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Arteta doubles down on Arsenal 'best in Champions League' claim

Sat, 10 May 2025 - 11:30 GMT

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has doubled down on his claim that his side were the best in the Champions League this season, despite losing to Paris St Germain in the semi-finals, but recognised on Friday they had taken a step back domestically.

Madrid heroics boost Arsenal’s appeal in transfer window, Arteta says

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 - 03:31 GMT

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said his side’s big win over Real Madrid, which sent them through to their first Champions League semi-final since 2009, can boost the club’s appeal to top targets in the close season transfer window.

Gabriel's injury tough to digest, says Arsenal boss Arteta

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 - 09:40 GMT

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday that the injury to centre back Gabriel Magalhaes was hard to digest after the Brazilian became the third player to require surgery for a hamstring injury at the North London club this season.

Arsenal lacked composure, says Arteta after League Cup exit

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 - 06:53 GMT

Arsenal lacked their usual composure, according to manager Mikel Arteta, as his side bowed out of the League Cup semi-final with a 4-0 aggregate defeat by Newcastle United on Wednesday.

Arteta impressed with Arsenal teenager Nwaneri after win at Girona

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 - 02:36 GMT

The Premier League club came from a goal down to beat Girona 2-1 thanks to Nwaneri's 42nd-minute winner at the Estadi Montilivi on Wednesday. It was Nwaneri's first start in the Champions League.

Hungry Rice showing more attacking bite, says Arteta

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 - 01:53 GMT

Rice netted his first Champions League goal inside two minutes to pave the way for a routine victory against the Croatian side that made Arsenal's place in the last 16 of the competition a virtual certainty.

Arsenal's Saka out for more than two months after hamstring surgery

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 - 12:29 GMT

Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka is set to be sidelined for more than two months after an operation on a hamstring injury, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday.

Jesus returns to form in nick of time for Arsenal as Saka injured

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 - 01:04 GMT

An injury to Bukayo Saka ahead of a busy festive fixture list cast a shadow over Arsenal's 5-1 victory romp at Crystal Palace on Saturday but if manager Mikel Arteta was worried about that, at least Gabriel Jesus's form offered some comfort.

Arsenal manager Arteta keen to give Sterling more minutes

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 - 10:18 GMT

Raheem Sterling has made just two Premier League starts and two more in the League Cup since joining Arsenal on loan from Chelsea in August and manager Mikel Arteta said he intends to give the forward more minutes over the busy festive period.

Arsenal defender White ruled out for 'few months' after surgery, says Arteta

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 - 10:54 GMT

Arsenal will be without defender Ben White for a few months after he underwent knee surgery but they are hopeful he will return before the end of the season, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday.

Arteta sees positives in Arsenal's defeat at Inter

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 - 08:58 GMT

Arsenal, who have only two wins from their last six games, hogged possession and had 21 goal attempts to Inter's seven at the San Siro, where the winner came via a controversial penalty on the stroke of half-time.

Stuttering Arsenal need big statement against Liverpool

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 - 03:30 GMT

Arsenal's serene start to the season has hit stormy waters in the past week and Mikel Arteta's side know they can ill-afford to lose at home to Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday.

Raya's save was best I've seen in my career, says Arteta

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 - 08:54 GMT

But for Raya saving Mateo Retegui's 51st-minute penalty and then somehow springing across his goal to claw out the same player's headed rebound effort, Arsenal could have begun their group games with a damaging defeat.

Arteta says he expects to extend Arsenal contract

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 - 11:18 GMT

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he has such a strong relationship with the club that he does not expect there to be any obstacles in signing a contract extension.

Arteta receives Wenger's advice on fine margins in title run-in

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 - 12:01 GMT

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta has been seeking counsel from former manager Arsene Wenger as the club aims to end their 20-year wait for the Premier League title this season, Arteta said ahead of Sunday's trip to Tottenham Hotspur.

Arteta proud as Arsenal bounce back to go top of the league

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 - 04:36 GMT

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta was delighted at how his side bounced back with a 2-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers to return to the top of the Premier League table after a disappointing week that saw them knocked out of the Champions League.

Champions League exit not the end of Arsenal's season, says Arteta

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 - 09:10 GMT

Arsenal's players have been stung by their Champions League quarter-finals exit on Wednesday but manager Mikel Arteta said they still have something "beautiful" to play for in the last few weeks of the season as they chase the Premier League title.

Arteta wants Arsenal to embrace massive moment against Guardiola's Man City

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 - 09:09 GMT

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta wants his team to enjoy the moment in Sunday's Premier League clash against a Manchester City side he believes have pushed the level of the game globally and who have the world's best coach in Pep Guardiola.

Southgate should choose Arsenal's Ramsdale for England Euros squad, Arteta says

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 - 02:33 GMT

Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale's consistency should earn him a place in Gareth Southgate's squad for the European Championship in Germany, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said ahead of Saturday's Premier League meeting with Brentford.

Arsenal have learnt lesson from last season's title disappointment, says Arteta

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 - 11:43 GMT

Arsenal have learnt from their capitulation in last season's Premier League title race and are hoping to play with more consistency this time around in the "most important" part of the campaign, manager Mikel Arteta said.

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