Mikel Arteta deserves a new Arsenal contract however this season finishes

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are five wins from history.They are top of the Premier League, and well-positioned for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid today.The coming weeks will determine whether Arsenal’s campaign finishes in disappointment or triumph — haunted by more chants of “second again”, or celebrating unprecedented success. After Manchester City’s 3-3 draw against Everton last night, Arsenal may feel that long-awaited Premier League title is closer than ever.Advertisement