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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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

'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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

The Arsenal manager does not believe the current top two will have it all their own way

Arteta doubts title race will be two-horse affair

Mikel Arteta insists it is not a two-horse race between Arsenal and Liverpool in the battle for the Premier League title.

Soccer • 17 Jan 25

Mikel Arteta's side are now four points behind league leaders Liverpool

Arteta hails 'sensational' Arsenal after derby victory

Mikel Arteta hailed Arsenal's sensational display after they bounced back from recent cup disappointment to win 2-1 at home to Tottenham and reignite their Premier League title hopes.

Soccer • 16 Jan 25

Gabriel Jesus was stretchered off during the FA Cup clash against Manchester United

Arsenal attacker Jesus suffers season-ending ACL injury

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta's worst fears have been realised after it was confirmed Gabriel Jesus is set to be sidelined for the rest of the season with a knee injury.

Soccer • 14 Jan 25

Mikel Arteta has seen his side take two major hits in the last week

Arteta unsure on Arsenal's prospects after tough week

Mikel Arteta admitted he is uncertain if he will be able to deliver a trophy for Arsenal after seeing his side dumped out of the FA Cup by holders Manchester United at the Emirates – a defeat he described as "incredible".

Arsenal • 13 Jan 25

Arsenal defender Gabriel controls the ball in the first leg against Newcastle

EFL defend Carabao Cup ball after Arteta misgivings

The English Football League (EFL) has defended the ball used in the League Cup after Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said it "flies differently" from those used in the Premier League.

Soccer • 09 Jan 25

'It's not the result that reflects the story of the game'

Arteta bemoans missed chances against efficient Magpies

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's 2-0 defeat to Newcastle in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final did not reflect his team's performance as he hinted the ball used for the game at the Emirates Stadium hindered his players.

Soccer • 07 Jan 25

Mikel Arteta said he had never seen a decision similar to the penalty awarded against his Arsenal side

Arteta flabbergasted by 'bizarre' Brighton penalty call

Mikel Arteta said "I've never seen a decision like this in my career" after Arsenal's Premier League title challenge was dealt a blow by a debatable penalty award in a 1-1 draw at Brighton.

Soccer • 04 Jan 25