Mikel Arteta

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.

'It's only half-time': Defiant Raya says Arsenal can overturn PSG deficit

David Raya insists Arsenal can still reach the Champions League final despite suffering a 1-0 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-final first leg on Tuesday.

Madrid heroics boost Arsenal’s appeal in transfer window, Arteta says

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said his side’s big win over Real Madrid, which sent them through to their first Champions League semi-final since 2009, can boost the club’s appeal to top targets in the close season transfer window.

Arsenal's Havertz could return for Champions League final

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said he would bet on Kai Havertz returning before the end of the season as his recovery from a hamstring injury is ahead of schedule.

Arsenal boss Arteta says Guardiola inspired Champions League run

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta thanked Premier League rivals Manchester City's manager Pep Guardiola after his side defeated holders Real Madrid 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League.

Brentford boss Frank reveals plan to stop free-kick king Rice

Brentford manager Thomas Frank has given his players a simple plan to stop Arsenal's free-kick maestro Declan Rice -- don't give away fouls near the penalty area.

Set-piece surprise: Rice defies coach's instructions to score sensational free-kick 

Arsenal’s hero in their 3-0 Champions League first-leg quarterfinal triumph against Real Madrid, Declan Rice, revealed he had ignored specific instructions from set-piece coach Nicolas Jover before scoring two sensational free-kicks at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.  

Real Madrid too busy to listen to outside noise ahead of Arsenal clash

Real Madrid have set the bar sky high with six Champions League titles in a decade and their demanding fans have been voicing concerns as last year's European and Spanish champions struggle for consistency this season.

August 16, 2024
August 16, 2024

Arteta says Arsenal must be almost 'perfect' to take title from Man City

Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal will have to be almost perfect in their pursuit of Manchester City if the Gunners are to end their long wait for a Premier League title.

May 21, 2024
May 21, 2024

Win-addict Guardiola making City unstoppable

Pep Guardiola's ability to bend the Premier League to his will was once questioned but the Manchester City manager has seen off the early doubters during a period of unprecedented dominance, with his latest triumph making City the first side in English football history to win four top division titles in a row.

May 19, 2024
May 19, 2024

Arsenal's title dreams dashed despite last-day win over Everton

Arsenal's dreams of a first Premier League crown in 20 years were dashed as their 2-1 win against Everton was rendered irrelevant by Manchester City's title-clinching victory over West Ham.

May 16, 2024
May 16, 2024

Haaland tells Man City to 'relax' ahead of title race finale

Erling Haaland has urged his Manchester City teammates to "relax" after they closed in on making English football history with a 2-0 win away to Tottenham Hotspur.

May 4, 2024
May 4, 2024

Saka has sharper edge now: Arteta

The key improvement in Arsenal midfielder Bukayo Saka this season is a sharpened competitive edge to win, his manager Mikel Arteta said on Saturday after their 3-0 home victory over Bournemouth.

May 4, 2024
May 4, 2024

Arsenal hope for Man City slip-up

Arsenal resume their quest for Premier League glory against Bournemouth this weekend knowing they have no margin for error with Manchester City hot on their heels.

April 29, 2024
April 29, 2024

Arsenal can cope with pressure of 'beautiful' title challenge: Arteta

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal's tense 3-2 win at bitter rivals Tottenham proved they can cope with the pressure of their "beautiful" challenge to win the Premier League.

April 28, 2024
April 28, 2024

Man City beat Forest 2-0 to close on Premier League leaders Arsenal

Manchester City overcame relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest 2-0 on Sunday to close to within one point of Premier League leaders Arsenal.

April 27, 2024
April 27, 2024

Arteta receives Wenger's advice on fine margins in title run-in

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta has been seeking counsel from former manager Arsene Wenger as the club aims to end their 20-year wait for the Premier League title this season, Arteta said ahead of Sunday's trip to Tottenham Hotspur.

April 24, 2024
April 24, 2024

Five-star Arsenal thrash Chelsea to open up Premier League lead

Kai Havertz and Ben White scored twice as Arsenal thrashed Chelsea 5-0 on Tuesday to surge ahead in the Premier League title race and ramp up the pressure on Liverpool and Manchester City.