Mikel Arteta
The Premier League has a problem in the title race, but Arsenal can solve it
When Mikel Arteta addressed the Arsenal squad on Wednesday morning, the message was the same. That was to stay focused on what they had to do and forget about Manchester City. It wasn’t quite the same as predecessor George Graham prior to Arsenal’s famous final game of 1988/89, when he came on the morning after … Read more
The absurd truth behind Arsenal’s title challenge and why Mikel Arteta has already overachieved
The contrast said almost as much as the numbers on the table. In the final minutes of Arsenal’s victory over Manchester United, Mikel Arteta was “nervous”. How could he not be? This was the title. This was the last chance. It wasn’t a great win, as the manager admitted, but that’s almost predictable at this … Read more
Wayne Rooney accuses Manchester United players of faking injuries
Wayne Rooney with fellow ex-Manchester United captain and current TV pundit Roy Keane before Sunday’s match against Arsenal – Reuters/Carl Recine Wayne Rooney has launched a scathing attack on a number of injured Manchester United players, accusing them of deliberately leaving matches to protect themselves ahead of the FA Cup final or European Championship this … Read more
Arsenal have released Kai Havertz – and it could have implications for their transfer activities
Arsenal bought Kai Havertz as a midfielder, but he is flourishing as a striker – Getty Images/Charlotte Wilson When it comes to matters off the pitch, Mikel Arteta cannot be described as a particularly flexible manager. Just ask Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Matteo Guendouzi, two recent Arsenal players who were banned from the club for not … Read more