PSG are poised to appoint Luis Enrique as their new manager, succeeding Christophe Galtier, who was sacked at the end of the season. WHAT HAPPENED? L'Equipe reports that PSG are closing in on the appointment of Luis Enrique as their new manager, having failed to appoint Julian Nagelsmann after holding talks with the former Bayern Munich boss. Negotiations with the ex-Spain and Barcelona manag...Full Story »

The player in question is Thomas Partey. The Gunners are expected to be very active this summer and whilst all eyes will be on incomings, there are quite a few players Mikel Arteta could offload as well in the coming weeks. The Daily Mail is suggesting that Thomas Partey could be one of them. The report claims that Arsenal are looking to raise funds to pursue their big targets this summer, ...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta remained tight-lipped about the future of Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka but was pleased to see him get the appreciation he deserved after their 5-0 thrashing of Wolves.Xhaka netted a first-half double in what is expected to be his final appearance for the Gunners with a summer exit to Bayer Leverkusen in the works and left the pitch to a standing ovation in the 75th minute with su...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta was apologetic as he reflected on a “really sad day” after Arsenal’s faint Premier League title hopes were ended by a 1-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest.Manchester City were confirmed as champions after Taiwo Awoniyi’s first-half goal saw Forest earn the three points that secured their top-flight status.The Gunners, who were insatiable for most of the campaign, ...Full Story »

From blaring "You'll Never Walk Alone" from speakers before a clash at Anfield to get his stars used to the atmosphere, to playing dodgeball in training, the ideas have kept flowing. Mikel Arteta has brought in a dog named 'Win' to try and boost morale Credit: Getty Win is a chocolate Labrador owned by a member of Arsenal's staff Credit: Getty The move is said to have proven popular among the...Full Story »

A frustrated Mikel Arteta apologised to the Arsenal supporters after a crushing 3-0 loss at home to Brighton all but ended their Premier League title hopes.Second-half goals from Julio Enciso, Deniz Undav and Pervis Estupinan earned the Seagulls a deserved victory at the Emirates that means Manchester City need one more win from their final three games to defend their crown.City could be champio...Full Story »

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has challenged his players to “keep digging” for the Premier League title after a statement victory at Newcastle.Arteta, who showed his squad video clips of their 2-0 defeat at St James’ Park last season from the Amazon documentary All or Nothing on the morning of the game, is convinced the prize is still there for the taking with leaders Manchester Ci...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta watched his Arsenal team return to the top of the Premier League table with victory over Chelsea before insisting he would not let his players’ heads drop.The Gunners were eight points clear last month but had fallen behind Manchester City following a run of four winless game – a streak that ended with a comfortable 3-1 win over the beleaguered Blues.Captain Martin Odega...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta is reportedly willing to let Kieran Tierney and Granit Xhaka leave the Emirates in the summer if a suitable offer arrives for the pair. This upcoming transfer window is a big one for the North London club as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of their return to the Champions League and look to build on the title challenge they put forward this season. According to Todofi...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta has told his Arsenal players they need to beat Manchester City if they are to win the Premier League title.The Gunners battled back from two goals down to earn a last-gasp 3-3 draw with bottom club Southampton but the result hands the initiative to City.The top two meet at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night, with Arsenal five points clear having played two more games than Pep Gua...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal need to rediscover their “ruthless” streak after they blew a two-goal lead for the second time in a week.The Gunners suffered another dose of the title jitters as West Ham came from two down to draw 2-2 at the London Stadium.The Premier League leaders raced two goals in front inside the opening 10 minutes through Gabriel Jesus and Martin Odegaard, but, j...Full Story »

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admitted the draw at Liverpool felt like two points dropped after they squandered a 2-0 first-half lead.Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus put the Gunners into a comfortable lead inside the opening half-hour, but Mohamed Salah’s goal brought Liverpool back into it and after the Egypt international missed an early second-half penalty, Roberto Firmino grabbed a...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta heaped praise on Gabriel Jesus after the forward ended his goal drought with a brace in a comfortable victory over Leeds that keeps Arsenal eight points clear at the top of the Premier League.Having required surgery on a knee injury suffered at the World Cup, Jesus’ comeback has been a gradual one but it was completed just at the right time as he shone in a 4-1 win.The Brazil ...Full Story »

On-loan Arsenal star Nicolas Pepe has, on Friday, provided an insight into his future beyond the summer. Wide-man Pepe, of course, secured a temporary departure from the Emirates Stadium ahead of the current campaign. Amid ongoing struggles for game-time owing to the emergence of Bukayo Saka, it was decided that the Ivorian international would benefit from a prolonged stretch of first-team f...Full Story »

The 18-year-old striker has 14 goals in 40 games for Athletico Paranaense. Roque has forced his way into the senior squad after helping Brazil win the U20 South American Championship last month Credit: EPA Brazil's former national team coach Luiz Felipe Scolari claimed: "He will become one of the greatest players we have ahead of us". Roque received his first senior international call-up for ...Full Story »

ARSENAL ace Takehiro Tomiyasu has been ruled out for the rest of the season. Tomiyasu hobbled off the pitch on Thursday with a knee injury against Sporting Lisbon in the Europa League Last 16 at the Emirates. Arsenal ace Takehiro Tomiyasu has been ruled out for the rest of the season The full-back underwent knee surgery in London earlier today and doctors deemed he will have to miss the rest ...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta has urged his players to return from the international break fit and hungry to continue Arsenal’s Premier League title bid.The Gunners sit eight points clear at the top of the table after a straightforward 4-1 win over managerless Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium.Bukayo Saka once again starred as he scored twice and set up the opener for Gabriel Martinelli, becoming the ...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta hailed Leandro Trossard’s “football intelligence” after he set up all three goals as Arsenal restored their five-point cushion at the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 win at Fulham.The 28-year-old joined Arsenal in January from Brighton and has shone for the Gunners, helping to compensate for the injuries to forward’s Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah.Tross...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta bemoaned the fact his Arsenal side conceded two “poor” goals in their Europa League draw at Sporting Lisbon.The Gunners came from behind to draw 2-2 after Mikel Arteta made six changes to the team which snatched a last-gasp victory over Bournemouth on Saturday to remain five points clear at the top of the Premier League.A William Saliba header had Arsenal ahead, but goal...Full Story »

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta admitted Reiss Nelson proved his worth to the Premier League title cause as the winger hailed his last-gasp winner over Bournemouth as a “great moment”.The Gunners had slipped two goals behind against the Cherries before battling back to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory which keeps them five points clear at the top of the table.It is the first time in over a d...Full Story »