Mikel Arteta has reached a monumental milestone in his Arsenal career, 300 matches in charge, and his record so far is nothing short of remarkable.
Mikel Arteta has managed 300 games for Arsenal in his career, and he hasn’t even lost 70 matches. He’s won 177 games, which is more than half of the total he’s managed. That’s super impressive.
At just 44 years old, Arteta becomes only the seventh manager in Arsenal’s history to oversee 300 matches, and notably, the second youngest to do so, behind club legend Terry Neill, who achieved the feat at 39. It’s an extraordinary accomplishment for a man who took charge of a club in turmoil and has since transformed it into one of Europe’s most exciting football sides.
Arteta Among the Greats
When Arteta’s record is compared to other managerial giants, his achievement becomes even clearer. His 177 victories place him among the best-performing managers after their first 300 games in top-flight English football:
- 219 – Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)
- 196 – José Mourinho (Chelsea)
- 185 – Kenny Dalglish (Liverpool)
- 177 – Jürgen Klopp (Liverpool)
- 177 – Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)
That’s right Arteta’s record equals Klopp’s after the same number of games, and he’s not far behind two of the Premier League’s most dominant tacticians, Guardiola and Mourinho.
Arteta vs. Wenger: A Glimpse at the Numbers
No Arsenal manager can be discussed without mentioning Arsène Wenger, the man who defined an era at the club. So, how does Arteta’s 300-game record stack up against Wenger’s?
| Category | Mikel Arteta (First 300 Games) | Arsène Wenger (First 300 Games) |
| Games Played | 300 | 300 |
| Wins | ⭐ 177 | 164 |
| Draws | 56 | ⭐ 77 |
| Losses | 67 | ⭐ 59 |
In pure wins, Arteta edges ahead of Wenger at this stage of their careers a telling statistic of how quickly the Spaniard has elevated Arsenal back to top-tier contention.
Breaking Down Arteta’s Arsenal
Arteta’s impact goes beyond just the wins and losses. The numbers tell a story of consistency, resilience, and progress:
- Goals For: 562
- Goals Against: 287
- Clean Sheets: 115
- Points Per Game: 1.95
- Win Rate: 59%
- Loss Rate: 22.3%
- Goals Per Game: 1.87
- Goals Against Per Game: 0.95
These are elite statistics and as many fans point out, “if we’re only to take the last three seasons, these numbers will be even better than they are already.”
From Crisis to Contender
Arteta took over Arsenal at one of its lowest points.
When he was appointed, the club was in shambles. Fans were apathetic. We had no spine, and the soul of the club had left with Arsène Wenger. Arteta changed the culture, made everyone accountable, and turned Arsenal into a club that young, talented players actually want to be part of. He’s also built one of the best teams in Europe.
That transformation has been visible both on and off the pitch. From restoring discipline and belief to nurturing a new generation of stars, Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard, and William Saliba among them, Arteta has rebuilt Arsenal’s identity from the ground up.
The One Thing Missing
Of course, the question many still ask: Where’s the Premier League title?
The only thing left is to crown the incredible work he’s done is the Premier League title, and I strongly believe we can get that this season. But (genuinely speaking), we don’t need a trophy to give him his flowers. That doesn’t mean we don’t want Arsenal to win one with him as coach.
The sentiment perfectly captures how Arsenal fans feel, proud, hopeful, and grateful. Arteta has given the Gunners their swagger back.
Three hundred games in, the numbers are outstanding, the progress undeniable, and the belief stronger than ever. The Arteta era is far from over, and if these statistics are anything to go by, the best is yet to come.
