'He was getting the sack last year' - Peter Crouch tips Arsenal mastermind Mikel Arteta for manager of the season

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta deserves to be crowned Premier League manager of the season, says Peter Crouch, after going from the risk of the sack to the brink of the title over the last year. Arteta came under pressure during the 2021/22 campaign as his Gunners side collapsed to finish fifth, failing to secure Champions League football.

Ad But the Spaniard has seen a remarkable turnaround this term, with Arsenal currently heading for their first Premier League crown in 19 years, sitting six points clear on top of the table. Premier LeagueArteta hails Ramsdale heroics as Arsenal dig deep for draw against Liverpool09/04/2023 AT 19:36 Former England striker Crouch discussed the contenders for manager of the season, considering the efforts of Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi, Aston Villa’s Unai Emery and Eddie Howe of Newcastle, before landing on Arteta as the favourite.

“I know there has been a massive turnaround in Aston Villa and Newcastle’s fortunes, but he (Arteta) was getting the sack last year. People were calling for the sack – lots of people,” Crouch said on BT Sport.

“The fact he’s turned that around to challenge a powerhouse like Manchester City, it’s been an incredible season for them.” Martinez season over as United confirm broken metatarsal Guardiola: Brighton 'best in world' at build-up play as PL title race hots up 'Serious' Lampard eager to find wins with struggling Chelsea Defending champions Manchester City are Arsenal’s only rivals for the league crown, with Pep Guardiola’s in-form side sitting six points back but with a game in hand. Liverpool have been City’s main title rivals in recent years but have struggled this season, sitting down in eighth.