Tag: Mikel Arteta

Declan Rice Rages at Arteta Coach in Stamford Bridge Tunnel as Arsenal Edge Chelsea

Declan Rice
January 2026

Rice was caught on camera in a heated, foul-mouthed exchange with Stuivenberg at half-time despite Arsenal leading, with lip-reading claims detailing his complaint about the coach’s comments. The row happened as players went down the tunnel, Gabriel Magalhaes tried to calm things, and Arsenal later held on for a 3-2 win after goals from Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi, while Alejandro Garnacho scored twice for Chelsea.

Sterling Open to Leaving London as Chelsea Exit Talks Grow

Raheem Sterling
January 2026

Raheem Sterling is open to moves beyond London as he looks to leave Chelsea after being left out of domestic and Champions League squads and training away from the first team. West Ham and Fulham remain linked, but staying in the capital is not being treated as a hard requirement. After an underwhelming Arsenal loan and no summer exit, Sterling has been sidelined with other outcasts. Reports now suggest interest is increasing and he will consider any deal that fits his personal and family conditions, not only London options.

Arteta Calls Rice “World Class” After Brace Powers Arsenal Past Bournemouth

Declan Rice
January 2026

Declan Rice scored twice on his return from a knee issue as Arsenal beat Bournemouth 3-2, extending their lead at the top of the Premier League to six points. Mikel Arteta praised Rice as world class and highlighted his mentality. After an early mistake put Arsenal under pressure, Rice took control in the second half with two decisive finishes, one from open play and one from a Bukayo Saka cutback. Arteta stressed Rice pushed through fitness concerns to deliver a 96-minute performance.

Arteta Tells Eze to Improve After Dropping Him Despite Big-Money Arsenal Move

Eberechi Eze
January 2026

Mikel Arteta has challenged Eberechi Eze after leaving him out in recent league matches despite his strong early-season impact following a £60m move from Crystal Palace. Eze has not played in Arsenal’s last three Premier League games. Arteta said he manages minutes based on physical and emotional state, pointing to Eze playing more football than ever at this stage of a season. With Trossard and Odegaard preferred recently, Eze must raise certain elements to force his way back in.

Arteta Demands Arsenal Finish the Job as Title Lead Holds at New Year

Mikel Arteta
January 2026

Mikel Arteta has challenged Arsenal to finally win the Premier League after several near-misses, with the club top of the table and four points clear of Manchester City. Arsenal are also in strong positions across cups and Europe. Arsenal have combined elite defensive numbers with depth through injuries, including a 4-1 win over Aston Villa without Declan Rice. Arteta’s test is turning a mid-season lead into the trophy, after multiple past seasons ended with Arsenal losing ground late.

Arteta vows Arsenal will fight City to the finish after title-race response

Mikel Arteta
December 2025

City briefly went top after a late Cherki winner at Forest, but Arsenal reclaimed first place by edging Brighton 2-1, with Odegaard’s early strike and a Rutter own goal enough despite Gomez pulling one back to set up a nervous finish at the Emirates. Arteta admitted feeling “hacked off” by last season’s home draw with Brighton but praised his side’s resilience despite another unconvincing display. He insisted Arsenal are ready to push City all the way, treating routine-looking games as must-win tests in a title race decided by tiny margins.

Neville backs Arsenal to hold their nerve in title race

Arsenal
December 2025

Arsenal sit top of the Premier League at Christmas with City close behind after three consecutive runner-up finishes, and Neville has weighed in on their title prospects during another campaign dominated by debate over whether they can finally turn promise into trophies. Neville accepts City and Guardiola remain the main danger but insists this version of Arsenal has the maturity to avoid “bottling” the run-in, predicting they could reopen a five or six point gap if key figures like Declan Rice stay fit through the spring pressure.

Gabriel Jesus Vows To Stay And ‘Wake Up Sleeping Giant’ At Arsenal

Gabriel Jesus
December 2025

Gabriel Jesus has shut down growing transfer speculation by insisting he wants to remain at Arsenal, stressing that he has unfinished business in north London and is determined to help Mikel Arteta’s side win major trophies rather than seek a move away. Speaking amid questions over his reduced role after injury, the forward framed his situation as part of a wider mission, saying his focus is on titles, leadership and team contribution, not minutes, as he aims to help “wake up the sleeping giant” at Arsenal.

Milan monitor fit-again Gabriel Jesus after emotional Arsenal comeback

Gabriel Jesus
December 2025

Gabriel Jesus finally returned from nearly eleven months out with an ACL rupture, making sharp cameos against Club Brugge and in the Premier League, immediately drawing reported transfer interest from AC Milan as he tries to re establish rhythm and confidence for Arsenal. Jesus admitted early doubts and fear about coming back different, but said he now feels more than ready after months of rehab, while Mikel Arteta praised his unique ability to connect teammates and confirmed Arsenal are delighted to regain his energy and quality.

Injured Gabriel caught in heated small sided bust up in south London

Gabriel Magalhaes
December 2025

While sidelined with a thigh injury, Arsenal defender Gabriel was filmed sprinting onto a south London pitch to confront a player after a horror tackle in a six a side friendly between Botafogo fans, triggering a tense verbal bust up that halted the match. Invited to watch from the sidelines, Gabriel reacted when one player was left on the ground in agony, charging across the astro and shouting in Portuguese without physical contact. Witnesses said his reaction looked intense but showed his competitive edge, and the game ended as both teams walked off.

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