Mikel Arteta
Arteta hails Eze swoop as statement of Arsenal’s Premier League ambition
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the club’s imminent capture of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace underlines their determination to end a 22-year wait for the Premier League title. Eze looked set for a move across north London to Tottenham before Arsenal swooped, reportedly agreeing a £60m fee plus £7.5m in add-ons for the England international. […]
Arteta Backs Odegaard Amid Calls to Hand Arsenal Captaincy to Declan Rice
Mikel Arteta has dismissed suggestions that Martin Ødegaard should be stripped of the Arsenal captaincy, insisting there is “no question” the Norway international is the right man to lead the club’s Premier League title push. Former Gunners skipper Tony Adams recently urged Arteta to hand the armband to England midfielder Declan Rice, claiming he is […]
Arteta Confident Saliba Will Stay at Arsenal
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed his confidence in convincing William Saliba to stay at the club despite reported interest from Real Madrid. The French defender’s contract runs until the summer of 2027, and Arsenal is keen on extending it further. Arteta revealed that he has had a conversation with Saliba, and the player is […]
Arteta Urges Arsenal to Channel Anger Against PSG
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has called on his players to channel their anger and frustration toward Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) ahead of the second leg of the Champions League semifinal in Paris. Speaking after the team’s 2-1 loss to Bournemouth in Saturday’s Premier League game at the Emirates Stadium, Arteta acknowledged the difficult situation his team […]
Arteta Explains Merino and White Absence Against Palace
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed the reason behind Mikel Merino and Ben White’s absence from the matchday squad that faced Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium. According to Arteta, both players were not fit enough to participate in the game. Speaking to Sky Sports, Arteta said, “They couldn’t be involved, if not they would […]
Aguero Tips Arteta to Succeed Guardiola at Man City
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been tipped to replace Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager by former City striker Sergio Aguero. In a chat with (link unavailable), Aguero expressed his admiration for Arteta’s work at Arsenal and believes he would be a suitable candidate to succeed Guardiola at City. Aguero said, “Pep has extended his […]
Arsenal Injury Update: Saka and Rice Available for Brentford Match
Mikel Arteta has provided Arsenal injury update by confirming that key players Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice are fit and available to face Brentford on Saturday. Both players were forced to leave the field prematurely during the team’s 3-0 win over Real Madrid on Tuesday night due to knocks. Quotes from Mikel Arteta“With Dec and […]
Havertz Recovery Offers Hope for Arsenal’s Champions League Run
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed that forward Kai Havertz could return from injury before the end of the season, boosting the Gunners’ bid for Champions League glory. Havertz was expected to miss the rest of the season after suffering a hamstring injury in February, but recent videos on social media have sparked hope that […]
Arteta says Arsenal can upset Madrid on ‘biggest night’ of career
Mikel Arteta has no doubt that Arsenal can upset Real Madrid on the “biggest night” of his career in the Champions League quarter-finals. The Gunners have never been crowned European champions and face the 15-time winners in a quarter-final at the Emirates on Tuesday with the return leg in Madrid next week. The two sides […]
Gabriel Magalhaes Ruled Out for Rest of Season
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has been ruled out for the rest of the season. Gabriel sustained a hamstring injury during Arsenal’s 2-1 victory over Fulham. The injury requires surgery, and Gabriel will undergo a surgical repair procedure. Arsenal confirmed the news, stating Gabriel will begin his recovery and rehabilitation programme. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed […]