Mikel Arteta breaks Arsene Wenger's long-standing Premier League record

The manager of Arsenal Football Club, Mikel Arteta, has continued to break records and written his name into the history books of the London club.

The Spaniard international became the first manager in the history of the club to win back-to-back games against Tottenham. The last time, Arsenal achieved this feat was during the 1988/89 season with George Graham in charge, which was before the era of Wenger.

Arsenal maintained their spot at the top of the table with a 3-2 victory over their north London rivals. The Gunners scored three goals within the first 40 minutes, courtesy of an own goal by Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and strikes from Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz.

The victory over Spurs also saw Mikel Arteta get his 100th win in the Premier League since taking charge of Arsenal. Arteta reached this milestone in just 169 games, surpassing Wenger's record of 179 matches to achieve a century of wins in the league.

FAQs

Can you provide more context on Arsenal's performance in the 1988/89 season under George Graham compared to their current form under Mikel Arteta?

In the 1988/89 season under George Graham, Arsenal also won back-to-back games against Tottenham. However, Arteta's accomplishment is particularly notable because it comes at a time of increased competition and in a different era of football, showcasing his effectiveness as a manager in the modern game

What milestone did Mikel Arteta reach in the Premier League and how does it compare to Arsène Wenger's record?

Mikel Arteta reached his 100th win in the Premier League with the victory over Spurs. This milestone is remarkable because he achieved it in just 169 games, breaking Arsène Wenger's record of 179 matches to achieve a century of wins in the league.