Tag: Mikel Arteta
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EPL: He has an unbelievable football brain – Arteta praises new Arsenal midfielder
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has claimed that Mikel Merino is very desperate to make his debut for the club. The Spain midfielder is yet to play for the Gunners following his summer move from Real Sociedad. Merino was injured in his first training session, but is back out on the pitch. “We have to keep…
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EPL: He’s capable -Fabregas suggests who to replace Odegaard in Arsenal’s squad
Former Arsenal captain, Cesc Fabregas, has urged manager Mikel Arteta to replace Martin Odegaard with Leandro Trossard in the midfield when his side face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League this weekend. Fabregas believes Trossard has the ‘capabilities and qualities’ to fill in Odegaard’s position. Odegaard is currently ruled out of Arsenal’s Premier League London derby with…
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Transfer: Amazing signing for Arsenal – Merson on Mikel Arteta’s new recruit
Former Arsenal midfielder, Paul Merson, has hailed the club and their manager, Mikel Arteta, for securing the services of Raheem Sterling from Chelsea. Merson said the England international could be key to the Gunners’ title challenge this season. Sterling left Chelsea for Arsenal on Deadline Day loan deal after being deemed surplus to requirements at…
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EPL: Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal injury blow after 2-0 win against Aston Villa
Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta, has confirmed that Gabriel Jesus has suffered a groin injury. Jesus was not part of the Gunners squad for their 2-0 win at Aston Villa on Saturday. Speaking after the game, Arteta revealed the Brazilian will go for an MRI scan this week, to determine how long he would be…
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Transfer: He can improve us – Mikel Arteta lauds Arsenal’s latest signing
Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta, has hailed Riccardo Calafiori after he made his home debut for the Gunners on Sunday. Calafiori signed for the Premier League North London club earlier this summer in a £42 million move from Bologna. The 22-year-old took to the pitch in the second half, as Arteta’s men beat Lyon 2-0 in…
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EPL: You’ve to be ready for new season – Arteta warns Arsenal duo
Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta, has vowed to throw in Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka from the start of the Premier League season. Arteta, speaking after a 4-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen in a pre-season friendly, called on both players to work on their fitness. Both Rice and Saka came off the bench for the…
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Arteta names 26 players for Arsenal pre-season [Full list]
Arsenal coach, Mikel Arteta has named his 26-man squad for their pre-season tour in the US. Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard and striker Gabriel Jesus have been included in the travelling team. The Gunners will face Bournemouth on July 24 in Los Angeles, before taking on Manchester United on July 27 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood,…
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EPL: Arteta stopped Arsenal’s training session, Wenger was afraid of him – Walcott opens up
Former Arsenal attacker, Theo Walcott has opened up on an incident that left legendary manager Arsene Wenger afraid of Mikel Arteta. According to Walcott, Arteta stopped a training session during their time together as Arsenal players under Wenger. “The turning point for me in terms of how I viewed Mikel Arteta was an experience I…
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EPL: Arteta set to buy £65m attacker for Arsenal
Arsenal are interested in signing Bournemouth’s Dominic Solanke, with the striker said to be available for £65m this summer, according to the Sunday Express. Mikel Arteta’s side will have to battle Tottenham Hotspur, who are also keen on the Solanke. Solanke netted 19 goals and provided three assists for the Cherries last season. His displays…
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EPL: Micah Richards discloses one big mistake Arteta made that cost Arsenal title
Former Manchester City defender, Micah Richards has claimed that one mistake from manager Mikel Arteta cost Arsenal the Premier League title this season. Arsenal finished just two points behind champions Manchester City in the Premier League table. Arteta’s men won 28, drew five and lost five out of their 38 league fixtures. However, Richards believes…