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'Not here to give advice to Arteta!' - Guardiola snaps back at reporter

A nonplussed Pep Guardiola dismissed a question from a reporter that related to Mikel Arteta chasing his first Premier League title as a manager, insisting that he had not attended his pre-match press conference to offer advice to the Arsenal boss. Manchester City face Leeds on Saturday evening as they look to close the gap at the top of the table to two points, with the Gunners not in action until Sunday, when they host Chelsea.

'Go and do something else' - Arteta fires out warning to Arsenal

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has sent out a warning to his players ahead of Sunday's north London derby against Tottenham. The Gunners head into the match after throwing away a two-goal lead to Wolves in midweek and having see their lead at the top over Manchester City cut to just two points. As the pressure grows on Arsenal, Arteta has urged his players to stand up and be counted.

Wobbling Arsenal have everything on the line in Spurs showdown

'Bottle jobs' is a slur that has often been thrown in Arsenal's direction in recent years, after Mikel Arteta's side finished second, second and second in each of the past three Premier League seasons. While they have grounds to argue against that being the case in those instances, even the most ardent Gunners fan would admit they had 'bottled it' if they fail to claim the title this time around.

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'Not in my vocabulary' - Arteta snaps back at 'bottle jobs' claim

Mikel Arteta has rejected the idea that his Arsenal side are in danger of becoming 'bottle jobs' after a disappointing 2-2 draw with Wolves on Wednesday. The Gunners remain in the driving seat at the top of the Premier League table but now face a test of character as Manchester City attempt to rein them in before the end of the campaign. Arteta also accepted his team must take recent criticism "on the chin".

'Grow a pair' - Lineker questions Arsenal's title mentality

Gary Lineker has advised Arsenal to “grow a pair” as a title-chasing squad, with the Gunners in danger of throwing away another glorious opportunity to bring their long wait for domestic dominance in the Premier League to a close. Mikel Arteta’s side have seen their lead at the top of the table cut to just five points, with Manchester City breathing down their neck.

'Choking again' - Morgan calls out Arsenal for Wolves collapse

Piers Morgan led the Arsenal fury on social media on Wednesday night after Mikel Arteta's side squandered a 2-0 lead at Wolves to draw in the 94th minute with the Premier League's bottom side at Molineux. Gunners fan Morgan fumed that his side are "choking again" as they failed to extend their lead over Manchester City, who could go to within two points of the summit if they win their game in hand.

Marseille's managerial change is a big boon for Nwaneri

Ethan Nwaneri’s loan spell at Marseille is back on track following the swift appointment of Habib Beye as Roberto De Zerbi's successor. While Mikel Arteta has defended the decision to send the teenage prodigy to Ligue 1 despite an injury crisis at Arsenal, the tactical shift at the Stade Velodrome could help unlock the youngster's full potential.

Incredible stat reveals root of Arsenal's title troubles

Arsenal dropped more precious points in their Premier League title bid when throwing away a two-goal lead at Wolves, with a stunning statistic highlighting how badly the Gunners continue to shoot themselves in the foot. Mikel Arteta has overseen three successive runners-up finishes, and is in danger of squandering another glorious opportunity to land the English top-flight crown.

Arsenal legend claims Arteta will LEAVE - and names his next club

Mikel Arteta has transformed Arsenal into a juggernaut, but the shadow of an impending exit is already looming over the Emirates Stadium. Despite the Gunners' current dominance, former midfield general Emmanuel Petit believes that a return to Spain is inevitable for the current boss, with a specific destination already carved out in the stars. Arteta, who has guided Arsenal to the top of the Premier League and into the latter stages of the Champions League, is increasingly seen as the natural heir to the throne at one of European football's most prestigious institutions.

'We deserve it!' - Arteta reacts to Arsenal collapse

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has called on his players to 'stand up' after they threw away a two-goal lead away at Wolves on Tuesday. The Gunners conceded deep into added time and were held to a 2-2 draw by the team sitting bottom of the table - the first time a side top of the Premier League has ever blown such an advantage against opposition in the relegation zone.

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Arteta hits back at 'totally wrong and unfair' autograph criticism

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has broken his silence following a wave of criticism on social media after a video emerged of him refusing to sign an autograph for a supporter outside the Emirates Stadium. The incident took place as the Spaniard was in his car following the Gunners' victory over Wigan Athletic and he has taken the chance to tell his side of the story.

Arteta hints Arsenal could make drastic pre-match change

Mikel Arteta has suggested that Arsenal could make a pioneering change to their pre-match routine as a result of a string of injuries in the build-up to matches. Sunday marked the fifth occasion this season that a Gunners player has encountered a problem just minutes before kick-off, as Riccardo Calafiori pulled out of the starting line-up.

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📽️ | Arteta’s awkward encounter with autograph-hunting fan

Mikel Arteta found himself caught up in an awkward encounter with an autograph-hunting supporter following Arsenal’s FA Cup fourth-round win over Wigan. The Gunners boss was looking to head home with his family after that encounter, but was spotted in his car by eagle-eyed fans. Despite making it clear that he had no intention of granting shirt-signing requests, one individual persevered.

Arteta hints a new role for Saka at Arsenal after FA Cup win

Mikel Arteta deployed Bukayo Saka in a central role for Arsenal against Wigan in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Sunday and saw his team cruise to a emphatic 4-0 win. The Arsenal boss spoke about his decision to swap Saka from his usual role out wide, admitting it is something that he had wanted to try and is now a tactic that he could look to use more often.

Wigan boss reveals call with PL manager ahead of Arsenal clash

Wigan Athletic interim manager Glenn Whelan has admitted he has taken Premier League advice ahead of this weekend's FA Cup tie against Arsenal. The Latics are hoping to pull off a remarkable scalp when they take on the top-flight leaders.

Arteta reacts to 'very sad news' of Spurs sacking Frank

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed his sympathy for Thomas Frank after he was sacked by rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday. Spurs sit only five points clear of the Premier League's relegation zone having failed to win a single game in domestic competition in 2026, despite managing to finish fourth in the league phase of the Champions League.

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