Mikel Arteta breaks Arsenal future silence with contract set to enter final 12 months

Mikel Arteta admits he would LOVE to extend his time as Arsenal boss.

The former Rangers midfielder is close to entering the final year of his currents terms as he expressed his desire to continue in his current role and take the club further. The Gunners' gaffer has been instrumental in disrupting the Manchester City-Liverpool duopoly over the English Premier League, positioning his troops as genuine title contenders this season.

Under Arteta's guidance, Arsenal have emerged as frontrunners in a nail-biting title race, sitting just one point ahead of City, who hold a game in hand, and distancing themselves from a faltering Liverpool. With the title potentially being decided on the last day, the focus is intensely set on whether Arsenal can outpace Pep Guardiola's side.

Despite the impressive strides made under the Spaniard, there's been no word on a contract extension beyond the 2024-25 season. However, the 42-year-old has quashed any speculation about an imminent departure, affirming his commitment to the club's progress.

When probed about the possibility of renewing his contract, Arteta responded with enthusiasm: "I would love to do that. The demands here are so big and the expectation is going to be bigger and bigger. My job is to fulfil them and to find the tools and communicate in the right way. The hope and the ambition is to go much further than we are right now."

Arsenal are in the hunt for their first league title in two decades, and manager Arteta has emphasised the need for focus and determination. A win against Bournemouth could see the Gunners match a record 26 wins in a single season, equalling the feat of the legendary Invincibles.

Arteta, when questioned about the significance of setting a new wins