Mikel Arteta Archives: 01/2026

Viktor Gyökeres scored off the bench in Arsenal’s 3-1 win at Inter Milan and said “I just try to do my best every day” as Arteta praised his impact.

Arteta praised Arsenal’s courage after a 3-1 win at Inter Milan, with Jesus scoring twice and Gyokeres sealing a seventh straight Champions League win.

Marseille are working on a loan move for Ethan Nwaneri until the end of the season, with Arsenal already turning down West Ham interest this month.

Christian Norgaard and Ethan Nwaneri have returned to the travelling Arsenal squad for Tuesday’s match against Inter Milan, but three other players remain absent.

Noni Madueke said Arsenal “weren’t clinical enough” after the 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest, with Inter Milan next in the Champions League.

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal were denied a “very clear penalty” after a VAR handball call in the Nottingham Forest draw, disputing the Match Centre view.

Piero Hincapie has been ruled out of Arsenal’s trip to Nottingham Forest because of his groin injury but Cristhian Mosquera is with the squad.

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal have no new injury concerns before Nottingham Forest, with one possible return as he checks on Mosquera, Dowman, Hincapie and Calafiori.

Arsenal have knocked back West Ham’s January loan approach for Ethan Nwaneri, with Mikel Arteta keeping the 18-year-old in the squad.

Viktor Gyökeres ended his wait for a goal with a strike and assist at Chelsea, then said he can “do it more often” after Arsenal’s 3-2 win.

Mikel Arteta hails Arsenal’s 3-2 win at Chelsea but admits chances were missed to kill the tie, noting the semi-final is only “half-time”.

Arsenal don’t currently appear to have an urgent need to either buy or sell players in January, according to a report.

Mikel Arteta has suggested he doesn’t have a ‘cup team’, raising doubts over whether Kepa Arrizabalaga will face his former club Chelsea on Wednesday night.

Arsenal have received bad news ahead of Wednesday night’s game against Chelsea, with none of their injured players passed fit and two new doubts to worry about.

Following a rare start for Ethan Nwaneri against Portsmouth on Sunday, Mikel Arteta explained why the midfielder hasn’t been playing more often lately.

Mikel Arteta rotated heavily at Portsmouth and watched his side score all four goals from set pieces after conceding inside three minutes.

Mikel Arteta has brought in former Liverpool throw-in coach Thomas Grønnemark as a consultant during the Premier League title run-in.

Mikel Arteta confirms Riccardo Calafiori will miss Arsenal’s FA Cup tie at Portsmouth, with the defender still not ready to return.

Mikel Arteta provides an update on Kai Havertz’s fitness before Arsenal’s FA Cup tie at Portsmouth, with Riccardo Calafiori ruled out.

Mikel Arteta provided injury updates on three Arsenal players ahead of Thursday’s game against Liverpool, with two ruled out of the clash.