Mikel Arteta

Enzo Maresca: Man City titles ‘absolutely not tainted’

Mikel Arteta reaches status of super-coach with £20m salary to match

The length of the contract is unknown but it is understood Arteta, who took over from Unai Emery in December 2019, will commit his future for at least another three years

Champions Arsenal torn apart by forward-thinking Brighton

The 16-year-old attracted attention this week after scoring twice in Arsenal’s 4-2 Carabao Cup victory over Ipswich

Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo, whose futures appeared in doubt this summer, both showed their value on the scoresheet as Liverpool booked their place in the Carabao Cup fourth round with a 3-1 victory over Tottenham

That will be of little comfort to Manchester United after its 1-0 defeat to 10-man Manchester City at Old Trafford

Jamie Carragher gave his take on Mikel Arteta’s criticism of Premier League's officiating

The Spaniard appeared to respond to the yellow card by trying to hug referee John Brooks, leaving fans amused by the unusual reaction

If Sunderland can keep playing like this, Régis Le Bris’s players will surely enjoy more good days than bad

The use of psychological stratagems and pitchside or locker-room sabotage has long been employed by football managers trying to give their teams an edge over visiting rivals

It marks a notable change in output from the Arsenal skipper, who scored one goal in 36 appearances in all competitions last season, and Arteta was asked about the attacking midfielder's increased productivity in front of goal

It isn’t necessarily a new attacker, to rise to Paris Saint-Germain’s level, but their current attackers showing their true level

Arsenal begin their Champions League quest with a tricky test against Napoli as Mikel Arteta’s side look to go one better than last year

Arsenal delivered an emphatic response to Chelsea's emergence as a potential Premier League title contender with a 2-1 win that ended its rival's unbeaten start on Sunday

Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea have caught the eye, however, with Cole Palmer finding some early form and creating a formidable front three with Joao Pedro and Morgan Rogers that could fire the Blues towards a potential title challenge

These days, it feels as though some fans prefer them to be signed as late as possible in the summer window to ensure a positive narrative after the deadline; to maximise the potential to generate momentum

Martinelli, who played nearly 300 times for the Gunners across seven seasons, was left out of Arsenal’s squad for their Community Shield win against Manchester City and subsequent Premier League victories over Coventry and Aston Villa

Should Gabriel Martineilli complete his move to Al-Hilal as expected in the coming days — the Saudi Pro League window remains open — a few injuries could leave Arteta short

Emi Buendía smacked the crossbar after Kamara overawed Christos Tzolis — Martin Ødegaard subsequently asked questions of the referee, Jarred Gillett — but Jackson otherwise created Villa’s best opening

Morgan Rogers, Lucas Digne, Youri Tielemans, Emi Martinez, Ollie Watkins and Ezri Konsa have departed the club this summer and the manager is now tasked with overseeing a rebuild whilst keeping the team competitive in both England and Europe

There was a debut strike from Sávio, who looked very happy, while Newcastle welcomed Nico González as they rebuild their midfield

If Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill picks his namesake for the Nations League matches against Georgia and Hungary, that will be the end of the matter

Alvarez would welcome a move to Arsenal this summer if he is now allowed to join Barcelona while Liverpool continue to be frustrated in their search for a new winger

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Mikel Arteta’s side brushed aside promoted Coventry in emphatic fashion at the Emirates Stadium on Friday, underlining their determination to retain the title

Chelsea invest heavily under Xabi Alonso, spending £117 million on Morgan Rogers to end four years of underachievement

Mikel Arteta wants to get his messaging absolutely right

Mikel Arteta wants to get his messaging absolutely right

Mikel Arteta has called on Arsenal to prove they have the desire to defend their Premier League title on the eve of the new season

Nine clubs (Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Bournemouth, Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace, Fulham, Ipswich and Newcastle) begin the season with new managers, with a further two in Michael Carrick at Manchester United and Roberto De Zerbi at Tottenham Hotspur starting their first full season in charge

Tom Sanderson has been primarily based in Barcelona since 2019

The result sends a strong warning to title rivals and piles early pressure on new City boss Enzo Maresca

Arteta is currently without two of his starting defenders in William Saliba and Jurrien Timber due to injury

Tom Sanderson has been primarily based in Barcelona since 2019

The Tottenham captain is rumoured to leave Spurs this summer and is eyeing up a switch to their closest rivals

Captain Martin Odegaard returned for the first time since the World Cup and Gabrel Magalhaes started in defence, but sharp finishes from the visitors’ Samuele Inacio and Konstantinos Karetsas left Arsenal two goals down before half-time

There are now less than two weeks before Arsenal face FA Cup winners Manchester City in the Community Shield, with Arteta’s side beginning their Premier League title defence at home to Championship winners Coventry on Friday 21 August

If there was one of his many assets Newcastle supporters grew to love above all about Bruno Guimarães then it was best summed up by the man himself after being unveiled as Arsenal’s new £75m signing

Mohamed Salah, whose arrival at Trabzonspor on Wednesday brought fans into the streets, could be joined by his old mate Darwin Núñez as the Turkish club prepare to party like it’s 2023

The Brazilian is the king of midfield ‘duels’ — one of Mikel Arteta’s favourite buzzwords — but also brings his range of passing to increase the competition for places at the Premier League champions

Widely regarded as one of the world's finest players, the Brazilian winger has established himself as a key figure at the Santiago Bernabeu

Arsenal can complete as many as six transfer deals just this week as the Gunners look to ramp up their business before the window closes at the end of the month

Bruno Guimaraes to have Arsenal medical on Monday after £80m deal agreed

Bruno Guimaraes to have Arsenal medical on Monday after £80m deal agreed

Arsenal have been relatively quiet in the transfer market compared with big-spending rivals Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City and Chelsea

While it is claimed that Spurs have made approaches in the ballpark of around £55million, the Turkish giants are thought to value Osimhen at £10m more

Feverish interest in players like Erling Haaland, boosted by Norway's victory over Brazil, means shops have been swamped as soon as fresh kits drop

Berlin: Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, while speaking to German broadcaster Magenta TV, questioned the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decision that ruled out Jonathan Tah's extra-time goal during Germany's FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 defeat to Paraguay

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Sir Alex Ferguson wasted no time in mocking Arsenal following their heartbreaking Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain

Long dismissed as glamorous underachievers despite vast resources, the Ligue 1 champions have now forged a dynasty under Luis Enrique, marrying attacking brilliance with resilience to establish themselves as the dominant force in European football

There was nothing understated, no obvious shades of faux humilité about the headline in L’Équipe after Paris Saint-Germain had been re-enthroned as Champions League winners on Saturday night

The German official has been appointed by the Uefa Referees Committee and will be tasked with officiating one of the biggest games in football at the Puskas Arena on Saturday, 30 May