Mikel Arteta

Arsenal must use 'rage' of Bournemouth defeat at PSG, says Arteta

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta hoped to carry positive momentum into Wednesday's Champions League semi-final 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.

Arsenal suffer Bournemouth defeat ahead of PSG showdown

Arsenal suffered a blow ahead of their Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain as Evanilson fired Bournemouth to a 2-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

'It's only half-time': Defiant Raya says Arsenal can overturn PSG deficit

David Raya insists Arsenal can still reach the Champions League final despite suffering a 1-0 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-final first leg on Tuesday.

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

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.

Arsenal's Havertz could return for Champions League final

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said he would bet on Kai Havertz returning before the end of the season as his recovery from a hamstring injury is ahead of schedule.

Arsenal boss Arteta says Guardiola inspired Champions League run

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta thanked Premier League rivals Manchester City's manager Pep Guardiola after his side defeated holders Real Madrid 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League.

Brentford boss Frank reveals plan to stop free-kick king Rice

Brentford manager Thomas Frank has given his players a simple plan to stop Arsenal's free-kick maestro Declan Rice -- don't give away fouls near the penalty area.

Set-piece surprise: Rice defies coach's instructions to score sensational free-kick 

Arsenal’s hero in their 3-0 Champions League first-leg quarterfinal triumph against Real Madrid, Declan Rice, revealed he had ignored specific instructions from set-piece coach Nicolas Jover before scoring two sensational free-kicks at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.  

Real Madrid too busy to listen to outside noise ahead of Arsenal clash

Real Madrid have set the bar sky high with six Champions League titles in a decade and their demanding fans have been voicing concerns as last year's European and Spanish champions struggle for consistency this season.

March 31, 2025
March 31, 2025

‘A massive weapon': Arteta hails Saka's return from injury

The return of Saka is a huge boost for Arteta, who has been short of firepower in recent weeks, with Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus out of action with long-term injuries.

February 22, 2025
February 22, 2025

'Obsessed' Arteta wants Arsenal title charge

Mikel Arteta admitted he is "obsessed" with winning the Premier League title as he urged Arsenal to keep the pressure on leaders Liverpool.

February 2, 2025
February 2, 2025

Five-star Arsenal crush Man City to stay in title hunt

Arsenal kept alive their Premier League title challenge with a 5-1 demolition of dismal Manchester City on Sunday as the troubled champions endured another humiliation in their season from hell.

January 31, 2025
January 31, 2025

Arsenal target Watkins wants to stay at Villa: Emery

Unai Emery has revealed Ollie Watkins wants to stay at Aston Villa after Arsenal reportedly made a bid for the England striker this week.

January 23, 2025
January 23, 2025

Arteta wants sunshine break as Arsenal move towards last 16

Arteta's side swatted aside the Croatian champions at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday thanks to Declan Rice's early opener and second half goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard.

January 19, 2025
January 19, 2025

Arsenal must take blame for Villa fightback: Arteta

Arteta conceded Arsenal were culpable for the defensive mistakes that allowed Villa back into the game.

January 18, 2025
January 18, 2025

Premier League title battle not a two-horse race, says Arteta

Mikel Arteta said on Friday the Premier League title race cannot be boiled down to a straight shootout between Arsenal and Liverpool as he urged his players to relish the battle.

January 14, 2025
January 14, 2025

Jesus suffers ACL injury as Arsenal eye January transfers

Jesus was stretchered off in the first half of Sunday's FA Cup third-round match against Manchester United, which ended in a defeat for the Gunners on penalties.

January 2, 2025
January 2, 2025

Arsenal close gap on Liverpool as Jesus stars again

Arsenal closed the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to six points as Gabriel Jesus extended his hot-streak in a 3-1 win at Brentford on Wednesday.

December 23, 2024
December 23, 2024

Saka out for 'many weeks' with hamstring injury

Asked at a press conference about the 23-year-old England international's condition, Arteta said: "It is not looking good. He will be out for many weeks."