Mikel Arteta Joins Elite Group of Managers With 250 Premier League Games
· Sports · BBC Sport
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reached a milestone of 250 top-flight games in charge during a 1-0 victory against Aston Villa at Villa Park. Bukayo Saka scored the decisive second-half goal to secure the win, extending Arsenal's solid start to the season. Arteta now sits in an elite group of 10 managers to reach 250 matches with a single Premier League club. Among those bosses, he holds the fourth-best win percentage, trailing only Pep Guardiola, Sir Alex Ferguson, and Jurgen Klopp. The Gunners have built a reputation for defensive stability under Arteta, conceding the fewest goals last season and keeping eight clean sheets since March.
Why it matters
The milestone underscores Arteta's long-term stability at Arsenal, cementing the club's defensive identity as they mount another Premier League title challenge.
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