Unexpected ultimatum. Arteta will be sacked if Arsenal fail to win the Premier League

The Arsenal board has taken an extremely tough stance regarding Mikel Arteta's future. The London club is prepared to part ways with their head coach if the team does not win the Premier League this season.

According to givemesport, the club believes the ultimatum is justified: with this squad, these resources, and their current position in the table, anything less than the title is simply unacceptable.

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Despite the fact that the Gunners are currently leading the league and hold a four-point advantage over their closest rival, recent results have raised concerns. In the last three rounds, Arsenal have failed to secure a single victory: draws against Liverpool and Nottingham Forest, as well as a dramatic 2-3 home defeat to Manchester United, have significantly heightened the pressure around the team.