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  "id": 4836559,
  "title": "EPL: Arteta joins 250-game club, ranks fourth in win percentage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/epl-arteta-joins-250-game-club-ranks-fourth-in-win-percentage-4836559",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T10:20:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/epl-arteta-joins-250-game-club-ranks-fourth-in-win-percentage/"
  },
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  "account": "Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has become the 250th game manager of a single Premier League club, ranking him among the top 10 managers in terms of win percentage. In Monday's 1-0 away win against Aston Villa, Bukayo Saka scored the decisive goal in the 59th minute, as the Gunners secured a perfect start to the new season with two wins. Arteta, who also played for Arsenal, has achieved a win rate of 60.4% in his 151 wins, 48 draws, and 51 losses. The victory at Villa Park came after the team lost to them last season, securing the Premier League title after a 22-year wait. Arteta expressed gratitude for the support from fans and acknowledged the collective effort from the team, emphasizing that it was a \"squad victory.\" The win also extended Arsenal's impressive away record, with the team winning their opening away league match in each of the last five seasons. Aston Villa, meanwhile, remained winless in their opening matches, having yet to register a shot on target in the Premier League this season.",
  "summary": "Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta marked his 250th game in charge of a single Premier League club in Monday’s 1-0 away win against Aston Villa. A 59th-minute strike from Bukayo Saka sealed the victory for the Gunners as they maintained a perfect two wins in their first two games of the new campaign. According to BBC Read More:…",
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "EPL: Arteta joins 250-game club, ranks fourth in win percentage",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/epl-arteta-joins-250-game-club-ranks-fourth-in-win-percentage",
        "published": "2026-09-01T10:16:39.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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