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.

Arteta ‘most underrated,’ Arsenal are challengers says Leeds boss

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Paul Merson has predicted that Arsenal will "rip them to shreds" when they play Leeds United at Elland Road this weekend as they look to maintain their place at the top of the Premier League table.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: Matt Turner celebrates after Rob Holding of Arsenal (not pictured) scored their sides second goal during the UEFA Europa League group A match between Arsenal FC and FK Bodo/Glimt at Emirates Stadium on October 06, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta lists 4 things he likes about ‘phenomenal’ Matt Turner

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Matt Turner was perhaps the most impressive player for Arsenal against Bodo/Glimt on Thursday night and Mikel Arteta explaed why he thinks the American is prepared should he be called on in the Premier League.
BODO, NORWAY - OCTOBER 13: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates scoring their side's first goal with teammates during the UEFA Europa League group A match between FK Bodo/Glimt and Arsenal FC at Aspmyra Stadion on October 13, 2022 in Bodo, Norway. (Photo by David Lidstrom/Getty Images)

No excuse: Arteta and Saka agree on Bodo/Glimt pitch after tough win

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After what was a much tougher match than the home fixture, Arsenal beat Bodo/Glimt 1-0 on Thursday night to stay top of Europa League Group A and both Mikel Arteta and Bukayo Saka agreed - the pitch was no excuse for what was a poor performance.

Ben White’s telling reaction to his Arsenal position change

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Ben White didn't hesitate to accept the challenge when Mikel Arteta approached him in the summer over a shift out to right-back, according to a report.
Liverpool's Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker (L) and Liverpool's Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk (R) clash with Arsenal's Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 9, 2022. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta explains Gabriel Jesus absence for Bodo/Glimt clash

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Arsenal have opted to rest Gabriel Jesus for their match against FK Bodo/Glimt in Norway, according to Mikel Arteta.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang interacts with Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal as he is substituted during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on October 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Aubameyang clarifies his criticism of Mikel Arteta

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Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has clarified his comments about Mikel Arteta, insisting he wishes his former club well.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 09: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal scores their team's third goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on October 09, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta insists Bukayo Saka enjoys taking penalties

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Mikel Arteta says Bukayo Saka believes in himself and enjoys the responsibility of pressure penalties, despite what happened at the Euros last year.
Crystal Palace's French manager Patrick Vieira gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park in south London on August 5, 2022. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal will be really close to winning title says Patrick Vieira

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Patrick Vieira thinks Arsenal will be "really close" to winning the Premier League title this season, after their start to the campaign.
Referee Michael Oliver (2L) speaks to Liverpool's German manager Jurgen Klopp and Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 9, 2022. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Comments between Arsenal and Liverpool players referred to FA

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The officials during Arsenal's win over Liverpool on Sunday have referred comments made by a player to the FA.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 09: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal celebrates after their sides victory during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on October 09, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

I won’t be mentioning the title: Mikel Arteta

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Mikel Arteta was, understandably, happy when he met the press after watching his young side beat Liverpool to reclaim top spot in the league, but you won't be hearing any title talk from him.
Arsenal's Portuguese midfielder Fabio Vieira (L) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team third goal during the UEFA Europa League Group A football match between Arsenal and Bodoe/Glimt at The Arsenal Stadium in London, on October 6, 2022. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta “right to set high bar” says pundit

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Martin Keown has said that Mikel Arteta is 'right to set the bar high' after he brought on several first team starters in the second half of the game against Bodo/Glimt despite already being 2-0 up.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the UEFA Europa League Group A football match between Arsenal and Bodoe/Glimt at The Arsenal Stadium in London, on October 6, 2022. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal will hammer Liverpool 4-1 says pundit

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Chris Sutton doesn't have the best reputation amongst Arsenal fans but his latest prediction, mad as it might seem will have quite a few smiling at the very least.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the UEFA Europa League Group A football match between Arsenal and Bodoe/Glimt at The Arsenal Stadium in London, on October 6, 2022. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta explains his early substitutions vs FK Bodo/Glimt

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Mikel Arteta has explained why he made three substitutions early in the second half against FK Bodo/Glimt, ahead of the Liverpool match on Sunday.
William Saliba in an interview with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

“He’s Saliba” Arteta responds to Virgil van Dijk comparison

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Mikel Arteta has responded to claims that William Saliba is a player 'in the mould' of Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk ahead of the two sides meeting on Sunday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: Fabio Viera celebrates with Ben White of Arsenal after scoring their team's third goal during the UEFA Europa League group A match between Arsenal FC and FK Bodo/Glimt at Emirates Stadium on October 06, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta gives 3 reasons he’s ‘really happy’ after Europa League win

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Mikel Arteta has said that he is 'really happy' after his side defeated Bodo/Glimt on Thursday night to go top of Europa League Group A despite this only being their second group game of the tournament.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Reiss Nelson #24 of Arsenal looks to pass during a Florida Cup friendly against Orlando City at Exploria Stadium on July 20, 2022. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

New Reiss Nelson contract likely with winger now ‘on the right track’

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Mikel Arteta has been singing the praises of Reiss Nelson in a way that makes you think the player might just have a future at Arsenal after all.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on October 01, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arteta on Jesus leaving Manchester City for Arsenal and his role with Brazil

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Mikel Arteta has backed Gabriel Jesus to make the Brazil World Cup squad and has explained how he manged to convince the forward to sign for Arsenal in the summer.
LONDON, ENGLAND: William Saliba of Arsenal runs breaks away from Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on October 01, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

William Saliba proves Mikel Arteta right

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William Saliba put in a mammoth performance in his first north London derby on Saturday, proving Mikel Arteta right to believe in him.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Antonio Conte, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on October 01, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Antonio Conte cries about Spurs red card against Arsenal

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Antonio Conte believes the red card his side received against Arsenal was the reason the lost and we have one thing to say to him - stop complaining.
Tottenham Hotspur's Italian head coach Antonio Conte (L) shakes hands with Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (R) after the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on May 12, 2022. - Tottenham won the game 3-0. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Spurs boss praises Arsenal and Arteta ahead of derby

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Tottenham Hotspur boss Antonio Conte has praised Arsenal and Mikel Arteta ahead of the north London derby this weekend.
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Ethan Nwaneri of Arsenal replaces teammate Fabio Viera during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Arsenal FC at Brentford Community Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Stats suggest Arsenal have major long-term edge over Spurs

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Arsenal have fielded the fourth-youngest team in Europe's top-five leagues since the start of the season, according to a report.

Sanllehi thinks Arsenal are making a mistake with Arteta

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Raul Sanllehi believes Arsenal are making a mistake by going back to a system involving a first-team manager, rather than a head coach.
Mikel Arteta and his coaching team with the Premier League Manager of the Month award (Photo via Arsenal)

Mikel Arteta sends message after Manager of the Month award

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Mikel Arteta has sent a message to the fans after winning the Premier League Manager of the Month award for August.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta applauds supporters on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park in south London on August 5, 2022. - Arsenal won the game 2-0. - (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta wins Manager of the Month for August

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Mikel Arteta has been named manager of the Month for August after guiding his team to five straight wins at the start of the season.
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Arsene Wenger explains why he hasn’t returned to Arsenal

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Following David Dein's call for Arsenal to bring Arsene Wenger back to the club, Wenger has explained that he's stayed away to avoid becoming a distraction.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal celebrates their teams second goal scored by Martin Oedegaard during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on August 20, 2022. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

2 Arsenal players & manager nominated for Premier League awards

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Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Jesus have been nominated for Premier League Player of the Month, whilst Mikel Arteta has received a Manager of the Month nomination.
Fabio Vieira playing for the Arsenal u21s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Mikel Arteta explains why Arsenal signed €35m 22yo

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Mikel Arteta says Arsenal signed Fabio Vieira because they wanted a player who could play across a number of attacking positions.
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Mikel Arteta ‘really surprised’ by former Gunner’s claims

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Mikel Arteta has admitted he's surprised by comments by Bernd Leno about squad politics, following the German international's departure to Fulham.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (2L) stands with his coaching team during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium in London on August 31, 2022. - (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal plan to name strong team in Europa League matches

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Arsenal are planning to take the Europa League very seriously this season and name strong teams whenever possible, according to a report.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 04: Martin Oedegaard of Arsenal applauds fans after the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on September 04, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Martin Odegaard: I barely touched him

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Arsenal's afternoon might have unfolded differently if Greater Manchester's Lee Mason on VAR hadn't told Salford's Paul Tierney to have a look at Christian Eriksen falling over and even Martin Odegaard has no clue why it was called back.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Emile Smith Rowe attends the "All Or Nothing: Arsenal" Global Premiere at Islington Assembly Hall on August 02, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Lia Toby/Getty Images)

Emile Smith Rowe appears to pick up injury as Arteta rues lack of discipline

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As if Arsenal's afternoon was bad enough, losing 3-1 against Manchester United at Old Trafford despite being the better team for most of the game, they also look like they might have lost Emile Smith Rowe ahead of the Europa League starting this week.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Oleksandr Zinchenko of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on August 05, 2022. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Oleksandr Zinchenko injury update ahead of Manchester United

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Arsenal travel to Manchester United with a host of injury problems and Mikel Arteta had little optimism for most of the players currently on the sidelines, not least Oleksandr Zinchenko.
Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard applauds the fans following the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium in London on August 31, 2022. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Martin Odegaard injury update ahead of Manchester United

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Martin Odegaard came off injured against Aston Villa so will our captain be fit to face Manchester United on Sunday?
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal gestures to the back of their shirt after the final whistle of the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on August 31, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Aaron Ramsdale injury update ahead of Manchester United game

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Arsenal are sweating on the fitness of Aaron Ramsdale after the goalkeeper appeared to pick up a hamstring injury against Aston Villa on Wednesday night.
WATFORD, ENGLAND - MARCH 06: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their sides second goal during the Premier League match between Watford and Arsenal at Vicarage Road on March 06, 2022 in Watford, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Arsenal and Saka confident over new deal that will double wages

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Bukayo Saka's new contract will see the Arsenal man's wages more than double according to a report in the Daily Mail which gives the same information as a report we covered back in July.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta speaks to Arsenal's English striker Eddie Nketiah during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Fulham at the Emirates Stadium in London on August 27, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arteta comment on Nketiah draws Aubameyang comparison

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Mikel Arteta says it's no surprise Eddie Nketiah had a positive cameo appearance on Saturday, as you could see he was ready for a fight.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on May 12, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta asked if Arsenal are title contenders

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As we head into Matchweek 4 with with Arsenal set to face Fulham having won their opening three matches of the season, some people are getting a little carried away, like whichever journalist at the pre-game press conference asked Mikel Arteta if Arsenal are title contenders this season.
Nice's new recruit Ivorian forward Nicolas Pepe is presented during the UEFA Conference League play-off second leg football match between OGC Nice and Maccabi Tel-Aviv FC at the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice on August 25, 2022. - Nice's new recrue Pepe (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP) (Photo by VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images)

“It’s been 3 years” Mikel Arteta explains Nicolas Pepe left

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Mikel Arteta spoke with the press on Friday ahead of Arsenal's game against Fulham and has explained why he sent Arsenal's record signing out on loan until the end of the season.
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Neto, Tielemans, Maitland-Niles & Arteta: Arsenal in the papers 25/8/22

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Let's take a look at what's going on in the papers in terms of Arsenal coverage
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta reacts after the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park in south London on April 4, 2022. - Crystal Palace won the match 3-0. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta still trying for further summer signings

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Mikel Arteta says Arsenal aren't giving up on further signings before the conclusion of the summer transfer window.
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