Will it be considered a ‘failure’ if Arsenal don't win any silverware next season? Fans have their say

Fans have had their say on whether Arsenal's season will be deemed a failure if they don't win any silverware and the results are very interesting.

Following the arrival of Declan Rice, Arsenal have now spent around £600 million since Mikel Arteta was appointed as manager.

Meanwhile, this summer they have spent close to £194 million on new recruits including Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber as the Gunners seek to add depth to their squad in anticipation of a congested fixture list next term.

Since taking charge in November 2019, the Spaniard has won one FA Cup, but failed to deliver silverware in his last two seasons.

Arsenal were on the verge of winning their first Premier League title since the 2003/04 season last term, but lost momentum at the most inopportune moment, allowing Manchester City to capitalise and lift their third consecutive title.

But it would seem that the north London club cannot afford to capitulate again, with the majority of fans believing they must win a trophy in order to be successful next season.

SPORTbible launched a poll on Twitter asking fans: 'Will it be considered as a ‘failure’ if Arsenal do not win any silverware next season?'

The results are in, and an overwhelming majority reckons trophies are in order.

83.4% of fans voted that their season will be considered a failure if they don't win silverware, with the other 16.6% voting thinking otherwise.

New signing Rice reckons trophies are on their way, however, revealing he wanted to win both the Premier League and Champions League with the club.

A statement posted on Arsenal's Twitter account read : “My ambitions now are to win with Arsenal again. It’s time to go one step bigger and win the Premier League, win the Champions League, and I wouldn’t be here if I did not believe that.”

Meanwhile, former manager and Gunners legend Arsene Wenger has no "doubts" that they will win the Premier League next season.

“I believe we will win the championship, it is as simple as that. I have less doubts for Arsenal than the cycling today,” he told Eurosport, referencing the Tour de France.

Topics: Arsenal, Mikel Arteta, Premier League, Football, Fan Reactions

Joe Adams

Joe is a Journalist for SPORTbible with a primary focus on football. He has previously covered a number of other sports including boxing, rugby and F1. Wishes he was born left-footed.

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