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Arteta hails 'magical' Eze after Arsenal win

Mikel Arteta was left beaming after Arsenal secured their place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a clinical 2-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen, giving them a 3-1 aggregate win. The Gunners boss reserved special praise for summer signing Eberechi Eze, whose breakthrough goal paved the way for a dominant European display at the Emirates Stadium.

Arteta tells Dowman his goal 'isn't relevant anymore'

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has challenged teenage sensation Max Dowman to remain grounded following his historic Premier League goal against Everton at the weekend. As the Gunners prepare to host Bayer Leverkusen at the Emirates Stadium tomorrow in their Champions League last-16 second leg, following a 1-1 draw in Germany, the coach insists past achievements matter little as focus turns to the future.

Arteta reveals Dowman instructions in dramatic Arsenal win

Arsenal moved nine points clear at the Premier League summit following a late 2-0 win over Everton, but the talk of north London remains Max Dowman's sensational cameo. Given the freedom by Mikel Arteta to provide a game-winning spark, the 16-year-old bypassed title-race nerves to break down a stubborn Toffees side, forcing a mistake for Viktor Gyokeres' opener before adding a second himself.

Dowman can do it against the world's best, says Arteta

Mikel Arteta praised Max Dowman after the 16-year-old became the Premier League’s youngest scorer in a 2-0 win over Everton. The Spaniard revealed his "gut feeling" to play the wonderkid because he proves he can do it against 'the best in the world' every day in training. The historic win moves the Gunners 10 points clear at the top of the table.

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'I fully trust & love him' - Arteta defends Saka form

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has jumped to the defence of Bukayo Saka following a string of underwhelming performances from the England international. The academy graduate was substituted after a disappointing hour-long cameo against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Wednesday night, sparking concerns about his current physical and mental state.

Hurzeler reveals texts to Arteta after Arsenal criticism

Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler has moved to de-escalate tensions with Mikel Arteta, revealing he sent a personal text message to the Arsenal boss following his outspoken criticism of the Gunners' tactical approach. The German manager had previously taken aim at the north London side's perceived game-management techniques during their narrow 1-0 victory at the Amex Stadium earlier this month. Despite the friction on the touchline during that encounter, Hurzeler was keen to ensure his professional respect for Arteta remained clear.

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Moyes defends Arteta amid Arsenal style criticism

Everton boss David Moyes has defended Mikel Arteta against criticism of Arsenal's tactics. Despite leading the Premier League, a number of rivals and pundits have hit out at the Gunners' reliance on set-pieces. Moyes, who signed ex-midfielder Arteta for the Toffees, finds this baffling - insisting that not every team can play "the beautiful game" and that dead-ball efficiency is a vital strength for any title contender, not a flaw as many critics have suggested.

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Arteta turned his back on Pep & Wenger to embrace Moyes-ball

The next stop on Arsenal's road to Premier League glory sees them return home and welcome Everton to the Emirates Stadium. It will be the first time that Mikel Arteta will take on his former side in N5 while they have been under the management of his former head coach when he was a player for them, with David Moyes leading the Toffees' charge for a European place.

Mikel: Arsenal are 'trying to cheat their way' to Premier League title

Jon Obi Mikel has launched a scathing attack on Arsenal, claiming the Premier League leaders are "trying to cheat their way" to a first title in decades. The Nigerian, who won two league crowns at Chelsea, branded the Gunners' reliance on physical set-pieces as "illegal" and "ugly" to watch, despite Mikel Arteta's side currently sitting top of the table.

Arteta fuming after Arsenal’s Leverkusen draw

Mikel Arteta expressed his frustration after Arsenal were beaten at their own game during a 1-1 Champions League draw with Bayer Leverkusen. The manager lamented his team's lack of urgency and attention as they conceded from a set-piece, a tactic the Gunners usually dominate. However, a late Kai Havertz penalty ensured the last-16 tie remains finely balanced ahead of the return leg.

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Arsenal welcome back key trio ahead of Leverkusen clash

Arsenal have received a significant triple fitness boost ahead of their Champions League round-of-16 first-leg encounter against Bayer Leverkusen. Key defensive and attacking figures were spotted during the club's final training session before they departed for Germany. While Mikel Arteta still faces some notable absences, the return of this influential trio strengthens the Gunners' hand for a crucial European away leg.

'I love it!' - Rooney urges Arsenal to score more set-piece goals

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has jumped to the defence of Premier League leaders Arsenal, labelling the growing waves of criticism directed at Mikel Arteta’s side as "very unfair." Despite the Gunners sitting seven points clear at the summit following their 1-0 win over Brighton, rival managers and pundits have taken aim at their functional style of play and heavy reliance on set-pieces.

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‘Annoyed’ Arsenal won’t ‘smash up’ Leverkusen in UCL trophy bid

Arsenal will be “annoyed” at failing to win the Champions League, GOAL has been told, but that does not mean that the Gunners will “smash up” Bayer Leverkusen in the last 16 of this season’s competition. Former ‘Invincibles’ squad member Jeremie Aliadiere has warned Mikel Arteta’s side against complacency after being handed a supposedly favourable European draw in 2026.

Mansfield Town v Arsenal - Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round

Arteta claims Arsenal only trained with 3-5-2 for 10 minutes

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has made a startling admission regarding his tactical preparation after his side narrowly avoided an FA Cup upset against Mansfield Town. The Premier League leaders were forced to dig deep to secure a 2-1 victory over the League One outfit, but the Spaniard revealed after the final whistle that his experimental starting XI was barely tested on the training ground before the trip to Field Mill.

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Arteta hails record-breaker Dowman after Mansfield win

Mikel Arteta could not hide his pride after watching his Arsenal side navigate a tricky FA Cup fifth-round encounter against Mansfield Town. While the Gunners required a late intervention from substitute Eberechi Eze to secure their passage, the headlines belonged to 16-year-old starlet Max Dowman, who returned from an ankle injury to deliver a man-of-the-match performance at Field Hill.

Arsenal push ahead with plans to sign €100m-rated midfielder

Mikel Arteta is looking to reinforce his engine room as Arsenal reportedly intensify their pursuit of Newcastle star Sandro Tonali. The presence of the player's representative at a recent Premier League fixture has sparked fresh speculation over a summer transfer following surprise links in January.

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