Arsenal's season is currently teetering on the edge of a collapse following a disastrous fortnight that has seen two trophy opportunities evaporate. Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf has led the criticism, suggesting that Mikel Arteta’s squad lacks the mental fortitude required to secure major silverware as the pressure intensifies.
Former Arsenal man Theo Walcott has claimed that Mikel Arteta’s "nervous energy" on the touchline filtered through to his players during their disappointing FA Cup exit at Southampton. The Gunners saw their trophy dreams further diminished as a late Shea Charles strike secured a 2-1 victory for the Championship side on the south coast.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has launched a passionate defence of his players following their surprise FA Cup exit at the hands of Southampton. Despite the disappointment of missing out on a return to Wembley, the Spaniard refused to point fingers at a squad that he believes has given everything over a gruelling campaign.
Mikel Arteta has opened up on the emotional toll of Arsenal’s Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City. The Gunners boss admitted the loss feels like a "ball of poison" that will haunt him for decades as they pivot back to domestic action.
Mikel Arteta has admitted that Italy's failure to qualify for the World Cup is "not good for football" as he prepares to help Riccardo Calafiori move on. The Arsenal boss is currently readying his squad for an FA Cup quarter-final clash against Southampton following a turbulent international break.
Mikel Arteta has hit back at suggestions that Arsenal players have prioritised club over country after a staggering 11 members of his squad withdrew from international duty. The Gunners boss insists that the medical decisions were necessary and the club maintains a transparent relationship with national team managers, including England's Thomas Tuchel.
Gary Lineker has suggested that Mikel Arteta is taking a leaf out of Sir Alex Ferguson’s playbook as Arsenal contend with a staggering number of international withdrawals. With the Premier League title race reaching a fever pitch, the Gunners boss is facing scrutiny over the timing of various fitness concerns within his squad.
Arsenal's international break has gone from bad to worse, with Martin Zubimendi becoming their tenth first-team star to pull out of international duty. The Spain midfielder has returned to Emirates Stadium after the RFEF confirmed he would play no part in their upcoming friendly fixture against Egypt.
Mikel Arteta and Arsenal are facing a nervous wait over the fitness of Noni Madueke after the winger was forced off during the first half of England's international friendly against Uruguay. The former Chelsea man was withdrawn early at Wembley following a heavy collision, leaving the Gunners sweating on his availability for the Premier League run-in.
Arsenal’s pursuit of a historic treble has been rocked by the news that Eberechi Eze is set for a significant spell on the sidelines. The 27-year-old playmaker is facing at least a month out of action after picking up a severe calf injury during a crucial juncture of the campaign, delivering a brutal blow to Mikel Arteta's squad ahead of a demanding fixture schedule.
Arsenal went into Sunday's League Cup final with Manchester City hoping it would be the first stop of their quadruple tour. The Gunners had entered the last third of the 2025-26 season as favourites to win all four competitions they were competing in. At the first Wembley hurdle, however, they fell apart.
Manchester City beat Arsenal in the first final of the English football season, with Pep Guardiola schooling former apprentice Mikel Arteta to secure the Carabao Cup at Wembley on Sunday. The contest was decided by two second-half goals from Nico O’Reilly, who twice crept into the Gunners’ box effectively unmarked to score from a pair of almost identical crosses.
Mikel Arteta has found himself under intense scrutiny following Arsenal's 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. The Gunners manager opted to start deputy goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga over undisputed number one David Raya, a decision that proved costly when the Spaniard's error handed City the lead in the game.
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