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.

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Monday recap: The Arsenal rumour mill kicks back into gear

Despite it being quiet on the news front, the rumour mill has started spinning again and it's been spitting out some familiar names.
During the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on May 15, 2016 in London, England.

Arteta turns down Arsenal stay in favour of Manchester City

Mikel Arteta has reportedly turned down the chance to stay in north London, opting to join Pep Guardiola at Manchester City instead.

Friday recap: Wenger on Payet; Vardy, Morata and more

It's all a bit quiet on the Arsenal front at the moment but here's the latest news and gossip from Friday.
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Arteta to Manchester City looking likely

As much as we don't want to admit it, Mikel Arteta taking up a coaching role at Manchester City is looking likelier than ever.
Arsenal's Spanish midfielder Mikel Arteta (L) and Spanish defender Hector Bellerin (R) attend a training session at the London Colney, North London, on November 3, 2014, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League Group D football match between Arsenal and Anderlecht. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)

Bellerin: Arteta and his wife adopted me

Hector Bellerin has revealed that when he first moved to London, Mikel Arteta and his wife, Lorena Bernal, ‘adopted’ him and helped him settle.
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Wenger: Arteta will always be in football

Following Mikel Arteta's recent departure and confirmation that the midfielder has more or less retired from playing football, Arsene Wenger has hailed the 34-year-old's leadership.

Arteta: We were gutted not to win Premer League

Mikel Arteta has revealed that he, along with the Arsenal squad, do have regrets over the way the 2015/16 season panned out.
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Report: Arteta will snub Arsenal and Tottenham to join Manchester City

With Mikel Arteta about to hang up his playing boots and move into coaching, it seems like he is about to join Manchester City despite having an offer from Arsenal (and Tottenham) according to Marca in Spain.

Who should be crowned Arsenal captain next season?

With Mikel Arteta headed for pastures blue (allegedly) and Per Mertesacker spending less and less time on the actual pitch, is it time for Arsene Wenger to pick a new Arsenal captain?

Arteta: You have to be at your very best to represent Arsenal

An emotional day on Sunday drew a close to Mikel Arteta's career as an Arsenal player and the midfielder believes it was time.

Spurs hilarity shouldn’t distract from needed next steps

A fortnight ago I wrote that second place was still within Arsenal's reach despite the points gap, and with one point from a possible nine, Tottenham made my optimism a reality.

Arteta: Arsenal door remains open but I have three offers

Mikel Arteta had a tearful farewell at the Emirates Stadium yesterday as his Arsenal playing career came to an end.

Wenger thanks Arteta and Rosicky

Arsene Wenger took a moment following Arsenal's win over Aston Villa to thank Mikel Arteta and Tomas Rosicky.

Wenger: We’re losing three leaders this summer

Mikel Arteta, Mathieu Flamini and Tomas Rosicky are all confirmed to be leaving Arsenal in the summer and Arsene Wenger acknowledged everything they have done for the club ahead of Aston Villa.

Borussia Monchengladbach: We will fight to keep Granit Xhaka

Borussia Monchengladbach sound as if they've accepted defeat and realise that midfielder, Granit Xhaka, will be leaving for better opportunities this summer.

Wenger: Arteta could go to Manchester City

Once again, rumours that Arsenal captain Mikel Arteta could leave for Manchester City have reared their head and it looks more likely than ever.

Nine players claimed to be leaving this summer

On Friday the Sun claimed that nine players could be set for the exit door at Arsenal when the summer transfer window opens.

Could Spurs rival Manchester City for Arteta’s services?

Possibly leaving Arsenal in the summer, could Mikel Arteta become the first captain since Sol Campbell to cross the north London divide?

Manchester City lineup Mikel Arteta move with Tottenham also an option

The Daily Mirror are today claiming that Pep Guardiola wants to bring Mikel Arteta to Manchester City as part of his coaching staff.
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Pictures: Two injured Arsenal stars train with first team

Mikel Arteta and Laurent Koscielny were pictured training with the first team ahead of their showdown with Barcelona on Wednesday night. Arteta returned to full...

Pictures: Arsenal train ahead of Barcelona showdown

Arsenal players took to the pitch for their last home training session ahead of their Champions League match against Barcelona. With Laurent Koscielny returning to...

Arteta: We have to remember Bayern win in 2013

Arsenal captain Mikel Arteta is desperate to finally play at Camp Nou, 14 years after he left Barcelona for good. Trained at the famous La Masia...

Arteta undecided on future

Taking his coaching badges and frequently injured, Mikel Arteta's future seems destined to end in a coaching rule. But where? The Arsenal captain has been taking...
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Arsenal’s full injury list ahead of Watford clash

Arsenal go into their FA Cup game against Watford with a number of injuries affecting their squad. Below is rundown of the treatment room and...

Arteta urges teammates to control their desires

Eight points behind Leicester City in the race for the Premier League title, Arsenal have a lot of catching up to do and just...

What was said in Arsenal’s secret team meeting?

Theo Walcott has revealed that the Arsenal players organised a meeting without the manager's prior knowledge to clear the air after the recent poor...
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Arsenal’s full injury list + return dates

Tuesday night might have been good for Arsenal in terms of the cup, but when it came to keeping players fit, it was not. Three...

Roundup: Arsenal news and gossip 8th March

A series of games without a win was brought to an end by Arsenal on Tuesday night. The Gunners put four past Hull without reply...

Arteta back in full training before Hull City clash

With fixtures coming thick and fast, Arsenal are in need of a big squad. UPDATE: Wenger gives updates on Mertesacker, Gabriel and Ramsey after Hull game Unfortunately, we...

Five to leave in the summer?

With Arsenal’s title challenge falling down around their ears, a few media outlets have taken to looking at the squad ahead of the summer. The...

Watch: Arteta and Iniesta preview Champions League clash

Two players who played together as teenagers coming through Barcelona's academy, Mikel Arteta and Andres Iniesta know each other well. Now captains of two of...

Guardiola wants Arteta to join him in Manchester – report

Pep Guardiola's first addition to his backroom staff at Manchester City could be Arsenal midfielder and captain Mikel Arteta. That's according to The Times, but would...
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Team news: Arteta and Gabriel out

Good news for Arsenal fans as the Gunners have almost everyone available to face Barcelona on Tuesday night. The huge and eagerly awaited game at...

Arteta impressed by Iwobi’s form

Injuries to the likes of Theo Walcott, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Alexis Sánchez have been concerning this season, but they have meant chances for other...

Look: Arteta trains with Young Guns ahead of Sunderland

Mikel Arteta was one of the players to get a run out in training ahead of Arsenal's clash against Sunderland. The midfielder, who's been sidelined...

Wenger: Elneny deal is ‘complicated’

The links with Mohamed Elneny emerged on Christmas Eve. By the time Arsenal played Bournemouth on the 28th of December, it was already pretty clear...
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Arsenal predicted XI: Wenger to rotate against Sunderland

The FA Cup returns this weekend with the third round, and Arsenal welcome Sunderland to the Emirates Stadium as they start another defence of...

Team news: Alexis not ready for Sunderland, Arteta available

Arsène Wenger has revealed the late team news ahead of Arsenal's game against Sunderland on Saturday. The Gunners are expected to rotate for the FA...

Arteta makes injury return for u21s

Mikel Arteta is making his return from injury with an outing for the u21s against Blackburn Rovers this afternoon. The club captain has been out...

Arteta return date unknown

Already without Francis Coquelin and Santi Cazorla, it would be handy to have Mikel Arteta around right about now. Alas, he's still injured. The Arsenal...