Mikel Arteta is harbouring significant fears over his future at Arsenal following a sudden downturn in the Gunners' Premier League campaign. That's according to a specialist body language expert, who suggests the Spaniard is "absolutely furious" with his squad and increasingly anxious about his job security as the North London side’s title pursuit begins to falter.
Arsenal legend Anders Limpar has warned that Mikel Arteta could face the sack if the Gunners fail to secure a major trophy this season. Despite the heavy investment in the squad, concerns remain over whether the current crop of players possesses the mental fortitude to hold off Manchester City in the title race after they suffered a 2-1 loss to Bournemouth on Saturday.
Arsenal’s Premier League title ambitions suffered a massive blow on Saturday as they fell to a shock home defeat against Bournemouth. Following the frustration at the Emirates, summer signing Viktor Gyokeres pointed to the condition of the playing surface as a contributing factor in the Gunners’ failure to find the back of the net.
Mikel Arteta has offered a sincere apology to the Arsenal faithful after the Gunners suffered a damaging 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday. The result hands the initiative back to Manchester City in a Premier League title race that is becoming increasingly precarious for the North London side.
Arsenal’s Premier League title charge suffered a major blow on Saturday as they were stunned 2-1 at home by Bournemouth, prompting a chorus of boos from the Emirates crowd. Despite holding a significant lead at the top of the table, the Gunners' recent form has sparked anxiety among the north London faithful.
The Premier League has clarified why a contentious penalty was awarded to Arsenal during their clash with Bournemouth. Referee Michael Oliver pointed to the spot after a handball by Ryan Christie, and VAR later confirmed the decision following a quick review.
Awful Arsenal suffered a major blow in the Premier League title race as they crumbled to a 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth, their third loss in four in all competitions. Mikel Arteta's side were second best all over the pitch on a dismal afternoon for the league leaders, who missed out on the opportunity to open up a 12 point gap over rivals Manchester City ahead of their game at Chelsea on Sunday.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided a surprisingly optimistic fitness update on Mikel Merino, suggesting the midfielder could still feature before the campaign concludes. Despite undergoing surgery on a broken foot, the Spanish international is being backed to make a rapid recovery and play a part in the Gunners' season run-in.
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