Mikel Arteta has mastered the art of making substitutions at Arsenal
Arsenal’s substitutes have scored the winning goal in each of the club’s past three Premier League victories, against Nottingham Forest, Sunderland and Leeds. The run highlights how Mikel Arteta’s use of his bench has helped secure points in close matches.
Arsenal’s three substitute winners are the only league goals their replacements have scored this season, while five teams have more substitute goals overall. Since Arteta took charge in December 2019, Arsenal have scored more winning goals through substitutes than any other team; their squad depth and patient approach also create opportunities for late impact. The article notes that Arsenal’s six substitute winners in 2024-25 set the Premier League team record.
- Arsenal substitutes have decided three straight league wins.
- Arteta’s side leads the league era since 2019 in substitute winners.
- Squad depth and close games help explain the pattern.