Mikel Arteta set to complete 200 Premier League managerial games
What's the story
Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta is set to achieve a major milestone as his side takes on Manchester United on Sunday.
The match will be Arteta's 200th appearance in the Premier League as a manager, making him the second-youngest to achieve the feat.
Since taking charge of Arsenal in 2019, he has guided the club to one major trophy and twice come close to winning the Premier League title.
Here are further details.
Stats
Arteta's PL stats as manager
Arteta has managed 199 matches in the Premier League as Arsenal boss. He has claimed 118 wins in addition to 36 draws and 45 defeats.
Notably, Arteta's 118 wins are the fifth-most victories of any manager in their first 200 games in the competition.
The Gunners have scored a whopping 378 goals in addition to conceding 203.
Arteta has won 7 Manager of the Month awards. His last award came in February 2024.
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4th Spaniard to complete 200 managerial matches in Premier League
Arteta is set to join Spaniards Rafael Benitez (359), Pep Guardiola (331), and Roberto Martinez (256) in terms of completing 200 games as a manager in the Premier League.
Team challenges
Arsenal's recent struggles and injury woes
Arsenal have been inconsistent of late, with a defeat against West Ham United and a goalless draw against Nottingham Forest hurting their title hopes.
The Gunners have been injury-ridden, with no goals in their last two league matches and just three shots on target.
The last time they failed to score in three consecutive league games was August 2021.
Team challenges
Manchester United's struggles under Amorim's leadership
Manchester United have had their own share of woes this season under Ruben Amorim, who took over in end of November after replacing Erik ten Hag.
In 16 Premier League matches, Amorim has won 5 games (D3 L8).
The Red Devils have been leaky at the back, conceding 27 goals since Amorim took charge, with only six teams allowing more during this period.
They have scored 21 goals under the manager.
Games
Arsenal and United come into this game after European matches
Arsenal hammered Dutch side PSV Eindhoven 7-1 this week to virtually reach the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals.
As per Opta, Arsenal became the first team in Champions League history to score seven goals away from home in a knockout game.
On the other hand, United were held to a 1-1 draw in the Europa League round of 16 first leg clash.
Despite going ahead with Joshua Zirkzee's goal, skipper Bruno Fernandes' handball from a corner saw Sociedad score a penalty.