Tag: Mikel Arteta

4May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Arsenal must use ‘rage’ of Bournemouth defeat at PSG, say Arteta

Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (R) celebrates with Arsenal's French defender #02 William Saliba at the end of the English Premier League football match between Brentford and Arsenal at the Gtech Community Stadium in London on January 1, 2025. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hoped to carry positive momentum into Wednesday's Champions League semifinal second leg at Paris St Germain but instead called on his players to harness their rage from Saturday's 2-1 home defeat by Bournemouth. Declan Rice marked his 100th Arsenal appearance with a well-taken goal to give the hosts a lead at the break as they sought to tighten their grip on second place in the Premier League. But a nearly full-strength Gunners side conceded two sloppy goals from Dean Huijsen and Evanilson in eight second...

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30Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

Arteta explains ‘clear’ reason why Arsenal lost to PSG

London, United Kingdom - April 29: head coach Mikel Arteta of Arsenal FC gestures during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Emirates Stadium on April 29, 2025 in London, England. Mikel Arteta pointed to Arsenal's torrid injury record compared to Paris Saint-Germain's after losing Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg. The Gunners will head to Paris next week trailing 1-0 after Ousmane Dembele silenced the Emirates Stadium crowd with the only goal on Tuesday night. PSG outclassed Arsenal on the night, in stark contrast to the 2-0 win the Gunners recorded in the same stadium against the same opponents last October. Asked why the performances, from both teams, differed so much, Arteta highlighted his seven ...

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21Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Arsenal injury update: Saka, Calafiori, Jorginho latest return dates

IPSWICH, ENGLAND - APRIL 20: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, embraces Thomas Partey of Arsenal after the Premier League match between Ipswich Town FC and Arsenal FC at Portman Road on April 20, 2025 in Ipswich, England. Arsenal would have been fearing the worst when seeing Bukayo Saka requiring treatment on a possible ankle injury during the win over Ipswich. The winger was given his first Premier League start since returning was injury, and was instrumental in his side going two goals to the good before being sithed down during the 4-0 win. Saka carried on before being withdrawn early in the second half, but the initial prognosis is positive. Elsewhere, there is good news on Riccardo Calafiori ahead of facing Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final,...

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19Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Arteta seeks quick reset after Madrid heroics ahead of Ipswich trip

Arsenal trainer Mikel Arteta speaks during the press conference after the match PSV - Arsenal at the Philips Stadium for the UEFA Champions League - Round of 16 - 1st leg season 2024-2025 in Eindhoven, Netherlands, on March 4, 2025. (Photo by Marcel van Dorst / EYE4images/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Arsenal's superb performances against Real Madrid prove they can compete against the best but manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday that they had little time to celebrate as they look to delay Liverpool's coronation as Premier League champions. Arsenal beat Real Madrid in both quarterfinal legs to advance 5-1 on aggregate but the achievement of reaching a first Champions League semifinal since 2009 could lose its sheen if they suffer defeat at Ipswich Town on Sunday. With a 13-point lead and six...

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18Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Mikel Arteta confirms double Arsenal injury boost ahead of PSG

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 15: Mikel Arteta, head coach Arsenal FC, attends his press conference ahead of the UEFA Champions League, football match against Real Madrid, at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on April 15, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. Mikel Arteta faced the press ahead of this week’s Premier League match with Ipswich Town. The team remain on a high following their massive win over Real Madrid, knocking out the holders from the Champions League. They managed the feat without many key players, such as Riccardo Calafiori, who has been out with a knee injury since the last international break. Many others like Gabriel Magalhaes, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus are missing with longer term issues. Asked for an update on Calafiori and Jorginho, Arteta said: “Jorgi is not going to be available yet. ...

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17Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Arteta hails Arsenal’s Champions League momentum

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 16: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrates with Myles Lewis-Skelly after the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between Real Madrid C.F. and Arsenal FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 16, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. A jubilant Mikel Arteta said the momentum is with Arsenal to win the Champions League following their historic victory against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu. Bukayo Saka, who missed a first-half penalty, opened the scoring midway through the second period before Vinicius Junior responded just two minutes later only for Gabriel Martinelli to crown a famous 2-1 win on the night, and a crushing 5-1 aggregate victory, in stoppage time. Arsenal, who will face Paris Saint-Germain for a place in the semi-finals, made history by becom...

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4Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Arsenal’s Arteta on Gabriel injury: We can cope

Mikel Arteta manages Arsenal during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal at the City Ground in Nottingham, England, on February 26, 2025. (Photo by MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Mikel Arteta has claimed Arsenal "have the resources to cope" with Gabriel's season-ending injury, hinting both Ben White and Jurriën Timber could soon return to action. Arsenal confirmed on Thursday that Gabriel would not play again this season after undergoing an operation on a hamstring injury sustained in Tuesday's 2-1 win over Fulham. Gabriel forms a key centre-back pairing with William Saliba in an Arsenal team that boasts the best defensive record in the Premier League. The Brazil international's absence comes at a critical time with the north London side due to fac...

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10Mar By Silver Emmanuel4 Comments

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Arteta walks out of interview after Manchester United draw

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, reacts at half time during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on March 09, 2025 in Manchester, England. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has walked out of an interview with Sky Sports following a frustrating 1-1 draw at Manchester United. The draw left his side 15 points behind leaders Liverpool, raising questions about the Premier League title chase. It was the third match in a row that saw the Gunners drop points, following a 1-0 home loss to West Ham and a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest. Arsenal dominated the first half but were made to pay for their lack of attacking threat when Bruno Fernandes scored a stoppage-time free-kick. Declan Rice’s strike and some key David Raya sav...

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27Feb By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Mikel Arteta wants good news on returns of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli

Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal, looks dejected after a 0-0 draw during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal at the City Ground in Nottingham, England, on February 26, 2025. (Photo by MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is hoping for some good news from his medical department on the fitness of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli. Saka and Martinelli have both been sidelined with hamstring injuries, with the England international needing surgery before Christmas. They are on the comeback trail and could be fit to return after next month’s international break. Arteta is meeting with medical staff on Thursday to find out their exact condition. Asked if they could be back in early April, the Spaniard said: “I think so but again let’s see how...

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21Feb By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Arteta talks forward options for West Ham game

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta gestures to William Saliba during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Arsenal FC at Molineux on January 25, 2025 in Wolverhampton, England. Mikel Merino was the talk of the town following last weekend’s 2-0 win away to Leicester City. He came on in the 69th minute at King Power Stadium before heading in our opening goal and tapping home the second. After the game, Merino - who is typically deployed in midfield - said he’d never played up front in his career before, not that it looked that way! Naturally, the question on the lips of reporters at Mikel Arteta’s pre-West Ham United press conference on Friday was whether we’d see more of the same at Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Our head coach spo...

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16Jan By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Arteta hails Arsenal sensational comeback win over Tottenham

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 15: William Saliba of Arsenal holds off Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Emirates Stadium on January 15, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) Mikel Arteta hailed Arsenal’s sensational display after they bounced back from recent cup disappointment to win 2-1 at home to Tottenham and reignite their Premier League title hopes. Arsenal dominated the opening exchanges but failed to make a number of set-pieces count and were hit by sucker-punch in the 25th minute when a deflected effort by Spurs captain Son Heung-min found the bottom corner. It failed to rock the Gunners, who had been knocked out of the FA Cup by Manchester United on Sunday and lost 2-0 at ...

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3Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Arteta hopeful of Ben White return to action

Ben White of FC Arsenal warms up before the UEFA Champions League 2024/2025 football match between Atalanta BC and Arsenal FC at Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, Italy, on September 19, 2024. (Photo by Roberto Tommasini/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hopes Ben White could return to action before the end of January. White underwent knee surgery back in November to solve an issue that had been causing him discomfort this season. The right-back is recovering well and his return would be a major boost for Arsenal, who are currently also without Takehiro Tomiyasu. And asked if White could return before the end of this month, Arteta said: “It might be a possibility, but obviously he hasn’t done anything yet with the team. “The knee looks good, he has reacted rea...

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28Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Arteta says Saka will be sidelined for several months after hamstring injury

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal is instructed by Mikel Arteta manager / head coach of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images) Bukayo Saka is likely to be sidelined until at least March following surgery on his hamstring, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said. Arsenal moved up to second place in the Premier League with a 1-0 home win against Ipswich on Friday, its first game without Saka after the England winger tore his right hamstring in a 5-1 win against Crystal Palace last weekend. Arteta had previously said the 23-year-old Saka would be sidelined for "many weeks," but speaking after his side saw out a win th...

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26Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Arsenal boss Arteta disclose how he will cope without injured Saka

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal reacts after picking up an injury, before receiving medical treatment and leaving the field, during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on December 21, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta believes Bukayo Saka’s absence will transform him into a better manager. The Gunners will begin a period of matches – which is likely to extend into double figures – without Saka when they host Ipswich at the Emirates on Friday. Arteta confirmed ahead of the visit of the Tractor Boys that the England winger, who has nine goals and 13 assists this season, faces “many weeks” on the sidelines after he tore his hamstring in Arsenal’s 5-1 dism...

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17Dec By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

TRANSFERS

Jakub Kiwior pushes for Arsenal transfer exit

Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on December 14, 2024 in London, England. Arsenal are in the clutches of a defensive injury crisis - so the last thing they need is exits. But that could come to fruition in the January transfer window with one Gunners star expressing his desire to leave the club. Reports in Italy claim that Polish defender Jakub Kiwior wants to leave North London sooner rather than later. It is suggested that he has grown disgruntled with the amount of opportunities that he is receiving at the Emirates Stadium. And Kiwior has even taken evasive action in an effort to seal a move away from Arsenal. As per Il Mattino via Tuttomercatoweb, the defender has instructed his representat...

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11Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

TRANSFERS

Arteta drops major Arsenal transfer hint

Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, gestures during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD6 training session at Sobha Realty Training Centre on December 10, 2024 in London Colney, England. Mikel Arteta has revealed Arsenal are ready to make some new signings in the upcoming January transfer window after suffering an injury crisis. Arsenal could be without up to seven players when they host Monaco in the Champions League tonight, with Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu both ruled out with knee injuries. Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori, Jurrien Timber, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Thomas Partey were all absent from training on Tuesday. As a result, Kieran Tierney could be in line to make his first Arsenal appearance in 16 months and Arteta has admitted the Gunners will need to strengthen th...

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8Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Arteta: Arsenal ‘cannot cry’ after title push dented by Fulham draw

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta applauds the fans after the Premier League match at Craven Cottage, London. Picture date: Sunday December 8, 2024. (Photo by Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images) Mikel Arteta said Arsenal “cannot cry” or feel sorry for themselves after they squandered the chance to move to within four points of Liverpool in the race for the Premier League title. William Saliba cancelled out Raul Jimenez’s first-half opener for Fulham before Bukayo Saka looked to have handed Arsenal a fifth straight win when he converted Gabriel Martinelli’s cross in the 88th minute.However, the England international’s last-gasp strike was ruled out following a VAR intervention with Martinelli just offside in the build-up as the match finished 1-1. Although Arteta’s side reduced the g...

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29Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Arteta update on injured star ahead of West Ham clash

LISBON, PORTUGAL - NOVEMBER 26: Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD5 match between Sporting Clube de Portugal and Arsenal FC at Estadio Jose Alvalade on November 26, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Mikel Arteta played his cards close to his chest when quizzed about Gabriel Magalhaes' fitness ahead of Arsenal's Premier League clash with West Ham.The Gunners' boss was tight-lipped following Gabriel's injury in the dying moments of their 5-1 thrashing of Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday. The centre-back netted a goal in a dazzling display for Arsenal in Portugal but hobbled off in the 84th minute, replaced by Jakob Kiwior due to injury concerns. In his post-match presser, Arteta labelled the proble...

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7Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

Mikel Arteta blasts penalty decisions in Arsenal’s Champions League loss to Inter

The Referee Istvan Kovacs of Romania warns Mikel Arteta Arsenal FC Head Coach about his conduct with the Argentianian already having been booked during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD4 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Arsenal FC at Stadio San Siro on November 06, 2024 in Milan, Italy. Mikel Arteta made it abundantly clear that he strongly disagreed with the two penalty decisions that went against his Arsenal side during a 1-0 Champions League loss to Inter on Wednesday. The Gunners had weathered an early storm at San Siro, fighting their way into a cagey contest. As half-time approached with the game still goalless, Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino rose to meet a cross swung into the box. The European champion got his head to the ball before Inter goalkeeper Y...

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23Oct By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Mikel Arteta sends warning to Liverpool ahead of Premier League clash

Mikel Arteta has insisted the Arsenal will be at their best when they face off against Liverpool on Sunday in a crucial Premier League clash.   The Gunners head into the game on Sunday off the back of two rather disappointing performances both in the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League. Arteta's side were well below par on Saturday at the Vitality Stadium, losing 2-0 to Bournemouth after going down to ten men - William Saliba received a straight red in the first half. They were similarly poor against Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday evening at the Emirates Stadium, but managed to scrape a win thanks to an own goal from Dmytro Riznyk. Following two sub-par outings, manager Arteta has admitted that he was expecting a slight dip in form following a strenuous inte...

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