Mikel Arteta was satisfied with a comfortable win and a clean sheet as he gave his fringe players a much-needed run-out in the Europa League.Eddie Nketiah, Rob Holding and Fabio Vieira fired much-changed Arsenal to a routine 3-0 victory over Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt.Nketiah, yet to start in the Premier League this season, grabbed his second goal in two European appearances.Then defender Ho...Full Story »

Arsenal(opens in new tab) boss Mikel Arteta says that contract extensions for Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and William Saliba. The 21-year-old trio have been instrumental in the Gunners' superb start to 2022/23, which has them top of the Premier League with seven wins from eight games – the latest of which saw them beat Tottenham(opens in new tab) 3-1 in the North London derby. Saka...Full Story »

Reports in Italy suggest Arsenal could be looking to spend big in January for Mikel Arteta. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is reportedly eyeing more January signings for the club (Image: GETTY) Shock reports in Italy claim Arsenal are preparing a £101million double swoop for Juventus duo Dusan Vlahovic and Fabio Miretti. The Gunners are set to enter the next phase of their rebuild in January, ...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta was happy to banish the nightmare of last season as Arsenal went back to the top of the Premier League with a clinical 3-0 victory at Brentford.The Gunners were back at the scene of their dismal 2-0 opening-day defeat last season which pre-empted their worst start to a campaign for 67 years.But they are a different animal this term and proved it with an organised, inventive display ...Full Story »

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta insists Ben White will be better for playing in various positions this season. The 24-year-old formed an impressive central defensive partnership with Gabriel last season, but has shown his versatility this term following William Saliba's emergence at centre back. Arteta said, “Obviously we talk, because when you are thinking about doing something to maximise ...Full Story »

Arteta left his players baffled before last season's North London derby at the Emirates as he took to the whiteboard and drew a cartoon heart and brain. Arsenal have sold out of a bizarre shirt based on Mikel Arteta's weird shirt Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta delivered a bizarre speech before last season's North London derby Credit: Amazon Prime Video The Spanish tactician used that analogy to te...Full Story »

Arsenal are going to add a winger to their squad in January, after failing to land one during the summer transfer window. That's according to reports that state that Mikel Arteta is committing to signing a wide man, since he wants new signing Marquinhos to experience more minutes of competitive football and can't offer the Brazilian the adequate game-time. Marquinhos joined the Gunners for ...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta has added his voice to those calling for consistency from VAR after seeing a “soft” call cost Arsenal in a defeat at Manchester United. Gunners drop first points Big decision goes against them Technology causing controversy WHAT HAPPENED? The Gunners slipped to a 3-1 reversal at Old Trafford as their 100 per cent start to the 2022-23 Premier League campaign came ...Full Story »

Hector Bellerin left Arsenal and joined Barcelona as a free transfer on deadline day ending an 11 year stay with the Gunners. Bellerin joined Barcelona on deadline day Pair played together at Arsenal Arteta says he 'loves' full-back in emotional tribute WHAT HAPPENED? Bellerin joined Barcelona as a free agent on deadline day as the full-back returned to Barcelona, where he spent eight ye...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta once again praised the mentality of his Arsenal side as they quickly reacted to an Aston Villa equaliser to secure another victory and maintain their perfect Premier League start.Gabriel Martinelli hit the winner against Villa on a night of questionable goalkeeping at the Emirates Stadium where a deserved 2-1 success means the Gunners remain top of the table with five wins from five...Full Story »

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has, on Tuesday, provided his response to recent comments on the part of manager Mikel Arteta, regarding the winger's future at the club. For those not aware, the comments in question were forthcoming earlier this month. Ahead of his side's 3-0 drubbing of Bournemouth, Arteta was drawn on the subject of ongoing efforts to tie Saka down to a new long-term contract. A...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal have “grown up” and “matured” after Gabriel Magalhaes gave his side a comeback victory over Fulham by scoring the winning goal and extending their perfect start to the season.Aleksandar Mitrovic won the ball off the Brazilian defender before firing the visitors into the lead, but Arsenal came from behind to win 2-1.Martin Odegaard equalised w...Full Story »

Arsenal have no new injury worries as they prepare to host Fulham.The Gunners are the only Premier League side to win their opening three games and manager Mikel Arteta only has Reiss Nelson (quad) missing.Arteta has named an unchanged starting XI in all three wins and could do so once again.Neeskens Kebano is working his way back from a groin injury but is not expected to be fit for the short t...Full Story »

Arsenal reject Nicolas Pepe will spend the season on loan with Nice, GOAL can confirm. WHAT'S HAPPENING? The winger will head back to France on a one-year loan, with Nice not having any option to buy at the conclusion of the deal. THE BIGGER PICTURE: The move comes in the wake of several disappointing seasons for Pepe, the £72m ($85m) club-record signing at Arsenal. The former Lille win...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Jurgen Klopp's Excuses are Always The Best & Unique!   In order not to pay the €40M to Barca, Atletico Madrid have Played Griezmann Exactly 28 Minutes in each match played.   We all know that One Guy - Who owns The Football & He Ends The Game Whenever His Team is Winning/Losing   Arteta has a high chance of winnin...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta is not getting carried away despite his Arsenal side moving to the top of the Premier League following a comfortable win at Bournemouth.The Gunners continued a perfect start to the campaign with a 3-0 victory on the south coast as an early Martin Odegaard double and a fine first Arsenal goal from William Saliba made it nine points from nine.At this stage of last season, Arteta was f...Full Story »

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.The summer signing from Manchester City brought the Emirates faithful to their feet in the Gunners’ first home fixture of the season with a stunning curled effort, following it up with a nodded goal to double their advantage bef...Full Story »

Arsenal have a trio of players passed fit for the Premier League visit of Leicester.Emile Smith Rowe (hip), Takehiro Tomiyasu (quad) and Fabio Vieira (foot) are all back in training, although the latter is unlikely to be risked.Reiss Nelson has been sidelined with a muscular issue but the winger is the only player unavailable to Gunners boss Mikel Arteta.Leicester have no new injuries for the ma...Full Story »

Arsenal star Granit Xhaka has consistently been a controversial figure in his time at the Emirates, make no mistake. The Swiss midfielder has been a superb player in spells, but his career in north London has been clouded by dubious moments which have cast doubt over his professionalism. Management have not opted to sell him as he enters his seventh year at the club, which goes to show that ...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta lauded Arsenal’s fight in their season-opening 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace but admitted much more was required from his attackers.The Gunners walked away with all three points at Selhurst Park thanks to a first-half Gabriel Martinelli header and a late Marc Guehi own goal.Arsenal dominated the opening exchanges but the Eagles challenged Arteta’s side after the restar...Full Story »