carabao Cup game at Oxford United.
Arteta’s deal with Arsenal is said to be worth $6.5 million USD per year.
More details to follower as this story unfolds.
Manchester City is now the leader on top of the Premier League table following Wednesday’s 1-0 win over Burnley. City leads Arsenal on the table by scoring 3 more goals in league play.
On Wednesday, Burnley was relegated back to the Championship joining previously dropping Wolves. One relegation spot remains to be filled.
Chelsea has sacked manager Liam Rosenior just three months into his six-year contract. No replacement has been named.
| TOP 6 |
GP |
PTS |
GD |
| Coventry City |
44 |
89 |
+46 |
| Ipswich Town |
43 |
79 |
+30 |
| Millwall |
44 |
79 |
+13 |
| Southampton |
44 |
76 |
+24 |
| Middlesbrough |
44 |
76 |
+21 |
| Wrexham |
44 |
70 |
+6 |
Viktor Gyokeres – 18
Gabriel Martinelli – 11
Bukayo Saka – 9
Eberechi Eze – 9
Leandro Trossard – 7
Mikel Merino – 6
Martin Zubimendi – 6
Noni Madueke – 6
Kai Havertz – 5
Gabriel Jesus – 5
Declan Rice – 5
Gabriel Magalhaes – 4
Jurrien Timber – 2
Riccardo Calafiori – 1
Ethan Nwaneri – 1
Martin Odegaard – 1
Ben White – 1
Piero Hincapie – 1
William Saliba – 1
Max Dowman – 1
Patrick Vieira on Viktor Gyokeres, “He’s a real team player and scoring goals. He will score goals, I don’t have any doubts about that.”
Sam Barrott will be the head referee for Arsenal v Newcastle United. Jarred Gillett will be the VAR.
Apr 29 – Atletico Madrid (A)
May 2 – Fulham (H)
Ma5 5 – Atletico Madrid (H)
May 10 – West Ham United (A)
May 17 – Burnley (H)
Riccardo Calafiori – Questionable
Jurrien Timber – Groin
Bukayo Saka – Achilles
Mikel Merino – Knee
Leah Williamson – Thigh
Manuela Zinsberger – Knee
Katie Reid – Knee
Stephanie-Elise Catley – Calf
Kyra Cooney-Cross – Calf
Beth Mead – Knock
