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Mikel Arteta

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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  1. August 2026
  2. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeArsenal manager Mikel Arteta gave little away Wednesday following reports the Premier League champions have agreed a £75 million ($101 million) fee to sign Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes.

    Arteta tight-lipped over reports Arsenal have agreed Sh13b Guimaraes deal
  3. Citizen Digital

    Manager Mikel Arteta has not spoken publicly about his interest in Guimaraes, but said the club were "very active" and "very ambitious in what we want to do".

    Arsenal agree £75 mn Guimaraes deal: reports
  4. Citizen Digital

    Gunners manager Mikel Arteta has not spoken publicly about his interest in Guimaraes, but said the club are "very active" and "very ambitious in what we want to do".

    Arsenal step up bid to sign Newcastle's Guimaraes: reports
  5. The Standard

    Arsenal open their title defence against Coventry at the Emirates Stadium on August 21.Gunners manager Mikel Arteta has not spoken publicly about his interest in Guimaraes, but said the club are "very active" and "very ambitious in what we want to do".

    Arsenal step up bid to sign Newcastle's Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes
  6. June 2026
  7. The Standard

    Arsenal, champions for the first time since 2004, face a testing period after they host Coventry.Mikel Arteta's side head to Villa for their first away league game of the season, then meet Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on September 5.

    Arsenal to kick off Premier League title defence against Coventry
  8. Citizen Digital

    On top of ending their long wait to win the Premier League, Mikel Arteta's men also reached a first Champions League final for 20 years, but defeat on penalties to Paris Saint-Germain denied them becoming champions of Europe for the first time.

    Raya relaxed despite Spain goalkeeper debate
  9. May 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    PSG best team in the world, admits Arsenal's Arteta after 'pain' of defeat By AFP May 31, 2026 12:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Paris Saint-Germain's Georgian forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia lifts the tr

    PSG best team in the world, admits Arsenal's Arteta after 'pain' of defeat
  11. Citizen Digital

    Mikel Arteta's Premier League champions showed great resilience to take the game beyond 120 minutes in Budapest, but fell to a second final defeat, 20 years after their first against Barcelona in 2006.

    PSG beat Arsenal on penalties to retain Champions League title
  12. Citizen Digital

    The Gunners have never won the trophy but after clinching the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years Mikel Arteta's side believe they can dethrone the French champions.

    Key talking points ahead of PSG v Arsenal Champions League final
  13. The Standard

    Mikel Arteta's Premier League champions showed great resilience to take the game beyond 120 minutes in Budapest, but fell to a second final defeat, 20 years after their first against Barcelona in 2006.

    PSG beat Arsenal on penalties to retain Champions League title

Yesterday

  1. Arteta criticises penalty decision in Arsenal's win at Sunderland

    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

  2. Arsenal maintains perfect Premier League start with Sunderland win

    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

Saturday 12 September

  1. Arsenal manager Arteta uses on-field challenges to prepare players

    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

Friday 11 September

  1. Arteta denies Jesus's claims of harsh exit handling

    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

Thursday 10 September

  1. Arsenal beat Napoli 1-0 in Champions League opener

    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

Sunday 6 September

  1. Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 to end their unbeaten start

    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

  2. Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1, end rivals' unbeaten run

    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

Saturday 5 September

  1. Arsenal manager Arteta backs squad despite missing transfer targets

    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

Thursday 3 September

  1. Arsenal's Martinelli joins Saudi Al-Hilal for reported £60 million

    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

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Arsenal beat Aston Villa 1-0, Arteta praises finishers

    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

  2. Arteta praises Arsenal's finishers in Villa Park win

    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

Friday 28 August

  1. Arsenal, Spurs, Liverpool feature in Premier League weekend action

    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

Saturday 22 August

  1. Arsenal crushes Coventry 3-0 in Premier League season opener

    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

  2. Arsenal defeats Coventry 3-0 in Premier League season opener

    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

Friday 21 August

  1. Premier League returns as Arsenal seeks second consecutive title

    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

  2. Arsenal begin title defense as Premier League season returns

    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

  3. Arsenal manager confirms club pursuing defender signing

    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

Thursday 20 August

  1. Arteta targets best club status as Arsenal defend Premier League title

    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

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Arsenal chief expects Arteta contract extension very shortly

    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

  2. Arsenal agree to sign Aston Villa defender Konsa for £50 million

    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

Monday 17 August

  1. Maresca's Manchester City lose Community Shield 3-0 to Arsenal

    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

Sunday 16 August

  1. Arsenal defeats Manchester City 3-0 in Community Shield

    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

Saturday 15 August

  1. Arsenal manager Arteta reassures fans over contract future

    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

  2. Arteta reassures Arsenal fans amid contract uncertainty

    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

Friday 14 August

  1. Arteta backs Maresca to succeed Guardiola at Manchester City

    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

  2. Man City manager uncertain over Rodri's future amid Barcelona interest

    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

Thursday 13 August

  1. Arteta non-committal on Lewis-Skelly's future at Arsenal

    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

Monday 10 August

  1. Arteta praises Guimaraes signing to strengthen Arsenal midfield

    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

Sunday 9 August

  1. Arteta backs Guimaraes to strengthen Arsenal's midfield

    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

Saturday 8 August

  1. Arsenal signs Newcastle captain Guimaraes for £75 million

    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

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