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Mikel Arteta ‘especially happy’ for one Arsenal star after comeback win vs Benfica – originally posted on Sportslens.com Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was particularly relieved for midfielder Dani Ceballos following the club’s 3-2 win over Benfica in the second leg of the Europa League last 32. The Gunners made the trip to Piraeus with a […]
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Mikel Arteta has praised Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for his ‘great reaction’ to criticism in the 3-2 win over Benfica. The Arsenal captain has come under fire this season for being below his high scoring standards. But the 31-year-old scored a brace at home on Thursday to help the Gunners progress in the Europa League. FEATURE: Champions […]
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Mikel Arteta says he is “right behind” Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang amid the Arsenal forward’s struggles which have led to claims he is “past his best”. The Gunners captain’s lucrative contract sifned in the summer has ramped up the pressure on Aubameyang, who’s been far less prolific this season than at any other time in his career. […]
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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he enjoys “the pressure of winning” ahead of the Gunners’ second leg of their Europa League last-32 clash against Benfica. The Gunners, who drew the first leg 1-1, will face the Portuguese side again on Thursday with the Europa League their only hope of Champions League qualification this season. Arteta’s […]
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Herth Berlin boss Pal Dardai has labelled Arsenal loanee Matteo Guendouzi a “rebel” who must “learn like an animal”. The 21-year-old was pushed out by Mikel Arteta after twice falling out with Mikel Arteta in the space of five months. FEATURE: An international XI yet to play a Premier League minute… Guendouzi first irritated Arteta […]
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Former Arsenal women’s defender Alex Scott has criticised Mikel Arteta for starting Martin Odegaard ahead of Emile Smith Rowe in the Gunners’ 1-0 loss to Manchester City on Sunday. Raheem Sterling headed home Riyad Mahrez’s cross to open the scoring but City were unable to add to their tally, although the visitors seemed in complete control […]
Read More… from Pundit hits out at Arteta’s decision over ‘bang average’ Arsenal star
Mikel Arteta admitted that it was “tough” for Arsenal to break down Manchester City, who were “really comfortable” after going in front. The deciding moment of the game came in the opening two minutes. Man City started well and they went in front through Raheem Sterling. Riyad Mahrez picked the ball up on the right […]
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Mikel Arteta has praised the leadership quality of loan signing Martin Odegaard and is eyeing up summer talks to potentially extend his Arsenal stay. Odegaard moved to the Emirates Stadium from Real Madrid on January 27 and has impressed in recent appearances. The 22-year-old needed time to get up to speed having not featured regularly […]
Read More… from Arteta hopes Arsenal can negotiate deal to keep ‘leader’
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alexandre Lacazette and Willian impressed as Arsenal’s front three in their opening game of the season, with Aubameyang and Lacazette both scoring and Willian notching two assists. They were undoubtedly Mikel Arteta’s Plan A, starting the first three games together and five of the first seven in which they were all available. At […]
Read More… from Smith Rowe grants acceptance of Arteta’s Arsenal ‘process’
Pep Guardiola believes his former assistant Mikel Arteta is turning Arsenal into Premier League title contenders. Guardiola’s Manchester City head to Arsenal on Sunday after securing a 17th consecutive win in all competitions at Everton on Wednesday and opening up a 10-point lead at the top of the Premier League. Just two months ago City […]
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