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By Piyush Wankhede
Posted on April 19, 2026 1:00 am | Updated on April 18, 2026 11:16 pm
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Cesc Fabregas has reacted to the rumours that linked him to a move to Arsenal. This comes as a result of the growing uncertainty over the future of Mikel Arteta.
Mikel Arteta faces a rough patch at Arsenal
As per reports, the scrutiny around Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has increased. This comes as a result of the shaky performance by the Gunners at such an important phase of the season. Last week’s 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth made the situation worse. In this case, some feel this might be the last Premier League season as Arsenal boss for Mikel Arteta.
This week, Arsenal face Manchester City at the Etihad. There is a lot of excitement around this intense clash of the top giants. Experts have suggested, whoever wins the match will go on to be the Premier League winners this season. Therefore, Mikel Arteta will want the best of his plans to work out. Considering Arsenal’s title hopes and Arteta’s job, this match becomes even more important for him.
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Mikel Arteta has been a key man for Arsenal. He has shifted their planning and recruitment structure which is now world class. Arteta stands as the reason for success of Arsenal over the recent years. However, winning titles is where he has lacked. Although there is progress, at the end of the day titles matter. In this case, any top club looks for a plan B. Thus, making his replacement a possible scenario with links to Cesc Fabregas getting a job.
Meanwhile, former Norwegian footballer Steffen Iversen has made some big claims. In this case, he says that Arteta is keeping Martin Odegaard’s injury issue as a secret. Odegaard has been facing this issue a lot of times which keeps him out of matches. Thus, questions arise over the nature of his injury, whether he can be the captain of the club if he’s always out.
Fabregas responds to Arsenal links
Out of nowhere, the links emerge of Arsenal eyeing Fabregas as the replacement of Mikel Arteta. This might feel a little surprising at first. However, this can be seen from different perspectives. Firstly, it might be the agent of Fabregas trying to make news inviting offers from clubs. This is often done in football to create a situation where other clubs know the man is looking for opportunities.
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Secondly, this news does not seem strange given Arsenal’s planning in recent years. The Gunners have set high hopes for top glory. However, season after season they fall short. This raises questions over Mikel Arteta’s job. As a result, the club might actually be finding a replacement for him if he fails to deliver again this season. In this case, Cesc Fabregas remains a top manager that many clubs remain interested in getting this summer. Also, being a former Arsenal player, this link might actually find some weight.
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In this case, Cesc Fabregas has responded to the questions about his future. Fabregas said, “I am very committed to this project. You never know but right now I think it’s very unlikely I’ll leave Como.” Thus, indicating that as of now there are no plans to leave Como. However, also stating the uncertainty if a situation arises in the future.
Author’s Opinion
Mikel Arteta faces a rough patch as Arsenal have a shaky performance in recent matches. As a result, links emerge of Arsenal finding a replacement for Arteta. In this case, reports suggest that the Gunners would like to have Cesc Fabregas as a successor for Arteta. Meanwhile, Fabregas has denied any contact with any club till now. Therefore, it will be interesting to see, will Fabregas replace Mikel Arteta this summer?
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Piyush Wankhede
Piyush Wankhede is a Junior Football Writer at Six Sports, contributing articles focused on football news, match developments, and player performances. As an emerging voice in football journalism, he provides clear and engaging coverage that helps readers stay updated on key events and stories in the sport. Through his work at Six Sports, Piyush delivers concise match reports, player analyses, and feature pieces that highlight trends and narratives shaping modern football. His writing combines attention to detail with accessibility, making it easy for readers to follow football developments.
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