Arsenal: 150th Premier League win... Mikel Arteta joins an elite club

21.08.26 FT English Premier League

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Less than a week after lifting the Community Shield by defeating Manchester City (3-0), Arsenal kept their momentum in the league, dispatching Coventry City (3-0).

The London club wasted no time on Friday night, kicking off the new Premier League season with authority against the promoted side, who returned to the English top flight after a 25-year absence.

With this victory, Mikel Arteta has entered an exclusive club, becoming the fifth manager to reach the milestone of 150 Premier League wins in record time.

The Spaniard needed just 249 matches to hit this remarkable figure. His mentor at Manchester City, Pep Guardiola, achieved the symbolic 150-win mark in 204 games.

Here’s the top 5 managers who reached 150 Premier League wins the fastest:

1- Pep Guardiola (Manchester City): 204 matches

2- José Mourinho (Chelsea and Manchester United): 231 matches

3- Jurgen Klopp (Liverpool): 237 matches

4- Sir Alex Ferguson (Manchester United): 247 matches

5- Mikel Arteta (Arsenal): 249 matches

With this first win of the season, Mikel Arteta is sending a clear message. He’s determined to defend the title he won last season with the Gunners, and he’s even eyeing Champions League glory after last year’s final heartbreak against Paris Saint-Germain.

The Spanish tactician has all the tools at his disposal to reach his goals, knowing his squad inside out and having become a true expert in English football. Even the transfer window was a success for the Londoners, who kept their key players and strengthened the side with top additions like Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimarães and Greek winger Chrístos Tzólis.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.

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