Arsenal transfer target Viktor Gyokeres has given Mikel Arteta another glimpse of what he could have had after scoring and shining in the Champions League for Sporting CP. Despite being linked with big-name stars such as Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, Al-Ahli’s new forward Ivan Toney and the goal-hungry Gyokeres, Arteta chose not to invest in a proven striker this summer. Instead, the Gunners…

Mikel Arteta has been handed a huge injury boost ahead of Arsenal’s Champions League clash with Atalanta on Thursday night. The Gunners are due to fly to Italy on Wednesday afternoon ahead of their league phase opener, with the squad training at Sobha Realty Training Centre beforehand. Riccardo Calafiori was among the group who took part in the open…

This is perhaps the trickiest selection of Mikel Arteta’s season so far as Arsenal take on Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League. The difficulty stems from the fact that in less than three days from the final whistle in Italy the Gunners will travel to Manchester and kick-off against the champions. Arteta is already managing an injury-hit…

For the first time this season, the open training session for the UEFA Champions League at Arsenal’s Sobha Realty Training Centre took place. Mikel Arteta and his coaching staff were witnessed for the opening of the morning’s action from north London. Arsenal fly to Italy Wednesday afternoon to face Serie A side Atalanta, the winners…

Mikel Arteta‘s vision for Jurrien Timber has seemingly changed since Arsenal splurged £38million to sign him from Ajax last year. The versatile Dutchman can play across the back-four and even in midfield, though he was originally brought to the Emirates Stadium to provide competition for Ben White at right-back, according to reports. Timber tore his crucial ligament on his competitive…

Bukayo Saka has been in fine form once again this season for Arsenal but gave fans a bit of a scare last time out after appearing to suffer an injury. Mikel Arteta got the better of his North London rival Ange Postecoglou last time out in the Premier League, as Bukayo Saka crossed for Gabriel Magalhaes to head…

Arsenal’s victory against Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby was impressive given the players they were missing, as others stepped up. Midfielders Martin Odegaard and Mikel Merino were injured, whilst Declan Rice was suspended after his red card against Brighton. This meant that Jorginho wore the captain’s armband despite Bukayo Saka giving the team talk before the game,…

The return of midweek football is on the horizon for Arsenal as they start their assault in Europe. Aiming to go at least one better in the Premier League, Mikel Arteta will soon have cup competitions to balance as well as Champions League commitments. It is at this stage of the season that things start…

Arsenal finally know which officials will be elected to take charge of their match against Manchester City in the coming days. The key Premier League clash could have a huge impact on how the title race ends up this season, with the Emirates Stadium playing host. In the build-up to it, the Premier League have now confirmed that…

Despite recently signing a new deal at Arsenal to keep him at the club until 2027, Mikel Arteta has been touted as a potential option to replace Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. The City boss is out of contract in 2025, with uncertainty still looming surrounding his future at the club beyond the summer. With Arteta’s impressive turnaround with the…

Inside his home, Gabriel Magalhaes has a table where all his career accolades sit. In and among the player of the month awards sit two Premier League man of the match trophies, both won in North London Derby victories at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Two games. Five months apart. Same result. It’s a physical embodiment…

After a disappointing draw prior to the international break and injuries to Martin Odegaard and Riccardo Calafiori, Arsenal steadied the ship on Sunday with a statement win in the North London Derby. Despite missing their captain and Declan Rice, Mikel Arteta’s side put in a defensive masterclass and limited Tottenham Hotspur to few, if any, genuine chances before Gabriel Magalhães nodded…