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How Mikel Arteta made Arsenal his own: While top clubs limit their head coaches, this is why the Gunners manager calls the shots on everything from training to transfers - and how his unique power has paid off

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Head coach or manager. The distinction appears cosmetic but, in the modern Premier League, it marks a clear divide in power and influence.

At present, 14 clubs operate with a head coach model. Just six still use the term ‘manager’ - Mikel Arteta (Arsenal), (Aston Villa), Oliver Glasner (Crystal Palace), David Moyes (Everton), Daniel Farke (Leeds) and (Manchester City).