Mikel Arteta explains why Arsenal has been struggling in the FA Cup since 2020

Mikel Arteta explains why Arsenal has been struggling in the FA Cup since 2020

Arsenal lifted the FA Cup at the end of the 2020 season, yet they have not reached the quarter-finals of the competition since that triumph. Considering the club’s distinguished history in the tournament, the recent downturn represents a notable decline in standards. Arsenal traditionally thrived in the FA Cup under Arsene Wenger, whose tenure was marked by repeated success in domestic cup competitions. The Frenchman established a culture of exc…

"We haven't been good enough" - Arteta reflects on recent FA Cup struggles

It has somewhat flown under the radar that Arsenal have lost their FA Cup mojo since Mikel Arteta guided the club to success in 2020. While the team has challenged for the Premier League in each of the last three seasons, progressed well in Europe and even flirted with the Carabao Cup final, results in a competition nobody has won more often have been underwhelming. In fact, you have to go back to the late 1940s for the last time Arsenal went th…