Tag: Mikel Arteta

Mikel Arteta is currently Head Coach of Arsenal Football Club.

Mikel Arteta played for Arsenal Football Club. The former Spanish midfielder joined Arsenal from Everton for £10m and retired as an Arsenal player in 2016. In total, he made 149 appearances for Arsenal and scored 16 goals. The former Arsenal Captain wore the number 8 shirt. He was born on March 26, 1982 and is married to Lorena Bernal. Arteta was Assistant Coach at Manchester City from 2016 – 2019.

Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta applauds fans on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 23, 2024. Arsenal won the game 5-0. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arteta hails Edu’s transformative impact at Arsenal

Mikel Arteta praises Edu Gaspar's impact on Arsenal and discusses the individual contributions of Gabriel Magalhães, Martinelli, and Jesus.
WATFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Reuell Walters of Arsenal in action during the FA Youth Cup Fifth round match between Watford FC and Arsenal FC at Vicarage Road on February 06, 2023 in Watford, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Promising Arsenal defender rejects new contract to leave club this summer

Promising Arsenal defender Reuell Walters is set to leave the club this summer in search of first-team football.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta looks on during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 23, 2024. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal on the road to greatness despite Spurs disappointment

Arsenal's Premier League title challenge looks to fall short, but can they learn from this season's "valiant failure" and emerge stronger next year?
LEIPZIG, GERMANY: Xavi Simons of RB Leipzig reacts during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt at Red Bull Arena on January 13, 2024. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s interest in Xavi Simons cools as transfer focus shifts

Reports suggest Arsenal's interest in midfielder Xavi Simons is waning as the club prioritizes other transfer targets. Is a move to the Emirates off the table?
Arsenal's German midfielder Mesut Ozil warms up for the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 15, 2019.

Mesut Ozil makes hilarious Tottenham promise ahead of City game

Former Arsenal star Mesut Ozil pledges to never mock Tottenham again if they defeat Man City, aiding Arsenal's title hopes.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Leandro Trossard of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammate Kai Havertz during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on May 12, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Arsenal star hits 14 goals/assists in last 13 games

Kai Havertz's impressive form for Arsenal, contributing 14 goals and assists in his last 13 games, has been crucial in their title challenge and could also benefit the German national team at Euro 2024.

Bukayo Saka injury latest after Manchester United setback

Mikel Arteta has played down concerns of an injury to Bukayo Saka following his substitution against Manchester United on Sunday.
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 20: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal FC at Molineux on April 20, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England.(Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta is right to suggest Arsenal have had a historic season

Mikel Arteta is right to suggest that Arsenal have had a historic season, even if his exact claim was somewhat of a misrepresentation.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Martin Odegaard, Gabriel and Jorginho of Arsenal celebrate victory as they walk towards their fans after defeating Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on May 12, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Trossard’s Old Trafford strike keeps Arsenal’s title dreams alive

Leandro Trossard's first-half goal secures a crucial 1-0 win for Arsenal against Manchester United, propelling them back to the top of the Premier League table and keeping their title hopes alive.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 04: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, applauds the fans after the team's victory in the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and AFC Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium on May 04, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Arsenal have 2 key injury doubts for Manchester United clash

Mikel Arteta has suggested there are doubts over the fitness of a couple of Arsenal players ahead of Sunday's trip to face Manchester United.

Arsenal star’s new contract is shorter than expected

Jorginho's new contract with Arsenal isn't as long as initially reported, according to the latest claims following the deal's official confirmation.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY: Xavi Simons of RB Leipzig reacts during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt at Red Bull Arena on January 13, 2024. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Arsenal cooling interest in Xavi Simons, focus shifts

Arsenal's interest in midfielder Xavi Simons appears to be fading. Reports suggest they're focused on other transfer targets.
Arsenal's midfielder Jorginho celebrates his penalty kick during a friendly football match between the Major League Soccer (MLS) All-Star team and Arsenal FC, at Audi Field in Washington, DC, on July 19, 2023. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP) (Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal announce new contract for midfielder

Jorginho commits his future to Arsenal by signing a new contract with the Premier League leaders.
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, acknowledges the fans after the team's victory in the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal FC at City Ground on January 30, 2024 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Arteta at risk of Everton suspension, all hinges on Manchester United match

Mikel Arteta's yellow cards spark debate. Could a suspension derail Arsenal's title hopes? Is he unfairly targeted?
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 20: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal FC at Molineux on April 20, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England.(Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Arteta eager to extend Arsenal stay

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expresses a desire to stay, fuelling speculation on a contract extension amidst the tight title race.
TOPSHOT - Real Madrid's French defender #23 Ferland Mendy stares at the ball during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and Club Atletico de Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on February 4, 2024. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal and Liverpool make contact with Real Madrid man’s reps

Real Madrid's Ferland Mendy linked with Arsenal and Liverpool. Could the defender be on his way to the Premier League?
Wales' Rubin Colwill is challenged by England's Jack Grealish during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group B football match between Wales and England at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha on November 29, 2022. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal track Cardiff 22yo who Arteta’s assistant admires

Arsenal are keeping close tabs on Rubin Colwill of Cardiff City, with Mikel Arteta's assistant Albert Stuivenberg particularly keen on the player.
Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium, in London, on May 4, 2024. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

VAR fails Arsenal again: Saka left bloody after appalling challenge

Bournemouth's Christie escaped a red card for a reckless tackle on Saka. Arsenal fans are outraged, reigniting the VAR debate.
Max Dowman plays for the Arsenal academy (Photo via Dowman on Instagram)

Who is the 14yo called up to Arsenal 1st team training?

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta included 14-year-old Max Dowman in first team training this week as they got ready to face Bournemouth on Saturday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, and David Raya of Arsenal embrace at full-time after victory in the penalty shoot out following the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between Arsenal FC and FC Porto at Emirates Stadium on March 12, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

David Raya wins Premier League Golden Glove award

Arsenal's David Raya wins the Premier League Golden Glove with 14 clean sheets.
Jurrien Timber celebrates his goal for the Arsenal u21s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Mikel Arteta gives positive injury update for Bournemouth clash

Jurrien Timber is fit and available for Arsenal against Bournemouth on Saturday, giving Mikel Arteta a selection headache.
Charlie Patino playing for Swansea City (Photo via Patino on Instagram)

Juventus target Arsenal midfielder amidst uncertainty and unhappiness

Arsenal starlet Charlie Patino linked with Italy move. Juventus and Roma interested, contract confusion adds intrigue.
BOLOGNA, ITALY - APRIL 01: Joshua Zirkzee of Bologna FC celebrates victory in the Serie A TIM match between Bologna FC and US Salernitana at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on April 01, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Arsenal and Aston Villa battle for Bologna forward

Will Joshua Zirkzee move to England? Arsenal and Aston Villa lead the race, but Italian giants are interested. Get the latest transfer news and analysis.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 29: Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer celebrates an England goal as he watches the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between Wales and England at New Bloomsbury Set cocktail bar on November 29, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Keir Starmer jokes he helped Arsenal sign Declan Rice

Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, isn't shy about his deep-rooted passion for Arsenal Football Club.
Nicolas Pepe with the Trabzonspor fans after his arrival at the airport (Photo via Trabzonspor on Twitter)

Arsenal flop wanted by Juventus

Ex-Arsenal flop Nicolas Pepe struggles in Turkey, but Juventus and AC Milan could offer him a lifeline this summer.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Jorginho of Arsenal applauds the fans after the team's victory in the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on February 24, 2024. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

David Ornstein confirms new contract offer for Arsenal midfielder

Arsenal offer Jorginho a new contract as the midfielder's future looks settled. Uncertainty remains around Thomas Partey's contract situation.
Arsenal's English midfielder #41 Declan Rice holds up his fingers as he celebrates scoring the team's fifth goal during the English Premier League football match between Sheffield United and Arsenal at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, northern England on March 4, 2024. (Photo by DARREN STAPLES/AFP via Getty Images)

Declan Rice explains why he chose Arsenal over Man City

Declan Rice breaks silence on Arsenal move, snubs Man City
Jurrien Timber in training with the Arsenal first team (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Jurrien Timber sets Arsenal first-team return date plan

Arsenal's Jurrien Timber is hoping to finally return to Mikel Arteta's squad for a match this weekend, with Bournemouth visiting the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal's German midfielder #29 Kai Havertz celebrates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 23, 2024. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal fans create hilarious new Kai Havertz chant

Arsenal fans have an hilarious new chant for Kai Havertz, celebrating his turnaround. It's catchy, funny, and going viral!
Arsenal's German midfielder #29 Kai Havertz celebrates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 23, 2024. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Kai Havertz’s hot streak: 8 goals, 5 assists in 11 games

Kai Havertz is in red-hot form for Arsenal. With 8 goals and 5 assists in his last 11 games, he's leading the Gunners' charge.
LONDON, ENGLAND: David Raya of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 28, 2024. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta and David Raya address his Spurs error

Mikel Arteta and David Raya have both addressed his mistake in the north London derby, after Arsenal overcame the setback to win the match.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: Kai Havertz of Arsenal scores his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 28, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Arsenal Player of the Match was ill before Spurs clash

Kai Havertz was ill ahead of Arsenal's game against Tottenham Hotspur, but he went on to put in a starring performance in the away win.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: Ange Postecoglou, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, looks dejected after the team's defeat during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 28, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Postecoglou rejects set-piece idea after Arsenal defeat

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou speaks on set-piece struggles, lack of focus, and frustrations with VAR after Arsenal defeat.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 07: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal reacts during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on January 07, 2024 in London, England. Arsenal wear an all-white kit at home, for the first time in the club's history, in support of the 'No More Red' campaign against knife crime and youth violence. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Why Bukayo Saka is rarely rested by Arsenal

Bukayo Saka says Mikel Arteta is encouraging him to be willing to play lots of games, both for himself and for Arsenal.
Jurrien Timber celebrates his goal for the Arsenal u21s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Mikel Arteta gives Jurrien Timber injury update for Spurs clash

Mikel Arteta believes Jurrien Timber is now very close to playing first-team games for Arsenal, with participation in the squad to face Tottenham Hotspur not ruled out.
Arsenal's English midfielder #41 Declan Rice celebrates after scoring their late second goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in London on September 3, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal inherit Man United’s “Fergie time” crown

Arsenal's late goals echo Man United's "Fergie time" era. Can this mentality win them the Premier League title?
BOLOGNA, ITALY - APRIL 01: Joshua Zirkzee of Bologna FC celebrates victory in the Serie A TIM match between Bologna FC and US Salernitana at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on April 01, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s Zirkzee pursuit intensifies as offer made

Arsenal are battling AC Milan for Joshua Zirkzee. The Gunners have reportedly made an offer to the Bologna star.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta looks on during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 23, 2024. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arteta “magical” verdict on Arsenal’s Chelsea thrashing

Mikel Arteta reflects on Arsenal's dominant 5-0 win over Chelsea. He praises the atmosphere, individual performances, and sets sights on Spurs.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (L) speaks with Arsenal's Dutch assistant coach Albert Stuivenberg (R) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Sheffield United at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 28, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arteta’s strategy for Arsenal’s mental toughness

Mikel Arteta's focus on mental preparation gives Arsenal an edge in the title race.
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 20: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal FC at Molineux on April 20, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England.(Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Arteta previews Chelsea: injuries, referees, and Odegaard’s evolution

Mikel Arteta addresses injuries, Chelsea clash, refereeing, and Odegaard's growth. Get the latest from Arsenal's press conference.