Mikel Arteta chant: Lyrics, tune and story behind Arsenal fan’s song for their Spanish leader

Mikel Arteta did not have the smoothest start when he first took charge of Arsenal, with results and performances taking time to improve. 

However, Arsenal's faith and patience in the Spaniard has certainly paid off, with Arteta's gradual rebuild culminating in the Gunners being genuine contenders both domestically and in Europe.

After the heartbreak of three successive second-place finishes in the Premier League, Arteta finally delivered the title to the Emirates in the 2025-26 season, ending a 22-year wait for the top-flight trophy to return to north London.

The Spaniard also came agonisingly close to leading the Gunners to their first Champions League triumph that season, only to fall short against reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain in a penalty shootout after a hard-fought 1-1 draw in 120 minutes.

That near miss has only served to strengthen belief in the project further, enhancing the atmosphere around the club, and the Gunners faithful have not been slow to give their manager his own song, with new chants continuing to emerge from the Emirates Stadium.

For everything you need to know about 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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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 Champions League, he will always have a special connection with the club's supporters due to the fact that he ended their 22-year wait for the Premier League title and made them believe again.

Arsenal fans singing the Mikel Arteta chant

FGG says: A product of its time

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.