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.

Marseille's French defender William Saliba (C) runs with the ball during the French L1 football match between Olympique Marseille (OM) and Lyon (OL) at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille, southern France, on May 1, 2022. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal inform William Saliba of their transfer decision

Arsenal have told William Saliba they've decided to keep him, and raised the possibility of a contract extension with the club.
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 15: Dean Smith, Manager of Norwich City inspects the pitch prior to the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Norwich City at Molineux on May 15, 2022 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Norwich manager wants ruin Tottenham’s Champions League dreams

Norwich manager Dean Smith is hoping his side can be 'party poopers' against Tottenham as they also eye up an additional £2m for their final finishing place.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City celebrates after scoring their team's fifth goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Watford at Etihad Stadium on April 23, 2022. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images,)

Reporter confirms Arsenal summer plans after top-4 blow

Arsenal's presumed lack of Champions League football next season won't stop them from investing in the squad, according to a report.
Zak Swanson pulls on the captain's armband for the Arsenal u23s against Bromley FC (Photo by Dan Critchlow)

Arteta discusses using academy players against Newcastle United

Mikel Arteta suggested Arsenal are lacking a specified central defender in their academy options at the moment, amid the current centre-back crisis.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal battles for possession with Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 12, 2022. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Latest on Gabriel Magalhaes injury ahead of Newcastle clash

Mikel Arteta gave an update on Gabriel Magalhaes after the game against Tottenham Hotspur, but admitted they don't know much yet.
In this composite image a comparison has been made between Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal (L) and Antonio Conte, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur. Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal meet in a Premier League match on January 16,2022 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London,England. ***LEFT IMAGE*** Manager of Arsenal, Mikel Arteta looks on during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on December 26, 2019 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** WATFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Antonio Conte, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during the Premier League match between Watford and Tottenham Hotspur at Vicarage Road on January 01, 2022 in Watford, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Antonio Conte moans about Mikel Arteta moaning

Antonio Conte, who moaned for months about Arsenal after the January postponement, has told Mikel Arteta not to complain so much after Thursday night's game.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta celebrates on the final whistle in the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 8, 2022. - Arsenal won the game 2-1. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arteta’s new contract contains £3.3m payrise

Arsenal announced last week that Mikel Arteta had signed a new contract until the end of the 2024/25 season so what is the Arsenal manager earning with his new deal?
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND: Ben White of Arsenal celebrates with the fans after his side's victory during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park on March 19, 2022. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Latest on Ben White and Bukayo Saka for North London derby

Mikel Arteta had good news on Ben White and Bukayo Saka for the North London derby, following the weekend win over Leeds United.
Arsenal's English defender Ben White chases the ball during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 23, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

White, Saka, Tomiyasu: Arsenal injury latest pre-Leeds clash

Mikel Arteta's pre-Leeds United press conference brought good news on the injury front, after the speculation around Ben White and Bukayo Saka.
Mikel Arteta and Jonas Eidevall sign their new contracts (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Major contract extensions for Mikel Arteta & Jonas Eidevall

Mikel Arteta and Jonas Eidevall have both signed new contracts with Arsenal, the club has announced.
Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka celebrates after scoring their fourth goal from the penalty spot during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in London on April 20, 2022. - Arsenal won the game 4-2. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal team news update ahead of West Ham

Mikel Arteta met with reporters on Friday and gave the latest on Arsenal's injured players, with Bukayo Saka, Thomas Partey and Takehiro Tomiyasu all getting an update.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: Mohamed Elneny of Arsenal gives instructions during the Carabao Cup Round of 16 match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on October 26, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta had to convince Arsenal 29yo to stay in January

Mikel Arteta says he convinced Mohamed Elneny to stay in January, and they'll discuss the player's future at the end of the season.
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)

Arsenal want 2 strikers this summer

Arsenal are looking to sign two strikers this summer, and they're primarily hoping to bring in homegrown players.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their team's third goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on April 20, 2022. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Arteta & Nketiah agree on what they’re fighting for

Mikel Arteta and Eddie Nketiah both stressed that they're giving their all for the Arsenal fans after Wednesday's win over Chelsea.
Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka celebrates after scoring their fourth goal from the penalty spot during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in London on April 20, 2022. - Arsenal won the game 4-2. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta hails Bukayo Saka’s courage against Chelsea

Mikel Arteta hailed Bukayo Saka's courage for stepping up to take the penalty that sealed Arsenal's 4-2 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brighton and Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 9, 2022. - Brighton won the match 2-1. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arteta: We get slapped then we lift ourselves up

Mikel Arteta has said that Arsenal were 'slapped' after their defeat to Brighton but that they have to get back up again.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brighton and Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 9, 2022. - Brighton won the match 2-1. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Why it’s time for Arsenal to ditch Lacazette for Nketiah

If you didn't know it already, following last Monday's rather painful experience at Selhurst Park, Saturday's home defeat to Brighton, told us rather emphatically, that nothing can be taken for granted as we head towards the end of this Premier League season.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brighton and Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 9, 2022. - Brighton won the match 2-1. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal pay the price for Arteta’s poor management

Arsenal were awful again as they lost to Brighton at the Emirates and questions are once more hanging over Mikel Arteta's head following an atrocious week and some awful decisions.
WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal during the Carabao Cup Second Round between West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal at The Hawthorns on August 25, 2021 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal make £25m Nicolas Pepe decision

Arsenal are apparently willing to accept just £25m for Nicolas Pepe as Mikel Arteta looks to get rid of the club's record signing.
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)

Arteta says he wants 4 extra new players in the summer

Arsenal have one of the thinnest squads in the Premier League but, ahead of the game against Brighton on Saturday, Mikel Arteta revealed something of his summer plans.
Albert Sambi Lokonga via Arsenal

Opportunity knocks for 2 Arsenal men

So, the last time we spoke, some idiot was saying something about not casting envious eyes in the direction of the Crystal Palace bench and our former captain, Patrick Vieira.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Nuno Tavares of Arsenal in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Watford at Emirates Stadium on November 07, 2021. (Photo by Richard Heathcote / Getty Images)

Arteta insists ‘nothing personal’ in his treatment of Arsenal 22yo

Mikel Arteta says there was nothing personal in his decision to substitute Nuno Tavares on Monday, and hints the player could return to the side immediately.
Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal gives Dani Ceballos of Arsenal instructions during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on February 23, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Dani Ceballos speaks out on Mikel Arteta after Palace defeat

Dani Ceballos has tweeted his support for Mikel Arteta following Arsenal's disappointing defeat to Crystal Palace on Monday night.
Crystal Palace's English midfielder Conor Gallagher (R) tackles Arsenal's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey during the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park in south London on April 4, 2022. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Thomas Partey injury update: “It’s a big concern”

Thomas Partey was taken off against Crystal Palace after he pulled up with an injury and the latest update is not good.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 06: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal looks on following defeat in the Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park on December 06, 2021 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Arteta compares Arsenal’s top-4 race to the Wenger days

Mikel Arteta says that whilst plenty has changed in the top-four race, the mentality at Arsenal is still the same as under Arsene Wenger.
Crystal Palace's French manager Patrick Vieira (R) embraces Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta ahead of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 18, 2021. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Patrick Vieira shares his thoughts on Arteta’s Arsenal

Patrick Vieira says he's happy to see how Mikel Arteta has turned things around at Arsenal, arguing that adversity is a normal part of management.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 11: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal reacts after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Southampton at Emirates Stadium on December 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s Supermen: What makes an Arsenal hero?

Thursday, 31 March saw the 21st anniversary of the passing of one the Arsenal's favourite sons, David Rocastle. It seems incomprehensible to me now...
Henry Oware

Manchester City outmanoeuvre Arsenal and Barcelona to sign Henry Oware

Manchester City are set to sign 18-year-old Ghanian starlet, Henry Oware, beating out competition from Arsenal and Barcelona.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta applauds at the end of the English Premier League football match between Watford and Arsenal at Vicarage Road Stadium in Watford, north-west of London on March 6, 2022. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta named Premier League Manager of the Month

Mikel Arteta has been named Premier League manager of the Month after guiding Arsenal to three wins out of four Premier League games.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 11: Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal celebrates after their side's third goal, scored by Gabriel Magalhaes (Not pictured) during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Southampton at Emirates Stadium on December 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

Ramsdale a doubt for Crystal Palace as Arteta gives Saka update

Mikel Arteta met with the media on Thursday ahead of Arsenal's Premier League game against Crystal Palace on Monday and has delivered the latest team news.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 06: Takehiro Tomiyasu of Arsenal looks on following the Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park on December 06, 2021 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Takehiro Tomiyasu injury update

Arsenal were hoping to get Takehiro Tomiyasu fully fit before the end of the international break, and it seems as if the defender is close.
Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard (L) and Arsenal's German-born Portuguese defender Cedric Soares (C)congratulate goalscorer Arsenal's French striker Alexandre Lacazette during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 13, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal consider Lacazette 1+1 deal

Arsenal are considering offering Alexandre Lacazette a new one-plus-one contract extension, according to a report from France.
TERESOPOLIS, BRAZIL: Head coach Tite gestures during a training session of the Brazilian national football team at the squad's Granja Comary training complex on March 22, 2022. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

“Sorry, Arteta”: Tite responds to Arteta-replacement reports

Brazil manager Tite has apologised for the reports linking him to Arsenal and insisted there's nothing in them.
NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal speaks to press prior to the Premier League match between Norwich City and Arsenal at Carrow Road on December 26, 2021 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

How to vote Mikel Arteta for Premier League Manager of the Month

Mikel Arteta was nominated for Premier League Manager of the Month for March, for the second month in a row.
Marcelo Flores plays for the Arsenal u23s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Arteta plans to give 18yo with 19 g/a pre-season chance

Mikel Arteta is a big fan of Arsenal youngster Marcelo Flores, and plans to assess the winger in pre-season ahead of potential first-team integration.
Brazil's coach Tite gestures during the South American qualification football match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 between Brazil and Chile at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on March 24, 2022. (Photo by CARL DE SOUZA/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal hold talks with manager to take over from Arteta

Arsenal are reportedly holding early talks with Brazil manager Tite over the possibility that he joins from the 2023/24 season onwards.
REGGIO NELL'EMILIA, ITALY: Melo Arthur of Juventus runs with the ball during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo and Juventus at Mapei Stadium - Città del Tricolore on May 12, 2021. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini / Getty Images)

Arsenal prepare to return for January transfer target

Arsenal are ready to give the signing of Juventus' Arthur Melo another try this summer, according to a report from Italy.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal celebrates at the end of 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)

Mikel Arteta responds to the fans’ new song for him

Mikel Arteta admits it feels great to hear the Arsenal fans singing his name, and he's more than happy to accept converted doubters.

Will Ramsdale & Martinelli be available for England & Brazil?

After their respective absences for Arsenal on Saturday, Mikel Arteta has assessed Aaron Ramsdale and Gabriel Martinelli's international break prospects.
William Saliba via Marseille

Former Arsenal star defends Mikel Arteta decision

Bacary Sagna thinks Mikel Arteta understood what William Saliba needed this season, and the centre-back has the ability to succeed in England.