Mikel Arteta saluted the “attitude and commitment” of his Arsenal players after they beat West Ham 2-0 to climb into the top four.The Gunners won comfortably without striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who has been dropped and stripped of the captaincy following a breach of discipline.Instead it was youngsters Gabriel Martinelli and Emile Smith Rowe who grabbed their chance with secon...Full Story »

Recent reports have suggested that Arsenal have been looking at a potential replacement for Mikel Arteta. Mikel Arteta's Arsenal stint Since taking the reins for Unai Emery, it is fair to say that Mikel Arteta has not had the easiest of times. Some of this is down to his own decisions, but the Spaniard has also been left with the task of clearing up a club that was littered with stars not up ...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta has hinted Granit Xhaka could return to the Arsenal captaincy. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was stripped of the armband on Tuesday after a disciplinary breach. Xhaka was also stripped of the captaincy two years ago, but Arteta has mentioned the Swiss midfielder when asked about who will replace Aubameyang. He said: "We have the leadership group and we have different players who ha...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta insisted he wanted to remain focused on Arsenal’s 3-0 victory over Southampton and not the disciplinary breach that led to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang being left out.Gunners boss Arteta confirmed the reason for Aubameyang’s omission before kick-off.Explaining the Arsenal captain’s absence, Arteta said: “Unfortunately, due to a disciplinary breach.”I think...Full Story »

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Mikel Arteta felt Arsenal let Manchester United off the hook after the Gunners were defeated 3-2 at Old Trafford on Thursday.Arteta’s side missed the chance to go fourth in the Premier League after surrendering a lead and then losing to a Cristiano Ronaldo penalty after pegging the score back to 2-2.Arsenal boss Arteta felt the visitors had been the better side for long spells but then pai...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta hailed Arsenal’s young Gunners for repaying his “real trust” to hit back from their Liverpool humbling and sink Newcastle 2-0.Bukayo Saka netted the opener only to hobble out with a thigh problem, before his replacement Gabriel Martinelli delivered a sumptuous second.Arsenal were hammered 4-0 by Liverpool at Anfield last weekend, leading to a difficult week’s...Full Story »

The Gunners manager wants his former boss back involved at the club and the pair have discussed a possible return Mikel Arteta has held talks with Arsene Wenger over a return to the club. The Gunners boss has never hidden his desire to have Wenger back involved at Arsenal in some capacity and has recently installed a giant picture of the legendary Frenchman on the wall at the entrance to the...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta defended his Arsenal players after Watford boss Claudio Ranieri accused them of a lack of respect in the build-up to Emile Smith Rowe’s winning goal.Smith Rowe struck in the second half to secure a 1-0 victory over the 10-man Hornets, who had Juraj Kucka sent off late on.The result leaves Arsenal fifth in the Premier League heading into the international break, with the result...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta believes Aaron Ramsdale has what it takes to become England’s first-choice goalkeeper after he starred in Arsenal’s Premier League win at Leicester.Early goals from Gabriel Magalhaes and Emile Smith Rowe set the Gunners on course for a 2-0 victory, but it was the form of Ramsdale which ensured the three points.Having been fairly quiet, the 23-year-old made a stunning sav...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta believes Eddie Nketiah is going to become a 'top, top player' and he wants to keep him at Arsenal. Nketiah, who came close to joining Crystal Palace in the summer, could leave Arsenal for free. "We had a situation in the summer that we tried to resolve and we couldn't either way," Arteta said. "That is the contract situation that is more and more common in football for where we...Full Story »

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta rang the changes for the Carabao Cup clash at home to Leeds United on Tuesday. The Gunners ran out 2-0 winners over Marcelo Bielsa's side despite just two players who started the 3-1 win over Aston Villa being named in the starting XI. Express Sport looks at the fringe players who failed to impress, as well as those who gave Arteta something to think about. Three playe...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta has backed Eddie Nketiah to become a “top, top player” and is hoping that will be at Arsenal after he struck in the Carabao Cup fourth-round win over Leeds.The Gunners secured a 2-0 victory as Calum Chambers scored just 21 seconds after coming off the bench before former Leeds loanee Nketiah tapped in.It was just the 22-year-old’s second appearance of the season, h...Full Story »

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta praised Emile Smith Rowe for changing his lifestyle and improving his game after he put in a man-of-the-match performance in Friday’s win over Aston Villa.The Gunners were the better side throughout and thoroughly deserved their 3-1 victory.Thomas Partey got the ball rolling with his first Arsenal goal before Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang doubled the lead on the strok...Full Story »

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has suggested Alexandre Lacazette could be offered a new deal to stay in north London, and defended the club's stance in allowing another senior player to run down his contract. The 29-year-old's agreement expires at the end of the season and ESPN reported in September that there is no offer on the table for a player who joined in a then club-record £46.5 millio...Full Story »

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Gabriel Martinelli will not be leaving the club in January. The 20-year-old has made just four appearances across all competitions this season. It is nothing personal, according to Arteta, who says the Brazilian has to compete with a number of players for game time. The Spaniard told reporters: "Because of the amount of players that we have in those positio...Full Story »

Midfield Arsenal duo Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Mohamed Elneny are reportedly considering their futures and could look to leave the Gunners in January. However, following the pair’s desire for more game time, manager Mikel Arteta now faces a selection dilemma following the recent injury to Granit Xhaka. That’s according to a recent report from The Sun, who claims Maitland-Niles is...Full Story »

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is apparently keen to land Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is reportedly keen to land Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling. The England international has dropped down the pecking order at the Etihad Stadium and is no longer an automatic pick. Arteta previously worked as Pep Guardiola’s number two at the Citizens and is a big...Full Story »

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was content to escape Brighton with a goalless draw following a lacklustre display from his resurgent side at a rain-soaked Amex Stadium.High-flying hosts Albion edged a dull Premier League encounter as the Gunners’ three-match winning run was brought to an end.Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang headed against the outside of a post for the visitors in the first half but ch...Full Story »