Mikel Arteta talked up the qualities and the hunger of Raheem Sterling as calls increase for the Arsenal loanee to come into the starting XI. Despite not initially being on the club’s radar Sterling was signed late on deadline day, arriving for the season from Chelsea as he looks to rediscover his best form. Arteta has worked with the winger previously at Manchester…

Arsenal are said to be ‘confident’ that their star man Bukayo Saka will be fit for both their trips to Atalanta and Manchester City this week. The England international hobbled off the pitch at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, shortly after producing a corner kick that would assist Gabriel’s goal. It was a tense battle between the two north…

Pundit Chris Sutton has pinpointed one area of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal success as the Gunners beat Tottenham. For the third season in a row, Arsenal emerged victorious at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, getting the better of their North London rivals away from home. A 64th minute goal courtesy of Gabriel Magalhaes was enough to steer Arteta’s side to the…

Yesterday’s North London Derby saw Arsenal secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Tottenham, I couldn’t be prouder of the team’s performance. Gabriel Martinelli was back in the starting lineup, and while some fans questioned his recent form, he showcased his determination and work ethic throughout the match.Martinelli had a slow start but gradually found his…

Pep Guardiola has admitted he feels “weaker” going up against managers like Mikel Arteta, who he has become friends with.   Guardiola’s Manchester City side will lock horns with Arteta’s Arsenal in a top-of-the-table Premier League clash on Sunday. Arteta served as Guardiola’s assistant for three-and-a-half seasons at the Etihad, before leaving to take up the top job at Arsenal. And Guardiola has…

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has revealed that his team’s ability to win ‘ugly’ will be a big asset as they face Manchester City next weekend.  The Gunners beat Spurs 1-0 in the North London derby this weekend. Gabriel scored the only goal of the game in the 64th minute. Tottenham managed 15 shots but none…

Arsenal target Viktor Gyokeres has hinted that he will leave Sporting CP next summer. The Sweden international, who joined the Portuguese outfit for £17.5million plus bonuses from Championship side Coventry City in July 2023, has been sensational since making a club-record move to Sporting. In fact, Gyokeres scored 43 goals and added 15 assists in 50…

Ethan Nwaneri was afforded a brief cameo for Arsenal against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.  Mikel Arteta handed Ethan Nwaneri just his third senior appearance as he threw the Arsenal youngster into the fray late on in the North London Derby. With 86 minutes on the clock, and the Gunners protecting a 1-0 lead against their fierce local rivals, Bukayo Saka…

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has opened up about his tactical decisions against Tottenham in the North London derby. For the third season in a row, Arteta outclassed Ange Postecoglu on his own turf, as the Gunners beat Spurs 1-0. In his three meetings as a manager against Arsenal, Postecoglou is yet to get the better of Arteta, with…

Arsenal were handed a huge injury scare on Sunday after Bukayo Saka was seen limping off in the 86th minute in their 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, and an update has emerged concerning his fitness. The England international attacker has been suffering with cramps and the Gunners are confident he will make a full recovery this week, according…

Arsenal fans have been left raging at David Raya after footage emerged from the tunnel ahead of the North London derby v Tottenham. Mikel Arteta led his side to a confident 1-0 victory away from home despite missing key players Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard thanks in large part to their imperious defensive unit. It…

Raheem Sterling has issued a verdict on his Arsenal debut which arrived in the 1-0 North London Derby win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The 29-year-old was a deadline day arrival for the Gunners on a season-long loan from Chelsea to join David Raya, Riccardo Calafiori, Mikel Merino, Tommy Setford and Neto as summer signings. Having…