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.
Mikel Arteta has made several major selection calls for Arsenal's Premier League clash against Leeds United. Key stars have returned directly to the starting lineup following international break injury concerns.
Declan Rice has labelled Mikel Arteta as the 'best' manager in world football after the Spaniard officially committed his long-term future to the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners midfielder believes the club are incredibly fortunate to have retained a coach whose tactical obsession has transformed the north London side into Premier League champions.
Mikel Arteta insists the Premier League remains the best division in the world despite Manchester City being found guilty of breaking financial rules. The Arsenal boss sidestepped questions about potential sanctions but praised other clubs for increasing the league's competitiveness.
Mikel Arteta confirmed that 16-year-old prodigy Max Dowman is fully available to face Leeds United. The Arsenal boss praised the youngster's humble character following his entry into the Guinness Book of Records.
Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal must carefully manage Declan Rice following a gruelling schedule for both club and country. The England midfielder has been dealing with an ongoing hamstring problem, forcing his manager to take a cautious approach ahead of the upcoming clash against Leeds.
Mikel Arteta has expressed his delight after signing a lucrative contract extension that will keep him at Arsenal until 2030. Speaking to the media for the first time since putting pen to paper, the Spaniard revealed the excitement surrounding the negotiations.
Arsenal spent big on Viktor Gyokeres, and saw him register 21 goals last season, but continue to favour Kai Havertz as a false nine when it comes to leaders of their attacking line. Ex-Gunners striker Paul Dickov has explained to GOAL why that is the case, while also speculating on whether another proven goalscorer will be sought in upcoming transfer windows.
Arsenal academy graduate Myles Lewis-Skelly has identified the teammate he believes does not get the recognition he deserves at the Emirates Stadium. Despite being a vital cog in Mikel Arteta’s tactical machine, the young midfielder feels one senior figure is consistently flying under the radar.
Mikel Arteta has admitted that the agony of Arsenal’s Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain remains a primary source of motivation for his squad. Despite ending the club's long wait for a Premier League title, the Spaniard insists the continental loss still stings as he looks toward the future in north London.
Mikel Arteta has revealed the staggering gamble he took on his very first day as Arsenal manager, admitting he feared his tenure could have ended before it truly began. The Spaniard, who inherited a fractured squad in December 2019, resorted to a piece of high-stakes "theatrical" motivation to reset the culture at London Colney.
Arsenal have officially confirmed that Mikel Arteta has committed his long-term future to the club by signing a new contract that runs until June 2030. The Spaniard has been rewarded for leading the Gunners to their first Premier League title in over two decades, cementing his place as the leader of a new era in North London.
