Mikel Arteta vs Thomas Tuchel: Complete head-to-head record

Thomas Tuchel and Mikel Arteta stand among the more meticulous managerial contemporaries, but the two coaches have met head-to-head on just a few occasions.

Chelsea's decision to part ways with Tuchel at the start of the 2022/23 season, which Arteta admitted came as a surprise at the time, meant there was little chance for a rivalry to brew and form.

With Tuchel exiting the Premier League and the Spaniard continuing to build in north London, any duels between the pair moving forward are likely to arrive via the Champions League.

Here's a rundown of the head-to-head record between Arteta and Tuchel.

1. Chelsea 0-1 Arsenal (12/05/21)

Arsenal certainly hadn't escaped their 'banter era' when these two managers met for the first time, with current Gooner and then Chelsea midfielder Jorginho deciding the encounter.

The Italian's overhit back-pass forced Kepa Arrizabalaga to scramble and, despite the Spaniard preventing an own goal, he couldn't prevent Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Emile Smith Rowe from combining for the game's only goal.

Tuchel rung the changes for this midweek encounter, with Chelsea tasting defeat to Leicester in the FA Cup final just a few days later. Arsenal, meanwhile, finished eighth in the Premier League table despite their late-season victory at Stamford Bridge.

2. Arsenal 0-2 Chelsea (22/08/21)

2020/21 would end with Chelsea holding the Champions League trophy aloft. Kai Havertz sunk Manchester City in Porto and expectations were sky-high for Tuchel's Blues heading into the new season.

Romelu Lukaku, who'd just inspired Inter to their first Scudetto in a decade, returned to the club and Arsenal felt the full effect of the Belgian on Matchday 2 of the 2021/22 campaign.

Reece James had a field day down the right flank against a Gunners side that would start their Premier League campaign with three scoreless defeats. Arteta's side were comfortably second best as Lukaku scored twice in a 2-0 away win.

3. Chelsea 2-4 Arsenal (20/04/22)

Arteta just about stayed in the job at the start of 2021/22 and his Arsenal side would recover to mount an impressive top-four charge. However, three straight defeats in April threatened their assault before they rocked up at the Bridge.

Tuchel's Chelsea had endured a disappointing campaign given the expectations and they were put to the sword on home soil by slick Gunners performance.

Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka were in fine form as Arsenal reignited their top-four hopes with a 4-2 win. Stand-in striker Eddie Nketiah also recorded a brace.

4. Arsenal 2-2 Bayern Munich (09/04/24)

Arteta and Tuchel returned to the same touchline for the first time in two years when Arsenal hosted Bayern Munich in the first leg of their 2023/24 Champions League quarter-final clash.

It was a game that didn't fail to live up to expectation, with plenty of goals and drama in north London.

Bayern's woeful form didn't stop them from securing a draw in the English capital, with goals from former Arsenal man Serge Gnabry and ex-Tottenham forward Harry Kane cancelling out efforts from Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard.

Both teams were left frustrated by ignored penalty appeals, ultimately leaving the second leg finely poised.

Mikel Arteta vs Thomas Tuchel H2H record

• Mikel Arteta: 2 wins
• Thomas Tuchel: 1 wins
• Draws: 1

Goals scored

• Teams managed by Arteta: 7
• Teams managed by Tuchel: 6

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