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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

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

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

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

Trent Alexander-Arnold was the target of a section of the Anfield faithful's ire

Slot to keep picking Alexander-Arnold in spite of boos

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has no concerns about continuing to pick Trent Alexander-Arnold despite the defender being booed by his own fans in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal.

Soccer • 11 May

Mikel Arteta's side are battling for second place

Arteta admits Arsenal have gone backwards in the league

Mikel Arteta has admitted for the first time that Arsenal have gone backwards in the Premier League this season.

Soccer • 09 May

Mikel Arteta: 'I think we deserved much more in both games'

Arteta: No team in Champions League better than Arsenal

An emotional Mikel Arteta insisted there was no team in the Champions League this season better than Arsenal and that the Gunners did not deserve to lose their semi-final, revealing the defeat against Paris Saint-Germain left his players in tears.

Soccer • 08 May

Mikel Arteta's men have fallen short in the last three league campaigns

Arteta admits to pain as Arsenal come up short again

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admits seeing Liverpool winning the Premier League has been "painful" after they were crowned champions last week.

Soccer • 02 May

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal will head to Paris next week with the aim of overturning the first-leg deficit

Arteta: Arsenal capable of 'special' Paris comeback

Mikel Arteta insisted Arsenal are capable of producing a special moment to overturn their first-leg defeat against Paris Saint-Germain and reach the Champions League final.

Soccer • 30 Apr

Bukayo Saka needed treatment after a heavy tackle from Ipswich defender Leif Davis

Saka in frame to face Palace as ankle fears ease

Bukayo Saka has handed Mikel Arteta an injury boost after the Arsenal manager declared he is fit to face Crystal Palace at the Emirates on Wednesday.

Soccer • 22 Apr

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal have been unable to keep pace with Liverpool this season

Arteta vows to keep Liverpool waiting for title

Mikel Arteta has insisted Arsenal will not allow Liverpool the opportunity to be crowned Premier League champions on Easter Sunday.

Soccer • 19 Apr

'I realised after three minutes that in this stadium, anything is possible,' said the Gunners boss

Arteta hails Arsenal's Champions League momentum

A jubilant Mikel Arteta said the momentum is with Arsenal to win the Champions League following their historic victory against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.

Soccer • 16 Apr

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal host Real Madrid on Tuesday

Arteta: Arsenal can write own story against Real Madrid

Mikel Arteta said he is convinced Arsenal can beat Real Madrid and write their own story by winning the Champions League.

Soccer • 07 Apr

Bukayo Saka last played for Arsenal on 21 December

Updated Saka fit to face Fulham after three-month lay-off

Mikel Arteta says Bukayo Saka is "ready to go" after hailing his star winger's imminent return as a massive boost for Arsenal.

Soccer • 31 Mar

Mikel Arteta (L) congratulates Declan Rice as he leaves the pitch after Arsenal's second-leg draw with PSV

Arteta urges 'next step' as things get Real for Arsenal

Mikel Arteta called on Arsenal to take the "next step" after booking their place in the Champions League last eight in successive seasons for the first time in 15 years.

Soccer • 13 Mar

Ruben Amorim and Mikel Arteta during the Premier League meeting between their sides last December

Amorim: 'I will not have the time that Arteta had'

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim does not believe he will get the same time to turn things around as Mikel Arteta enjoyed at Arsenal.

Soccer • 07 Mar

Mikel Arteta was all smiles at the post-match press conference in Eindhoven

Arteta hails record-breaking European night for Arsenal

Mikel Arteta joked that he knew Arsenal would put seven past PSV Eindhoven as he hailed a historic and unbelievable night for his players that all but secures their place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

Soccer • 05 Mar

Mikel Arteta's side lost ground in the title race last weekend

Arsenal will concede title 'over my dead body' - Arteta

Mikel Arteta said he would concede the Premier League title to Liverpool "over my dead body" as he insisted Arsenal can still be crowned champions.

Soccer • 25 Feb

It was a frustrating watch for Arsenal's manager

Arteta 'very angry' as Hammers put nail in title hopes

A furious Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's bid to win the Premier League title is now out of their hands after accusing his players of failing to hit the levels required in their crushing 1-0 defeat against West Ham at the Emirates.

Soccer • 22 Feb

Mikel Arteta wants Raheem Sterling to rediscover his form

Arteta tells Sterling it's time to deliver for Arsenal

Mikel Arteta has called on Raheem Sterling to rediscover his form to ensure Arsenal remain hot on Liverpool's heels in the Premier League title race.

Soccer • 21 Feb

Referee Michael Oliver is surrounded by Arsenal players after sending off Myles Lewis-Skelly against Wolves

Arsenal fined for reaction to Lewis-Skelly red card

Arsenal have been fined €80,000 by the Football Association after their players confronted referee Michael Oliver in the 1-0 victory over Wolves last month.

Soccer • 17 Feb

Arteta blames spate of injuries on player overload

Mikel Arteta said long-term injuries are "an accident waiting to happen" due to the workload players face after Kai Havertz this week joined Arsenal's lengthy list of absentees.

Soccer • 14 Feb

Eddie Howe has led Newcastle back to Wembley

Howe confident Newcastle can end 70 years of hurt

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is determined to end the club's 70-year wait for a trophy after his team reached the Carabao Cup final with a thumping semi-final victory over Arsenal.

Soccer • 06 Feb

William Saliba had added to Arsenal's mounting injury concerns

Saliba set for Arsenal return in time to face Man City

William Saliba has handed Arsenal a rare injury boost after manager Mikel Arteta confirmed the defender is set to be available to face Manchester City on 2 February.

Soccer • 21 Jan

The failure to hold onto their lead saw Arteta's side slip further back from Liverpool

Arteta laments injuries impact as title bid falters

Mikel Arteta hinted that injuries to his Arsenal squad are close to ending their Premier League challenge following a crushing 2-2 draw against Aston Villa at the Emirates.

Soccer • 18 Jan