Mikel Arteta

Ex-Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey charged with rape in UK

Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey was on Friday charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault after complaints by three women, UK police said.

Arteta vows to end Arsenal trophy drought

Mikel Arteta promised to end Arsenal's five-year trophy drought next season after a 1-0 win against Newcastle secured their place in the Champions League.

Arteta ready to smash Arsenal transfer budget to sign striker

Mikel Arteta is willing to break Arsenal's transfer budget in a bid to land a star striker to spearhead their Premier League title challenge next season.

Arsenal hit back to rescue valuable draw at Liverpool

Arsenal fought back from two goals down to rescue a valuable 2-2 draw against Liverpool as the Gunners moved a step closer to qualifying for the Champions League on Sunday.

Arteta wants Arsenal to use Liverpool guard of honour as title fuel

Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to use the frustration of having to give champions Liverpool a guard of honour on Sunday as fuel to win the Premier League title next season after admitting they have gone "backwards" this term.

PSG are deserving Champions League finalists: Luis Enrique

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique insisted his team deserved their place in the Champions League final and were determined to go on and lift the trophy after winning their last-four tie against Arsenal on Wednesday.

PSG finish off Arsenal to reach Champions League final

Paris Saint-Germain clinched a place in the Champions League final as goals by Fabian Ruiz and Achraf Hakimi gave them a 2-1 win over Arsenal in the second leg of their last-four tie on Wednesday, securing a 3-1 aggregate triumph.

Arsenal must use 'rage' of Bournemouth defeat at PSG, says Arteta

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta hoped to carry positive momentum into Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg at Paris St Germain but instead called on his players to harness their rage from Saturday's 2-1 home defeat by Bournemouth.

Arsenal suffer Bournemouth defeat ahead of PSG showdown

Arsenal suffered a blow ahead of their Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain as Evanilson fired Bournemouth to a 2-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

April 1, 2023
April 1, 2023

Saka must learn to deal with growing expectations: Arteta

Saka, who came through Arsenal's youth ranks, has been in top form for the London club this season with 12 goals and 10 assists in the Premier League as they lead the points table

March 22, 2023
March 22, 2023

Mesut Ozil retires from professional football

Germany's World Cup-winning midfielder Mesut Ozil announced his retirement from football at the age of 34 on Wednesday.

March 19, 2023
March 19, 2023

Saka double against Palace sends Arsenal eight points clear at the top

Arsenal surged eight points clear at the top of the Premier League as Bukayo Saka's brace inspired a 4-1 rout of Crystal Palace on Sunday.

March 12, 2023
March 12, 2023

Arteta tells Arsenal's critics to 'go to church' if they do not like celebrations

Arsenal players and staff celebrated Reiss Nelson's 97th-minute winner wildly on the pitch as they recovered from two goals down to win 3-2 at Emirates Stadium.

February 28, 2023
February 28, 2023

Arteta tells Potter not to let pressure 'destroy' him

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has told Graham Potter not to let pressure "destroy his life" as the under-fire Chelsea boss battles to avoid the sack.

February 14, 2023
February 14, 2023

Arsenal are best team in the league, says Guardiola

City, second in the standings and three points behind leaders Arsenal with one more game played, will be hoping to close in on the top spot after they recovered from their recent slump to stroll past Aston Villa with a 3-1 victory on Sunday

February 11, 2023
February 11, 2023

Trossard opens account but Arsenal held by Brentford; Spurs thrashed at Leicester

Despite dropping points for the second week in a row Arsenal lead the table by six points from champions Manchester City with both clubs having played the same amount of games.

February 4, 2023
February 4, 2023

Arsenal's Partey an injury doubt as Arteta relies on Jorginho's 'leadership'

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is still an injury doubt after feeling discomfort in his ribs in his last game but has not been ruled out of action yet, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday.

January 28, 2023
January 28, 2023

Ake strike lays down Man City marker on Arsenal

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal need to learn to be ruthless against Manchester City after Nathan Ake's goal earned Pep Guardiola's men a 1-0 win in the FA Cup fourth round on Friday.

January 27, 2023
January 27, 2023

Premier League title race won't affect friendship with Guardiola

Arsenal and Manchester City are in a close battle for the Premier League title this season but the north London club's manager, Mikel Arteta, said that will not affect his friendship with his counterpart Pep Guardiola.