Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta takes swipe at Emery as he reveals biggest problem he’s had to solve
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta concedes he’s still working to heal the wounds exposed at the club during Unai Emery’s era. The Spanish coach replaced Emery as Arsenal boss ten months ago after the former Sevilla manager was sacked after a disappointing start to the campaign. Arteta has made a good start at the Emirates, winning […]
Fabregas offers some Mourinho advice to Mikel Arteta at Arsenal
Cesc Fabregas has praised Mikel Arteta for wanting to impose his own style on the team, but has reminded the Arsenal manager that some Jose Mourinho-style pragmatism could be useful for him. Arsenal have looked good in some games this campaign, but they have also struggled to maintain the fine form in the Premier League. […]
Frustrated Nicolas Pepe hits out at Arteta over his lack of playing time
Arsenal forward Nicolas Pepe has taken a swipe at Mikel Arteta by saying he has not been able to produce his best due to a lack of game time this campaign. The £72million signing from Lille has started just one Premier League game this season which is the 1-0 defeat at Manchester City, and has been played more in […]
Arteta reveals what he will do to Lacazette after Arsenal’s defeat to Aston Villa
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has defended Alexandre Lacazette after the forward came in for criticism after the Gunners’ 3-0 defeat at the hands of Aston Villa. The Frenchman missed a sitter when the visitors had just one goal lead and Ollie Watkins punished Arsenal’s charity by scoring a two goals in the second half. […]
Podolski slams Arsenal & Arteta over Mesut Ozil treatment
Lukas Podolski has blasted Arsenal and Mikel Arteta for their handling of Mesut Ozil and says it’s ‘not okay’ that he was left out of their Premier League and Europa League squads. Ozil is currently Arsenal’s top earner but has not played for the club since March and the midfielder is unlikely to feature again […]
Arteta explains why Willian has struggled at Arsenal
Mikel Arteta says there are a number of reasons why Willian has struggled for form since joining Arsenal this summer but backed him to become a force for the club. Willian signed for Arsenal on a free transfer from London rivals Chelsea and got off to a good start, providing three assists on his debut […]
Arteta confirms Saliba is ‘fed up’ at Arsenal & will let him leave
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta says he is “fed up” with the ongoing situation regarding the club’s defender William Saliba. And he has now confirmed they will attempt to send the youngster out on loan again in the January window after failing to do so in the summer window. Saliba signed for the Gunners from […]
Willian explains ‘frustrating’ element of Mikel Arteta’s tactics
Arsenal winger Willian has admitted that there are frustrating elements to playing under Mikel Arteta but says the experience is proving to be a good learning curve. The Brazil international swapped life at Chelsea to move across London in the summer on a free transfer and is already a regular player in Arteta’s team. Arteta’s […]
Mikel Arteta & Edu ‘disagreed’ about Thomas Partey, Aouar signings
Mikel Arteta and Edu had disagreements over sigming either Thomas Partey or Houssem Aouar in the summer, according to reports in France. It was widely reported that the players were Arsenal’s chief transfer targets throughout the summer window. The Gunners had been linked with moves for Partey and Aouar for months. Despite this, it appeared […]
Mikel Arteta is repeating Unai Emery’s mistake at Arsenal
Martin Keown has warned Mikel Arteta that he is repeating Unai Emery’s mistake of constantly changing systems and personnel after Arsenal were beaten 1-0 by Leicester City on Sunday. Emery – who was sacked after only 18 months in charge of the London club last December – struggled to nail down his best starting lineup […]