Tag: Mikel
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta silent over Bukayo Saka’s penalty claim as Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel left fuming | Football News
Mikel Arteta refused to discuss whether Bukayo Saka should have won a penalty against Bayern Munich but Thomas Tuchel was left “really angry” by another spot-kick call. Saka went to ground after going over Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer’s leg in practically the final action of the game as the Gunners were denied a last-gasp penalty…
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Mikel Arteta exclusive: Arsenal boss opens up on stresses of management ahead of Liverpool clash | Football News
Mikel Arteta has opened up on the stresses of football management but despite the pressure that comes with the top job at Arsenal, the Spaniard insisted: “I just love what I do.” The spotlight has fallen on managers in the last week after Jurgen Klopp announced he was leaving Liverpool at the end of the…
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Mikel Arteta: Arsenal boss has no issue with Ben White and Oleksandr Zinchenko scuffle at end of Forest win | Football News
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta “loved” seeing Ben White and Oleksandr Zinchenko clash with each other at the end of his side’s 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest. The Gunners were cruising to an easy three points at the City Ground after second-half goals from Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka but endured a nervy ending when Taiwo…
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Mikel Arteta: ‘Angry’ Arsenal boss dismisses reports linking him to Barcelona job | Football News
Mikel Arteta has dismissed reports linking him with a move to Barcelona this summer, reiterating his commitment to Arsenal. Reports in Spain have suggested the Gunners boss intends to leave the Emirates Stadium at the end of the season, with a number of outlets in Spain linking him to the Barcelona job after Xavi announced…
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Mikel Arteta: Arsenal needs ‘reset’ after FA Cup exit to Liverpool
Arsenal’s Spanish manager Mikel Arteta gestures on the touchline during the English FA Cup third round football match between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 7, 2024. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP) Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal need a psychological “reset” after missing a host of chances in their 2-0…
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Mikel Arteta on Arsenal’s struggles in front of goal: ‘It’s become psychological’ | Football News
Mikel Arteta thinks Arsenal’s problems in front of goal have become “psychological” after they drew another blank against Liverpool. Arsenal were punished for a host of missed chances as Jakub Kiwior’s own goal and Luis Diaz’s late strike sent Liverpool into the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 2-0 win. The Gunners have…
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Mikel Arteta calls Arsenal’s defeat at Fulham their worst performance of the season | Football News
Mikel Arteta labelled Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat at Fulham as their “worst performance of the season” while Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp said the result must act as a wake-up call for the title hopefuls. The Gunners looked primed to end 2023 on top of the Premier League table when Bukayo Saka scored from close range…
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Mikel Arteta says Arsenal will not win the Premier League this season if the Gunners do not improve in both boxes | Football News
Mikel Arteta said his Arsenal side won’t win the Premier League unless they improve at both ends of the pitch, after their title charge took a hit against West Ham. The Gunners were beaten 2-0 in Thursday night’s London derby despite Arteta’s side having 30 shots on goal and 77 touches in the Hammers box…
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Mikel Arteta exclusive interview: Declan Rice’s aura, Kai Havertz’s intelligence and why Arsenal’s best is yet to come | Football News
Mikel Arteta’s suspension means he will be confined to the director’s box at Villa Park on Saturday but he is focusing on the positives. “A really nice view,” he smiles. Besides, there isn’t much he would change about those delirious scenes against Luton. “I think you get more from winning it in the way we…
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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta savours ‘special night’ | Declan Rice: A massive moment for us | Football News
Mikel Arteta hailed a “special night” for Arsenal after Declan Rice’s headed goal seven minutes into stoppage time secured a sensational 4-3 win against Luton at Kenilworth Road. Rice climbed to nod home Martin Odegaard’s cross and seal a victory that sent his team five points clear at the top of the Premier League. That…
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