Mikel Arteta

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.

Arsenal vs Real Madrid: Key stats

Wednesday’s high-voltage Champions League first-leg quarterfinals lineup will feature defending champions Real Madrid taking on Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Here we take a look at a few highlights ahead of the contest:

‘A massive weapon': Arteta hails Saka's return from injury

The return of Saka is a huge boost for Arteta, who has been short of firepower in recent weeks, with Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus out of action with long-term injuries.

'Obsessed' Arteta wants Arsenal title charge

Mikel Arteta admitted he is "obsessed" with winning the Premier League title as he urged Arsenal to keep the pressure on leaders Liverpool.

Five-star Arsenal crush Man City to stay in title hunt

Arsenal kept alive their Premier League title challenge with a 5-1 demolition of dismal Manchester City on Sunday as the troubled champions endured another humiliation in their season from hell.

Arsenal target Watkins wants to stay at Villa: Emery

Unai Emery has revealed Ollie Watkins wants to stay at Aston Villa after Arsenal reportedly made a bid for the England striker this week.

Arteta wants sunshine break as Arsenal move towards last 16

Arteta's side swatted aside the Croatian champions at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday thanks to Declan Rice's early opener and second half goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard.

April 11, 2025
April 11, 2025

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.

April 9, 2025
April 9, 2025

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.  

April 8, 2025
April 8, 2025

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.

April 8, 2025
April 8, 2025

Arsenal vs Real Madrid: Key stats

Wednesday’s high-voltage Champions League first-leg quarterfinals lineup will feature defending champions Real Madrid taking on Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Here we take a look at a few highlights ahead of the contest:

March 31, 2025
March 31, 2025

‘A massive weapon': Arteta hails Saka's return from injury

The return of Saka is a huge boost for Arteta, who has been short of firepower in recent weeks, with Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus out of action with long-term injuries.

February 22, 2025
February 22, 2025

'Obsessed' Arteta wants Arsenal title charge

Mikel Arteta admitted he is "obsessed" with winning the Premier League title as he urged Arsenal to keep the pressure on leaders Liverpool.

February 2, 2025
February 2, 2025

Five-star Arsenal crush Man City to stay in title hunt

Arsenal kept alive their Premier League title challenge with a 5-1 demolition of dismal Manchester City on Sunday as the troubled champions endured another humiliation in their season from hell.

January 31, 2025
January 31, 2025

Arsenal target Watkins wants to stay at Villa: Emery

Unai Emery has revealed Ollie Watkins wants to stay at Aston Villa after Arsenal reportedly made a bid for the England striker this week.

January 23, 2025
January 23, 2025

Arteta wants sunshine break as Arsenal move towards last 16

Arteta's side swatted aside the Croatian champions at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday thanks to Declan Rice's early opener and second half goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard.

January 19, 2025
January 19, 2025

Arsenal must take blame for Villa fightback: Arteta

Arteta conceded Arsenal were culpable for the defensive mistakes that allowed Villa back into the game.