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Arteta will splash the cash to replace injured Jesus

Mikel Arteta has admitted Gabriel Jesus' "significant injury" will force Arsenal to be active and maximise opportunities in the January transfer market.

Soccer • 22 Dec 22

Mikel Arteta's side are five points clear at the top

Arteta hopes World Cup won't disrupt Arsenal title push

Manager Mikel Arteta said he is hoping the World Cup break does not impede Arsenal's momentum, after the north London club defeated Wolves 2-0 on Saturday to take a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

Soccer • 13 Nov 22

The Spaniard will now undergo two months of rest

Updated Mari faces two months out after supermarket stabbing

Arsenal defender Pablo Mari said he felt "lucky" to be alive after becoming a victim of a frenzied supermarket stabbing in Milan.

Soccer • 28 Oct 22

Mikel Arteta's team's lead was cut this weekend

'No complaints' from Arteta after leaders Arsenal held

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta felt his Premier League leaders contributed to their own undoing after surrendering a lead at Southampton to drop points for only the second time this season.

Soccer • 23 Oct 22

Southampton battle back to take a point from Arsenal

Premier League leaders Arsenal dropped points for only the second time this season after Southampton hit back to snatch a 1-1 draw at St Mary's.

Soccer • 23 Oct 22

Mikel Arteta with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Arteta hits back at criticism from Aubameyang

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has hit back at criticism from former captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - insisting his current squad is more "hard-working" than in previous years.

Soccer • 13 Oct 22

Referee Michael Oliver speaks to Jurgen Klopp and Mikel Arteta

FA awaiting referee's report on Arsenal-Liverpool clash

The Football Association of England is to review details of an incident towards the end of Arsenal's 3-2 win over Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday evening.

Soccer • 09 Oct 22

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag applauds the fans

Erik ten Hag: 'I like this mentality'

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag intends to trust the process as the Dutchman saw his side claim their fourth victory in a row at home to Arsenal

Soccer • 04 Sep 22

Arteta 'very confident' Saka will sign new Arsenal deal

Mikel Arteta is "very confident" that England forward Bukayo Saka will sign a new deal at Arsenal sooner rather than later.

Soccer • 19 Aug 22

Gabriel Jesus was in unstoppable form against Leicester

Jesus raising Arsenal's standards - Arteta

Mikel Arteta hailed Gabriel Jesus' standard-lifting performance after the striker opened his Arsenal account with a brace in their 4-2 victory over Leicester.

Soccer • 13 Aug 22

Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus at the Emirates Stadium

Arsenal complete deal for Gabriel Jesus

Arsenal have completed the signing of Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus on a long-term contract.

Soccer • 04 Jul 22

Lyon re-sign striker Lacazette from Arsenal

Lyon have completed the signing of striker Alexandre Lacazette from Arsenal on a contract until 2025, the Ligue 1 club confirmed.

Soccer • 09 Jun 22

It wasn't an easy watch for the Spaniard

Arteta: Arsenal not good enough for Champions League

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta labelled his side's performance against Newcastle as "extremely poor" and said it was not at the level required to qualify for the Champions League.

Soccer • 16 May 22

Conte urges Arteta to stop complaining

Antonio Conte has told Mikel Arteta to stop complaining and focus on his team after the Arsenal manager appeared to blame the referee for a heavy north London derby defeat at Tottenham.

Soccer • 12 May 22

Arteta signs new Arsenal contract

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has signed a contract extension with the London club, which will keep him there until at least 2025.

Soccer • 06 May 22

Partey sustained his injury against Crystal Palace on Monday

Arsenal 'ambiguous' over Partey time on sidelines

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has offered no assurances that Thomas Partey will play again this season after suffering a "significant" thigh injury.

Soccer • 08 Apr 22

Mikel Arteta walks over to the Arsenal fans after their heavy loss at Selhurst Park

Arteta: Top-four pressure didn't affect Arsenal players

Mikel Arteta defended his Arsenal players and refuted claims the pressure of the top-four race had got to them after Monday's 3-0 defeat at Crystal Palace - but conceded it was an "unacceptable" result.

Soccer • 05 Apr 22

'Momentum is the most fragile flower on the planet'

Klopp hoping 'fragile flower' of momentum blossoms

Jurgen Klopp saw his Liverpool side win at Arsenal to record a ninth consecutive Premier League victory and close to within a point of leaders Manchester City - but admits any sort of momentum can be lost in an instant.

Soccer • 16 Mar 22

Alexandre Lacazette ended his goal drought against Leicester

Lacazette crucial for Arsenal despite drought - Xhaka

Granit Xhaka wants more people to understand just how important Alexandre Lacazette is for Arsenal on and off the pitch as uncertainty remains over the forward's future at the club.

Soccer • 14 Mar 22

Arsenal have failed to reach the Champions League since Arsene Wenger's departure

Arteta echoes Wenger's top four sentiment

Mikel Arteta echoed his former manager Arsene Wenger's sentiments over the significance of securing a Champions League spot, calling European football a "must" for Arsenal.

Soccer • 12 Mar 22

Granit Xhaka's red card against Manchester City in 2021 was one of 15 during Arteta's tenure

Arsenal secure PGMOL meeting over red cards

Refereeing chiefs have agreed to a request from Arsenal for a meeting to discuss a number of decisions in their recent Premier League fixtures.

Soccer • 24 Feb 22

Arsenal's second-leg clash with Liverpool looks set to go ahead

Arsenal hopeful League Cup semi-final will go ahead

Arsenal are optimistic their Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Liverpool will go ahead as planned on Thursday night.

Soccer • 18 Jan 22

Mikel Arteta's side drew 0-0 with Liverpool

Arsenal request postponement of Spurs clash

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said Sunday's North London derby against Tottenham Hotspur could be postponed as he may not have enough players available for the Premier League clash due to illness and injuries.

Premier League • 14 Jan 22

'What they had tonight was a football problem and this team can solve that football problem'

Klopp tips Reds to crack the Salah-Mane absence code

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has backed his side to find a way to overcome the absence of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane after the Reds were held to a 0-0 draw by 10-man Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at Anfield.

Soccer • 13 Jan 22

Gunners' lack of drive leaves Arteta 'hurting'

Boss Mikel Arteta questioned Arsenal's desire after the Gunners crashed out of the FA Cup at Nottingham Forest.

Soccer • 09 Jan 22