Arteta Falls Short of European Greats’ Records Despite Milestone

LONDON, ENGLAND – March 11, 2025

Mikel Arteta has officially reached a significant managerial milestone, overseeing his 200th Premier League match since taking charge of Arsenal in December 2019. But how does his record compare to some of the most revered managers in Premier League history?

Arteta, who succeeded Arsène Wenger—Arsenal’s longest-serving manager of 22 years—faced early struggles before transforming the team into a title contender. Since the 2022-23 season, he has led Arsenal in a sustained challenge for the Premier League crown, continuing that momentum into the current 2024-25 season.

As of now, Arsenal sits second in the league standings, trailing leaders Liverpool by 15 points. This demonstrates Arteta’s consistency in keeping the North London club competitive at the highest level.

When comparing his first 200 league matches with managerial icons such as Pep Guardiola, Jurgen Klopp, Arsène Wenger, Sir Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho, and Rafa Benitez, Arteta’s record holds its own. He has secured 118 victories in these games—five more than some of his legendary counterparts at the same stage.

However, in terms of win percentage, Arteta is still behind the likes of Guardiola, Mourinho, Klopp, and Ferguson, who enjoyed superior success rates in their opening 200 Premier League matches.

Reflecting on his milestone, Arteta stated before Arsenal’s recent clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford:

“I’m proud to reach this stage, but my focus is on what comes next.”

With Arsenal still pushing for silverware under his leadership, the Spanish tactician continues to establish himself among the elite, even as he strives to bridge the gap with the managerial greats.