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.

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 22: Former professional football player and Western Union Pass Ambassador, Patrick Vieira, attends the Beyond Soccer Series Powered By streetfootballworld at Thomson Reuters Building on June 22, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Beyond Soccer Series)

Arsenal line up Vieira to take over from Arsene Wenger

Arsenal are lining up Patrick Vieira to take over from Arsene Wenger, according to reports, making him the latest in the long list of names the media claim the club are considering.

Raul Sanllehi, Sven Mislintat and Ivan Gazidis can’t agree on Wenger successor

The main men charged with selecting a manager to replace Arsene Wenger cannot agree on who the best man for the job is, according to a report in today’s Daily Telegraph.

10 managers shortlisted to replace Arsene Wenger assessed

Although nothing is confirmed, it has been widely reported that Arsenal's hierarchy are considering their options since the cup final defeat. The papers have suggested that if Wenger fails to qualify the club for the Champions League, that could spell the end for the manager.

All 9 managers shortlisted to replace Arsene Wenger assessed

Although nothing is confirmed, it has been widely reported that Arsenal's hierarchy are considering their options since the cup final defeat. The papers have suggested that if Wenger fails to qualify the club for the Champions League, that could spell the end for the manager.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: Mikel Arteta, Manchester City coach looks on prior to the Premier League match between Manchester City and Southampton at Etihad Stadium on November 29, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Arsenal and Everton to fight over Arteta

Arsenal not only reportedly want to hire Mikel Arteta as manager in the summer, they're allegedly going up against Everton in order to do so.

It’s a bad idea to hire a former player as Arsenal manager

The media have linked Patrick Vieira, Mikel Arteta and Thierry Henry to the Arsenal manager's job this week, but is it really a good idea to hire a former player?

All 7 managers shortlisted to replace Arsene Wenger assessed

On Tuesday Morning, sources close to Arsenal revealed the seven names on the club's shortlist to replace Arsene Wenger at the end of the season.

Defensive blunders, dramatic Pep Guardiola & ‘Aguerooo!’: 23 things Arsenal fans can expect from...

After Arsenal lost 2-1 at home to Östersunds FK on Thursday night, it's probably fair to say that Gooners aren't expecting much from the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City on Sunday.
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Episode 129: We wanted to focus on the League…Cup

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Stephen bemoan embarrassment at Nottingham Forest and also make sense of the Chelsea game.
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He snubbed Tottenham and other reasons Arteta would be an awesome Wenger replacement

Mikel Arteta has been mentioned as Arsene Wenger's successor and Arsenal fans seem pretty split on the rumour.

3 Arsenal rumours to really get you excited

A potential squad overhaul, a new contract for our best player and an ex-player returning as manager are getting me excited.
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Arsenal target Arteta as Wenger’s successor

Arsenal have lined up Mikel Arteta as Arsène Wenger's successor, according to reports, after the Manchester City coach impressed in his new role.
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Key man: Arteta shining at City while Arsenal head for regret

Mikel Arteta has a played a huge role in Manchester City's success this season, and is showing what Arsenal are missing out on.
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Fans torn on Arteta being Wenger’s replacement

Arsenal fans are torn over whether Mikel Arteta should one day replace Arsene Wenger.

Cascarino: Arsenal should consider Arteta as Wenger replacement

Tony Cascarino feels Mikel Arteta would be the ideal man to succeed Arsene Wenger as Arsenal manager.

Wenger goes peak Arsene and compares football to sumo wrestling

Arsène Wenger responded to questions about the rumoured post-Manchester derby fracas by comparing football to sumo wrestling.

Fans overreact to Alexis hugging Arteta

Alexis Sanchez made the mistake of hugging an old team mate after the 3-1 defeat to Manchester City.
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Why did Arteta join City instead of staying with Arsenal?

After Guardiola highlighted Mikel Arteta's involvement in Raheem Sterling's development, many fans are again asking the question why Arteta isn't still here in North London.
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What does Francis Coquelin’s Arsenal future look like?

Amid talk of Arsenal signing a new central midfielder, we take a look at the prospects of Francis Coquelin.
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Arteta – Toral can fit in well at Rangers

Former Arsenal captain and Rangers man, Mikel Arteta, believes that Jon Toral can be a success at Rangers after the 21-year-old sealed a loan deal to the SPL this week.
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Toral: Zelalem and Arteta helped me decide on Rangers

Jon Toral has revealed that Gedion Zelalem and Mikel Arteta both helped him to make up his mind about joining Rangers on loan.
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Watch: Arteta chats with Arsenal players in Manchester City tunnel

One of the only good things to come out of Sunday was seeing Mikel Arteta's face again, although I'd rather it was under better circumstances.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 15: Mikel Arteta of Arsenal is congratulated by team mates after scoring to make it 4-0 during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium on May 15, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Look: Arteta won’t celebrate Manchester City’s winning goal

Mikel Arteta seemingly refused to celebrate Manchester City's winning goal against Arsenal on Sunday.

Could Arteta entice Bellerin to Manchester City? – report

The latest in the Hector Bellerin to Manchester City drama is that apparently former Arsenal midfielder, Mikel Arteta, is set to lure the defender to the Etihad... you what?
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Look: Per Mertesacker photo up on Arsenal’s captain’s wall

Arsenal may not have had a proper captain start a league match since some time in 2014, but Per Mertesacker has had his portrait placed on the captain’s wall despite being sidelined until the last six months of his contract.

Are we right to be upset by Arteta’s actions?

On Monday, Mikel Arteta began working for his new club, Manchester City, and subsequently deleted all evidence of him ever playing for Arsenal off of his social media.

Wenger to make Mertesacker captain – report

Per Mertesacker looks set to be promoted to Arsenal captain after the departure of Mikel Arteta.
During the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on May 15, 2016 in London, England.

Confirmed: Arteta joins Manchester City, thanks Arsenal for everything

Mikel Arteta has confirmed that he's joining Pep Guardiola's coaching staff at Manchester City.
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Monday recap: The Arsenal rumour mill kicks back into gear

Despite it being quiet on the news front, the rumour mill has started spinning again and it's been spitting out some familiar names.
During the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on May 15, 2016 in London, England.

Arteta turns down Arsenal stay in favour of Manchester City

Mikel Arteta has reportedly turned down the chance to stay in north London, opting to join Pep Guardiola at Manchester City instead.

Friday recap: Wenger on Payet; Vardy, Morata and more

It's all a bit quiet on the Arsenal front at the moment but here's the latest news and gossip from Friday.
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Arteta to Manchester City looking likely

As much as we don't want to admit it, Mikel Arteta taking up a coaching role at Manchester City is looking likelier than ever.
Arsenal's Spanish midfielder Mikel Arteta (L) and Spanish defender Hector Bellerin (R) attend a training session at the London Colney, North London, on November 3, 2014, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League Group D football match between Arsenal and Anderlecht. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)

Bellerin: Arteta and his wife adopted me

Hector Bellerin has revealed that when he first moved to London, Mikel Arteta and his wife, Lorena Bernal, ‘adopted’ him and helped him settle.
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Wenger: Arteta will always be in football

Following Mikel Arteta's recent departure and confirmation that the midfielder has more or less retired from playing football, Arsene Wenger has hailed the 34-year-old's leadership.

Arteta: We were gutted not to win Premer League

Mikel Arteta has revealed that he, along with the Arsenal squad, do have regrets over the way the 2015/16 season panned out.
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Report: Arteta will snub Arsenal and Tottenham to join Manchester City

With Mikel Arteta about to hang up his playing boots and move into coaching, it seems like he is about to join Manchester City despite having an offer from Arsenal (and Tottenham) according to Marca in Spain.

Who should be crowned Arsenal captain next season?

With Mikel Arteta headed for pastures blue (allegedly) and Per Mertesacker spending less and less time on the actual pitch, is it time for Arsene Wenger to pick a new Arsenal captain?

Arteta: You have to be at your very best to represent Arsenal

An emotional day on Sunday drew a close to Mikel Arteta's career as an Arsenal player and the midfielder believes it was time.

Spurs hilarity shouldn’t distract from needed next steps

A fortnight ago I wrote that second place was still within Arsenal's reach despite the points gap, and with one point from a possible nine, Tottenham made my optimism a reality.

Arteta: Arsenal door remains open but I have three offers

Mikel Arteta had a tearful farewell at the Emirates Stadium yesterday as his Arsenal playing career came to an end.