Arteta hits back at Dyche over Lacazette’s Arsenal ‘screaming’

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta had a little dig at physical nature of Sean Dyche’s side in response to the Burnley manager’s criticism of Alexandre Lacazette’s “screaming”. Lacazette was fouled by Erik Pieters during the Gunners’ 1-1 draw against the Clarets at Turf Moor on Saturday with his audible screams suggesting a serious injury. However, the […]

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Arteta sets Arsenal players challenge ahead of Olympiacos clash

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has challenged his players to win the next five games and keep their season alive. The Gunners travel to Greece to face Olympiacos in the first leg of their round of 16 Europa League tie on Thursday night. A 1-1 draw at Burnley last time out leaves them 10th in the […]

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An XI of the greatest loanees in Premier League history

West Ham are flying thanks to a couple of clever temporary deals. Manchester United feature in this XI of the greatest Premier League loanees.   Goalkeeper: Dean Henderson (Sheffield United) Before he became the illegitimate goalkeeping son of Peter Schmeichel and Edwin van der Sar with a commanding performance and key role in the clinching […]

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Ferdinand likens Arsenal squad to a ‘promiscuous girlfriend’

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand says Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta “must look at the squad like a promiscuous girlfriend” after their poor Premier League season. The Gunners are currently tenth in the Premier League standings with 11 losses and 11 wins from 27 matches illustrating their levels of inconsistency. Arsenal followed up an impressive […]

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Arteta focused on ‘massive’ game against Olympiacos

Mikel Arteta has insisted that there is always “pressure” on Arsenal to win games no matter what competition they are playing in. Granit Xhaka’s bizarre error late in the first half gifted Burnley an equaliser after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s early opener, leading to more dropped points as Arsenal remain stuck down in 10th place. Arteta – […]

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Arteta asks for handball clarification after draw with Burnley

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has asked for the handball rule to be clarified following their 1-1 draw with Burnley. Captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gave the Gunners the lead in the 6th minute. His near-post drive had too much power for Burnley keeper Nick Pope. READ: Solskjaer reveals what Man Utd must do to take ‘further step’ […]

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Arteta ‘doesn’t want to use’ Arsenal excuse in Arsenal excuse

Mikel Arteta has bemoaned UEFA’s decision to swap Tottenham’s Europa League ties ahead of a crunch north London derby. The local rivals had both been drawn away from home for the Europa League round of 16 – but under UEFA rules, two clubs from the same city cannot play on the same day. That means […]

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Arsenal boss Arteta offers lifeline to Nice loanee Saliba

Mikel Arteta has offered an Arsenal lifeline to William Saliba by saying he is keeping an eye on the club’s loan players. The young defender joined Nice for the remainder of the campaign in January. He had failed to break into the Arsenal first team and wanted a return to France to continue his development. […]

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Arsenal to end Lacazette exit rumours by opening contract talks

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal will begin contract talks with Alexandre Lacazette ‘soon’ to end rumours of a potential exit. Earlier this week, reports emerged stating that the striker could be sold this summer. The Gunners were said to be open to selling Lacazette should they receive the correct bid. FEATURE: Ranking the England chances of […]

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Arteta is not surprised by rumours linking him with Barcelona

Mikel Arteta insists he is fully focused on doing “much better” at Arsenal but claims there will “always be links” with him and Barcelona. Reports surfaced in Spain at the start of the week claiming presidential candidate Joan Laporta was eyeing a move for Gunners boss Arteta if he won the race to return to […]

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