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Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta Amatriain (born 26 March 1982) is a Spanish professional football manager and former player. He is currently the manager of Premier League club Arsenal.
Getty Images Arsenal prepare to kick off the new 2024/25 season with a game against Wolves in the Premier League on Saturday, August 17. Ahead of the game, Mikel Arteta gave an update on Jurrien Timber. Timber missed the Gunners last three pre-season games against Liverpool, Bayer Leverkusen and Lyon with a minor foot problem. The Dutch international suffered a serious injury during the previous season and was absent for the majority of the 2023/24 campaign. “Yeah he will be in the squad tomorrow,” Arteta said.
Arsenal have taken a significant step to secure their future by preparing a new contract proposal for their head coach, Mikel Arteta. The proposal, set to be discussed soon, reflects the club’s satisfaction with Arteta’s performance and their desire to continue the successful partnership. Under Arteta’s guidance, Arsenal have shown marked improvement, both in terms of performance and results. The club’s hierarchy is extremely happy with his leadership, tactical acumen, and ability to develop young talent. Arteta has managed to instill a strong team spirit and a clear playing philosophy, which has resonated well with both the players and the…
Getty Images Jorginho will be out of contract this summer at Arsenal. During this season the defensive midfielder has made 35 appearances in which he has scored 1 goal and provided 2 assists. David Ornstein has reported that the Gunners have offered Jorginho new contract and he is expected to sign it. Speaking on Jorginho, Mikel Arteta said ahead of Bournemouth clash on Saturday: “I would love to keep him. He knows that. The club is fully supportive of that. He makes us better so we want him to stay.”
Getty Images Arsenal prepare to face Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday, April 28, 2024. The Gunners currently lead the league table with 77 points, while Manchester City are second with 76 points and one game in hand. 3rd placed Liverpool are three points behind the Gunners. Speaking on the title race ahead of the Spurs clash, Arteta said: “That we are there. We have to look at ourselves and perform the best possible way and win our matches. It sounds a bit repetitive but that’s what we have to do.”
Getty Images Arsenal prepare to host Chelsea in the Premier League on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Ahead of the game, it was confirmed that Cole Palmer will miss the game due to illness. Palmer is currently tied with Erling Haaland as the league top goalscorer with 20 goals. When asked about the news that Palmer is a doubt for the match, the Arsenal boss said: “I don’t know… we have no control over their availability. We only have control over ours. “Whatever they put out, when you look at the squad, the quality that they have, it’s great. “I…
Getty Images Mikel Arteta has sent a message to Granit Xhaka following his Bundesliga win with Bayer Leverkusen. Granit Xhaka had his say on Bayer Leverkusen’s crucial game on Sunday against Werder Bremen as he scored one of the five goals in the game. Following the win with a 5-0 score on Sunday, Bayer became Bundesliga champions for the first time in the club’s history. Xabi Alonso’s side were crowned champions with 0 defeats. Arteta spoke out Xhaka and Xabi Alonso ahead of Champions League second leg game against Bayern Munich. The Gunners face Bayern on Wednesday, April 17,…
Getty Images Arsenal faced Sheffield United on Monday in the Premier League and celebrated a 6-0 win. Martin Odegaard opened the scoring just five minutes into the game, while Jayden Bogle scored an own goal to make it 2-0. Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Declan Rice, and Ben White also got their names on the scoresheet. Although the Gunners celebrated a win, Mikel Arteta’s side is left with injury concerns as Martinelli was replaced in the 63rd minute, while Saka was also subbed off. “He [Saka] was feeling a bit sick. As well we have Fabio [Vieira] who we needed…
Getty Images Arsenal prepare to face Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Ahead of the game against the Magpies, Mikel Arteta has provided injury update on several the Gunners players. “We have another session today. We need to nail the timing of when (Partey) has enough in the tank to compete. He’s very close. Same with Gabi. He’s done a few things. And Alex is not far too. Tomiyasu still a little bit more,” said Arteta during a press conference. Thomas Partey is currently out with a thigh injury and has been sidelined for a…
Getty Images Arsenal faced Porto in the Champions League round of 16 first leg game on Wednesday and suffered a 1-0 late defeat. The late goal came at the 90+4 added minute when Galeno got the ball 35 yards from goal and bended a shot past David Raya into the beck of the net. This can't be Raya's faultAnyway good morning pic.twitter.com/Ehu9EVsk86 — I M A N (@ImanMoslemChild) February 22, 2024 Following the game, Raya became a subject of criticism. Mikel Arteta was also quizzed on the goalkeeper’s performance during the post match press conference. He said when asked…
Getty Images Arsenal have been given a boost as Fabio Vieira could make his return ahead of Champions League round of 16 clash. The Gunners face Porto in the last 16 game on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Before facing the Portuguese side, Mikel Arteta’s side face Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday, February 17, 2024. Speaking ahead of the game, Arteta provided an update on Vieira. The 23-year-old hasn’t featured since November after undergoing groin surgery. He has already stepped up his recovery and is close to returning to full training. Vieira has overall made 14 appearances in…
Getty Images Arsenal hosted Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday, February 4 and celebrated a 3-1 win. Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard scored for the Gunners, while Gabriel Magalhaes scored an own goal for the Reds and Ibrahima Konate was sent off after reciving two yellow cards. During the game, Saka suffered an injury and was substituted at the 79th minute, meanwhile, Oleksandr Zinchenko was also replaced as Jakub Kiwior came on at half-time. Following the game, Arteta provided injury updates on the duo. Speaking to Sky Sports, Arteta said: “We have lost four or five…
Getty Images Arsenal prepare to face Liverpool on Sunday, February 4, 2024. The Gunners are currently 3rd in the league table, while the Reds are leading it. The January transfer window closed on February 1 as yesterday was the deadline day. During the winter transfer window, the Gunners were linked with several names such as Ivan Toney, Victor Osimhen as well as Karim Benzema. However, Mikel Arteta’s side didn’t sign any strikers and the Gunners boss was quizzed on the matter ahead of the Reds game. “I think like this. I love my players. I think tomorrow we’re going…
Getty Images European Super League first announced its plans back in 2021, however, the competition was blocked after fan protests and the decision from UEFA and FIFA. The competition surfaced once again on Thursday, December 22, when it was announced by European Court of Justice (ECJ) that both UEFA and FIFA acted against competition law. Although, the tournament have came up with a new format the fans and numbers of clubs remain against it. Arsenal prepare to face Liveprool in the Premier League on Saturday and ahead of the game, Mikel Arteta gave a press conference. He was quizzed…
Sky Sports Arsenal prepare to face Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Currently, the Gunners lead the league table with 36 points, while Villa are 3rd after celebrating a win over Manchester City in midweek. During the midweek game, Arsenal faced Luton Town and celebrated a late win. Ahead of the Villa game, Mikel Arteta was quized on David Raya. Raya signed for the Gunners in the summer on loan. He has made 15 appearances in which he has kept 7 clean sheet. “If you look at his form and what he has achieved…
Getty Images Arsenal faced Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday and celebrated a 3-1 win. Leandro Trossard, William Saliba and Oleksandr Zinchenko scored for the Gunners, meanwhile, Josh Brownhill scored for Burnley. During the game, Fabio Vieira was sent off for his challenge on Brownhill at the 83rd minute. Following the win, Arteta was asked to comment on the red card during a press conference. “With the red card, yes, thank you for asking me, VAR was right, the referee was right, really good decision, really positive from Mikel to speak about that, good decision!” Arteta said. Mikel…
