Mikel Arteta: Arsenal’s ‘purpose’ to win silverware as that’s what I’m judged onBy Philip Duncan, Press AssociationMikel Arteta said the “purpose” of Arsenal was to win silverware – and admitted his season would be judged by how many trophies the north London club could win. Arsenal will begin their FA Cup campaign with a third-round tie at Portsmouth on Sunday still fighting on all four fronts. “We want that one for sure (the FA Cup) and all the big ones,” said Arteta. “And that’s what we are chasing and that’s the purpose of this team. We will get judged for what we are able to do at the end of the season.

Source: Irish Independent January 11, 2026 00:49 UTC