# Arteta Keeps Focus on Arsenal Amid Questions About Manchester City
Mikel Arteta says his conscience is clear about his time as a Manchester City assistant, but he is not ready to discuss the Premier League’s case against his former club in detail. With Arsenal’s manager newly committed to the club through 2030, his attention is firmly on building a team capable of competing at the highest level for years to come.
The subject is particularly close to home for Arteta. He worked under Pep Guardiola at City before taking charge of Arsenal, then led the North London club through a prolonged battle with his former team for Premier League supremacy. Asked whether he had a clear conscience regarding his City tenure, Arteta answered, “Yes.”
## Arteta Says Manchester City Process Is Not Resolved
The Premier League’s case involving alleged rule breaches by Manchester City remains unresolved, and Arteta declined to offer a fuller personal assessment while the process continues.
“This has been going for various years,” he said. “That process is still not finished. So it is very difficult to express how I feel, because it is not resolved. When it is resolved, I can talk with clarity and tell you exactly how I feel.”
Arteta’s measured response reflects his connection to both clubs. He spent several seasons on Guardiola’s coaching staff, including time within the period covered by the allegations, and has since overseen Arsenal’s rise as one of City’s chief rivals. Arsenal has also reserved the right to explore legal options after the Premier League case concludes.
For now, the Arsenal manager is keeping his comments limited and directing attention toward his own team.
## Arsenal Contract Extension Runs Through 2030
Arteta’s long-term future at Arsenal was a more welcome topic. His new contract extends his tenure through 2030, taking his partnership with the club beyond a decade if he sees out the agreement.
The manager said he enjoyed the renewal discussions, particularly the opportunity to review what Arsenal have accomplished together and discuss their ambitions for the future. He described conversations with co-chairs Stan and Josh Kroenke as inspiring.
The extension reinforces Arsenal’s commitment to Arteta’s project and gives the club continuity as it looks to build on recent success.
## Arteta Sets Ambitious Goals for Arsenal
Arteta has made no secret of his aspirations. He has described last season’s Premier League title as a beginning rather than a final destination, while Arsenal chief executive Richard Garlick has spoken about the club’s ambition to dominate football in the years ahead.
Those targets are significant. Arsenal are aiming to establish themselves among the leading teams in England and Europe, with a Champions League title still a major milestone for the club.
Arteta believes there is no need to downplay the ambition, provided the team understands that it must earn success through consistent work.
“You don’t have to hide it; the thing is that you have to earn it every single day,” he said. “That was the ambition, that’s the drive, and it’s because we believe that we can do it.”
## Arsenal’s Future Takes Priority
The Manchester City case continues to cast a shadow over the Premier League, and several clubs have called for the process to reach a conclusion. Arteta, however, offered little beyond his assurance that his conscience is clear and his view that the matter remains unresolved.
His focus is instead on Arsenal’s next chapter. With his contract secured through 2030 and the club setting its sights on sustained success, Arteta has made clear that he expects Arsenal to keep striving toward the highest level.