Also known as: Arteta's · the Arsenal boss · Mikelito Arteta · Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta
Arsenal manager overseeing Premier League title defence in 2026, recently defending penalty decisions and team departures amid squad transition.
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… Mikel Arteta's side have been labelled English football's nearly men after three successive runners-up finishes in the Premier League. …
'Bring it on', says Rice as Arsenal chase Champions League historyCitizen Digital
Arteta in red card rant after Arsenal regain top spot By AFP April 26, 2026 11:30 (EAT) Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta celebrates at the final whistle during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium in London o …
Arteta in red card rant after Arsenal regain top spotCitizen Digital
… "We had the necessity to win the game, the margins are very short, and we got through it," Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta told Sky Sports. …
Arsenal back on top of Premier League, Spurs winCitizen Digital
Arsenal haven't given up on title despite blowing lead: Arteta By AFP April 25, 2026 09:00 (EAT) Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta gestures during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 8, 2026. …
Arsenal haven't given up on title despite blowing lead: ArtetaCitizen Digital
… Mikel Arteta's Gunners have watched their imposing nine-point lead vanish quickly, with City currently top on goals scored. …
Arsenal eye return to top spot, Spurs fight for survivalArsenal manager Mikel Arteta said the decision to award Sunderland a penalty could have cost his side the Premier League title, despite Arsenal winning 2-0 at the Stadium of Light. The penalty, awarded when Ezri Konsa was penalised for wrestling Dan Ballard to the floor, was saved by David Raya.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said the decision to award Sunderland a penalty could have cost his side the Premier League title, despite Arsenal winning 2-0 at the Stadium of Light. The penalty, awarded when Ezri Konsa was penalised for wrestling Dan Ballard to the floor, was saved by David Raya.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal won 2-0 over Sunderland to extend their unbeaten Premier League record, opening a three-point lead over Manchester City. Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham all drew at home on the same day, with Hull remaining unbeaten in third place after drawing 2-2 at Stamford Bridge.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mikel Arteta, head coach of Arsenal, deliberately sets challenges for his players—including delaying meals and raising the temperature in the dressing room—to help them cope with stressful situations. Arsenal beat Napoli 1-0 in their Champions League opener despite travel disruptions.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he was "very surprised" by Gabriel Jesus's claim that he was forced to train alone and given no information before joining Barcelona in September. Arteta insisted he had spoken to Jesus about the transfer and they parted on good terms.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Martin Odegaard's 75th-minute goal gave Arsenal a 1-0 victory over Napoli in their Champions League campaign opener on Wednesday. Arteta praised Odegaard's form and called his side's performance "remarkable" despite the narrow margin.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in a London derby at the Emirates Stadium, with Kai Havertz equalizing Morgan Rogers' early goal and Martin Odegaard scoring the winner. The victory ended Chelsea's unbeaten run and demonstrated Arsenal's title credentials as they sit second in the league with three wins from three matches.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 at home in a London Premier League derby on Sunday, with Kai Havertz equalising and Martin Odegaard scoring the winner after Morgan Rogers put Chelsea ahead. The victory reinforced Arsenal's title credentials as second-placed contenders and ended Chelsea's three-game winning streak under new manager Xabi Alonso.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he is happy with his squad after the Premier League champions failed to sign Morgan Rogers, Vinicius Junior, and Julian Alvarez during the summer transfer window, while losing Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus, and Gabriel Martinelli. Arteta told reporters he loves the players he has and pledged to support them.
5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gabriel Martinelli, Arsenal's 25-year-old Brazilian forward, has transferred to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal on a four-year deal; British media reports the fee at £60 million, which would make him the most expensive player to leave Arsenal.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bukayo Saka scored in the second half to give Arsenal a 1-0 victory at Villa Park on Monday. Manager Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's ability to finish games will be key to their title defence, describing it as a tough place to win.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal defeated Aston Villa 1-0 at Villa Park with Bukayo Saka scoring in the second half, maintaining their perfect start to the Premier League season. Manager Mikel Arteta credited the team's ability to finish games, calling it key to their title defence.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal face depleted Aston Villa after several player departures, Tottenham seek returns on their £300 million transfer investment against Newcastle, and new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola makes his home debut at Anfield against Nottingham Forest, while Manchester United aim to recover from an opening weekend loss as Ipswich visit Old Trafford.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta praised his team's desire after they won 3-0 against Coventry City in their opening Premier League match, with goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard at the Emirates Stadium on Friday.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal won their Premier League title-defence opener 3-0 against Coventry at the Emirates Stadium, with Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard scoring. Manager Mikel Arteta's side brushed aside the promoted team in emphatic fashion on Friday.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Premier League season begins with defending champions Arsenal facing newly promoted Coventry in the opening match at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta welcomes the pressure of being hunted by rivals as the club looks to win a second successive title.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal, champions of the Premier League for the first time in 22 years, prepare to face Coventry in the season opener at Emirates Stadium. Manager Mikel Arteta said the team will embrace being "hunted" by rivals as they aim to cement their position as English football's dominant force.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal want to sign a defender and are active in the transfer market, with the Premier League champions reportedly close to sealing a deal for Aston Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa after improving their offer to around £50 million. Konsa would join the defence alongside Gabriel Magalhaes with William Saliba and Jurrien Timber sidelined by injury.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has declared his intention to build the club into "the best club in the world" as the Premier League champions begin their defence against Coventry, with Manchester City's era potentially ending after Pep Guardiola's resignation.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal's chief executive Richard Garlick said manager Mikel Arteta will sign a new contract "very shortly," ending uncertainty over the Spaniard's future after he led the club to Premier League title last season. Garlick stated both Arteta and the club want the deal done, describing negotiations as a matter of time.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal have agreed to sign England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in a deal worth at least £50 million, after Gunners boss Mikel Arteta returned with an improved offer following an earlier rejected bid. Konsa, 28, recently featured for England at the World Cup and will undergo a medical before completing his move.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Enzo Maresca suffered a difficult debut as Manchester City manager, with City losing 3-0 to Arsenal in the Community Shield in Cardiff on Sunday, marking the club's first major match without Pep Guardiola in a decade.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield on Sunday, with goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard. The victory allowed Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to showcase the team's close-season recruits, including Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta told reporters he is happy at the club and fans need not worry about his future, despite heading into the final year of his contract. Arteta, who ended Arsenal's 22-year Premier League drought in May, joined the club in 2019 and last renewed his deal in 2024.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, heading into the final year of his contract, told fans they have no reason to worry about his future, stating he wants to stay and is "extremely happy" at the club. Arteta ended Arsenal's 22-year wait for a Premier League title in May, and he last agreed a new contract in 2024.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised incoming Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca, expecting him to do an "unbelievable job" after Pep Guardiola's departure. The two clubs meet in the Community Shield in Cardiff on Sunday in Maresca's first major test in the role.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said "anything can happen" as Barcelona, the La Liga champions, have made a bid to sign World Cup winner Rodri. City are understood to have rejected an opening bid of £38.5 million from Barcelona for the midfielder, who has one season remaining on his Etihad contract.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta refused to confirm whether Myles Lewis-Skelly will stay at the club after the teenager made an "emotional" goal celebration in a friendly against Como. Lewis-Skelly, 19, has been linked with moves to Manchester United and Chelsea after starting just five times in the Premier League last season.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has backed Brazil international Bruno Guimaraes, signed from Newcastle for a reported £75 million, to "ignite something different" at the club. Arteta described the 28-year-old as a "warrior" with quality, intuition, leadership and charisma who will push the team's existing midfield of Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi and Eberechi Eze.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has backed Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, signed from Newcastle for a reported £75 million, to "ignite something different" at the Premier League champions. Guimaraes was introduced to Gunners fans ahead of a pre-season friendly against Borussia Dortmund.
9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal have completed the signing of Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, a Brazil midfielder, for a reported fee of £75 million. Guimaraes, who spent four-and-a-half seasons at Newcastle, said he wanted to "make history" at the Premier League champions.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →