Arsenal's Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta (R) gestures with Arsenal's English striker Bukayo Saka at the final whistle during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on June 25, 2020. (Photo by Mike Hewitt / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by MIKE HEWITT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Hurts so much: Mikel Arteta nails what’s wrong with Arsenal

Arsenal head into their final league game of the season this weekend knowing something has gone badly wrong as the club face their worst finish for 25 years.
Bayern Munich's striker Thomas Mueller (R) and on-loan Bayern Munich midfielder Philippe Coutinho (L). Photo during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Munich and FC Augsburg, on March 8, 2020. (Photo by Christof STACHE / AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal in for Coutinho but will struggle to afford him

Arsenal are one of the clubs showing the most interest in a summer move for Philippe Coutinho, but they'll struggle to afford his wages.
Emile Smith Rowe celebrating scoring for Huddersfield Town (Photo via Smith Rowe on Twitter)

Arteta impressed by Smith Rowe & excited to work with him

Mikel Arteta admits he can't wait to work with Emile Smith Rowe, and he thinks the teenager's loan spell at Huddersfield Town helped him mature.

Nelson confident of injury return pre-FA Cup final

Reiss Nelson is confident he will make it back from injury in time for the FA Cup final, though he's likely to miss the visit from Watford.
The aftermath of the Jamie Vardy kick on Shkodran Mustafi (Photo via Mustafi on Instagram)

Mustafi ruled out for rest of season + pre-Watford team news

Arsenal will be without Shkodran Mustafi for their final two games of the season after the club confirmed he will not return in time for the cup final.
Arsenal's English striker Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on July 4, 2020. (Photo by Catherine Ivill / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by CATHERINE IVILL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Nigeria pushing to sway Saka to pick them over England

Nigeria are 'accelerating their attempts' to convince Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka to pick them over England, according to a report.
William Saliba chanting with the crowd after the game (Photo via Saint-Etienne on Twitter)

Saliba returns to France to watch cup final and say farewell

William Saliba is back with Saint-Etienne for the Coupe de France final and a farewell to his teammates, before 'discovering another world' with Arsenal.
Joelson Fernandes with Sporting CP (Photo via Fernandes on Instagram)

Arsenal offering €15m for Joelson Fernandes

Arsenal are offering €15m for young Sporting winger Joelson Fernandes, which the Portuguese club may consider despite his €45m release clause.
Catalin Cirjan (Photo via Instagram)

Arsenal promote Cirjan to u23s after strong debut season

Catalin Cirjan is joining the Arsenal u23 squad ahead of next season, following an encouraging first campaign in English youth football.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 18: Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal reacts during the FA Cup Semi Final match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on July 18, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Matthew Childs/Pool via Getty Images)

Arteta doubts Mustafi will return for FA Cup final

Shkodran Mustafi is very likely out of the FA Cup final against Chelsea next week, according to reports and quotes from Mikel Arteta.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on September 13, 2019 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Saliba returns to London to start training at Arsenal

William Saliba is back training with Arsenal in London after his loan spell with Saint-Etienne, though he's doing individual sessions at the moment.
Arsenal's English striker Eddie Nketiah celebrates after he scores the team's first goal during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on June 25, 2020. (Photo by Mike Hewitt / POOL / AFP)

Denis Suarez tried to get Celta Vigo to sign Eddie Nketiah

Former Gunner Denis Suarez rates Arsenal youngster Eddie Nketiah so highly he actually tried to get his new club to sign the striker.

Is Arsenal’s 20-player-squad good enough to win the Champions League?

In a month's time Arsenal's women's team will be in Spain trying to conquer Europe for a second time following their 2006/07 triumph and ahead of that the club have released both the new kit and squad numbers, but is the squad big enough?
Arsenal's English striker Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Sheffield United at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 4, 2020. (Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth / POOL / AFP)

Bukayo Saka salary new contract revealed

Bukayo Saka salary details show the Arsenal forward earns £535-per-hour in his new, extended and improved contract
Villarreal unveil Unai Emery as head coach (Photo via Villarreal CF)

Villarreal confirm Unai Emery as their new head coach

La Liga club Villarreal CF confirmed Unai Emery as their new head coach on Thursday, using an edit of his Arsenal announcement photo to do so.
Bukayo Saka modelling the new Arsenal 2020/21 shirt (Photo via Arsenal.com)

William Saliba and Bukayo Saka get new shirt numbers

William Saliba and Bukayo Saka both got new shirt numbers on Thursday, after Arsenal released their 2020/21 Home Shirt.
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Said Benrahma of Brentford looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Brentford FC and Nottingham Forest at Griffin Park on January 28, 2020, in Brentford, England. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)

Arsenal among clubs chasing Benrahma this summer

Arsenal are among the clubs chasing Said Benrahma for a summer move, as his current side Brentford push for promotion.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on July 14, 2020 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arsenal trying to freeze Özil out before summer sale

Arsenal are trying to freeze Mesut Özil out before moving him on this summer, to try and avoid paying the final year of his deal, according to a report.
Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder Willian waits to take a corner kick during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge in London on March 8, 2020. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal optimistic about Willian free transfer signing

Arsenal are growing more optimistic about the potential free transfer of 31-year-old winger Willian from Chelsea, according to reports.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: David Luiz of Arsenal receives a red card from match referee Anthony Taylor during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on June 17, 2020 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Peter Powell/Pool via Getty Images)

Anthony Taylor to referee FA Cup final – penalties incoming

Anthony Taylor will referee the FA Cup final 2020 between Arsenal and Chelsea, with details of the game released on Wednesday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 07: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal looks on ahead of the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on July 07, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Adam Davy/Pool via Getty Images)

Arsenal prepare to offer Aubameyang extension this week

Arsenal are putting the final touches on a new contract offer for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, planning to present it in the coming days, according to reports.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 21: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal speaks to his team during a drinks break during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal FC at Villa Park on July 21, 2020 in Birmingham, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Peter Powell/Pool via Getty Images)

Rotated team struggles: Arsenal Player Ratings vs Villa

Arsenal played out a dire defeat to Aston Villa on Tuesday night, with Mikel Arteta's heavy rotation giving the team too many problems.
Dead Man's Fingers rum

Arsenal and the Dead Man’s Fingers

Dead Man's Fingers was my tipple of choice for the Arsenal game at Aston Villa and it went down a lot easier than our opponents.

Arsenal-linked Pereira admits he wants to play in the PL

Reported Arsenal target Danilo Pereira likes what he sees from Mikel Arteta, and he admits he dreams of playing in the Premier League.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 06: Hector Bellerin of Arsenal during a friendly match between Arsenal and Charlton Athletic at Emirates Stadium on June 06, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Ornstein: Arsenal want Hector Bellerin to stay

Arsenal want their right-back and vice-captain Hector Bellerin to stay with them this summer, according to David Ornstein.
Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring their second goal during the English FA Cup semi-final football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in London, on July 18, 2020. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / POOL / AFP)

Arteta: I am confident Aubameyang will extend his stay

Mikel Arteta is confident Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will extend his contract with Arsenal, based on his understanding of negotiations.
Daniel Ballard in training with Arsenal (Photo via Ballard on Instagram)

Daniel Ballard returns to first-team training after injury

Daniel Ballard is back in first-team training with Arsenal after a minor injury setback, ahead of Tuesday night's game against Aston Villa.
Arsenal's English midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles (L) challenges Manchester City's Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne (R) during the English FA Cup semi-final football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in London, on July 18, 2020. (Photo by MATTHEW CHILDS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Brighton tracking Maitland-Niles for summer transfer

Brighton are tracking Ainsley Maitland-Niles for a potential summer transfer, with the Arsenal academy graduate open to a departure.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta arrives for the UEFA Europa league round of 32 second leg football match between Arsenal and Olympiakos at the Emirates stadium in London on February 27, 2020.

Mikel Arteta gives 5 reasons players still want to sign for Arsenal

Mikel Arteta doesn't believe that Arsenal failing to qualify for Europe next season will impact the players he wants to bring to the club and he names five attractive things about the club that players like.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episdode 249: Marathon musings on Mikel making magic

Matthew and Paul indulge in an epic podcast to recap unlikely victories against Liverpool and Manchester City, while celebrating a long lost feel-good factor. Plus...
Arsenal's Spanish midfielder Dani Ceballos smiles as he checks his phone on the pitch ahead of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium in London on July 15, 2020. (Photo by PAUL CHILDS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Dani Ceballos joins Mikel Arteta fanclub with fabulous results

Dani Ceballos quite fancies another season at Arsenal and, given what we've seen from the midfielder under Mikel Arteta, there are quite a few Arsenal fans who would quite fancy another season of him, too.
Villarreal's Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla celebrates his second goal during the Spanish League football match between Getafe and Villarreal at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez stadium in Getafe near Madrid on July 8, 2020. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP)

Cazorla joins Al Sadd SC after 1 last assist for Villarreal

Santi Cazorla reached an agreement to join Qatari club Al Sadd SC this week, after providing an assist in his final game for Villarreal.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 18: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal battles for possession with Raheem Sterling and Benjamin Mendy of Manchester City during the FA Cup Semi Final match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on July 18, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Justin Tallis/Pool via Getty Images)

Ceballos: Arsenal return would be a good step for me

Dani Ceballos says a return to Arsenal would be a good step for him, but his future depends on Real Madrid and he doesn't know what they want yet.
Arsenal 2020/21 kit on sale early (Photo via Footy Headlines)

Arsenal 2020/21 shirt on sale in UK but no announcement

The Arsenal 2020/21 home shirt is on sale in the United Kingdom, despite the fact the club still haven't got around to announcing it.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta is seen ahead of the English FA Cup fifth round football match between Portsmouth and Arsenal at Fratton Park stadium in Portsmouth, southern England, on March 2, 2020.

Mikel Arteta: We have to be in the same mood as Aston Villa

With Aston Villa still fighting for their Premier League survival, Mikel Arteta knows that his side will need to be at their best on Tuesday night if they are to get anything from the game.

Nketiah back in: Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs Aston Villa

Arsenal face Aston Villa in the Premier League on Tuesday, looking to stay in the race for a Europa League qualification spot.
Arsenal's Brazilian defender David Luiz (R) celebrates with Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka (L) after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 6, 2019. (Photo by Tolga AKMEN / AFP)

Mikel Arteta explains how he turned Granit Xhaka and David Luiz around

Speaking ahead of Arsenal's penultimate Premier League game of the season, Mikel Arteta was asked how he has managed to turn two of the club's biggest liabilities into players worth having.
Shkodran Mustafi in training with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal Team News: Mustafi out with hamstring injury

Shkodran Mustafi will miss the trip to Aston Villa with a hamstring injury, with no exact timescale for his recovery at this stage.
Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is seen during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on July 4, 2020. (Photo by Catherine Ivill / POOL / AFP)

Romano provides updates on Arsenal transfer situation

Fabrizio Romano provided a few Arsenal transfer updates on social media in the early hours of Monday morning, as the end of the season edges closer.
Arsenal's Brazilian defender David Luiz heads the ball during the English FA Cup semi-final football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in London, on July 18, 2020. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / POOL / AFP)

David Luiz hailed after Manchester City win

David Luiz was hailed to the rafters by Mikel Arteta after his display helped Arsenal make their 21st FA Cup final at the expense of Pep Guardiola's Manchester City.