Mikel Merino scored a dramatic header in extra time to send Spain through to the Euro 2024 semi-finals after they beat hosts Germany 2-1. Spain took the lead through Dani Olmo six minutes into the second half, but Germany fought back and Florian Wirtz kept their hopes alive with an 89th-minute equaliser. The match looked […]
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Mikel Arteta wants ‘more determined’ Arsenal after missing out on Premier League
Mikel Arteta vowed Arsenal would come back stronger and win the Premier League after they suffered title heartbreak for a second season in a row. The Gunners claimed a late 2-1 win over Everton on the final day but Manchester City’s 3-1 victory at home to West Ham crowned them champions for a fourth consecutive […]
Mikel Arteta says ‘box of dreams’ is open as Arsenal take title race to last day
Arsenal opened a “box of dreams” by defeating Manchester United to take the Premier League title race to the final day of the season, according to a relieved Mikel Arteta. Leandro Trossard’s 20th-minute goal proved enough for a 1-0 victory at Old Trafford but there were several nervy moments for the Gunners in the second […]
Mikel Arteta feels Erik ten Hag should get more time at Manchester United
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes Manchester United counterpart Erik ten Hag is an excellent coach who deserves more time to get things right at Old Trafford. United host the title-chasing Gunners on Sunday – the penultimate weekend of the Premier League season. While Arteta retains hope of delivering a first league title to north London […]
Mikel Arteta highlights quality of recruitment after Arsenal maintain momentum
Mikel Arteta praised Arsenal’s summer recruitment drive as Kai Havertz and Declan Rice both shone in a comfortable win over Bournemouth that keeps the Gunners top of the Premier League. Arsenal are potentially two wins away from winning their league title in 20 years after seeing off a spirited Cherries side at the Emirates Stadium. […]
Mikel Arteta hints Jurrien Timber could feature in Arsenal’s title run-in
Mikel Arteta believes Jurrien Timber could still have a part to play in Arsenal’s Premier League title run-in – despite not playing since August. The defender is back in contention for Saturday’s visit of Bournemouth having worked his way back to fitness following a serious knee injury suffered on his league debut against Nottingham Forest. […]
Mikel Arteta says Mauricio Pochettino was ‘like a father’ to him as young player
Mikel Arteta said Mauricio Pochettino was “like a father” to him in his early playing days ahead of their meeting in Arsenal’s clash against Chelsea in the Premier League. Arteta played alongside the Chelsea boss at Paris St Germain before their rise as coaches in Europe’s top divisions. The Arsenal manager talked up the influence […]
One day and one game at a time is Arsenal focus in title race – Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta insists title-chasing Arsenal are taking each game at a time as they head into their final seven matches of the Premier League season. The Gunners went into the weekend leading Liverpool on goal difference and sitting a point ahead of Manchester City. Arteta’s men, who drew 2-2 with Bayern Munich in their Champions […]
Mikel Arteta pleased with how Arsenal handled emotions during Bayern Munich draw
Mikel Arteta credited his players for dealing with Arsenal’s “emotional” 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday. Bukayo Saka opened the scoring for the Gunners, who then conceded two quickfire goals before substitute Leandro Trossard struck to ensure the teams head to Germany all square. Arteta admitted emotions […]
Mikel Arteta prepared for ‘best possible’ Bayern in Champions League clash
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is braced for Bayern Munich setting aside their Bundesliga struggles to produce their best possible performance in the Champions League quarter-finals. The six-time European champions have endured a disappointing domestic campaign and travel to Emirates Stadium for Tuesday’s first leg on the cusp of relinquishing the German title for the first […]
Serge Gnabry relishing Arsenal return and clash with former mentor Mikel Arteta
Bayern Munich forward Serge Gnabry is relishing a reunion with mentor Mikel Arteta and has backed former club Arsenal to be one of European football’s leading sides for the foreseeable future. Gnabry played alongside current Gunners boss Arteta under Arsene Wenger after joining the north London club in 2012 at the age of 16. The […]
Big, big performance – Mikel Arteta hails Arsenal’s win over Brighton
Mikel Arteta savoured a “big, big performance” after Arsenal reclaimed top spot in the Premier League by ending Brighton’s impressive home form with a thumping 3-0 victory. The title-chasing Gunners arrived at the Amex Stadium having dropped to third place in the table following Manchester City’s 4-2 success at Crystal Palace in Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off. […]