'Kroenke hasn't got the appetite' - Ex-PL club chief drops Arsenal-Arteta sack verdict
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Credit: Imago Arsenal: ‘Stan Kroenke doesn’t have the appetite’ to sack Mikel Arteta right now Thu 23 April 2026 7:15, UK Keith Wyness believes that Mikel Arteta will be in the Arsenal dugout next season as the pressure mounts on the manager.The former Everton chief executive has insisted that Stan Kroenke will not want to dismiss the Spaniard, as the club are showing progress year upon year.Calls for Arteta to be sacked have grown in recent weeks after a run of form has seen Manchester City go within three points of the Gunners at the summit.There is a strong belief from a section of the fanbase that he should be dismissed if they fail to win the Premier League title or the Champions League this season.Arteta has been at the Emirates since 2019, and has only ever won the FA Cup, as Arsenal hunt for another trophy. 👔 Arsenal Manager News 👔 Get the inside track on the Emirates Stadium dugout with real-time updates on shortlisted candidates, live betting market shifts, and key boardroom decisions. VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Keith Wyness: Stability is key for ArsenalOnly a month ago, it looked certain that Arsenal would win at least one trophy this season, and there were even claims that they could win the quadruple.However, a defeat in the Carabao Cup final, followed by a defeat to Southampton in the FA Cup has seen Arteta face some serious criticism.Mikel Arteta at ArsenalGames managed 345Wins 207Draws65Losses 73Win percentage 60%Honours FA Cup x1Arteta has struggled to win trophies at ArsenalNow, with the club arguably no longer the favourites to win the Premier League title, there have been some suggestions that a change is needed.However, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Wyness believes Arsenal will stick by Arteta, insisting they will still win the league.He said: “Well, I was in London yesterday, and I was speaking to some fans who are cab drivers, of course, the classic London cab driver, all Arsenal fans, I happen to be in cabs with.
“I had to remind them that just a few years ago, if they were to be told they’d be in the Champions League semi-final and top of the league, they’d be biting their arms off for that right now. They should not forget that that’s exactly where they are right now. 🚨🏆 Mikel Arteta: “Title race over?
He’s learning every week, every game, and look, I know he’s had a period of time, but stability is the key, and I think certainly to go on next year makes sense for Arsenal, so I believe that they’ll carry on.“Kroenke hasn’t got the appetite or the desire to destabilise at the moment. They’re showing progress season after season, so I think you’ve got to keep going and as I say, I still believe they’re going to win the league this year.”Can Arsenal still win the Premier League title?Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Wyness has insisted that Arsenal will still win the Premier League title.He believes that the pressure is now on Man City to win the trophy, which will benefit the Gunners going into the final matches.Even if Pep Guardiola’s side win all of their remaining games, Arsenal could still win the league on goal-difference, or even goals scored.However, it remains to be seen who will lift the title come the end of the season. 💰 ARSENAL INSIDER UPDATE 💰 Inside the transfer budget, player wages, new kits, off-pitch deals and boardroom developments at Emirates Stadium.