The pressure is mounting at the Emirates. Former Premier League striker Chris Sutton has declared it "make or break" time for Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, insisting the Spaniard must deliver a major trophy this season to secure his future.

Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club, Sutton laid out the stark reality. "I do think he has a problem if he doesn't get them over the line in the Premier League or Champions League," he stated. "It will change the landscape in which the Arsenal fans view him because he has been there long enough."

While acknowledging the formidable challenge posed by Manchester City, Sutton believes the fanbase's patience has its limits. "The Arsenal fans will view it differently," he explained. "If he doesn't have the support of the fans then a decision will need to be made."

Sutton's verdict was unequivocal: "They have to win the Premier League or Champions League or he will be a gonner." This season represents the ultimate test for Arteta's project, transforming from a promising rebuild into a trophy-winning force.