Mikel Arteta Archives: 04/2021

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal had to undo a ‘really complicated’ situation before they could convince Folarin Balogun to extend his contract.

Arsenal are closing in on a surprising clean bill of health, with all their injured players apparently on the verge of a comeback.

If Arsenal win all their remaining Premier League games, they will finish with 61 points, so what does this total mean?

Fan anger is real and ahead of the planned protest at Arsenal’s home game against Everton, a group of Manchester United supporters staged a protest of their own

Speaking before the visit of Everton on Friday, Mikel Arteta says Arsenal’s five injured players are ahead of schedule in their recoveries.

Mikel Arteta thinks Folarin Balogun will be pushing all of Arsenal’s first-team strikers for a spot in the team, after earning his chance at senior level.

After Arsenal’s 5-1 aggregate win over Slavia Prague, Mikel Arteta was rewarded with a tie against the man he replaced, so how does he feel about facing Unai Emery?

Mikel Arteta has reportedly blocked Schalke signing Sead Kolasinac on a permanent basis according to a report in Bild.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang contracted malaria while on international duty during the last break but the player has now returned home after two days in hospital

According to a journalist from Italy, Arsenal are monitoring former Chelsea boss, Maurizio Sarri, but the manager would prefer a move to Napoli.

Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Folarin Balogun is on the verge of signing a new Arsenal contract.

Arsenal will give William Saliba a chance to stake a claim in the Arsenal team and the player is doing all he can to impress before he returns.

Arsenal are the best top side in the Premier League when it comes to giving chances to under-21 players but they still lag behind Wolves and Sheffield United.

Mikel Arteta admits he does not read what fans say as he does not want to be distracted.

When the Arsenal team for the game against Sheffield United was announced everyone was surprised to see Granit Xhaka at left-back and it may not be temporary

Folarin Balogun’s contract extension with Arsenal is expected to be announced on Wednesday, with Mikel Arteta’s first-team assurances proving key.

Mikel Arteta confirmed what we all suspected – Kieran Tierney’s season is likely over after the defender picked up a knee injury.

Despite what he says, Mikel Arteta’s default style seems to be evolving as a cautious one, more afraid of losing than anything else and that’s what’s hurting Arsenal.

David Luiz’s knee problem will not impact Arsenal’s decision on giving the Brazilian a new contract this summer.

David Ornstein reports that Arsenal still believe that with time and investment Mikel Arteta will prove the right man for the job in North London.