Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is unhappy about UEFA’s decision to swap Tottenham’s Europa League ties ahead of a big north London derby. The local rivals had both been drawn away from home for the Europa League round of 16, first leg – but under UEFA rules, two clubs from the same city cannot play on […]
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Arteta reveals Arsenal will open talks with Lacazette 'soon'
Mikel Arteta reveals Arsenal will open talks with Alexandre Lacazette over his future ‘soon’ amid reports the striker could be sold… as boss prepares to do an ‘unprecedented’ amount of transfer business in the summer window Alexandre Lacazette will enter the last year of his Arsenal contract this summer Mikel Arteta says club will open […]
Mikel Arteta provides Emile Smith Rowe injury update
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he’s hopeful that the injury Emile Smith Rowe sustained in a 3-1 win against Leicester is not ‘too bad’. The midfielder was selected to start at the King Power Stadium but he was removed shortly before half-time and replaced by Martin Odegaard. The youngster was one of five players to […]
Arteta bemoans Arsenal's lack of cutting edge after defeat by Man City
Mikel Arteta calls Arsenal’s clash with Benfica a ‘final’ as he admits the success of their season now depends on the Europa League with his side 11 points adrift of top four after Man City defeat Arsenal lie 11 points adrift of the top four after 1-0 defeat by City Arteta bemoaned a lack of […]
Mikel Arteta reacts to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's missed chances vs Benfica
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal left their Europa League last-32 tie ‘open’ with a lack of ‘ruthlessness’ in front of goal against Benfica but insisted Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was ‘unlucky’ with his missed chances in the first leg. Aubameyang passed up a golden opportunity to break the deadlock as he side-footed wide of the post from close […]
Arteta says criticism of under-firing Willian is not unfair
Mikel Arteta admits criticism of under-fire Willian is ‘normal’ and not ‘unfair’ as Arsenal’s £220,000-a-week signing continues to struggle after joining from Chelsea Brazil star Willian has continued to struggle since moving to Arsenal last summer Questions were asked of Arsenal handing the veteran star a lucrative contract Boss Mikel Arteta says it is not […]
Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal to regain ruthless streak against 'energetic' Leeds
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal have lost their ruthless streak after back-to-back defeats but is confident the Gunners can turn things around in Sunday’s match against Leeds, live on Sky Sports. Arsenal have dropped into the bottom half of the Premier League table after defeats to Aston Villa and Wolves, with the north London club managing […]
Mikel Arteta on online abuse: Arsenal boss reveals social media threats towards his family
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed his family have been threatened on social media, saying more needs to be done to protect footballers, managers and officials who are “exposed” to hate. The Premier League, FA, EFL, WSL, Women’s Championship, PFA, LMA, PGMOL and Kick It Out all co-signed an open letter to Twitter CEO Jack […]
Annoyed Arteta: Arsenal MUST improve cutting edge after Villa loss
Annoyed Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal MUST improve their cutting edge after suffering back-to-back defeats as he’s left to rue side gifting Aston Villa the winning goal within first two minutes Arsenal were beaten 1-0 by Aston Villa through Ollie Watkins’ early opener Watkins gave Villa the lead after a mix-up between Cedric Soares and Gabriel […]
Mikel Arteta admits Aubameyang has been 'emotionally drained'
Mikel Arteta admits Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been ’emotionally drained’ since his mother was struck by illness – but the Arsenal boss is confident he can help them down Aston Villa in crucial game in race for a top-six spot Mikel Arteta said Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been ’emotionally drained’ The Gunners captain’s mother has been struck […]