Southampton, England – Mikel Arteta has called on Arsenal to “show what we are made of” after a shock 2-1 defeat to second-tier Southampton knocked them out of the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday. The Premier League leaders delivered a below-par performance at St Mary’s Stadium, undone by defensive lapses…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has defended his decision to start goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga in the League Cup final, following a critical error that contributed to a 2-0 defeat against Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. Costly Mistake Proves Decisive The match turned early in the second half when Kepa…
Mikel Arteta has challenged his Arsenal FC squad to “bring it home” as they prepare for a high-stakes League Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley on Sunday. The Gunners head into the final amid a remarkable campaign that has seen them establish a nine-point lead at the top of…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has challenged his side to seize control of their Premier League campaign and “write their own destiny” as they prepare for Sunday’s north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur. Title Race Pressure The Gunners, chasing their first English title since 2004, have seen their commanding lead slip,…
London, UK – Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has called on his teammates to remain calm and focused after their 1-1 draw at Brentford on Thursday allowed Manchester City to close the gap at the top of the Premier League. City are now just four points behind Mikel Arteta’s side and…
Leeds, England – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hailed his side’s resilience and composure after the Premier League leaders emphatically ended a three-game winless run with a 4-0 demolition of Leeds at Elland Road on Saturday. Statement Victory The Gunners, who had been under mounting pressure following goalless draws against Liverpool…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised his squad’s resilience after the Gunners overcame an early setback to secure a 3-2 victory against Bournemouth, highlighting the team’s growth as they chase their first Premier League title in 22 years. The win moved Arsenal six points clear of Aston Villa at the…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has indicated that midfielder Mikel Merino has earned consideration for a striking role, even when the club’s traditional forwards are fully fit. Merino, who joined the Gunners from Real Sociedad in August 2024, had never played as a number nine before arriving in London. However, he…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that striker Viktor Gyökeres will miss Tuesday’s Champions League encounter against Slavia Prague after suffering a muscle injury during the Gunners’ 2–0 Premier League win over Burnley. The Swedish forward, who was substituted in the second half of the Burnley game, did not take…
Eberechi Eze marked his first Premier League goal for Arsenal with a decisive strike against former club Crystal Palace, as the Gunners claimed a 1-0 win at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The result strengthened Arsenal’s position at the top of the table and capitalised on defeats for title rivals…