‘Not the right time’ – Arteta responds to loanee’s transfer plea

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says it’s ‘not the right moment’ to discuss the future of Lucas Torreira, following the player’s transfer plea last week. Torreira revealed his intention of signing for Boca Juniors and being closer to his family after the death of his mother. The announcement left his Atletico Madrid loan in jeopardy and […]

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Merson claims Arteta’s Arsenal are the worst he’s seen

Paul Merson has slammed Mikel Arteta after Arsenal’s dismal defeat to Liverpool on Sunday, claiming it’s “as bad as I’ve ever seen”. Arteta’s side were comfortably brushed aside 3-0 by Liverpool at the Emirates to leave them languishing in 10th in the Premier League. The result means European football next season is almost impossible unless […]

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Arsenal ‘fully deserved’ Neville ‘mafia’ criticism, says Arteta

Mikel Arteta has admitted Arsenal “fully deserved” the criticism aimed their way after their defeat to Liverpool Gary Neville claimed there was a “mafia” of forward players against the manager and branded others a “joke” as they had stopped playing for Arteta. And Arteta has responded to the criticism, insisting he’s not making excuses for […]

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Arteta urges Arsenal patience over ‘quite scary’ Tierney injury

Mikel Arteta is unable to assure Arsenal supporters that Kieran Tierney will play for the club again this season. The full-back was forced off in the first half of Saturday’s 3-0 home Premier League defeat by Liverpool. Arsenal confirmed on Wednesday that Tierney suffered knee ligament damage during the game and could be sidelined for […]

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Arteta urges ‘flaky’ Arsenal to make Neville, Carra eat their words

Mikel Arteta wants his Arsenal side to “show” Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher what they “can do” after receiving heavy criticism from the Sky Sports pundits. The Gunners put in a terrible performance at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday as Liverpool  – who were well beaten by Real Madrid last night – rolled them over. […]

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‘Uncomfortable’ Neville ‘alarmed’ by six Arsenal ‘jokes’

Gary Neville thinks the whole of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal midfield and attack were a “joke” in their “embarrassing” defeat to Liverpool. The Gunners were torn apart by Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening as a brace from Diogo Jota and another goal from Mo Salah sealed the points for Jurgen Klopp’s men. Arsenal […]

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Rio explains why he ‘feels sorry’ for Arteta and his Arsenal youngsters

Rio Ferdinand blames the experienced players at Arsenal for their terrible season with the former Manchester United defender expressing his sympathy for Mikel Arteta and his younger players. A brace from substitute Diogo Jota either side of a Mohamed Salah strike saw Liverpool ease past the Gunners on Saturday evening with a comfy 3-0 win. It […]

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Liverpool return to top of Premier League winners and losers

Liverpool were brilliant but aided by an awful Arsenal side. Mikel Arteta is in trouble; the entire club needs to pull in the same direction.   Winners Round Liverpool pegs in round Liverpool holes I was one of many who praised Fabinho for his role as an emergency central defender. His attributes – reading the […]

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Keown urges Arteta to drop key Arsenal man for Martinelli

Martin Keown thinks Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta should drop Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for Gabriel Martinelli or risk “losing the respect of the group”. The Gunners are struggling to become consistent this season as they sit tenth in the Premier League table, having won 12 and lost 12 this term. Aubameyang’s record of 14 goals in 32 appearances […]

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‘Not good enough’ – Redknapp slates Arteta after Liverpool defeat

Jamie Redknapp has slammed Mikel Arteta after his Arsenal side fell to a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Liverpool on Saturday. In the lead up to this game, the Gunners had a decent record against Liverpool of late at the Emirates. Jurgen Klopp’s side had only won two of the previous ten meetings. But after Liverpool […]

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