Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta insists Mesut Ozil’s club-record wage packet is never taken into consideration when it comes to picking his team.
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Mikel Arteta favours William Saliba loan extension for Coupe de France final
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta wants to see William Saliba stay at Saint-Etienne as he believes the teenager has “earned the right” to play in the Coupe de France final.
Mikel Arteta wants more consistency from Arsenal forward Nicolas Pepe
Nicolas Pepe was a shining light for Arsenal in their FA Cup win against Sheffield United but head coach Mikel Arteta wants the club’s record signing to be more consistent.
Arteta says Arsenal have a ‘great opportunity’ after securing FA Cup semis spot
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta issued a rallying cry to his players to go and win the FA Cup and secure European football next season after they edged past Sheffield United to reach the semi-finals.
Arteta urges Arsenal stars to get ‘on the boat’ amid Guendouzi exit rumours
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta insists he only wants a squad full of players ready to jump “on the boat” and follow his path following speculation Matteo Guendouzi could leave the Emirates Stadium this summer.
Matteo Guendouzi omission not a punishment, insists Mikel Arteta
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta insists he did not axe Matteo Guendouzi from the squad at Southampton to send the player a message following his recent antics.
Bukayo Saka could soon new Arsenal contract – Mikel Arteta
Bukayo Saka will soon become the latest Arsenal player to commit his future to the club, head coach Mikel Arteta believes.
David Luiz agrees new one-year Arsenal deal despite poor display at Man City
Arsenal centre-back David Luiz has agreed a new one-year deal with the north London club.
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta optimistic of keeping out-of-contract quartet
Mikel Arteta remains confident Arsenal can complete deals to keep David Luiz, Pablo Mari, Dani Ceballos and Cedric Soares at the club.
Mikel Arteta calls on Arsenal players to control their emotions
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta believes his players need to have better control of their emotions.
Neal Maupay apologises for role in injury to Bernd Leno
Brighton forward Neal Maupay apologised for his role in Bernd Leno’s injury but claimed some of Arsenal’s players “need to learn humility” after he grabbed a last-gasp winner at the Amex Stadium.
Arsenal keen to sign Pablo Mari permanently despite ‘significant’ ankle injury
Arsenal fear Pablo Mari will miss the remainder of the season with a “significant” ankle injury – but head coach Mikel Arteta insists the decision on whether to sign the defender on a permanent deal will not be affected by the setback.
Champions League return is key to keep pace with top-flight elite – Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta has admitted Arsenal must target a return to the Champions League or run the risk of falling further behind the Premier League’s top four.
I judge my players on what happens on the pitch – Man City boss Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola will not hold Kyle Walker’s lockdown indiscretions against him when the Premier League resumes, with the Manchester City manager saying he judges his players by what they do on the pitch.
Lack of support will not hurt us at Manchester City, says Arsenal boss
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta expects the lack of fans at Manchester City for their first game of the Premier League restart to balance things out.
Manchester City name Pep Guardiola’s former boss Juan Manuel Lillo as assistant
Manchester City have named Spanish coach Juan Manuel Lillo as the new assistant to manager Pep Guardiola.
Football rumours from the media Apr 30, 2020
Today’s rumours, gossip and social media round-up from around the web
Football rumours from the media Apr 28, 2020
Today’s rumours, gossip and social media round-up from around the web
Hector Bellerin predicts big future for teenage team-mate Gabriel Martinelli
Hector Bellerin has backed Arsenal’s teenage hotshot Gabriel Martinelli to go far in the game as he has the attitude to match his goalscoring prowess.
Lampard insists Chelsea have options if Abraham is ruled out
Frank Lampard believes Chelsea can cope without Tammy Abraham after the talisman striker suffered an ankle injury scare in the 2-2 draw with 10-man Arsenal.