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Mikel Arteta

Also known as: Arteta's · the Arsenal boss · Mikelito Arteta · Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta

Arsenal manager who oversaw the club's return to winning form after a 3-0 Brighton loss and managed squad rotation during a League Cup penalty defeat to Fleetwood Town.

2026-04-242026-10-30

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … But he was left out of Arsenal's first two matchday squads of the season, with manager Mikel Arteta making it clear Martinelli would struggle for game time were he to remain at the Emirates Stadium. …

    Martinelli joins Al-Hilal from Arsenal for reported £60 million
  3. Citizen Digital

    Arteta hails Arsenal's 'finishers' after Saka kills off Villa By AFP September 01, 2026 08:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Champions League - Arsenal v Paris St Germain - Emirates Stadium, London, Britai …

    Arteta hails Arsenal's 'finishers' after Saka kills off Villa
  4. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeMikel Arteta said Arsenal's ability to kill off their Premier League rivals will be key to their title defence after Bukayo Saka sealed a 1-0 win against Aston Villa on Monday. …

    Arteta hails Arsenal's 'finishers' after Saka killed off Villa
  5. August 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    … Mikel Arteta's men have swatted aside Manchester City and Coventry 3-0 to pick up the Community Shield and make a perfect start to their title defence. …

    Arsenal face depleted Aston Villa, Spurs seek return on £300m spend
  7. Citizen Digital

    Arteta hails Arsenal's desire after perfect start to title defence By AFP August 22, 2026 03:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta watches the players from the touchline …

    Arteta hails Arsenal's desire after perfect start to title defence
  8. Citizen Digital

    … Mikel Arteta's side brushed aside promoted Coventry in emphatic fashion at the Emirates Stadium, underlining their determination to retain the title. …

    Arsenal rout Coventry to open Premier League season in style
  9. Citizen Digital

    Premier League returns with Arsenal eyeing title dynasty By AFP August 21, 2026 05:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta speaks with his players during a break in play du …

    Premier League returns with Arsenal eyeing title dynasty
  10. Citizen Digital

    … Audio By Vocalize Mikel Arteta said Arsenal will embrace being "hunted" by their title rivals as the new Premier League season kicks off with the champions facing Coventry on Friday. …

    Champions Arsenal embrace being 'hunted' as Premier League returns
  11. Citizen Digital

    Arteta confirms Arsenal want to sign defender after Konsa link By AFP August 21, 2026 06:41 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the pre season football match …

    Arteta confirms Arsenal want to sign defender after Konsa link
  12. Citizen Digital

    Arsenal can become world's best club: Arteta By AFP August 20, 2026 03:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard lifts the trophy as Arsenal's players celebrate their …

    Arsenal can become world's best club: Arteta
Sport

Arsenal's appeal of Dowman red card dismissed by FA commission

The News

Arsenal have lost their appeal against Max Dowman's red card in a League Cup penalty loss to Fleetwood Town, with an independent FA commission ruling against the club. The 16-year-old will serve a three-game ban, starting with Arsenal's Premier League match at Liverpool.

29 October 2026 · The Standard →

Yesterday

  1. Arsenal's appeal of Dowman red card dismissed by FA commission

    Arsenal have lost their appeal against Max Dowman's red card in a League Cup penalty loss to Fleetwood Town, with an independent FA commission ruling against the club. The 16-year-old will serve a three-game ban, starting with Arsenal's Premier League match at Liverpool.

    29 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 28 October

  1. Arsenal captain urges focus after Fleetwood League Cup loss

    Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard said the team must move on quickly after the Premier League champions crashed out of the League Cup, losing 5-3 on penalties to fourth-tier Fleetwood after a 1-1 draw.

    28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Arsenal crashes out of League Cup to fourth-tier Fleetwood

    Arsenal, the Premier League champions, suffered a 5–3 penalty shootout defeat to fourth-tier Fleetwood in the League Cup fourth round after the match finished 1–1. Manager Mikel Arteta called it "a very sad day" and acknowledged the loss came after he made nine changes to the team.

    28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Arsenal loses to fourth-tier Fleetwood on League Cup penalties

    Premier League champions Arsenal were eliminated from the English League Cup fourth round by fourth-tier Fleetwood Town in a penalty shoot-out, losing 5–3 after a 1–1 draw. Arsenal's Bruno Guimaraes had his penalty saved and the club's 16-year-old Max Dowman was sent off for violent conduct.

    28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Arsenal knocked out of League Cup by fourth-tier Fleetwood

    Arsenal lost 5-3 on penalties to fourth-tier Fleetwood in the League Cup fourth round after a 1-1 draw, with manager Mikel Arteta calling it "a very sad day" and admitting his decision to make nine changes backfired. Arsenal's 16-year-old Max Dowman was sent off for violent conduct.

    28 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 27 October

  1. Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or award in London

    England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane became England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe at the 2026 ceremony held in London. Alexia Putellas won the women's award for a third time.

    27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kane wins first English Ballon d'Or in 25 years

    Harry Kane became England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe at the ceremony in London. The 33-year-old Bayern Munich forward struck 73 goals in 65 games for club and country last season.

    27 October 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 25 October

  1. Arsenal beats Everton to level with Manchester City

    Arsenal won 2-0 against Everton with goals from centre-backs Ezri Konsa and Gabriel Magalhaes, moving level with Manchester City on 21 points at the top of the Premier League after City's 2-1 loss to Villa Park.

    25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 24 October

  1. Arsenal's Saka sidelined with quad injury, workload to be managed

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he will manage Bukayo Saka's workload carefully after the England midfielder sustained a quad injury during Wednesday's 2-2 Champions League draw at Bayern Munich that could keep him sidelined for at least two months.

    24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 22 October

  1. Arsenal concerned about Saka injury after Bayern draw

    Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta expressed concern about winger Bukayo Saka's injury sustained during a 2-2 Champions League draw at Bayern Munich on Wednesday. Saka, Arsenal's joint top goalscorer this season, came off early with sharp thigh pain and was replaced by Eberechi Eze.

    22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. Arsenal's Arteta says PSG Champions League final loss still fuels team

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said last season's Champions League final defeat by Paris Saint-Germain is fuelling his side this campaign, admitting he has not managed to get over the heartbreak despite trying over the summer. Arsenal play Bayern Munich on Wednesday.

    21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Bayern's Gnabry: Arteta was always a leader at Arsenal

    Bayern Munich winger Serge Gnabry, who started his career at Arsenal, says former teammate and current Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was always a leader in the dressing room and captain during the season they played together.

    21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 20 October

  1. Bayern Munich faces Arsenal without suspended Olise

    Bayern Munich will host English champions Arsenal on Wednesday in the Champions League without winger Michael Olise, who is suspended after receiving two yellow cards in a minute during Bayern's 3-3 draw with Viking. Olise, who has nine goals and five assists in 10 games this season, was sent off after throwing a ball at Viking captain Zlatko Tripic's head following an initial foul.

    20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 19 October

  1. Arsenal goalkeeper Raya praises team's three-win streak

    Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya says the Premier League champions' response to their 3-0 loss to Brighton with three consecutive wins since the international break has been "incredible." The team, who visit Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday, secured their latest victory with Noni Madueke's late goal in a 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

    19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Madueke's late goal secures Arsenal victory over Nottingham Forest

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised his team's depth after substitute Noni Madueke scored in the 80th minute to secure a 1-0 win against Nottingham Forest, moving the Gunners within three points of leaders Manchester City.

    19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 17 October

  1. Arteta backs Gyokeres despite goalless season start

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised Viktor Gyokeres for his "incredible will and determination" as the Swedish striker seeks his first goal of the season. Gyokeres has been a fringe player for the Premier League champions, with Arteta preferring Kai Havertz in attack.

    17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. Arsenal beats Lille 3-0 to share Champions League lead

    Arsenal defeated Lille with a three-goal second-half blitz in seven minutes at the Emirates Stadium, with goals from Jurrien Timber, Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka, extending their perfect start to the Champions League and moving into a share of the lead alongside Barcelona and Sporting Lisbon.

    14 October 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Arsenal defeats Lille 3-0 in Champions League advance

    Arsenal beat Lille 3-0 with goals from Jurrien Timber, Eberechi Eze, and Bukayo Saka in the second half to extend their perfect Champions League start and share the league table lead with Barcelona and Sporting Lisbon.

    14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 12 October

  1. Arsenal loses Hincapie and Zubimendi to ankle injuries

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that defender Piero Hincapie and midfielder Martin Zubimendi will miss the Champions League match against Lille after both suffered ankle injuries during a post-match warm-down session following Saturday's 2-1 win against Leeds.

    12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 11 October

  1. Arsenal bounces back after Brighton loss with win over Leeds

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said the team learned lessons from their 3-0 defeat at Brighton before the international break, returning to winning ways with a 2-1 comeback victory against Leeds at the Emirates on Saturday, with goals from Riccardo Calafiori and Bruno Guimaraes.

    11 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 10 October

  1. Arsenal beats Leeds, draws level with Man City

    Arsenal defeated Leeds 2-1 to draw level with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League after the international break. Riccardo Calafiori equalized for Arsenal before substitute Bruno Guimaraes scored the winning goal.

    10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 9 October

  1. Manchester City faces Liverpool after guilty financial rules verdict

    Manchester City head to Liverpool on Sunday for their first league game following an independent commission's guilty verdict for more than 100 serious breaches of Premier League financial rules over nine years, as well as charges relating to failure to cooperate with the investigation. The fixture is expected to unfold amid a hostile atmosphere.

    9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Arsenal CEO says title win launches domination push ahead

    Arsenal CEO Richard Garlick said the club is in a strong position to dominate men's football for years to come after manager Mikel Arteta ended a 22-year Premier League title drought and extended his contract to 2030. The club also reached the Champions League final and posted record revenue.

    7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Mikel Arteta commits to Arsenal with contract extension until 2030

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has signed a new contract with the Premier League champions until 2030, vowing that current success "is only the beginning of what we can achieve together." Arteta led Arsenal to their first Premier League title in 22 years and with the extension will have been at the club for more than a decade.

    7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Arteta signs new Arsenal deal extending contract until 2030

    Mikel Arteta has signed a new contract with Arsenal until 2030, extending his tenure at the club. The deal reflects the club's belief that last season's Premier League title success is "the beginning of a special period" in Arsenal's history.

    7 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Parma appoint World Cup winner Gilardino as head coach

    Parma have appointed former Italy striker Alberto Gilardino as head coach to replace the sacked Carlos Cuesta, with the club currently in 15th position in Serie A. Gilardino, who won the 2006 World Cup with Italy and previously played for Parma between 2002 and 2005, has signed a contract until the end of the 2026/27 season.

    30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Arsenal manager Arteta signs improved contract extension

    Premier League champions Arsenal have agreed an improved contract with manager Mikel Arteta, whose previous deal was due to expire at the end of the season. The 44-year-old Spaniard has guided Arsenal to their first league title in 22 years last season.

    22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 20 September

  1. Arsenal loses 3-0 to Brighton in Premier League defeat

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta called the team's 3-0 loss to Brighton a "big lesson" against complacency after the defending Premier League champions were beaten for the first time this season. Brighton dominated at the Amex Stadium, scoring through Pascal Gross, Charalampos Kostoulas, and Chema Andres.

    20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 19 September

  1. Arsenal loses unbeaten start with 3-0 Brighton defeat

    Arsenal's perfect start to their Premier League title defence ended in a 3-0 loss to Brighton, with goals from Pascal Gross, Charalampos Kostoulas and Chema Andres. Tottenham also lost 3-2 to Aston Villa, remaining winless.

    19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 18 September

  1. Arteta and Hurzeler resolve tensions before Brighton fixture

    Mikel Arteta has made peace with Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler following their row last season, when Hurzeler criticised Arsenal's style of play during a 1-0 defeat at the Amex Stadium in March, saying "only one team tried to play football" and accusing Arsenal of "making their own rules." The pair face off again in the Premier League this weekend.

    18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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