Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has been named the Premier League’s Manager of the Month for March 2026, marking the eighth time the Spaniard has received the prestigious individual honor since taking the helm in North London.

The achievement sees Arteta climb the historical rankings, moving into joint-sixth on the all-time leaderboard alongside veteran managers Martin O’Neill and Harry Redknapp. He now sits just two awards behind former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and four behind his Manchester City rival, Pep Guardiola.

The award comes as a reward for a perfect league record in March, where the Gunners were the only team in the division to win every match played. Arsenal began the month with a resilient 2-1 victory over London rivals Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium, followed by a disciplined 1-0 win away at Brighton & Hove Albion courtesy of a strike from Bukayo Saka.

The month concluded with a dramatic 2-0 victory against Everton, a match defined by Arteta’s tactical bravery. With the score deadlocked late in the second half, the manager introduced 16-year-old Max Dowman, who inspired the opening goal in the 89th minute before scoring the second himself in stoppage time to become the Premier League’s youngest-ever goalscorer.

Arteta’s flawless run has provided a massive boost to Arsenal’s pursuit of their first league title in over two decades. By maximizing their points return in March, the Gunners have opened up a significant nine-point gap over second-placed Manchester City, though the defending champions hold a game in hand.

Despite a narrow disappointment in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley during the same period, Arteta’s ability to maintain focus in the league proved decisive. He topped a competitive shortlist for the award that included Eddie Howe of Newcastle United and Brighton’s Fabian Hurzeler, winning through a combination of public votes and an expert football panel.

As the season enters its final stretch, this latest accolade underscores the consistency Arteta has instilled in his squad. With crucial fixtures in the FA Cup and Champions League on the horizon this April, the manager will be looking to carry this domestic momentum into the defining weeks of the campaign.