Arsenal have come a long way under Mikel Arteta since he became manager nearly five years ago, but one key thing has been lacking.
When Arteta was appointed in December 2019, Arsenal were in a full-blown crisis, with the team sitting in mid-table, and the effects of Unai Emery’s disastrous reign still lingering.
He since rebuilt the club across all areas, and built a young squad that developed into one which challenged for the Premier League title in the last two seasons.
Arteta won the FA Cup in his first season in charge, but there has been no silverware since despite his side finishing second and playing some incredible football, and have been praised by many.
Roy Keane slams Arsenal for not winning any trophies
Manchester United legend Roy Keane has now slammed the praise Arsenal have received in this time, highlighting their lack of silverware as a means of measuring their success.
“Why are we giving this Arsenal team a lot of credit for saying how well they’ve done?” Keane stated on the Stick To Football Podcast.
“This Arsenal team’s done nothing, they haven’t won anything!
“The FA Cup was five years ago. There’s no evidence to suggest that Arsenal can get over the line.”
Arsenal deserve credit but silverware needs to follow
Arteta has taken Arsenal miles away from where he found them, and despite not winning the title, last season was truly special.
Arsenal finished just two points behind Manchester City, recording a total of 89 points, just one less than the Invincibles managed in 2004.
Arteta’s side broke Arsenal records for the most goals scored, and least goals conceded in a Premier League season, and they went unbeaten against the entire top six.
All of this shows that Arsenal do deserve credit for what they have managed so far, but until they are rewarded with major trophies, they will be under pressure to deliver in the biggest moments.
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