Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta dismissed rumours of a contract extension, insisting the club’s priority is the Premier League title race. With a nine‑point cushion over Manchester City and seven games left, the Gunners are pushing for a top‑four finish while preparing for a Champions League semi‑final.

Arteta’s comments come after initial talks about his deal, which expires end‑next season, were described as positive. The manager made clear that personal negotiations are secondary to on‑field performance, saying “there is no news on that” and that the team must “focus on what we have to do from here until the end of the season.”

The striker‑heavy squad has already secured the FA Cup in 2020, the only major trophy under Arteta’s six‑and‑a‑half‑year tenure. Still, the club’s consistency—three straight second‑place finishes—has earned praise, even as critics demand silverware.

Arteta remains fully committed, noting his ambition and confidence in the squad’s collective strength. The Gunners’ current form, coupled with their European ambitions, suggests the best days might yet lie ahead, regardless of contract talks.