Mikel Arteta has often faced criticism and doubt throughout his managerial tenure at Arsenal. However, the latest statistics comparing his record after 200 Premier League games to some of the greatest managers in English football history prove why he deserves immense respect. The numbers show that Arteta has built an impressive record, outperforming legendary names like Arsène Wenger and Rafael Benítez while standing close to icons such as Sir Alex Ferguson and Jürgen Klopp.
#### **Arteta Among the Elite**
The data highlights the best managerial records in the Premier League after 200 games, with Pep Guardiola leading the way with a staggering 73% win rate (146 wins). Following closely behind is Jose Mourinho, with 137 wins and a 68.5% win rate. Jürgen Klopp and Sir Alex Ferguson, two of the most revered managers in football, had win rates of 63.5% and 61%, respectively.
Then comes Mikel Arteta, with an impressive 118 wins and a 59.3% win rate—placing him just behind Ferguson and ahead of some of the biggest names in Premier League history. The Arsenal boss has outperformed legendary figures such as Rafael Benítez (57%), Arsène Wenger (55%), Claudio Ranieri (51.5%), Mauricio Pochettino (51.5%), and Gérard Houllier (50.5%).
#### **Outperforming Arsenal’s Greatest Manager**
One of the most striking aspects of these statistics is that Arteta has a better record than Arsène Wenger at the same stage of their managerial careers. Wenger, who transformed Arsenal and led them to multiple league titles—including the historic Invincibles season—had only won 110 games by his 200th match, with a win rate of 55%.
For Arteta to have exceeded Wenger’s record in his first 200 Premier League games is a testament to the work he has done at Arsenal. He took over a struggling squad and has gradually rebuilt the team into title challengers, introducing an attractive style of football while instilling a winning mentality.
#### **From Criticism to Recognition**
Arteta’s journey as Arsenal manager has been filled with ups and downs. Many doubted his ability when he was appointed in December 2019, given his lack of prior managerial experience. Some called for his dismissal after inconsistent performances in his early years. However, his vision and patience have paid off, and Arsenal now find themselves competing at the highest level once again.
Despite facing pressure, Arteta has brought silverware to the club, winning the FA Cup and Community Shield early in his tenure. More importantly, he has restored belief among Arsenal fans and turned the club into a force in both the Premier League and the Champions League.
#### **The Future is Bright**
With Arteta continuing to develop Arsenal into an elite team, the future looks incredibly promising. His ability to tactically out think opponents, improve players, and instill a winning culture suggests that Arsenal could soon return to the summit of English football.
These statistics should serve as a wake-up call to any critics who still question his credentials. Arteta’s record proves that he is among the very best in the game, and his achievements at Arsenal should never be underestimated.