Arsenal brought an end to their search for a new permanent manager on Friday by announcing the appointment of Mikel Arteta.

"We need to be competing for the top trophies in the game and that’s been made very clear to me in my discussions with Stan and Josh Kroenke, and the senior people from the club. Reports indicate the club initially preferred to stick with Ljungberg until the end of this season but intensified the managerial search in recent days after winning just one of five matches under the Swede. “This is a huge honour. Arsenal had been looking for a new manager since Unai Emery's tenure ended in November. Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved.

In the meantime, caretaker Freddie Ljungberg is expected to be on the touchline for Arsenal's trip to Goodison Park on Saturday when the Gunners take on Arteta's other former club, Everton. IHOP introduces 'IHOPPY Hour' value menu with $5 meals daily from 2-10 p.m. Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. © 2020 JPIMedia Publications Ltd. @m8arteta explains... pic.twitter.com/PlIbzjnnPd. Together with (interim assistant manager) Per Mertesacker, he has done a vital job for us in difficult circumstances.

Arteta, who made 119 Premier League appearances for Arsenal, will take charge of his first match at AFC Bournemouth on Boxing Day.

However, Arsenal's pursuit of Arteta picked up steam earlier this week when club officials traveled to his Manchester home to discuss the vacancy. Carlo Ancelotti, Massimiliano Allegri, Mauricio Pochettino, Marcelino and former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira were reportedly being considered for the role. Arteta had been the front-runner to replace Arsene Wenger in the summer of 2018, before Emery emerged as the surprise appointment.

Certain content reproduced under license. Freddie and Per are important parts of the Arsenal family and care deeply for this club.".

But after arriving from Manchester City, he was … External Link, Shearer: Wilson is exactly what Newcastle need, Blades 0-1 Leeds - report Wright: Arteta has ambition and potential Arsenal have confirmed the appointment of Mikel Arteta as their new head coach. The Spaniard has been appointed on a three-and-a-half-year deal and thanks club chiefs for their show of faith. Related Articles. External Link, Arteta - What I learnt under Pep Guardiola, Wright: Arteta has ambition and potential, Fulham v Aston Villa: Cottagers target first win. “We need to be competing for the top trophies in the game and that’s been made very clear to me in my discussions with [owners] Stan and Josh Kroenke, and the senior people from the club.”. Bowen double earns West Ham victory over Wolves, Vardy hat-trick helps Leicester put five past Man City, Fernandes scores Man Utd's latest Premier League goal, GW3 FPL stats: Top captain pick De Bruyne blanks, Newcastle claim point with late Wilson penalty, Iconic Moment: Crouch's perfect Anfield hat-trick, Shearer predicts: Why Salah will win Golden Boot.

Mikel Arteta is Arsenal's first-team manager, having been appointed to replace Unai Emery on 20 December 2019. Here's what we know about Spurs star's injury, This shocking photo shows why you should always sleep with your bedroom door closed, Britain is heading for no-deal Brexit, Ireland's Taoiseach says after PM 'eroded trust', How to update to iOS 13.5 to download the NHS Covid app on your iPhone. The 37-year-old Arteta spent five years in north London before retiring in 2016 and then joining Pep Guardiola's coaching staff at Manchester City.

Arteta appointed Arsenal head coach 21 Dec 2019 Former Gunners midfielder takes up first managerial role after moving from Manchester City . “Together with [interim assistant] Per Mertesacker, he has done a vital job for us in difficult circumstances. “I must also pay tribute to Freddie Ljungberg for his hard work and leadership,” Sanllehi said.

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Read more: Mikel Arteta: 5 things the next Arsenal manager needs to fix straight away. Connect with friends faster than ever with the new Facebook app. Arteta’s appointment follows the recent trend of top English clubs appointing former players as manager, such as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United and Frank Lampard taking charge of Chelsea.

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"We all know there is a lot of work to be done to achieve that but I am confident we'll do it.

Huge honour - Arteta. Arsenal brought an end to their search for a new permanent manager on Friday by announcing the appointment of Mikel Arteta.

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