Mikel Arteta
Mesut Ozil hits back at Arteta as German says he’s ready to play
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has sent a sly dig at the club’s manager Mikel Arteta by publically revealing he is fit and ready for Wednesday’s clash against Liverpool. The German star hasn’t played since Premier League football returned from lockdown and has been left out of the past five matchday squads. Arteta had revealed that his […]
Mikel Arteta hints at fresh Mesut Ozil problems after Spurs defeat
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has hinted at fresh problems with Mesut Ozil after the midfielder was dropped from the squad to face Jose Mourinho’s side. The German player is Arsenal’s best-paid player and he isn’t carrying an injury currently with the gunners. But the World Cup winner midfielder still failed to even make the bench for […]
Arteta opens up on being coached by Mourinho at Barcelona
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has heaped praise on Jose Mourinho for the way he dealt with youngsters during his time at Barcelona ahead of the London derby on Sunday. Arteta was coming through the academy at Barcelona and the current Tottenham manager was on the coaching team in the 1996-97 campaign, the duo got to know […]
Guendouzi snubs plea from David Luiz to apologise over bust-up with Mikel Arteta
Matteo Guendouzi appears to have no intention of setting things right at Arsenal after his falling out with Mikel Arteta, And has reportedly snubbed advice from David Luiz over his poor conduct. The Frenchman has been banished from first-team training after grabbing Neal Maupay’s throat after Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat against Brighton just last month. Although […]
Furious Arteta claims Jamie Vardy should have been sent off before Nketiah red card
Mikel Arteta has argued against Eddie Nketiah’s red card against Leicester – and claimed Jamie Vardy also should have been sent off. After a lengthy VAR review, Arsenal striker Nketiah was sent off in the 75th minute just four minutes after replacing Alexandre Lacazette in the game. Arsenal had dominated the match before the break, […]
Arteta bans Guendouzi from first team training after meeting with Edu
Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi hasn’t trained with the first team for over a fortnight after he was banned by the club’s manager Mikel Arteta. Guendouzi has been training with a fitness coach and without his team-mates for the past two weeks after he grabbed Neal Maupay by the throat in Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Brighton […]
Arteta reveals why he barked orders at Ceballos during Arsenal win over Wolves
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he was constantly shouting at Dani Ceballos during the club’s victory over Wolves to improve his awareness and decision-making in the game. Arteta’s side won the match 2-0 against Champions League-chasing Wolves, with goals from Bukayo Saka and Alexandre Lacazette in each half helping the team. Ceballos had to wait […]
Mikel Arteta fires warning to Arsenal stars amid Guendouzi exit reports
Mikel Arteta has fired warning to his squad that he only wants players who are ready to ‘jump on the boat’ amid reports Matteo Guendouzi wants to leave Arsenal this summer. The 21-year-old midfielder has been in the headlines this week after clashing with Neal Maupay moments after the final whistle during last week’s 2-1 […]
Mikel Arteta opens up on Arsenal’s move for Thomas Partey
Mikel Arteta has suggested Arsenal’s transfer plans may change this summer window after they were linked with a transfer move for Thomas Partey. The coronavirus crisis has already affected the finances of clubs around Europe, while the club’s transfer budget could be restricted even more if they fail to make next campaign’s Champions League. However, […]
Arteta responds to Aubameyang after challenging Arsenal over contract talks
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he has a ‘very clear plan’ for the club and that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang should already be aware that they are moving in the ‘right direction’. The 30-year-old forward has only 12 months to run on his current deal with the gunners and talks over an extension have so far proven […]