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.

The Le-Coq-alypse is upon us…

'And so it is, just like you said it would be...'. Without wishing to speculate, it wouldn't be inappropriate if Damian Rice's lyrics, accompanied...

Five takeaways from Arsenal’s 2-1 loss to West Bromwich Albion

After a difficult week in which Arsenal's French contingent were mentally assaulted by the atrocities committed in Paris, fans were looking forward to a...

Wenger unsure of extent of Arsenal’s injury crisis

After both Francis Coquelin and his replacement Mikel Arteta were taken off against West Brom, Wenger admitted that he's unsure how long either one...
Arsenal injury news

Three Arsenal men back in training ahead of Tottenham game

Arsenal have received something of a boost, as both Mikel Arteta and Laurent Koscielny were both back in training on Saturday. The French centre-half was only...

Is Mikel Arteta edging closer to retirement?

Over the past 12 months, it's seemed incredibly likely that Mikel Arteta won't be a regular fixture in the Arsenal midfield ever again. Clearly a player...

Wenger’s right; Arteta has everything to be next Arsenal manager

His footballing education began at Barcelona's famous La Masia and it is set to end at Arsenal. In between, among other clubs, Mikel Arteta played...

Arteta picks up ankle injury

Mikel Arteta has been ruled out of the game against his former club after picking up an ankle injury in training. The club captain, who...

Is competing for Premier League title as hard as Arteta says?

Mikel Arteta believes it's incredibly hard to win the Premier League because you have to be consistent week in, week out, but is he...
Arsenal injury news

Two midfielders return but Koscielny faces fitness test for Watford

Premier League football is back this weekend, and Arsenal will be in action away to Watford on Saturday afternoon. It appears that no players have...

Why Arteta’s view that Mertesacker can be a great captain is spot on

In a genuinely decent interview with Arsenal's YouTube channel, Mikel Arteta has spoken about his roots and footballing career until the present day. A touching aspect...
Arsenal team news

Team news: Alexis fit, Koscielny doubt – should we be worried?

Arsenal's team news for our match against Watford has been released and it appears that although Alexis Sanchez is fine, Laurent Koscielny might not...

Why Arteta is right that Arsenal can win the title this season

Mikel Arteta believes that Arsenal have the best chance of winning the Premier League this season and he's completely right. Our 3-0 win against Manchester...

Arteta has high praise for Wenger

Currently injured, Arsenal captain Mikel Arteta has had some great words to say about manager Arsène Wenger. The Frenchman has come under plenty of criticism...

Mikel Arteta coaching Arsenal youth teams

Arsenal captain Mikel Arteta is undoubtedly a thinker. Never the quickest, Arteta sees the game and looks to build it. For Rangers and Everton he...

Captain calls for unity ahead of Manchester United game

Mikel Arteta has used his column in this weekend's Manchester United matchday programme to call for unity from the side after their midweek fiasco. "After...
Arsenal team news

Team News: Hamstring problems strike again ahead of Manchester United game

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Arsenal will be without Laurent Koscielny for the game against Manchester United on Sunday. The defender picked up the problem...
Arsenal team news

Team news: Arsenal could face Olympiacos without any defensive midfielders

Just when we thought everything was looking up, the football Gods had to bring us back down to earth. It appears that Arsenal are about...

‘Slow’ Arteta one of the fastest players in Premier League

I, along with 90% of the Goonerverse, are now being forced to eat our words regarding Mikel Arteta's lack of pace following the news...

Arteta: Bellerin still needs to prove himself

Mikel Arteta believes that although Hector Bellerin has made leaps and bounds in terms of progress since last season, he still needs to continue...
Arsenal predicted lineup

Predicted XI: North London derby heroes to be dropped for Leicester

A heavily rotated Arsenal side won 2-1 at White Hart Lane on Wednesday night, but we aren't expecting many of those players to feature...
Arsenal predicted lineup

Predicted XI: Experience over youth v Tottenham

It didn't pay off in Zagreb last week, but expect Arsène Wenger to rotate his squad again when Arsenal visit White Hart Lane on...

Arteta: Cech settled into life at Arsenal straight away

Numerous players have referred to Arsenal as a 'family club' and, according to Mikel Arteta, Petr Cech felt the same when he first transferred...

Arteta targets comeback against Chelsea

Poor Mikel Arteta appears to have taken the loss against Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League to heart and wants to harness that disappointment in...

Arteta: Giroud’s sending off changed the game

Mikel Arteta made his first start for Arsenal this season against Dinamo Zagreb but the captain was dejected after we lost 2-1. The midfielder was...
Arsenal predicted lineup

Predicted XI: A midfield shock? Bellerín and Ramsey out

Arsène Wenger will name his first Champions League team of the season on Wednesday night, but who will he pick? Héctor Bellerín and Aaron Ramsey...

Arteta praises Stoke’s transfer business

Arsenal's captain, Mikel Arteta, has praised Stoke for the business they have done over the summer. With talents you wouldn't normally associate with Stoke arriving,...
Arsenal predicted lineup

Predicted XI to face Stoke: Gabriel or Per?

A rare thing, Arsenal saw an international break come and go with no new injury concerns. In fact, with Per Mertesacker returning Arsène Wenger now...

Arteta: Mertesacker is a person I really respect

Mikel Arteta has spoken about his bond with vice-captain Per Mertesacker and how he believes they're quite similar. Both Arteta and Mertesacker were signed in...

Arteta: I’ve always been an Arsenal supporter

Despite being sidelined for most of last season with a calf problem, Mikel Arteta claims his love for the club hasn't diminished and being part...

Arteta on injury: I felt wasted

Mikel Arteta has given a heart felt interview about his time out with injury and explained just how frustrating it is not to be...

Video: Arsenal players attempt ‘Dizzy Penalties’

Mikel Arteta, Theo Walcott and, erm, Gunnersaurus have been taking penalties to raise awareness for 'The Global Goals'. Only there's a twist. Literally. The Arsenal players...

Arteta ‘feeling good’ after difficult season

Arteta talks about being a substitute and recovering from injury.

Wenger: Finding balance is tough

Arsenal boss Arsène Wenger has been linked with a number of midfielders all summer long but has now suggested he won't be signing one...

Perry Groves: Arsenal need a physical presence

Perry Groves believes Arsenal need new central midfielder and striker to compete.

Wenger expects transfers but nothing is close

Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger refused to give up any ground when questioned about transfers in Friday's press conference. The Arsenal manager is notoriously quiet when...
Arsenal team news

Latest team news ahead of Liverpool game

Arsène Wenger has given the latest injury updates ahead of Monday night's clash against Liverpool, and it's good news for Arsenal fans. For once there...

Arteta praises unity in the Arsenal squad

After a long spell on the sidelines Mikel Arteta returned to the Arsenal side in Sunday's win over Crystal Palace, and is backing the...

Arteta reveals difficulty of long lay off

Mikel Arteta played 20 minutes of Arsenal's 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday, making his first Premier League appearance since November last year. The...

Player ratings: Ozil runs rings around Palace

Ozil unreal against Crystal Palace.

Arteta grateful that Wenger has class

Arsenal may have had a tough week but, unlike other clubs, the blame and attention hasn't been shifted to people who, frankly, don't deserve it. Elsewhere...