{"id":46840,"date":"2026-05-06T21:17:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T01:17:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/06\/gunners-fans-will-love-what-romano-has-to-say-as-arsenal-move-closer-to-ucl-and-title-dreams\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T21:17:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T01:17:55","slug":"gunners-fans-will-love-what-romano-has-to-say-as-arsenal-move-closer-to-ucl-and-title-dreams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/06\/gunners-fans-will-love-what-romano-has-to-say-as-arsenal-move-closer-to-ucl-and-title-dreams\/","title":{"rendered":"Gunners fans will love what Romano has to say as Arsenal move closer to UCL and title dreams"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/06\/gunners-fans-will-love-what-romano-has-to-say-as-arsenal-move-closer-to-ucl-and-title-dreams\/#Arsenal_want_Mikel_Arteta_to_sign_new_contract\" >Arsenal want Mikel Arteta to sign new contract<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/06\/gunners-fans-will-love-what-romano-has-to-say-as-arsenal-move-closer-to-ucl-and-title-dreams\/#Arsenal_must_keep_Arteta\" >Arsenal must keep Arteta<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrates his team&#8217;s goal. (Photo by Julian Finney\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Arsenal advanced to the UEFA Champions League final with last night&#8217;s victory over Atletico Madrid and are on the brink of winning the Premier League.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">There could be more positive news in store for Gunners fans as the club prepares to offer Mikel Arteta a new contract in the summer.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Want more catchoffside coverage? Add us <\/i><\/b><b><i><span draggable=\"true\">Google recommended sources<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><i>    Add trusted news to your favorites list<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arsenal_want_Mikel_Arteta_to_sign_new_contract\"><\/span>Arsenal want Mikel Arteta to sign new contract<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">According to Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal are planning to extend his stay and have already made a decision in March, regardless of the outcome.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The Spanish manager is currently focused on finishing the season on a high and winning the title with the club. He looks forward to discussions after the season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">He has done a great job for Arsenal this season and it makes sense for the club to reward him with a new contract. They will want to maintain stability at the club as they aim to build a strong team for the future.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pundit and ex-Arsenal player joke &#8216;I want to punch Arteta in the face&#8217; in bizarre rant<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arsenal_must_keep_Arteta\"><\/span>Arsenal must keep Arteta<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Arsenal have been fighting for a league title in recent years, but this time it looks like they have finally crossed the line. It will be essential for them to keep their best players and managers. Keeping the team&#8217;s spine intact is critical to any hopes of consistently challenging at the highest level.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Arteta is currently one of the most coveted young managers in the game and fans will be hoping Arsenal can sort out his long-term future soon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The former Arsenal midfielder is clearly enjoying his time as manager of the club and it would be reasonable to assume he will eventually put pen to paper for a new contract.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8216;I&#8217;m not happy about that&#8217; &#8211; Former Gunner slams Arteta&#8217;s comments and hints that Arsenal will be eliminated from Champions League final<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrates his team&#8217;s goal. 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