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.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 24: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on February 24, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

4 Arsenal players in Most Valuable Premier League XI

4 Gunners stars make the Premier League's most valuable XI. See who made the list here
Paris Saint-Germain's French forward #07 Kylian Mbappe reacts during the French Cup (Coupe de France) quarter-final football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and OGC Nice at the Parc des Princes stadium, in Paris, on March 13, 2024. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Kylian Mbappe hints at Real Madrid move, laughs off Arsenal

Kylian Mbappe playfully dismisses Arsenal move, fueling speculation about a Real Madrid transfer. Did he just reveal his future?
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 05: David Moyes, Manager of Sunderland (L) speaks to Graham Souness (R) prior to kick off during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Sunderland at Vitality Stadium on November 5, 2016 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)

Liverpool legend says he’s a ‘closet Arsenal fan’

Liverpool legend Graeme Souness reveals his admiration for Arsenal, praising their progress and potential to overcome past failures.
HEIDENHEIM, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 02: Jamie Jermaine Bynoe-Gittens of Dortmund battles for the ball with Omar Haktab Traore of Heidenheim (L) during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 and Borussia Dortmund at Voith-Arena on February 02, 2024 in Heidenheim, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Why Arsenal are targeting a €30m Borussia Dortmund deal

Arsenal are eyeing a €30m move for Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Bynoe-Gittens. Discover why the 19-year-old winger is worth the investment.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta arrives for a press conference on the eve of their UEFA Champions League last 16 first leg football match against FC Porto at the Dragao stadium in Porto on February 20, 2024. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA / AFP) (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP via Getty Images)

Clear Mikel Arteta Arsenal stance amid Barcelona links

Mikel Arteta is happy at Arsenal and has no plans to leave the club despite links with a move to Barcelona, according to a report.
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN: Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad passes the ball whilst under pressure from Warren Zaire-Emery of Paris Saint-Germain during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between Real Sociedad and Paris Saint-Germain at Reale Arena on March 05, 2024. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Arsenal expected to sign midfielder but heavily-linked target played down

Arsenal are expected to sign a midfielder this summer, but it may not be Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad, according to a report.
Real Sociedad's Scottish defender #17 Kieran Tierney fights for the ball with Athletic Bilbao's Spanish midfielder #21 Ander Herrera during the Spanish Liga football match between Real Sociedad and Athletic Club Bilbao at the Anoeta stadium in San Sebastian on September 30, 2023. (Photo by CESAR MANSO/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal man’s future in doubt as loan club balk at Arsenal’s price tag

Kieran Tierney's loan spell in Spain raises questions about his Arsenal future. Injuries and transfer fees complicate the situation.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Sergio Conceicao, Head Coach of FC Porto, reacts during 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. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta hits back at Sergio Conceicao comment

Mikel Arteta has shot down Sergio Conceicao's comment that FC Porto wanted to win more than Arsenal during their last-16 tie.
Porto's Portuguese coach Sergio Conceicao reacts during the UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match between Arsenal and Porto FC at the Arsenal Stadium in north London, on March 12, 2024. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Conceicao’s history casts doubt on Arteta ‘insult’ claim

Sergio Conceicao has claimed that Mikel Arteta insulted his family during Tuesday's Arsenal-Porto clash, but his history casts doubt on the allegation.

Arteta makes demand of Arsenal fans pre-Porto clash

Mikel Arteta has called on Arsenal fans to make the Emirates Stadium a cauldron of noise for Tuesday's clash with FC Porto.
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Joao Palhinha of Fulham arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Fulham FC at Molineux on March 09, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

How much would Joao Palhinha cost Arsenal?

Could Joao Palhinha take Arsenal's midfield to the next level? Get the latest on this potential transfer, his career, value, and why he's wanted.
FARO, PORTUGAL - JULY 19: Ousmane Diomande of Sporting CP before the start of the Pre-Season Friendly match between Sporting CP and KRC Genk at Estadio Algarve on July 19, 2023 in Faro, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)

Arsenal linked with €80m 20yo but Chelsea hold the advantage

Arsenal are interested in defender Ousmane Diomande, but face competition from Chelsea and Juventus. Get the latest on this potential transfer saga.
Arsenal's Kai Havertz celebrates scoring the team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brentford at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 9, 2024. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Havertz turnaround praised after Player of the Match performance

Kai Havertz won the Player of the Match award for his performance against Brentford on Saturday, and Mikel Arteta praised his turnaround after the game.
Athletic Bilbao's Spanish forward Nico Williams reacts during the Spanish League football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Athletic Club Bilbao at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, on February 19, 2023. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP) (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO/AFP via Getty Images)

Could Nico Williams be Arsenal’s next big signing?

Arsenal are currently being linked with a move for Nico Williams who has a €55m release clause, so what would the club be getting if they were to bring him to The Emirates?
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Oleksandr Zinchenko of Arsenal reacts prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on February 04, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Bayern and Newcastle want Mikel Arteta Arsenal favourite

Arsenal's Oleksandr Zinchenko is attracting interest from Bayern Munich and Newcastle United. Could his time with the Gunners be coming to an end?
BOLOGNA, ITALY - NOVEMBER 03: Mattéo Guendouzi of SS Lazio during the Serie A TIM match between Bologna FC and SS Lazio at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on November 03, 2023 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Fiery midfielder admits mistakes under Arteta but regrets nothing

Matteo Guendouzi has admitted he made mistakes under Mikel Arteta, but he has no regrets about his time at Arsenal.
Dortmund's Dutch forward #21 Donyell Malen celebrates scoring the 1-1 goal during the German first division Bundesliga football match between BVB Borussia Dortmund and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in Dortmund, western Germany, on February 25, 2024. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Could Malen return to Arsenal? Gunners also scout AC Milan wonderkid

Arsenal could see Donyell Malen return while also pursuing AC Milan's 15-year-old rising star. Get the latest on these potential transfers.
Bradley Ibrahim playing for the Arsenal u21s against Middlesbrough (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Former Arsenal starlet finds life tough in Germany

Former Arsenal midfielder Bradley Ibrahim is struggling to adapt to life in Germany with Hertha Berlin. Get the latest on his difficult start.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 20: Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad looks on during the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad at Spotify Camp Nou on May 20, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Report claims Mikel Arteta determined to sign Martín Zubimendi for Arsenal

Arsenal's pursuit of Martín Zubimendi faces challenges, but Mikel Arteta is determined to sign the Real Sociedad midfielder. Get the latest.
Ajax's German goalkeeper #40 Diant Ramaj shouts to teammates during the UEFA Europa League Group B football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Ajax at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on October 26, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal eye 22yo Diant Ramaj as Aaron Ramsdale replacement

Could Arsenal turn to Ajax for a new goalkeeper? Reports suggest Diant Ramaj is on their radar, potentially replacing Aaron Ramsdale.
LUTON, ENGLAND: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates after Gabriel Jesus scores the teams second goal during the Premier League match between Luton Town and Arsenal FC at Kenilworth Road on December 05, 2023. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal teammates urge Martinelli to be more ‘greedy’

Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli reveals he's trying to be more selfish with the ball. Plus, injury updates on Bukayo Saka and Takehiro Tomiyasu.
NAPLES, ITALY: Victor Osimhen of SSC Napoli during the UEFA Champions League match between SCC Napoli and SC Braga at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on December 12, 2023. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Osimhen urged to snub Man Utd and join Arsenal with ‘decision made’

Is Arsenal the perfect destination for Victor Osimhen? Fans, pundits, and reporters weigh in on the Napoli star's potential Premier League move.
Mikel Arteta and his team with the Premier League Manager of the Month award (Photo via Arsenal on Twitter)

Mikel Arteta named Premier League Manager of the Month

Mikel Arteta earns Premier League Manager of the Month after Arsenal's dominant February. Will this award fuel their title ambitions?
Valencia's Spanish defender #34 Yarek Gasiorowski (L) vies with Real Madrid's Argentinian midfielder #32 Nico Paz during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and Valencia CF at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on November 11, 2023. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP) (Photo by THOMAS COEX/AFP via Getty Images)

Could Yarek Gasiorowski be the next young star to join Arsenal?

Arsenal are reportedly monitoring promising Valencia defender Yarek Gasiorowski. Could the 19-year-old Spaniard bolster Arteta's backline?

Arteta explains how summer signing gave Arsenal a new dimension

Mikel Arteta believes Kai Havertz has shaken off the question marks around his signing for Arsenal and he's given the team a new dimension.
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Arsenal FC at Bramall Lane on March 04, 2024 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

“He’s fully prepared”: Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal starter vs Brentford

Mikel Arteta has all but confirmed that Aaron Ramsdale will start for Arsenal against Brentford on Saturday, with David Raya ineligible.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Interim Manager of Arsenal, Freddie Ljungberg acknowledges the fans after the Premier League match between Everton FC and Arsenal FC at Goodison Park on December 21, 2019 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Arsenal legend gives his opinion on Kai Havertz

Freddie Ljungberg says he doesn't care what the public opinion is on Kai Havertz, he believes the German is an important player for Arsenal.
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)

Arsenal’s defence hailed as ‘best in Europe’

The Gunners' recent string of away victories, paired with their formidable defence and potent attack, has pundits and legends alike singing their praises.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's third and his hat-trick goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Sheffield United at Emirates Stadium on October 28, 2023. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Arsenal place €50m price tag on striker

Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah attracts transfer interest. Reports suggest a €50m asking price, reflecting his value to the club.
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal is helped off the pitch by medical staff after an injury during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Arsenal FC at Bramall Lane on March 04, 2024. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Updates on 3 injured Arsenal players after Sheffield United clash

Mikel Arteta gave updates to the media on Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and Takehiro Tomiyasu following Arsenal's win over Sheffield United on Monday night.
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Arsenal FC at Bramall Lane on March 04, 2024 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Arsenal make history with Sheffield United thrashing

Arsenal make history with a stunning 6-0 away win over Sheffield United, fueling their title challenge and highlighting Sheffield's relegation woes.
James Sweet (left) in training with the Arsenal first team (Photo via Arsenal.com)

4 youth players join senior training pre-Sheffield United clash

Four Arsenal youth players took part in first-team training ahead of Monday's match away to Sheffield United.
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND: Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal smells some smelling salts during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Arsenal FC at Gtech Community Stadium on November 25, 2023. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Could Diant Ramaj Arsenal arrival trigger Aaron Ramsdale’s exit?

Aaron Ramsdale's Arsenal future uncertain. Could a summer transfer be on the cards with David Raya now the number one?
TOPSHOT - Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka and Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard (R) celebrates their team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on May 7, 2023. (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal fought to keep Granit Xhaka says Bayer Leverkusen sporting director

Bayer Leverkusen's director reveals the tough negotiations behind Granit Xhaka's summer transfer.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Declan Rice of Arsenal celebrates after the team's victory in the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on February 04, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Declan Rice: The key to Arsenal’s set-piece success

Declan Rice is scoring goals and setting them up for Arsenal. Discover his new set-piece role and how it's transformed his game.
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring during the Portuguese League football match between Rio Ave FC and Sporting CP at the Rio Ave FC - Dos Arcos stadium in Vila do Conde, on February 25, 2024. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal consider Gyokeres amidst Gabriel Jesus fitness concerns

Arsenal's search for a striker heats up as Gabriel Jesus's injury lingers. Could Sporting CP's Viktor Gyokeres be the answer?
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta reacts on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 24, 2024. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal receive Premier League Player & Manager of the Month nominations

Arsenal have received nominations for the Premier League's Player of the Month and Manager of the Month awards for February.
Jurrien Timber in training with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium (Photo via Arsenal on Twitter)

Promising Arsenal injury updates on Partey, Zinchenko, Tomiyasu & Jesus

Arsenal injury news: Partey returns, updates on Jesus, Zinchenko, Tomiyasu, and Timber ahead of Sheffield United.
The UEFA Champions League trophy during the draw for the UEFA Champions League 2023-2024 at The Grimaldi Forum in the Principality of Monaco. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal’s financial future hinges on Champions League qualification

Analysis of the Champions League's financial impact on Arsenal and whether the current squad is strong enough to secure qualification.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND: Amadou Onana of Everton celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Southampton FC at Goodison Park on January 14, 2023. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Barcelona could lose out on Amadou Onana as Arsenal and Man Utd prepare offers

Arsenal and Man Utd are reportedly set to make offers for Everton's Amadou Onana, potentially outbidding Barcelona for the midfielder.