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Sports•Oct 14, 2026

Eberechi Eze Reveals Mikel Arteta’s Half-Time Message After Arsenal’s Win Over Lille: ‘It was just more of the same’

Key Highlights Arsenal earned a decisive 3-0 victory against Lille in their UEFA Champions League fixture at the Emirates Stadium. Eberechi Eze revealed the half-time instructions delivered by manager Mikel Arteta after a scoreless first half. Arteta’s tactical adjustments proved critical after Arsenal initially struggled to break down the French side before the interval. Arteta’s ...

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Sports•Oct 13, 2026

‘He has the ability’: Mikel Arteta Backs Arsenal Star Bukayo Saka to Become More Prolific Goalscorer

Key Highlights Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has challenged winger Bukayo Saka to significantly increase his goal tally this season. Saka has netted three goals so far this campaign after previously establishing a personal best of 20 goals in a single season. Arteta expressed lofty expectations for the forward, stating that Saka should aim to score ...

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Sports•Oct 12, 2026

Gabriel on Last Season’s Champions League Final Defeat: ‘If I had another penalty I’m going to be there to take it’

Key Highlights: Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has looked back on the club’s Champions League final defeat against Paris Saint-Germain. The Brazilian center-back missed his attempt during the penalty shoot-out held in Budapest in May 2026. Gabriel confirmed that he remains ready and willing to step up for another penalty if called upon in the future. ...

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Sports•Oct 11, 2026

‘My eyes were in pain’: Mikel Arteta Reflects on Brighton Defeat, Praises Arsenal Response vs Leeds

Key Highlights: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised his squad’s response following a difficult 3-0 loss to Brighton prior to the international break. The Gunners bounced back immediately upon returning to action, securing a 2-1 comeback victory over Leeds United. Reflecting on the heavy Brighton defeat, Arteta candidly revealed that looking back at the performance caused ...

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Sports•Oct 10, 2026

Arsenal 2-1 Leeds: Quality Moment Secures Win, but Mikel Arteta Still Faces Lingering Issues

Key Highlights: Arsenal are grappling with early defensive vulnerabilities, having conceded five goals in six matches following last season’s title-winning campaign. Injury concerns mount as William Saliba remains sidelined and Piero Hincapie faces tests after being carried off with an apparent right ankle injury. Mikel Arteta delivered a blunt assessment of his squad’s emotional readiness, ...

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Sports•Oct 10, 2026

Mikel Arteta Explains Arsenal’s Lack of Goals From Corners This Season: ‘We should have scored four’

Key Highlights: Arsenal have failed to score a goal from a corner kick across their opening five fixtures of the season. Head coach Mikel Arteta maintains that the team’s corner-kick performance has actually improved compared to previous levels. Arteta calculates that the Gunners have generated sufficient chances to score four goals from corners, attributing the ...

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Sports•Oct 9, 2026

Mikel Arteta: Arsenal Boss Insists He Has Clear Conscience Over Man City Charges

Key Highlights: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta stated his conscience is clear regarding his time as an assistant coach at Manchester City amid findings of financial rule breaches. Arteta served under Pep Guardiola from 2016 to 2019, a tenure that coincided with the period Manchester City was found to have disguised secret funding exceeding £830m. The ...

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Sports•Oct 9, 2026

Arsenal Tactics: How Mikel Arteta Could Respond to Brighton Defeat

Key Highlights Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta continues to evolve his team’s tactics ahead of hosting Leeds on Saturday at 12:30 BST, following the recent match against Brighton. The Gunners have implemented a fluid, asymmetrical tactical setup concentrated down their right side, featuring Kai Havertz, Ben White, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and Martin Odegaard. This overload ...

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Sports•Oct 7, 2026

Arsenal Confirms New Long-Term Contract for Manager Mikel Arteta

Key Highlights: Mikel Arteta has officially signed a new long-term contract extension with Arsenal. The commitment comes following Arsenal’s historic achievement in securing their first Premier League title in 22 years. The managerial renewal reinforces Arsenal’s long-term project under the Spanish manager. Mikel Arteta Commits Future to Arsenal with Long-Term Contract Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta ...

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Sports•Oct 3, 2026

Kai Havertz Reveals Close Friendship with Viktor Gyokeres

Key Highlights Kai Havertz has opened up regarding his close bond with forward Viktor Gyokeres at Arsenal. The connection between the two attackers blossomed following Gyokeres’ transfer to Arsenal from Portuguese side Sporting CP. Havertz discussed the development of their off-pitch dynamic and mutual understanding in an interview with Arsenal. Building Camaraderie in Arsenal’s Attack ...

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Sports•Oct 3, 2026

Jack Wilshere: Mikel Arteta Helped Me Understand the Game

Key Highlights: Luton Town manager Jack Wilshere has spoken openly about his deep passion for coaching and player development. Wilshere credited Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta with having a major influence on his tactical approach and managerial style. The former midfielder continues to build his managerial foundation by adopting principles observed during his time working alongside ...

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Sports•Sep 30, 2026

‘Time will tell if it was an anomaly’: Thierry Henry on Arsenal’s 3-0 Loss to Brighton

Key Highlights: Thierry Henry believes Arsenal’s 3-0 defeat to Brighton may prove to be an anomaly. Henry says Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal must demonstrate that the loss was simply a bad day. Arsenal had won every league match before the heavy defeat at the Amex. Thierry Henry assesses Arsenal’s defeat to Brighton Thierry Henry believes Arsenal’s ...

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