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.
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink believes Mikel Arteta is fortunate to still be Arsenal manager after the club's transfer spending over the last two years. The former Netherlands striker questioned the Spaniard’s trophy record and suggested the Gunners should be further ahead after investing heavily in the squad.
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.
Mikel Arteta has sent a clear message to Arsenal youngsters Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly, warning that he will be ruthless regarding their futures at the Emirates Stadium. Despite the prestige of the Hale End academy, the Gunners boss insists that excellence is the only currency that matters as the club looks to balance the books this summer.
Former Liverpool midfielder Vladimir Smicer believes Mikel Arteta missed a trick by signing Viktor Gyokeres over Patrik Schick. The Czech legend claims the Bayer Leverkusen star's superior finishing would have already secured the Premier League trophy for the Gunners.
Mikel Arteta has hailed the impact of his Arsenal substitutes after Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli combined to secure a dramatic 1-0 victory over Sporting CP. The Gunners looked set for a frustrating night in Lisbon before the duo entered the fray to hand the Premier League side a vital edge in their Champions League quarter-final tie.
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