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Arteta: PL should set threshold for Covid postponements

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has urged the Premier League for clarity and to introduce specific rules regarding Covid-19 outbreaks at clubs.

Soccer • 10 Dec 21

Mikel Arteta's team dominated for long periods but couldn't make it count at Old Trafford

Arteta rues Gunners' lack of accuracy

Mikel Arteta felt Arsenal let Manchester United off the hook after the Gunners were defeated 3-2 at Old Trafford on Thursday.

Soccer • 03 Dec 21

Arteta not concerned about Arsenal exodus to Newcastle

Mikel Arteta insists he does not fear another Arsenal exodus as a result of Newcastle's new-found wealth.

Soccer • 26 Nov 21

Mikel Arteta said it would be a 'great help' to have Arsene Wenger back involved

Arteta reveals talks with Wenger about Arsenal return

Mikel Arteta is hopeful of bringing former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger back to the Emirates Stadium in some capacity after revealing initial talks have taken place.

Soccer • 25 Nov 21

Jurgen Klopp and his Arsenal counterpart got into a heated argument over a Sadio Mane challenge

Klopp hails Reds and calls for Mane protection

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp called the 4-0 demolition of Arsenal "an impressive result" as his side returned to winning ways.

Soccer • 20 Nov 21

Mikel Arteta is turning things around at Arsenal

Wenger urges supporters to keep the faith with Arteta

Arsene Wenger has urged Arsenal fans to keep showing their support to the Premier League club as they continue to rebuild under Mikel Arteta following the Frenchman's exit in 2018.

Soccer • 10 Nov 21

Claudio Ranieri argued with Mikel Arteta after the final whistle

Arteta defends Arsenal players after Ranieri accusation

Mikel Arteta defended his Arsenal players after Watford boss Claudio Ranieri accused them of a lack of respect in the build-up to Emile Smith Rowe's winning goal.

Soccer • 07 Nov 21

'I was really sad after reading that statement from Steve'

Abuse will put off prospective managers - Arteta

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has revealed the kind of abuse suffered by Steve Bruce has seen both prospective and current managers tell him they would now think twice about taking a job.

Soccer • 21 Oct 21

Mikel Arteta (L) with summer signing Ben White

Arsenal needed characters, admits Arteta

Mikel Arteta believes it was crucial that Arsenal's summer signings not only improved his side on the pitch but also in the dressing room.

Soccer • 18 Sep 21

Former Arsenal player Jack Wilshere is currently without a club

Arteta pours cold water on possible Wilshere return

Mikel Arteta has poured cold water on the suggestions that Jack Wilshere could resign for Arsenal.

Soccer • 16 Sep 21

Mikel Arteta (left) is under increasing pressure after Arsenal's worst start to a season in 67 years

Guardiola backs under-fire Arteta to come good

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola backed Arsenal counterpart Mikel Arteta to come bouncing back after piling on the misery for his former assistant on Saturday.

Soccer • 30 Aug 21

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is not for sale

Arteta insists that Aubameyang is not for sale

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta insists the club would not sell captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang if he were to become a target for Manchester City.

Soccer • 26 Aug 21

Arteta says his team was good enough to achieve a different result against Brentford in spite of absentees

Arteta insists Arsenal won't alter transfer plans

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal will not re-evaluate their transfer plans after Friday's Premier League season-opening defeat by Brentford with the Gunners manager insisting that he is focussed on improving his current squad.

Soccer • 14 Aug 21

Ben White (C) pictured with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta (L) and director of football Edu has been the Gunners biggest signing so far this summer

Arteta expecting further reinforcements at Arsenal

Mikel Arteta admits there are still plenty of questions to be resolved for Arsenal in the transfer window but is "sure" business will happen in the coming weeks.

Soccer • 12 Aug 21

The midfielder has represented Belgium at under-21 level

Arsenal complete Lokonga signing

Arsenal have completed the signing of Belgium Under-21 midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga from Anderlecht.

Soccer • 19 Jul 21

Arteta says he had personally spoken to Saka after the Euro 2020 final

Arteta backs Saka to bounce back quickly

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta believes Bukayo Saka will quickly bounce back from the racist abuse he received after England's Euro 2020 final defeat.

Soccer • 14 Jul 21

Bruce eager to sign Willock, but Arteta wants him back

Newcastle head coach Steve Bruce has vowed to test Arsenal's resolve to hang on to midfielder Joe Willock, but Mikel Arteta has insisted the young midfielder is not for sale.

Soccer • 21 May 21

Mikel Arteta could overhaul the Gunners squad this summer

Arteta ready to revamp Arsenal squad

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has hinted at a busy summer transfer window at the Emirates Stadium as he looks to get the club back among the top sides in the Premier League.

Soccer • 11 May 21

Arsenal are currently preparing for a Europa League semi-final

Arteta does not envisage new owners arriving at Arsenal

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is hopeful a strong statement from the club's owners will end speculation surrounding a potential takeover bid from Spotify founder Daniel Ek.

Soccer • 28 Apr 21

Mikel Arteta: 'I think this has given big lessons'

Arteta: Super League row shows fans own football's soul

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta revealed he received a personal apology from the club's owners as he saw supporters send the "strongest message" in the history of football to bring to an end plans for a breakaway European Super League.

Soccer • 22 Apr 21

Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette (C) and his team-mates taking a knee ahead of the game

Steven Gerrard 'proud' of Arsenal approach at Slavia

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has led the Arsenal applause after seeing Mikel Arteta's men dump Slavia Prague out of Europe.

Soccer • 16 Apr 21

The Europa League is Mikel Arteta and Arsenal's last chance of silverware this season

Arteta: Gunners capable of storming Slavia's fortress

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is not fearful of Slavia Prague's impressive home record ahead of today's Europa League quarter-final second leg.

Soccer • 15 Apr 21

Aubameyang has been in and out of the Arsenal so far this season

Arteta: Aubameyang 'totally' committed to Arsenal

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta does not think Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will become another Mesut Ozil and says the striker is "totally" committed to the club.

Soccer • 09 Apr 21

Arsenal denied by late Slavia Prague leveller

Tomas Holes headed a stoppage-time equaliser as Slavia Prague secured a 1-1 draw away to Arsenal in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final.

Soccer • 08 Apr 21

Kieran Tierney could be out for the season

Arsenal's Tierney out for at least six weeks

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has refused to say whether Kieran Tierney will play again this season after he suffered knee ligament damage during Saturday's Premier League defeat to Liverpool.

Soccer • 07 Apr 21

Mikel Arteta