Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has laid down a significant marker for Bukayo Saka, urging his star winger to adopt a more predatory instinct in front of goal. Despite a strong start to the campaign, the Spaniard believes his talisman must stop focusing on seasonal milestones and start hunting for multiple goals in every single fixture.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has high expectations for teenage sensation Max Dowman after the youngster received a glowing endorsement from Lionel Messi. The legendary Argentine recently selected the Gunners starlet as one of the ten most promising young players in the game today.
Olivier Giroud is preparing for an emotional return to north London this week as Lille take on Arsenal in the Champions League. He has opened up about his difficult decision to leave the club in 2018, revealing that the move was completely necessary to secure his place in the France squad for the World Cup. He also praised the style of play during his time there.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been dealt a double injury blow ahead of their Champions League tie against Lille, losing Piero Hincapié and Martín Zubimendi to unfortunate ankle issues. However, the club have received a major defensive boost as William Saliba has finally resumed training, providing a silver lining amid the manager's frustration over the post-match setbacks.
Arsenal prepare to host Lille in the UEFA Champions League in a fixture filled with emotional reunions at the Emirates Stadium. Defender Gabriel Magalhaes expressed deep affection for his former club, while Mikel Arteta paid tribute to former team-mate Olivier Giroud.
Bruno Guimaraes is a “wonderful player” and will soon be “starting every week” for Arsenal, Paul Dickov has told GOAL, with the Brazilian midfielder set to “take some of the pressure” off Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard. The South American did just that in his latest Premier League appearance as he netted a stunning match-winning goal in a home date with Leeds.
Erling Haaland’s Manchester City future is facing intense scrutiny as European giants circle following the club's recent financial breaches verdict. Arsenal, Real Madrid and Barcelona are all keeping a close eye on the Norwegian striker as City navigate their appeal process.
Jurrien Timber has insisted that he is relishing the battle for a starting spot at Arsenal alongside Ben White. The Dutch international believes that the intense competition between the two versatile defenders is essential for pushing Mikel Arteta’s side to a higher level.
Former Arsenal captain David O'Leary has heavily criticised Bukayo Saka, claiming the winger goes down too easily under challenges and is failing to justify his massive new contract. Despite the team's recent victory against Leeds United, O'Leary insists that Saka must step up his performances and return to his positive, direct style to make the team stronger overall.
Myles Lewis-Skelly has singled out Mikel Merino as the most underrated player in the current Arsenal squad. Despite a lack of recent starts under Mikel Arteta, the young midfielder believes his experienced team-mate deserves much more credit for his outstanding football intelligence.
Alan Shearer has praised the immediate impact of Declan Rice and Bruno Guimaraes following Arsenal's impressive comeback victory against Leeds United. The legendary striker highlighted how Mikel Arteta's second-half substitutions completely changed the match and secured a vital three points.
Mikel Arteta faces a selection headache ahead of a crucial European night after Piero Hincapie suffered a concerning injury setback. The Ecuador international was forced to leave the pitch in distress shortly after the final whistle of Arsenal's hard-fought victory over Leeds United.
Como manager Cesc Fabregas has called for patience across the coaching world, citing Mikel Arteta’s transformation of Arsenal as the perfect example of why projects need time. Speaking ahead of a crucial Serie A meeting with Roma, the Spaniard also expressed his deep admiration for Gian Piero Gasperini’s long-standing tactical philosophy.
Mikel Arteta has lauded his Arsenal side for proving they are "special and unique" after battling back from a goal down to defeat Leeds United on Saturday. The Gunners looked in danger of suffering a second consecutive Premier League defeat before a second-half turnaround restored their winning momentum at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal summer signing Bruno Guimaraes enjoyed a dream home debut as his second-half heroics inspired the Gunners to a hard-fought comeback victory over Leeds United. The Brazilian midfielder came off the bench to prove his worth to Mikel Arteta, ensuring the defending champions avoided a potential slip-up in the Premier League title race.
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