Mikel Arteta acknowledged that Arsenal had been given a harsh lesson by an in-form Brighton side after their perfect start to the season came to a sudden halt on Saturday. The league champions had not suffered a three-goal defeat since 10 May 2023 – 1,224 days earlier – when Brighton secured a 3-0 victory at […]
Continue ReadingTHE ULTIMATE MICROMANAGER Football coaches have long relied on psychological tricks and behind-the-scenes disruption to gain an advantage over visiting opponents. From positioning changing-room hooks unusually high and installing uncomfortably low seats to painting walls in supposedly calming shades or shifting advertising boards to obstruct long throw-ins, some coaching teams will try almost anything that […]
Continue ReadingMikel Arteta revealed that Arsenal were prepared for their delayed midweek Champions League flight because he had intentionally introduced disruptions to the team’s schedule during pre-season. Air traffic control problems affected the Premier League champions as they travelled to Italy for Wednesday’s match against Napoli. The squad reached its destination three hours later than planned, […]
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Arsenal fans are eagerly awaiting official confirmation, especially as his existing contract has only nine months remaining. Since taking charge in December 2019, Arteta has rebuilt Arsenal, guiding them from a team outside the Champions League to their first Premier League title in 22 years last season. They are widely expected to defend their domestic […]
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Arsenal possess one of the strongest squads in European football. After investing £250m in eight new players last summer on their way to winning the title, the Gunners have committed roughly another £200m this year. They made Piero Hincapie’s loan move permanent for £34.5m, recruited Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United for £75m, signed Christos Tzolis […]
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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, […]
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Mikel Arteta has reassured supporters that there is no reason to be concerned about his future at Arsenal, saying he hopes to renew his contract and does not consider its remaining duration a problem. The Gunners manager has entered the final year of the agreement he signed in 2024, but he remains calm about when […]
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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 […]
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Of all the qualities that made Bruno Guimarães a favourite among Newcastle supporters, one stood out above the rest. The midfielder described it himself after completing his £75m transfer to Arsenal. “It is difficult to choose,” the Brazilian said when asked what fans in north London should expect. “I can move the ball well, cover […]
Continue Reading“Mikel is extraordinary,” Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente said after the quarter-final victory. “He possesses so many qualities. He is the kind of player who, throughout this entire World Cup, could have shone in any side. “For us he personifies this philosophy, this style of play. Having him is a joy — alongside […]
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