After observing a change at the club over the past year, Peter Crouch has backed Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, to win the Premier League manager of the season award. From facing the possibility of losing his job, Arteta has guided the Gunners to the verge of winning their first championship in 19 years. Former Magpies goalkeeper Shay Given believes that Newcastle’s Eddie Howe should also be considered.
Peter Crouch believes that Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, should win the Premier League manager of the season award after he went from facing dismissal to the verge of winning it all last season.
During the 2021–2022 season, Arteta was put under pressure when his Gunners team faltered and finished fifth, missing out on Champions League football
However, the Spaniard has witnessed an incredible comeback this season, as Arsenal, who are currently six points clear at the top of the table, are poised to win the Premier League for the first time in 19 years.
Arteta is furious at Gordon’s goal in Arsenal’s defeat, saying, “It is a disgrace, I feel sick.”Arteta is furious at Gordon’s goal in Arsenal’s defeat, saying, “It is a disgrace, I feel sick.”
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“I feel sick and it’s a shame,” Arteta said at the Gordon goal in the Arsenal loss eight hours ago.
Former England striker Crouch talked about the candidates for manager of the season, taking into account the work of Eddie Howe of Newcastle, Roberto De Zerbi of Brighton, and Unai Emery of Aston Villa, before deciding that Arteta was the front-runner.
“I understand that Aston Villa and Newcastle’s results have drastically improved, but Arteta was fired last year. Many people were demanding to be fired, Crouch said on BT Sport.
“They’ve had an amazing season, and he’s turned that around to challenge a powerhouse like Manchester City.”
