Mikel Arteta was asked about Arsenal’s summer interest in Nico Williams as he faced the press ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League opener against Athletic Club. The San Sebastian-born coach played down speculation over a potential move for the Spain international but admitted the winger is a “fantastic player” admired at both club and international level.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has issued an injury update on Bukayo Saka ahead of their Champions League opener against Athletic Club. The winger has been out with a hamstring injury for several weeks and it seems he won't be back for the time being.
Mikel Arteta has been hailed as "one of the best coaches in the world" ahead of Arsenal's Champions League opener against Athletic Club. The 43-year-old is highly rated among his peers and the Spanish side's boss, Ernesto Valverde, has lauded him as one of the game's elite managers.
Arsenal have reportedly been hit with a double injury blow ahead of their Champions League opener against Athletic Club. The Gunners have been branded as one of the favourites to win this season's competition but they will be without two talisman early on.
Bukayo Saka and William Saliba want to 'remain' at Arsenal and play a 'big part' in the club's history, according to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta - who has also revealed that Saliba could return from injury early in time for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest.
Arsenal’s rise back into title contention has received some praise in recent years, but former defender Gael Clichy has voiced concerns that Mikel Arteta’s tactics show a “lack of ambition”. After three straight runner-up finishes, Clichy believes the Gunners are focusing more on avoiding defeat than pushing for victory, particularly in big away matches.
Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel has slammed Arsenal for their "ugly brand of football" while admitting that he badly wanted Liverpool to beat the Gunners in their Premier League clash on Sunday. The Reds eventually edged a very tentative contest at Anfield thanks to Dominik Szoboszlai's outstanding free-kick in the 83rd minute.
Mikel Arteta has revealed that William Saliba picked up an injury during the warm-up before Arsenal's defeat to Liverpool on Sunday. The Frenchman was forced off in the fifth minute after he went down following a challenge with Hugo Ekitike. Liverpool went on to win the game 1-0 courtesy of Dominik Szoboszlai's stunning late free-kick.
Mikel Arteta provided an update on Bukayo Saka's injury timeline and revealed that Martin Odegaard is facing a race against time to be fit for Arsenal's trip to Liverpool. The Gunners' unbeaten run at the start of the Premier League season has been dealt a heavy blow after Saka was ruled out with a hamstring injury.
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