Honestly, feeling fairly positive about this Arteta appointment. It's a massive risk, but a needed one. I'd prefer if he took over a near top 4 side instead of the mess we're in right now, so I'll be lax with him the same way i was with Emery in the beginning.
My expectations:
Rest of the season is free. Nothing bar relegation is a sackable offense. His first job as a manager, and he couldn't land in a bigger mess.
For 20/21, most of all, i want to see a clear style of play and direction, even if it's with varying success. This is obviously something we've lacked under Emery, which many posters have pointed out. Top 4 would be fantastic but a top 5/6 finish will be acceptable for me as long as the previous requirement is met.
For 21/22, it's top 4. If he can't get us back to top 4 in two full seasons, he's not good enough.
Angelito wrote:Angelito wrote:Peak Arteta would have been golden for this English side. He has the technique, distribution, and mentality.
Out of the young lot, he's the one who I can envision as a top manager in coming years.
Let us hope you were right.