Mikel Arteta Archives: 03/2021

Arsenal have reportedly contacted Manchester City’s Eric Garcia about moving to the Emirates on a free transfer this summer

Arsenal’s defeat against Olympiacos was Mikel Arteta’s 20th defeat as Arsenal manager, the same number that earned Unai Emery the sack.

Martin Odegaard has praised ‘fantastic’ Mikel Arteta’s management and emphasised his desire for stability in whatever happens this summer.

Mikel Arteta admits he could manage Paris Saint-Germain someday, but he’s focusing solely on Arsenal for the time being.

Alexandre Lacazette says Arsenal didn’t respect Mikel Arteta’s game plan in the first half, and he admits they have to improve.

Calum Chambers and Mikel Arteta heaped more praise on Martin Odegaard after his performance in the three-goal comeback draw against West Ham United.

Things aren’t going well for Jose Mourinho at the minute, so bad in fact, his record at Tottenham is worse than Tim Sherwood’s.

Mikel Arteta provided an injury update on Friday morning after Arsenal’s midweek clash with Olympiacos the previous night.

Mikel Arteta claims it was always part of the plan to get the likes of Martin Odegaard and Emile Smith Rowe on the pitch at the same time.

Arsenal are keen to bring Martin Odegaard back for next season, whether that’s on loan or a permanent deal, according to reports.

The Spanish media were raving about the English media raving about Martin Odegaard.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has learned what his punishment will be after he was benched for the Spurs game

Mikel Arteta says Martin Odegaard helps to knit the whole team together with intelligent movement, after the loanee’s goal on Thursday.

Mohamed Elneny’s vital goal against Olympiacos on Thursday night was no accident, as the midfielder has specifically been working on his shooting.

Mikel Arteta says all of his substitutions against Olympiacos were tactical decisions, meaning the squad remains injury-free for now.

Arsenal face Olympiacos in their Europa League last 16 second leg on Thursday night so what’s in the media ahead of that game?

Sokratis Papastathopoulos is excited to be playing against his old friends and teammates on Thursday, wanting to win despite feeling he has nothing to prove.

Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Emile Smith Rowe is now returning to full training, as they prepare to make a decision on his participation on Thursday.

Mikel Arteta says David Luiz and Arsenal will make a joint decision over a potential contract extension at the end of the season.

Joan Laporta has been elected as Barcelona president for a second time, which could increase the likelihood of an exit for Hector Bellerin.