Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has emphatically refuted recent rumors suggesting his departure from the club at the end of the season. The sensational reports, originating from Spain, claimed Arteta would quit the Gunners, creating a stir among fans and the football community. Arsenal promptly dismissed the claims, asserting Arteta’s commitment to managing the North London outfit.

During a press conference ahead of Arsenal’s upcoming match against Nottingham Forest, Arteta expressed his disbelief, saying, “That’s totally fake news what you read yesterday. I don’t know where it’s coming from, and it’s totally untrue. I’m really upset about it.” Arteta added, “I could not believe [it] (the reports). I don’t know where it’s coming from.”

The Spanish manager affirmed his dedication to Arsenal, saying, “I’m in the right place, I’m with the right people, I feel really good about it. As I’ve said many times, I’m embracing a beautiful journey with this football club, these players, these staff [and] our people, and there is still a lot to do.”Arteta’s clarification comes amid a wave of unexpected managerial announcements, including Xavi Hernandez leaving Barcelona and Jurgen Klopp’s decision to exit Liverpool.

Mikel Arteta is fully committed to @Arsenal 👊 pic.twitter.com/At303IBauE

— Premier League (@premierleague) January 29, 2024

Arsenal performance and stats

Arsenal is currently 3rd in the Premier League with 43 points.

In the last 21 games, it has won 13 times, drawn 4 times, and lost 4 times. In its last match, Arsenal won 5-0 against Crystal Palace.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 42 goals and conceding 20.​

Arsenal will play the next match in Premier League against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday 30th of January in Nottingham. The prediction is Arsenal winning the match.​

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