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Mikel Arteta reveals he was offered his new Arsenal deal AFTER three straight defeats in April which left them at risk of throwing away a Champions League spot... as he admits he was 'emotional' at the belief shown towards him

Daily Mail | May 6, 2022

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Mikel Arteta revealed he was offered his new contract after Arsenal’s recent run of three successive defeats.

Arteta signed an improved three-year deal that will run until 2025 on Thursday and detailed how the timing of the offer as well as the extension itself was a show of faith from the Arsenal hierarchy.

Arsenal looked like they were in danger of throwing away their top four hopes last month after suffering successive defeats against Crystal Palace, Brighton and Southampton which saw them fall to sixth.

Mikel Arteta was offered a new deal after defeats to Crystal Palace, Brighton and Southampton

They have now regained the advantage in their race for the Champions League places with their fierce rivals Tottenham after winning their three most recent games against Chelsea, Manchester United and West Ham.

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