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.

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.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Burnley at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 23, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta drops hint over Arsenal’s summer transfers

Mikel Arteta has hinted that Arsenal will be more willing to invest in experienced players this summer, rather than purely focusing on younger options.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 15: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal looks on whilst wearing the captain's armband during the Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on December 15, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Arteta gives hint on key issue preventing player’s contract extension

Mikel Arteta has suggested the key contract issue to resolve with Alexandre Lacazette is the length of a potential new deal.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool celebrates following the Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on March 16, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Klopp: We don’t complain about the schedule (unless Liverpool don’t win)

On Wednesday night, Jurgen Klopp highlighted how many games Liverpool have played compared to Arsenal before saying 'we don't complain' - unless they fail to win the game, of course.
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)

PSG interested in Arteta but Arsenal not worried

Paris Saint-Germain are interested in Mikel Arteta to replace Mauricio Pochettino this summer, but Arsenal are confident he'll stay.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Takehiro Tomiyasu of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on January 01, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Latest on Takehiro Tomiyasu ahead of Liverpool clash

Takehiro Tomiyasu is back in training and working on making a return to the Arsenal starting lineup, but Wednesday's match could come too soon.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal embraces Martin Odegaard of Arsenal following victory in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on March 13, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

How Arsenal could line up vs Liverpool

Taking on one of their biggest tests of the remainder of the season, let's take a look at our Arsenal predicted lineup to face Liverpool on Wednesday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal embraces Martin Odegaard of Arsenal following victory in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on March 13, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arteta explains ‘critical’ factor for Arsenal to beat Liverpool

Mikel Arteta will begin preparing his team to face Liverpool and says that the team need to believe they can win before they will be able to.
8 Dec 1996: Paul Merson of Arsenal rubs his eyes, during the FA Carling Premier league match between Arsenal and Derby County at Highbury in London. The match ended in a 2-2 draw. Picture: Ben Radford/Allsport

Paul Merson changes his mind about Martin Odegaard

Paul Merson has revised his thoughts on Martin Odegaard after panning the signing at the start of the season.
WATFORD, ENGLAND: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal reacts following their side's victory after the Premier League match between Watford and Arsenal at Vicarage Road on March 06, 2022. (Photo by Julian Finney / Getty Images)

Arteta confirms agreement to discuss player’s contract

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal will hold contract talks with Alexandre Lacazette as soon as the season is over, with his deal expiring this summer.
Arsenal's English midfielder Emile Smith Rowe celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brentford at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 19, 2022. (Photo by IAN KINGTON / AFP via Getty Images)

How Arsenal could line up vs Leicester City

Back at the Emirates Stadium for the next couple of games, let's take a look at our Arsenal predicted lineup to face Leicester City.

Arteta’s bandwagon gathers pace: Tactics

Join Stephen Bradley as he reviews Arsenal's 3-2 win over Watford in the Premier League last Sunday.
NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Thomas Partey of Arsenal speaks to the 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)

Partey hopes Saka stays ‘for a long time’ amid contract talks

Thomas Partey is hopeful that Bukayo Saka will stay with Arsenal for a 'long-time' as talk around the Arsenal youngster's contract continues to grow.
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)

Pundit wants Arsenal to sack Arteta and hire Vieira

Stan Collymore believes that Arsenal should get rid of Mikel Arteta, even if he gets Arsenal in to the top four, and they should hire Patrick Vieira, if he gets Crystal Palace into the top half of the table at the end of the season.
WATFORD, ENGLAND: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal reacts following their side's victory after the Premier League match between Watford and Arsenal at Vicarage Road on March 06, 2022. (Photo by Julian Finney / Getty Images)

Lacazette to stay? “There is a case” says Arteta

Mikel Arteta says there is a case for Alexandre Lacazette to stay at Arsenal despite his contract expiring at the end of the season.
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)

Arteta: When that happens you’re going to suffer

Arsenal beat Watford on Sunday in a game that was more nervy towards the ned than it needed to be.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 23: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Burnley at Emirates Stadium on January 23, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arteta & Odegaard respond to captaincy speculation

Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard both discussed the player's captaincy credentials in the build-up to Arsenal's match this weekend.
Brentford v Arsenal - Premier League - Brentford Community Stadium Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reacts after the final whistle during the Premier League match at the Brentford Community Stadium, London. Picture date: Friday August 13, 2021.

Why are Arsenal fans split over their manager? The Arteta Dichotomy

In a long-overdue return to writing, Paul Williams ponders the difference between Arsenal fans in the stadium and those online who seem to have very different views on what Mikel Arteta is doing at Arsenal.
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)

Arteta explains Arsenal’s summer transfer plans

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal have an opportunity to add real quality to the squad this summer, prioritising a goal threat.
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 calf injury update ahead of Watford

Mikel Arteta has given an update on Takehiro Tomiyasu ahead of the weekend's game against Watford and it looks like the defender will be missing this one, too.
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)

Tottenham signing stopped Arsenal landing Juventus midfielder

Arsenal were close to signing Juventus midfielder Arthur during the January window, but a combination of factors, including Tottenham's signing of Rodrigo Bentancur, ended that move.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 24: Kieran Tierney of Arsenal breaks away from Daniel Podence of Woverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on February 24, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Kieran Tierney names ‘absolutely massive’ player at Arsenal

Kieran Tierney has called Alexandre Lacazette 'absolutely massive' in an interview about the current club captain following Arsenal's win over Wolves on Thursday.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Bruno Lage, Manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers gives instructions to their side during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on February 24, 2022. (Photo by David Rogers / Getty Images)

Arsenal & Wolves bosses speak out on Thursday’s celebrations

After all the talk about the Arsenal celebrations following their wins against Wolves, Mikel Arteta and Bruno Lage weighed in on the topic again on Thursday.