Arsenal, Mikel Arteta and Newcastle
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Mikel Arteta has explained why he initially loaned out William Saliba in his early days at the club, and what eventually convinced him to integrate the centre-back.Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty
Mikel Arteta. Newcastle. St James’ Park heartbreak. It’s a ground where the Arsenal boss has suffered countless moments of footballing misery at – both as a player and as a
Bukayo Saka is expected to be available despite suffering a minor injury scare in midweek, but Arsenal are still awaiting a final verdict on the knee injury suffered by fellow winger Noni Madueke, although he is not believed to have torn his ACL.
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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was a hugely encouraging factor behind Mikel Arteta taking the top job at Arsenal, the Spaniard has revealed this week. Arteta’s journey from Guardiola’s assistant to Arsenal head coach is one of the more notable career progressions in English football in recent years,
Here is the complete head-to-head record between Guardiola and Arteta. The first meeting between Guardiola and Arteta was staged in an empty Etihad Stadium due to the coronavirus pandemic, but it was City supporters who were celebrating on their sofas.
Arsenal fans are continuing to learn about their new-look team, as several summer signings took to the pitch in their clash with Athletic Club in the Champions League. The Gunners travelled to San Mames in search of their first points in matchday one of the league phase for this season’s competition.
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Mikel Arteta has confirmed he expects William Saliba’s new Arsenal contract to be announced soon, praising the defender for his conduct in the face of transfer interest from Real Madrid.
Arteta hailed Norgaard’s late impact against Athletic Club in last week’s Champions League victory, and was similarly impressed against Port Vale. Speaking to Sky Sports after the final whistle, Arteta admitted loving the leadership Norgaard provides in midfield.