Mikel Arteta has urged the Premier League to consider a rule change as Arsenal’s recent struggles continue, insisting the issue is becoming a serious problem across the division.
Speaking after the latest setback in a run that has slowed Arsenal’s momentum, the Gunners boss made a direct appeal to the league’s decision-makers. “I beg them,” Arteta said, calling for action rather than further debate.
Arteta’s comments come with Arsenal searching for consistency, with key moments in matches repeatedly being shaped by stoppages and long delays. The Spaniard argued that the current approach is hurting the flow of games and making it harder for teams to keep any rhythm, especially during decisive periods.
He believes the league should step in and tighten the guidelines so matches are not dragged into stop-start contests, pointing out that the problem is not limited to Arsenal. Arteta stressed that he wants solutions that protect the spectacle, rather than a situation where football is constantly interrupted and momentum swings on long pauses.
The Arsenal manager also made it clear that his side must find answers on the pitch in the short term, but he feels the competition has a responsibility to address a wider issue that is impacting results and performances.
Arteta’s plea adds to the growing debate in England over how the game is being managed week to week, with the Arsenal head coach now publicly calling on Premier League officials to make changes.
