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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta applauds the fans at the final whistle during the Premier League match between Brentford and Arsenal at Gtech Community Stadium on February 12, 2026 in Brentford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Im

'It could have been worse' - Arteta looks for positives

Mikel Arteta said he was left praying Arsenal would not suffer a late defeat after his players missed the chance to restore their six-point cushion over Manchester City following a 1-1 draw at Brentford.

Soccer • 13 Feb

Mikel Arteta offered an apology to Liam Rosenior

Arteta says sorry to Rosenior for 'lack of respect'

Mikel Arteta has offered an apology to Liam Rosenior following the Chelsea manager's claim that Arsenal showed his side a "lack of respect".

Soccer • 06 Feb

Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta during the Arsenal Press Conference at Sobha Realty Training Centre on January 27, 2026 in London Colney, England.

Arsenal players' reaction to United loss pleases Arteta

Mikel Arteta has revealed he called his players for a meeting to "bring down the temperature" – and pleaded with Arsenal's anxious fanbase to "jump on the fun boat" – in the wake of their defeat to Manchester United.

Soccer • 27 Jan

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola greets Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta before the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Manchester, England.

Arsenal are the best team in the world - Guardiola

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes Arsenal are the best team in the world.

Soccer • 23 Jan

Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, celebrates victory with his player Martin Zubimendi following the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD7 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Arsenal FC at Stadio San Siro on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy

Arteta hails Arsenal's San Siro hunger as United await

Mikel Arteta hailed the "hunger, desire and ambition" of his Arsenal players after they secured their place in the Champions League last 16 with a statement 3-1 victory against Inter Milan at San Siro.

Soccer • 20 Jan

Declan Rice of Arsenal during the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on January 14, 2026 in London, England.

Arteta plays down Rice row with Arsenal assistant

Mikel Arteta insisted the relationship between Declan Rice and one of his top coaches is "all good" following a heated exchange in the tunnel at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer • 16 Jan

Mikel Arteta manager / head coach of Arsenal applauds after the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Portsmouth and Arsenal on January 11, 2026 in Portsmouth, England.

Arteta on a mission to end Arsenal's trophy wait

Mikel Arteta said it is his "mission" to knock Chelsea out of the Carabao Cup and deliver Arsenal's first major trophy in almost six years after last season's "painful" semi-final exit.

Soccer • 13 Jan

Mikel Arteta manager / head coach of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Arsenal at Vitality Stadium on January 03, 2026 in Bournemouth, England

Arteta eyes trophies to justify Invincibles comparisons

Mikel Arteta has insisted his Premier League title-chasing Arsenal side can only be mentioned in the same breath as the Invincibles if they start winning major trophies.

Soccer • 07 Jan

Unai Emery, Manager of Aston Villa, and Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, shake hands prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on December 30, 2025 in London, England.

Emery cites the 'cold' for non-handshake with Arteta

Unai Emery defended his decision not to shake Mikel Arteta's hand by claiming it was "cold" at the Emirates after his former club Arsenal ran riot to secure a statement 4-1 win.

Soccer • 31 Dec 25

Arteta 'actively' seeking January reinforcements

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the club are prepared to ease their injury problems by "actively looking" at signing new players when the transfer window reopens next month.

Soccer • 29 Dec 25

Mikel Arteta has been at the helm for six years

Arteta wants to 'earn the right' to extend Arsenal stay

Mikel Arteta can envisage life at Arsenal beyond his current 18-month deal but has insisted he must "earn the right" to get another contract extension.

Soccer • 20 Dec 25

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 13: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, reacts to his side conceding a goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on December 13, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Harry M

Arteta left frustrated by 'unacceptable' Arsenal

Mikel Arteta branded Arsenal's performance "unacceptable" after his title-chasing side staggered to a 2-1 stoppage-time victory against Wolves at the Emirates Stadium.

Soccer • 14 Dec 25

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21: Viktor Gyokeres of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their side's fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between Arsenal FC and Atletico de Madrid at Arsenal Stadium on October 21, 2025 in

Arteta insists goals will come for Gyokeres

Six goals in 18 appearances was not the impact Arsenal were expecting from summer signing Viktor Gyokeres but manager Mikel Arteta is confident the Swede will come good.

Soccer • 12 Dec 25

Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal and Noni Madueke of Arsenal react during an Arsenal Training Session at Sobha Realty Training Centre on December 09, 2025 in London Colney, England.

Arteta: Arsenal in 'dangerous circle' amid injury glut

Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal are in a "really dangerous circle" but has denied overtraining his players as the club's injury crisis heightened with teenager Max Dowman ruled out "for weeks".

Soccer • 09 Dec 25

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Mikel Arteta, head coach of Arsenal, celebrates with Declan Rice of Arsenal after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on November 23, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by James Gi

Arteta insists 'special' Rice can still get better

Mikel Arteta believes there is more to come from Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice ahead of Sunday's battle with Chelsea's formidable duo Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo.

Soccer • 28 Nov 25

Noni Madueke of Arsenal scores his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match between Arsenal FC and FC Bayern München at Arsenal Stadium on November 26, 2025 in London, England

Arteta says Arsenal beat 'best side in Europe'

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal beat the "best side in Europe" after they won the heavyweight European clash with Bayern Munich 3-1.

Soccer • 27 Nov 25

Gabriel helped Arsenal keep a club-record-equalling eight clean sheets in a row across October and November

Arsenal planning without Gabriel for weeks

Arsenal have been dealt an injury blow ahead of the north London derby with key defender Gabriel Magalhaes ruled out "for weeks".

Soccer • 21 Nov 25

Mikel Arteta's team have conceded just three goals in 11 competitive games so far this season

Arteta confident but calm as focus turns to Atletico

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he was pleased with his players' commitment, but warned that they cannot get ahead of themselves as they fight for silverware on multiple fronts.

Soccer • 20 Oct 25

Arsenal's Martin Odegaard coming off the field with an injury during Premier League game against West Ham - October 2025

Arteta's worrying injury updates on Odegaard and Rice

Mikel Arteta was delighted to mark his 300th match in charge of Arsenal with a 2-0 home win over West Ham, but revealed Martin Odegaard is "not positive" about his latest injury problem.

Soccer • 04 Oct 25

Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (R) embraces Arsenal's Brazilian defender #06 Gabriel Magalhaes (L) on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north ea

Arteta revels in 'unbelievable' late win at Newcastle

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta saw his "unbelievable" team scale new heights as they fought back to snatch a priceless Premier League win at Newcastle.

Soccer • 28 Sep 25

Arteta hits back at critics calling him overcautious

A defiant Mikel Arteta has hit back at critics who have claimed his "handbrake tactics" are threatening to derail Arsenal's bid to win the Premier League.

Soccer • 23 Sep 25

Leandro Trossard of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's second goal with Gabriel Martinelli during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Athletic Club and Arsenal FC at Estadio de San Mames on September 16, 2025 in Bilbao, Spa

Arteta: Arsenal 'finishers' more vital than ever

Mikel Arteta said he could see in Gabriel Martinelli's eyes he was ready to fire Arsenal to victory before he struck 36 seconds after coming on as a substitute.

Soccer • 17 Sep 25

Bukayo Saka of Arsenal talks with Mikel Arteta after being subbed off against Leeds United, Premier League, August 2025

Arsenal boss Arteta still has no return date for Saka

Mikel Arteta has admitted Bukayo Saka still has "a lot of things to go through" before he is ready to play again, on the eve of Arsenal's Champions League clash against Athletic Bilbao.

Soccer • 15 Sep 25

Arteta: Surgery will see Saka out for a couple of weeks

Mikel Arteta has revealed Bukayo Saka will only be sidelined for a "couple of weeks" - but admitted it is a "big concern" that the England star has suffered two hamstring injuries in eight months.

Soccer • 29 Aug 25

LONDON COLNEY, ENGLAND - JULY 15: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta with Thomas Parte during a training session at Sobha Realty Training Centre on July 15, 2024 in London Colney, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arteta defends Arsenal's handling of Partey departure

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has backed the club's handling of former midfielder Thomas Partey's departure, following the arrest of the 32-year-old on suspicion of rape and sexual assault.

Soccer • 21 Jul 25