Murphy, speaking in analysis of Arsenal’s improved squad and ambitious structure, made this key point: though the Gunners are better equipped than ever, the job of Arteta is more about sustainable success than instant silverware. He argued that the pressure to win something might be premature given the evolution at the club.

He said that Arsenal now have “the best toolkit” Arteta has ever enjoyed — depth, quality in multiple areas, defensive improvement, and attacking options. With that foundation in place, Murphy feels the narrative should shift away from “must win now or fail” to “build and deliver over time.”

Murphy emphasised that Arsenal are already in a far stronger position than many years ago: consistent top-two finishes, return to the Champions League, attracting big players. He argued that though trophies remain the goal, the club and Arteta deserve credit for progress, meaning the job is not only about immediate hardware.

That said, Murphy didn’t suggest Arsenal should be complacent. He pointed out that with this squad and investment, expectations are higher than ever, and major faults would be hard to excuse now.

Conclusion:

To sum up: Danny Murphy’s view offers a slightly different lens on Arteta’s tenure at Arsenal. While fans and pundits continue to demand trophies, Murphy suggests Arteta doesn’t need to prove his worth by silverware this very season. The groundwork is in place, and the evolution is real.

In plain terms: Arsenal are no longer rebuilding — they’re refining. And for Arteta, the job is about turning refinement into results over time, not necessarily a trophy haul today.

Written by The Gild Blog Team