Mikel Arteta has worked wonders to transform Arsenal into genuine Premier League title contenders - but the Spaniard is already busy planning for a bigger and brighter future.
The Gunners are now within touching distance of ending their agonising 19-year title drought, with just a handful of league games remaining this term. Arsenal are currently eight points ahead of Manchester City, although the reigning champions have played one game less than Arteta's side.
Few, if anybody, would have backed Arsenal to challenge for the title this term. And regardless of how the final weeks of the season pan out, Arteta is already laying out plans to ensure the Londoners remain in the upper echelons of the top-flight.
The Gunners are now within touching distance of ending their agonising 19-year title drought, with just a handful of league games remaining this term. Arsenal are currently eight points ahead of Manchester City, although the reigning champions have played one game less than Arteta's side.
Few, if anybody, would have backed Arsenal to challenge for the title this term. And regardless of how the final weeks of the season pan out, Arteta is already laying out plans to ensure the Londoners remain in the upper echelons of the top-flight.