Mikel Arteta endured a difficult start to his reign in the Arsenal dugout, but the Spaniard is steering the club in the right direction by challenging for the Premier League title and the elusive UEFA Champions League.
Although they are yet to claim a piece of silverware since their FA Cup triumph in 2020, belief is at an all-time high that it is just a matter of time before they get their hands on a trophy.
Having navigated the early struggles at the Emirates, the fans are now backing the former Arsenal captain more than ever before.
The supporters first started to back the Arteta project after the conclusion of the 2021/22 season, and it was the turning point for Arteta in his managerial career at Arsenal. It was at that point that the chant was born.
For all the key information on the Arteta chant, including the lyrics and tune, read on.
Mikel Arteta chant lyrics and tune
The Mikel Arteta chant has changed slightly over the years. Below is the version that Arsenal fans sang when it was first created:
We’ve got Super Mik Arteta,
He knows exactly what we need,
Tierney at the back,
Gabi in attack,
Arsenal on the way to Champions League
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Mikel Arteta chant background
As mentioned, this football chant has been modified over time, due to the fact that Kieran Tierney has since been moved on and that Arsenal's ambitions are now far higher than simply qualifying for the Champions League.
The lyrics we listed above were from a time when qualifying for the Champions League felt like ambition at the Emirates Stadium. The lyrics have since changed to ‘Gabi at the back, Gabi in attack' and either ‘Arsenal are gonna win the league or ‘Arsenal are gonna win the Champions League' depending on what competition they are playing in at the time.
The original chant was created in the midst of a culture shift that was being driven by Arteta. Even if he doesn't end up ever winning the Premier League, he will always have a special connection with the club's supporters due to the fact that he made them believe again.
Arsenal fans singing the Mikel Arteta chant
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In many ways, the birth of this chant at the end of the 2021/22 season was the start of Arsenal fans' renewed positive relationship with the club. Ever since, the Arsenal songbook has seemingly expanded, with new chants emerging for different players almost weekly.
While the chant is now modified, the original should be a reminder to Arsenal fans of how far they've come.