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Mikel Arteta Urges Premier League to Increase Matchday Squad Limit Beyond 20 Players

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026grace

Arsenal have urged the Premier League to permit larger matchday squads, with Mikel Arteta arguing that the existing limit can harm players’ welfare. Clubs in the top division are currently allowed to select 20 players for each fixture, including at least three homegrown players. By comparison, teams in Spain’s La Liga may choose 23 players, […]

‘Won’t Be a Problem’: Mikel Arteta Unconcerned by Arsenal Contract Situation

August 15, 2026August 15, 2026grace

Mikel Arteta has played down concerns about his Arsenal deal entering its final season, insisting that his focus is on helping the team improve enough to retain the title. The reigning Premier League champions meet Enzo Maresca’s Manchester City in Sunday’s Community Shield in Cardiff and are widely expected to secure consecutive league crowns for […]