They call me a watchman! Revealing shocking statistics: Arteta has been at the Premier League top longer than Pep, yet his trophy shelf remains empty.
On 26 Feb 2026 GMT+7, the Premier League standings show Arsenal still leading with 61 points, closely followed by Manchester City with 56 points but having played one fewer match.
Looking back at the records of both coaches, Mikel Arteta holds the record for leading the table for over 484 days since becoming head coach of The Gunners, surpassing Pep Guardiola, who led Manchester City for only 453 days.
Conversely, the City manager has guided his team to four Premier League titles despite leading for a shorter period, while the one who led longer remains without a trophy.
This season, the Gunners have led the table since before Christmas and once held a six-point lead over the second place, but recently Manchester City has steadily closed the gap due to Arsenal's stumbles.
Therefore, the conclusion for this Premier League season remains uncertain whether the Gunners will break their curse or suffer the same disappointment again.