Mikel Arteta says he loves, respects and admires Pep Guardiola in a clear move to defuse escalating tensions with his one-time mentor.Guardiola told Arteta’s Arsenal to prepare for war amid the fallout from last weekend’s heated draw with Manchester City and the Gunners responded with a last-gasp 4-2 victory against Leicester at the Emirates.Speaking on the eve of Saturday’s fi...Full Story »

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Mikel Arteta said 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri is ready to make his mark on the Premier League after he scored twice in Arsenal’s 5-1 Carabao Cup victory against Bolton.The highly-rated midfielder delivered on his first start for the Gunners after he struck in both halves, with Declan Rice, Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertz also on target.Nwaneri was just 15 when Arteta made him the Premier Lea...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta both expressed frustrations with the officiating after Sunday’s clash between title chasers Manchester City and Arsenal finished in a barnstorming draw.The reigning champions and their biggest challengers played out a gripping clash at the Etihad Stadium, where Erling Haaland’s early opener was cancelled out by a stunning strike by Riccardo Calafiori on...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta has carved out a legendary status at Arsenal, both as a player and now as a manager. After an impressive career that saw him play for the likes of PSG, Barcelona, Everton, Rangers, and Real Sociedad, the Spanish maestro found his home at the Emirates Stadium under Arsene Wenger in 2011. He spent the last five years of his playing career there, making 150 appearances and bagging c...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta admitted David Raya’s astonishing double save against Atalanta was the best he has seen in his career.Raya ensured Arsenal avoided defeat in their Champions League opener by keeping out a penalty and the rebound from Italy striker Mateo Retegui.Early in the second half, after Thomas Partey was beaten for pace by Ederson and pulled the Brazilian back, referee Clementin Turpin a...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta paid tribute to his Arsenal players after they brushed off a string of high-profile absentees to claim an “ugly” 1-0 win at rivals Tottenham.This north London derby had been billed as potentially make-or-break for Arsenal despite being the middle of September after the Gunners dropped points at home to Brighton before the international break.Manchester City’s fourt...Full Story »

Sterling, 29, joined the Gunners on loan from the Blues during the final hours of transfer deadline day last month after he fell out of favour at Stamford Bridge. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta knew he should sign Raheem Sterling in just 10 seconds The winger and Arteta spoke on the phone and he knew almost right away that the Chelsea ace would be perfect for his squad. The Spanish tactician and S...Full Story »

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will remain in North London for another three years with the Spaniard penning a new three year deal with the Gunners ahead of their clash with Spurs Mikel Arteta has signed a new Arsenal deal (Image: Eddie Keogh/Getty Images) Mikel Arteta has signed a new three deal with Arsenal. Arteta, 42, has led the Gunners to within touching distance of the Premier League title ...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta was “amazed” by the decision of Chris Kavanagh to show Declan Rice the first red card of his career and insisted it changed the game after Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Brighton.Arsenal looked on course for all three points when Kai Havertz put them ahead in the 38th minute, but Rice received his marching orders 11 minutes later.Referee Kavanagh showed Rice a second yell...Full Story »

Arsenal have been linked with a host of attacking players in recent weeks, with the Gunners keen on adding another forward before the transfer deadline. Mikel Arteta is eager to add an attacking player to his squad (Image: Getty) Arsenal are casting their net wide in the hunt for a new attacking player before the transfer deadline. The Gunners have agreed a deal to sign Spanish midfielder Mike...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta has hinted that Arsenal may yet remain active in the final week of the transfer window. The Gunners have had a measured summer window so far, with Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori their marquee signing alongside making David Raya's loan from Brentford permanent. Going the other way, Emile Smith Rowe was sold to Fulham, while the likes of Mohamed Elneny, Albert Sambi Lokonga a...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta hailed Leandro Trossard’s response to being “upset” after he came off the bench to help Arsenal earn a 2-0 win over Aston Villa.Emi Martinez twice denied Arsenal in the opening stages, most notably palming Bukayo Saka’s goalbound effort wide, but Villa’s Ollie Watkins had his head in his hands after scuffing wide from close range.Watkins had another opp...Full Story »

Arsenal have reportedly agreed on a loan deal for Fabio Vieira with Porto to free up squad space in time for Mikel Merino's arrival. Vieira to return to Porto Merino's signing will push him out of Emirates Has a contract with the Gunners until 2027 WHAT HAPPENED?With Merino set to join and the rising talents of Ethan Nwaneri, Vieira has fallen down the pecking order under Mikel Arteta. H...Full Story »

Arsenal have reached an agreement in principle to sign Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad and are on the brink of finalising a deal to allow Eddie Nketiah to join Nottingham Forest, sources have told ESPN. The north London side are set to pay a fee in the region of an initial £28 million ($36.6m) plus around £4m in add-ons to sign Merino, who will become the club's third summer signing a...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta praised an “unbelievable” contribution from Bukayo Saka after the winger fired in Arsenal’s second goal in their 2-0 win over Wolves at the Emirates to kick off their Premier League campaign.The Gunners are looking to end a 21-year wait for the title, having finished second to Manchester City in each of the last two seasons, missing out by two points in May despite...Full Story »

Arsenal close in on £30m Merino deal with Real Sociedad Arsenal are closing in on a deal to sign Real Sociedad star Mikel Merino as the Gunners look to strengthen in midfield ahead of the new season. Valencia issue update on Liverpool target Mamardashvili Liverpool could be in for more transfer disappointment as Valencia manager remains adamant about holding on to Giorgi Mamardashvil...Full Story »

Sancho set to stay after PSG cool interest in Man Utd winger Manchester United are willing to give Jadon Sancho a chance to redeem himself at Old Trafford, with a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain now unlikely. Serie A side join Fulham in McTominay pursuit Napoli have expressed their interest in signing Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay as they rival Fulham for his signature. Fe...Full Story »

The summer window enters its final full week before the new Premier League season begins, and the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham are all expected to conclude business before the campaign gets underway. The Gunners remain in talks over a move for Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino and have been linked with Man City star Julian Alvarez. Chelsea should finally announce ...Full Story »

ARSENAL are reportedly monitoring Julian Alvarez after the Manchester City dropped a big hint about his future. The striker has been a big success at The Etihad after joining the club two years ago. Arsenal are monitoring Julian Alvarez's position at Manchester City Credit: Getty He has won back-to-back Premier League titles as well as the Champions League and FA Cup, while winning the World ...Full Story »