Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will serve a one-match touchline ban, ruling him out of the club`s final fixture of the season.
The suspension was triggered after the Spaniard received a yellow card during the recent Premier League match against Newcastle. The caution was issued late in the game for kicking the ball away from the touchline.
This was Arteta`s third yellow card accumulated during the current campaign, which automatically results in a one-game suspension from the touchline.
Consequently, Arteta will not be present on the sidelines when Arsenal faces relegated Southampton on the concluding day of the Premier League season.
In Arteta`s absence, assistant manager Albert Stuivenberg is expected to step in and take charge of the team for the match.
Despite the touchline ban, the Arsenal boss can reflect positively on the season, having successfully guided his side to a second-place finish in the league, securing their spot in next season`s UEFA Champions League.
A key victory over Newcastle, highlighted by Declan Rice`s impactful goal, solidified their position as Premier League runners-up.
Regardless of the outcome of their final match against Southampton, Arsenal`s qualification for Europe`s premier club competition is confirmed.
Looking back, Arsenal aimed to improve upon previous seasons and challenge for the title, especially after Manchester City experienced some inconsistencies. However, it was ultimately Liverpool, led by Arne Slot in his debut season, who claimed the league title.
In the Champions League, Arsenal had a strong run, reaching the semi-finals before being eliminated by Paris Saint-Germain, missing out on a place in the final.
