Mikel Arteta

Arsenal deliver Champions League statement of intent: Arteta

Arteta had demanded a dynamic display from his team ahead of their trip to the Jose Alvalade stadium and they responded in style.

Neto rescues Chelsea draw as Arsenal title bid suffers fresh blow

Pedro Neto dealt a fresh blow to spluttering Arsenal's Premier League title challenge as the Chelsea winger's superb strike rescued a 1-1 draw in the London derby on Sunday.

Arsenal to channel Bournemouth pain into Shakhtar clash, Arteta says

Saturday's 2-0 loss at Bournemouth brought Arsenal's unbeaten start to the league season to a shuddering halt.

Arteta still 'loves' Guardiola despite fiery clash

Arteta, who worked as Guardiola's assistant at City before becoming Arsenal boss, said the controversy would not get in the way of his personal relationship with his fellow Spaniard.

Arteta stands by defensive tactics in fiery Man City clash

Mikel Arteta stood by Arsenal's defensive tactics in their explosive Premier League clash with Manchester City, saying he would have been "thick" not to learn from previous clashes.

Arteta salutes depleted Arsenal's 'ugly' win over arch rivals Spurs

Mikel Arteta saluted Arsenal's hunger as the gritty Gunners ignored the absence of Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard to clinch an "ugly" 1-0 win at bitter rivals Tottenham on Sunday.

Arteta hopeful Odegaard injury not as bad as feared

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta refused to rule captain Martin Odegaard out of Sunday's north London derby at Tottenham despite fears the key midfielder could be sidelined for weeks.

Arteta signs new Arsenal contract

Arteta, who had been working as a coach under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, replaced compatriot Unai Emery as Arsenal boss in December 2019.

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.

August 12, 2023
August 12, 2023

City remain the team to beat

Defending champions Manchester City will be gunning for their 8th Premier League title as they fixate to build following their coveted treble-winning season.

August 7, 2023
August 7, 2023

Arsenal have proved they can slug it out with City: Arteta

Arteta's side issued a significant statement of intent ahead of the new season by fighting back to beat City 4-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Wembley on Sunday.

August 6, 2023
August 6, 2023

City the 'team to beat' in Community Shield, says Arteta

Arsenal are determined to fight for all trophies in the new season as the Premier League runners-up begin their 2023-24 campaign against treble winners Manchester City in the Community Shield, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday.

June 25, 2023
June 25, 2023

Arteta wants stronger Arsenal squad to challenge Man City

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes the Gunners have to strengthen in the transfer market if they are to topple Manchester City as Premier League champions next season.

June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023

Man City to face Arsenal in Community Shield on Aug 6

Treble winners Manchester City will kick off their 2023-24 season against Arsenal on August 6 in the Community Shield, the traditional curtain-raiser to the Premier League season, England's Football Association (FA) said on Friday.

May 22, 2023
May 22, 2023

Guardiola mind games get better of Arsenal

Arsenal's collapse in the Premier League title race showed they lacked the mentality and depth to dethrone Manchester City, but if there is any solace Mikel Arteta can take from the season is that they finally have a team that can be title contenders.

May 21, 2023
May 21, 2023

‘It's a really sad day’

"I congratulate Man City. They are the champions, they deserved to win. I apologise because we have generated that belief that we could do it, but we were unable to and that is my responsibility," said Arteta

May 20, 2023
May 20, 2023

Not going to bottle it, says Arteta

Arsenal may have handed Manchester City a huge advantage going into a decisive weekend in the Premier League title race but they will keep their wits about them in the final two games despite their slim chances, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday.

May 15, 2023
May 15, 2023

Arteta apologises for unacceptable Arsenal 'collapse'

City will win the title for the fifth time in six seasons, and for a third year in a row, if Arsenal lose at Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

April 25, 2023
April 25, 2023

City clash will not determine Arsenal's season, says Arteta

Arsenal have lost their grip on the title race after securing draws in their last three games, which has left them only five points above reigning champions City, having played two more games than Pep Guardiola's side