Mikel Arteta WILL follow through on his bold claim of substituting his goalkeeper late in games for tactical reasons, CHRIS SUTTON predicts on Mail Sport's 'It's All Kicking Off' after he dropped Aaro
1 year, 6 months ago

Mikel Arteta WILL follow through on his bold claim of substituting his goalkeeper late in games for tactical reasons, CHRIS SUTTON predicts on Mail Sport's 'It's All Kicking Off' after he dropped Aaro

Daily Mail  

Chris Sutton has praised Mikel Arteta for being 'forward thinking' and backed the Arsenal manager to follow through on his substituting his goalkeeper during a match. Arteta dropped Aaron Ramsdale to the bench for Arsenal's weekend Premier League win over Everton and handed former Brentford shot-stopper David Raya his debut for the club. Ian Ladyman questioned the authenticity of Arteta's latest tactical claim with former Premier League winner and Mail Sport columnist Chris Sutton on Mail Sport's 'It's All Kicking Off' podcast, and believes the Arsenal boss was making a passing suggestion. Aaron Ramsdale and David Raya are competing for the number one spot at Arsenal Chris Sutton believes substituting goalkeepers could help Arsenal make 'small margins' of improvement Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has stated he will substitute goalkeepers in upcoming matches Your browser does not support iframes. However, Sutton believes Arteta may have identified a new tactical tweak that could be a success for Arsenal and focused on the 'small margins' that make a difference in the Premier League.

Arsenal Goalkeepers Small Margins Premier Think League Arteta Raya Mikel Arteta Ramsdale Mail Sport Brentford Sutton Chris Sutton Ladyman David Raya His Goalkeeper Goalkeeper Late  raya  arsenal  reasons  tactical  goalkeeper  late  kicking  mikel  small  league  ramsdale  substituting  predicts  arteta  sutton  goalkeepers  think  mail  premier

History of this topic

Arteta walks away from post-match interview, rues missed chance to beat struggling Man United
1 week, 5 days ago

Arteta walks away from post-match interview, rues missed chance to beat struggling Man United

The Hindu  

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was visibly agitated after his team could only salvage a 1-1 draw with Manchester United in a result that critics said might have sounded the death knell of his team’s Premier League chances. Arteta, who stomped away from a post-game television interview, rued that Declan Rice’s second-half strike was their only goal against a struggling United …

Premier League 2024-25: Amorim says Man Utd will not give him time Arteta had at Arsenal
2 weeks ago

Premier League 2024-25: Amorim says Man Utd will not give him time Arteta had at Arsenal

The Hindu  

Ruben Amorim does not believe he will get as much time at Manchester United to turn things around as Mikel Arteta was given to revive Arsenal’s fortunes. The Europa League is the only remaining route to silverware and continental qualification for a threadbare side preparing to take on an Arsenal team second in the Premier League and buoyed by a …

Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to ‘step up’ as focus switches to Champions League
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to ‘step up’ as focus switches to Champions League

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has told his players …

Premier League 2024-25: ‘Over my dead body,’ says Arsenal’s Arteta on not giving up on title race
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Premier League 2024-25: ‘Over my dead body,’ says Arsenal’s Arteta on not giving up on title race

The Hindu  

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said his side will not give up on the Premier League title race despite slipping further behind leader Liverpool after Saturday’s loss to West Ham United, insisting the team has done well despite injuries and setbacks. With forwards Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz out for the season and wingers Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli also sidelined …

Premier League 2024-25: Arsenal training with different players up front, not just Merino, says Arteta
1 month ago

Premier League 2024-25: Arsenal training with different players up front, not just Merino, says Arteta

The Hindu  

Arsenal has been training with different players leading the line and not just midfielder Mikel Merino, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday as the club grapples with an injury crisis that has left them without a recognised striker available. Leandro Trossard, Raheem Sterling and Ethan Nwaneri are Arteta’s only options in attack but Merino came on as a substitute against …

Premier League 2024-25: Arteta sees striker instinct in match-winner Merino
Trending News
1 month ago

Premier League 2024-25: Arteta sees striker instinct in match-winner Merino

The Hindu  

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised match-winner Mikel Merino for his ability to sense danger in the opponent’s box after the midfielder’s two late goals as a makeshift striker against Leicester City earned a precious 2-0 win on Saturday. The visitors, missing forwards Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka, who are all long-term injury absentees, looked toothless …

Six ways Arsenal can replace Kai Havertz after season-ending injury leaves them with just three fit forwards
1 month, 1 week ago

Six ways Arsenal can replace Kai Havertz after season-ending injury leaves them with just three fit forwards

Daily Mail  

Just as Mikel Arteta thought he had solved the attacking conundrum caused by Bukayo Saka’s injury with Ethan Nwaneri, the Spaniard has to perform surgery to his Arsenal frontline once again. Kai Havertz is out for the rest of the season in the latest blow to Arsenal's forward line Bukayo Saka is still around a month away from returning from …

Mikel Arteta ‘disappointed’ by Arsenal’s failure to sign a new striker
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mikel Arteta ‘disappointed’ by Arsenal’s failure to sign a new striker

The Hindu  

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted he is “disappointed” by the club’s failure to sign a new striker before the transfer window closed on Monday. Ahead of Wednesday’s League Cup semifinal second leg at Newcastle, Arteta conceded the lack of transfer activity was frustrating. We have to be very disciplined with that as well.” Arsenal operated in the window without …

Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal transfer business has left him 'disappointed' after they failed to sign £60m Ollie Watkins - and ex-Chelsea flop Alvaro Morata went to Galatasaray
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal transfer business has left him 'disappointed' after they failed to sign £60m Ollie Watkins - and ex-Chelsea flop Alvaro Morata went to Galatasaray

Daily Mail  

Mikel Arteta admitted he is disappointed at Arsenal's failure to land a striker in the January transfer window. Following Gabriel Jesus's ACL injury in the FA Cup third round defeat by Manchester United last month, the Gunners had scurried around to sign a forward. As a result, a number of players were pursued, including Ollie Watkins and Alvaro Morata, but …

Premier League 2024-25: Arteta keen to bolster Arsenal’s attacking options in January
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Premier League 2024-25: Arteta keen to bolster Arsenal’s attacking options in January

The Hindu  

Arsenal need to strengthen their frontline with Brazilian Gabriel Jesus and England international Bukayo Saka both sidelined, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday ahead of a Premier League meeting with Wolverhampton Wanderers. Jesus suffered an Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury in Arsenal’s FA Cup tie with Manchester United this month, while Saka underwent an operation on a hamstring injury in December. …

Arsenal’s Arteta eager to bolster attacking options in January window
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Arsenal’s Arteta eager to bolster attacking options in January window

Al Jazeera  

Manager says the club are looking for a new striker to bolster their Premier League title bid. Serious injuries to forwards Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka have added to concerns over the Gunners’ lack of goal-scoring threat as they try to catch Premier League leaders Liverpool. No – someone that makes us better and has an impact in the team.” …

Mikel Arteta happy with Arsenal in ‘really strong position’ in Champions League
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mikel Arteta happy with Arsenal in ‘really strong position’ in Champions League

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A jubilant Mikel Arteta said Arsenal have put …

Mikel Arteta delivers 'very positive news' ahead of Arsenal's Champions League clash against Dinamo Zagreb - as two key stars return from injury
2 months ago

Mikel Arteta delivers 'very positive news' ahead of Arsenal's Champions League clash against Dinamo Zagreb - as two key stars return from injury

Daily Mail  

William Saliba will not feature in Arsenal’s Champions League clash against Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday - but is set to return for their crunch Premier League match against Manchester City next weekend in a major boost. Saliba didn’t train earlier today after picking up a hamstring in Arsenal’s 2-1 victory over Tottenham last week. The last few days he was …

Arteta hopes for swift Saliba return as Arsenal targets Champions League progress
2 months ago

Arteta hopes for swift Saliba return as Arsenal targets Champions League progress

The Hindu  

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta allayed fears on Tuesday that William Saliba could be facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines with a hamstring injury as he targets a place in the Champions League last 16. Saliba will not return for Wednesday’s Champions League clash against Dinamo Zagreb, but Arteta expects him back before the visit of Manchester City in the …

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta makes Premier League title race prediction: ‘It is going to be a long, long run’
2 months ago

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta makes Premier League title race prediction: ‘It is going to be a long, long run’

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mikel Arteta insists it is not a two-horse …

Arsenal manager Arteta impressed by Amorim's Manchester United before FA Cup clash
Trending News
2 months, 1 week ago

Arsenal manager Arteta impressed by Amorim's Manchester United before FA Cup clash

India Today  

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has acknowledged the evolution of Manchester United under Ruben Amorim, describing them as a "different proposition" ahead of their FA Cup third-round showdown on Sunday. The Gunners inflicted Amorim's first defeat as United boss in early December, with a commanding 2-0 victory secured by goals from Jurriën Timber and William Saliba. Arteta also drew parallels between …

How Arsenal could line up against Newcastle in Carabao Cup semi-final tonight after Mikel Arteta admitted only EIGHT players trained - and a 15-year-old star could feature on the bench
2 months, 2 weeks ago

How Arsenal could line up against Newcastle in Carabao Cup semi-final tonight after Mikel Arteta admitted only EIGHT players trained - and a 15-year-old star could feature on the bench

Daily Mail  

Mikel Arteta admitted that only eight first-team stars trained on Monday Arsenal host Newcastle in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final tie on Tuesday night and Mikel Arteta must contend with various injury issues. Mail Sport predicts how Arsenal could line up against Newcastle in the EFL Cup semi-finals Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz are both doubts with …

Aubameyang exclusive, Man Utd eye Kolo Muani loan, Pulisic stars in Milan’s cup win
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Aubameyang exclusive, Man Utd eye Kolo Muani loan, Pulisic stars in Milan’s cup win

New York Times  

The Athletic FC ⚽ is The Athletic’s daily football newsletter. 🇺🇸 Pulisic’s Super Cup glory Up front Aubameyang: Forward on Arsenal contract ‘mistake’, life in Saudi, robbery in Barcelona Getty Images; design: Eamonn Dalton Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is a defining footnote in the story of how Arsenal became Mikel Arteta’s fiefdom. Arsenal’s manager kept a list of Aubameyang’s indiscretions — many …

Arsenal 'still keen on raiding Premier League rivals for star striker' in shock move - as Mikel Arteta looks to boost forward options ahead of title run-in
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Arsenal 'still keen on raiding Premier League rivals for star striker' in shock move - as Mikel Arteta looks to boost forward options ahead of title run-in

Daily Mail  

Evan Ferguson reportedly remains a target for Arsenal as Mikel Arteta gears up to strengthen his striking options ahead of another title race. Arsenal are reportedly keen on Brighton striker Evan Ferguson in the January window His goal against Wolverhampton Wanderers in October was his first in 11 months Mikel Arteta's men lie in second but have some work to …

Mikel Arteta reveals Arsenal illness issues after win over Brentford
Trending News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mikel Arteta reveals Arsenal illness issues after win over Brentford

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admitted preparations for his …

Arteta wants Arsenal to hammer away in Premier League title race
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Arteta wants Arsenal to hammer away in Premier League title race

The Hindu  

Mikel Arteta has challenged Arsenal to hammer away at Liverpool’s daunting lead in the Premier League title race. “But if they don’t, and in history that hasn’t happened, then we will be there.” Arsenal is bidding to win its first title since 2004 but will be without Bukayo Saka for an extended period after the England winger was ruled out …

‘I was terrified’: Mikel Arteta recalls fear during first days as Arsenal boss
3 months ago

‘I was terrified’: Mikel Arteta recalls fear during first days as Arsenal boss

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mikel Arteta admits he was initially “terrified” when …

Five years of Mik: Looking back on Arsenal's stunning transformation on Mikel Arteta's Emirates anniversary - from stuttering mediocrity to tussling for the title
3 months ago

Five years of Mik: Looking back on Arsenal's stunning transformation on Mikel Arteta's Emirates anniversary - from stuttering mediocrity to tussling for the title

Daily Mail  

Upon taking charge of Arsenal on December 20th 2019, Mikel Arteta laid out his intentions in no uncertain terms. ‘Super Mik Arteta’, as ascribed by the Gunners fanbase, has headed the transformation of a club from stuttering mediocrity in eighth place in the Premier League to tussling with Manchester City for the title. Arteta, the league’s third-longest serving boss — …

Premier League 2024/25: Best is yet to come, says Arteta as he marks five years at Arsenal
3 months ago

Premier League 2024/25: Best is yet to come, says Arteta as he marks five years at Arsenal

The Hindu  

Five years to the day since Mikel Arteta was appointed Arsenal manager, the Spaniard said on Friday that the best is yet to come as he aims for more silverware to complement his rebuilding efforts at the North London club. That’s positive, but there’s still a lot to do.” Once a former skipper at Arsenal, where he ended his playing …

Mikel Arteta provides Arsenal injury update with SEVEN stars missing - and reveals forgotten defender is 'ready' to make first appearance in 16 MONTHS
3 months, 1 week ago

Mikel Arteta provides Arsenal injury update with SEVEN stars missing - and reveals forgotten defender is 'ready' to make first appearance in 16 MONTHS

Daily Mail  

When it comes to injuries, Mikel Arteta is the master of deception. Yet, ahead of Arsenal's Champions League match against Monaco on Wednesday, stringing a backline together could well be a challenge in itself. The 27-year-old left back has long been out of Arteta's plans, having been loaned to Real Sociedad last season before suffering an injury during the Euros …

Champions League 2024-25: Arteta battles injury crisis as Arsenal gears up for Monaco clash
3 months, 1 week ago

Champions League 2024-25: Arteta battles injury crisis as Arsenal gears up for Monaco clash

The Hindu  

Arsenal must adapt to the situation of having a growing injury list, manager Mikel Arteta said, as his side prepares to face AS Monaco in the Champions League at home on Wednesday with several key players set to miss out. We have 24 hours to make a decision and hopefully it will be the right ones.” Kieran Tierney, back in …

Arteta grapples with defensive injury crisis ahead of Monaco clash
3 months, 1 week ago

Arteta grapples with defensive injury crisis ahead of Monaco clash

Hindustan Times  

Mikel Arteta praised his Arsenal team for how they have coped with a punishing defensive injury crisis as he prepares his men to face Monaco in the Champions League on Wednesday. Gabriel Magalhaes and Riccardo Calafiori, who both missed Sunday's draw at Fulham, were absent from Tuesday's training session, along with Oleksandr Zinchenko, Jurrien Timber and Thomas Partey. "The good …

Mikel Arteta delivers fresh Arsenal injury update after draw at Fulham
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mikel Arteta delivers fresh Arsenal injury update after draw at Fulham

India Today  

Mikel Arteta has provided a fresh injury update ahead of Arsenal's upcoming Champions League clash with AS Monaco, following his side's 1-1 draw against Fulham on Sunday. "We are hopeful, but it's more a question for the doctors and physios to give us a clearer picture," Arteta told reporters after the match. The Fulham draw leaves Arsenal second in the …

Don’t rule them out – Mikel Arteta says Man City could still challenge for title
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Don’t rule them out – Mikel Arteta says Man City could still challenge for title

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Speaking ahead of his side’s fixture against City’s neighbours Manchester United on …

Mikel Arteta believes Man City can still challenge for title: ‘Don’t rule them out’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mikel Arteta believes Man City can still challenge for title: ‘Don’t rule them out’

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Speaking ahead of his side’s fixture against City’s neighbours Manchester United on …

Mikel Arteta reveals what Arsenal need to do to win Premier League title
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mikel Arteta reveals what Arsenal need to do to win Premier League title

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. We’ve had two big wins for us and now it’s about consistency …

Arteta: Troubled Arsenal must 'show their teeth'
4 months, 1 week ago

Arteta: Troubled Arsenal must 'show their teeth'

China Daily  

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the Gunners' 1-1 draw with Chelsea in an English Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London, on Sunday. ACTION IMAGES VIA REUTERS LONDON — Mikel Arteta urged Arsenal to "show their teeth" after his side's "nightmare" run culminated in a 1-1 draw against Chelsea, dealing a fresh blow to its Premier League title hopes …

Mikel Arteta says ‘it doesn’t look good’ over Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice injuries
4 months, 1 week ago

Mikel Arteta says ‘it doesn’t look good’ over Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice injuries

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mikel Arteta called Arsenal’s stuttering bid to win …

Mikel Arteta issues triple injury update on Arsenal stars ahead of fierce derby clash against Chelsea - with key midfielder still a MAJOR doubt
4 months, 1 week ago

Mikel Arteta issues triple injury update on Arsenal stars ahead of fierce derby clash against Chelsea - with key midfielder still a MAJOR doubt

Daily Mail  

LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off!, available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday Arsenal have several injury doubts ahead of Sunday's clash against Chelsea The Gunners manager has provided a fitness update on three key players Mikel Arteta has provided an injury update on three key players ahead of Arsenal's crunch weekend derby clash against …

Arteta says Arsenal is ready to bounce back from slump, says players are hungry
4 months, 1 week ago

Arteta says Arsenal is ready to bounce back from slump, says players are hungry

The Hindu  

Mikel Arteta expects Arsenal to bounce back from its nightmare spell in Sunday’s crucial clash with Chelsea after sensing his players’ hunger during a team meeting this week. Arteta’s side is without a victory in their last three Premier League games and has won just three of its last eight in the competition. Arsenal’s only wins in its last six …

Jamie Carragher doubles down on comparing Mikel Arteta to Jose Mourinho as he insists the Arsenal boss doesn't possess the 'attacking quality' that title rivals Man City have
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Jamie Carragher doubles down on comparing Mikel Arteta to Jose Mourinho as he insists the Arsenal boss doesn't possess the 'attacking quality' that title rivals Man City have

Daily Mail  

Jamie Carragher has insisted Mikel Arteta is adopting a Jose Mourinho-esque style of play in a bid to compete with title rivals Manchester City. Jamie Carragher insisted Mikel Arteta is adopting Jose Mourinho's style of play with Arsenal The former Liverpool defender added Arsenal are prioritising physicality to make up for their attacking deficiencies when compared with Man City Mourinho …

Mikel Arteta has transformed Arsenal – but to win the title he must change them back
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mikel Arteta has transformed Arsenal – but to win the title he must change them back

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Yet in Arteta’s defence, that does include two apiece against City and …

Mikel Arteta: Arsenal thinking about controversial Newcastle loss ‘inevitable’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mikel Arteta: Arsenal thinking about controversial Newcastle loss ‘inevitable’

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta feels it is “inevitable” …

Mikel Arteta admits he 'cannot guarantee' keeping his cool on the touchline... as he returns to Newcastle for the first time since branding Anthony Gordon's winner against the Gunners a 'disgrace' las
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mikel Arteta admits he 'cannot guarantee' keeping his cool on the touchline... as he returns to Newcastle for the first time since branding Anthony Gordon's winner against the Gunners a 'disgrace' las

Daily Mail  

Mikel Arteta believes he has learned from his ‘disgrace’ rant after Arsenal’s controversial defeat at Newcastle last season and is mindful of avoiding being banned from the dugout. Arteta had called the VAR’s decision to allow Anthony Gordon’s winning goal at St James' Park in November, which went through three separate checks, as ‘embarrassing’ and a ‘disgrace’. Ahead of Arsenal’s …

Mikel Arteta gives promising update on Gabriel injury ahead of Newcastle clash
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mikel Arteta gives promising update on Gabriel injury ahead of Newcastle clash

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mikel Arteta says that central defender Gabriel could …

Mikel Arteta vows to CONTINUE to keep rivals with guessing over Arsenal's squad fitness after springing Bukayo Saka surprise against Liverpool
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Mikel Arteta vows to CONTINUE to keep rivals with guessing over Arsenal's squad fitness after springing Bukayo Saka surprise against Liverpool

Daily Mail  

Mikel Arteta has vowed to keep playing mind games with his rival managers over the fitness of Arsenal’s injured stars. Bukayo Saka made a surprise start against Liverpool despite Arteta saying in the build-up the winger was ‘very uncertain’ to feature. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has vowed to keep playing mind games with his opponents Bukayo Saka played and scored …

Mikel Arteta, the Jose Mourinho comparison and what it says about Arsenal’s style
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Mikel Arteta, the Jose Mourinho comparison and what it says about Arsenal’s style

New York Times  

Invoking the name of Jose Mourinho is always likely to raise the hackles of Arsenal fans. At one time, Mourinho and Wenger were held up as ideological opposites — two extreme ends of the coaching spectrum — so it was intriguing to hear pundit Jamie Carragher mention the current Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, in the same breath as Mourinho after …

How Mikel Arteta's tricky methods with a cloak of secrecy are setting up Arsenal's siege mentality - and what sources at rival clubs really think of it, writes SAMI MOKBEL
4 months, 3 weeks ago

How Mikel Arteta's tricky methods with a cloak of secrecy are setting up Arsenal's siege mentality - and what sources at rival clubs really think of it, writes SAMI MOKBEL

Daily Mail  

There is a game Mikel Arteta enjoys playing. Indeed, immediately after victory over the Ukrainians, Arteta told media that Saka would ‘unlikely’ make Sunday afternoon’s huge showdown against Liverpool. In Friday's training a number of key players seemed to be missing but Arteta shared few details Riccardo Calafiori is one of a handful of players who could be unavailable vs …

Mikel Arteta demands Arsenal ‘get on with it’ amid selection problems
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Mikel Arteta demands Arsenal ‘get on with it’ amid selection problems

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mikel Arteta has challenged his depleted Arsenal squad …

Mikel Arteta offers injury update on key Arsenal trio after they missed training ahead of crunch Liverpool showdown
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Mikel Arteta offers injury update on key Arsenal trio after they missed training ahead of crunch Liverpool showdown

Daily Mail  

Arteta struck a positive tone, but it remains unclear whether the trio will be fit The Gunners boss has given an update on Saka, Timber and Calafiori's fitness Arsenal are sweating on the fitness of Bukayo Saka ahead of Sunday’s crunch clash against Liverpool as Mikel Arteta faces a mass selection dilemma. Arsenal boss Arteta gave an update on the …

Arsenal 'handed major boost after injury to key player' - with SEVEN stars currently out ahead of crunch Liverpool clash
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Arsenal 'handed major boost after injury to key player' - with SEVEN stars currently out ahead of crunch Liverpool clash

Daily Mail  

Arsenal have been handed some rare positive news on the injury front, according to reports, as the north London side struggle with fitness issues. The Gunners are currently without a number of key stars, with Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka and Riccardo Calafiori among those out of action for Mikel Arteta with fitness issues. Riccardo Calafiori suffered a knee injury in …

Mikel Arteta sends Liverpool stark warning ahead of crunch Premier League clash with Arsenal already four points behind title rivals
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Mikel Arteta sends Liverpool stark warning ahead of crunch Premier League clash with Arsenal already four points behind title rivals

Daily Mail  

Mikel Arteta issued a rallying call to his injury-ridden Arsenal squad as the Gunners boss warned Arne Slot's side ahead of Sunday's mouth-watering Premier League clash against Liverpool. Arsenal's preparations have been hindered by an injury crisis that has struck the club in recent weeks with Arteta revealing after Tuesday's Champions League victory that captain Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka …

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he did not speak to FA about England job
5 months ago

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he did not speak to FA about England job

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mikel Arteta says he would have happily played …

Mikel Arteta lifts the lid on 'terrifying' baptism of fire at PSG aged 18 as Arsenal boss reflects on his footballing education alongside Mauricio Pochettino, Ronaldinho and Jay-Jay Okocha ahead of Ch
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Mikel Arteta lifts the lid on 'terrifying' baptism of fire at PSG aged 18 as Arsenal boss reflects on his footballing education alongside Mauricio Pochettino, Ronaldinho and Jay-Jay Okocha ahead of Ch

Daily Mail  

Of all the tests Mikel Arteta faced during his playing career, it is the one at Paris Saint-Germain that still defines him. He felt homesick and overawed at the beginning of a year-and-a-half loan spell from Barcelona, which planted the seeds of management in Arteta’s mind — and saw him become room-mates with Ronaldinho. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admitted that …

Mikel Arteta barely celebrated Arsenal's last-gasp heroics against Leicester City. Has the Gunners boss finally learned to walk on the mild side, asks IAN HERBERT
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Mikel Arteta barely celebrated Arsenal's last-gasp heroics against Leicester City. Has the Gunners boss finally learned to walk on the mild side, asks IAN HERBERT

Daily Mail  

There was a time when a vital goal like Arsenal's, in the death throes of a game, would have sent Mikel Arteta barrelling gleefully down the touchline. Mikel Arteta kept his emotions in check despite Arsenal's last-minute victory over Leicester The Spaniard barely celebrated Arsenal's late winner to overcome Leicester at the Emirates An own goal from Wilfried Ndidi in …

Discover Related