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\nAt one point this season, Arsenal were in contention to achieve something that no English club ever has. A quadruple.\u00a0
\nAt the very least, they were coasting their way towards their first Premier League title in 22 years. A few weeks ago, Arsenal had the chance to move 12 points clear of title rivals Manchester City, as they head into the final straight of the season.
\nHowever, a shock home defeat to AFC Bournemouth, sandwiched by crushing domestic defeats to Southampton and Manchester City, has left them on thin ice.
\nLast week\u2019s 1-0 win over Newcastle United has steadied the ship, but the title race is set to go right down to the wire with just four games remaining. Some Arsenal supporters have taken aim at head coach Mikel Arteta, who hasn\u2019t won a trophy since the FA Cup triumph six years ago.
\nFormer Arsenal star Jermaine Pennant, speaking exclusively to EPL Index, shared his thoughts on Arteta\u2019s future and whether another trophyless season could be the end of his reign\u2026
\nPennant: Arsenal to back Arteta
\n\u201cI think Arsenal will stick with Arteta,\u201d began Pennant, \u201cBecause from where he has taken them from, it\u2019s night and day.\u201d
\n\u201cAt one point there was a conversation that they could win the quadruple!\u201d said Pennant, \u201cEven if it does go down to the wire in the Premier League, it\u2019s still progress.\u201d
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\nIt\u2019s hard to deny that Arsenal are getting closer to a major trophy. However, for some fans close isn\u2019t good enough, especially with the players at Arteta\u2019s disposal.
\n\u201cIt would be the right decision\u201d
\n\u201cI think that it would be the right decision [to stick with Arteta]. You have to give him another year and see if he can win it,\u201d said Pennant.
\n\u201cIf not, then you have to have a look at who else is out there. But there\u2019s no point in sacking him for someone not as good, or on par, with Arteta. The grass isn\u2019t always greener.\u201d
\nThere\u2019s a severe lack of elite managers in Europe at the moment, which could contribute to any decision regarding Arteta\u2019s future.\u00a0
\nYou just need to look at clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United, who will be scrambling around for a new manager this summer.\u00a0
\nWhilst the Premier League title is hanging by a thread, Arsenal\u2019s performances in Europe have improved massively.
\nThey reached the semi-finals of the Champions League last year and were beaten by the winners PSG.
\nArsenal are now just one game away from reaching a Champions League final after securing a 1-1 away draw at Atletico Madrid this week. They would face either PSG or Bayern Munich in the final.
\nThere\u2019s a long way to go in this season yet\u2026<\/p>\n