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If Mikel Arteta wins the Premier League this season, he will be the second youngest individual manager to win it since its inception. The youngest manager will remain José Mourinho, who first won the Premier League at just 42 years, 94 days old. He then won it again at 43 years, 93 days old.
If Mikel Arteta wins the Premier League trophy, he needs six points between now and the end of the season. That, simply put, is two wins out of two. With that in mind, he is unable to win the league next week when Arsenal hosts Burnley and all things considered, the trophy would need to be lifted at Selhurst Park if Arsenal do it.
Where would Mikel Arteta rank among the youngest Premier League winners of all-time?
If Arsenal and Man City win all of their remaining games, which this scenario will assume happens, Mikel Arteta will be 44 years, 59 days old when he lifts the trophy. That would make him the third youngest manager, but the second youngest individual manager behind José Mourinho.
Premier League winning manager | Season | Age |
|---|---|---|
José Mourinho | Chelsea 2004-05 | 42 years, 94 days |
José Mourinho | Chelsea 2005-06 | 43 years, 93 days |
* Mikel Arteta (potential) | Arsenal 2025-26 | 44 years, 59 days old (at time of last day of season) |
Kenny Dalglish | Blackburn Rovers 1994-95 | 44 years, 71 days |
Arne Slot | Liverpool 2024-25 | 46 years, 222 days |
It is sometimes easy to forget how young Mikel Arteta is. He has set his own standards, and he is a victim of them. It is absolutely mind-boggling that there were calls to have a 44-year-old sacked for not becoming the second youngest manager to ever win the Premier League. Patience will hopefully pay off.
Mikel Arteta wasted little time after retiring from playing to get into coaching. Arsenal fans know the story by now, and as much as there is a new-age rivalry with Man City, Arteta immensely benefited from learning under Pep Guardiola at City. Now, though, the student is out to become the teacher.
Two wins for greatness, three wins for immortality
There is still a long way to go. Man City have proven they're hot on Arsenal's tails, and now the Gunners face three cup finals that could determine their history. Two wins for greatness, three wins for immortality. That's simply how it goes.
The Champions League final is a separate story, so speaking strictly about the Premier League, Arsenal need six points to win the trophy. If they win four points, they still stand a chance, but they would be relying on goal difference, which is a fatal mistake against a team like Man City.
Mikel Arteta has built a winning culture at Arsenal, which is wild considering many of these players haven't won anything under him (yet).
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