Eberechi Eze (Arsenal)
October 2025
Eze says a final call to Arteta settled his switch after Spurs had advanced terms. A boyhood Arsenal fan and academy alum, he joined the Gunners a day after Tottenham talks peaked. Arteta praised Eze’s desire and transparency. The move immediately endeared him to Emirates supporters as he debuted before a buoyant home crowd.
Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)
October 2025
Arteta dismissed favourite status after a 1-0 win at Fulham extended Arsenal’s lead over Manchester City and Liverpool. He stressed sample size and variance, noting five-match unbeaten league run and focus on process over narratives after August’s loss to Liverpool. Arsenal leaned on set-piece marginal gains and game-state control, rotating minutes to manage congested periods. Arteta’s message contains expectations while reinforcing defensive structure and chance suppression as the path to sustain top-of-table form through winter.
Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal)
October 2025
Arteta said Arsenal’s nine must absorb drought pressure and keep contributing beyond goals as Gyokeres goes eight matches without scoring after a prolific Sporting spell. Emphasis on space creation pressing and link play persists while Arsenal trust volume and chance quality to restore finishing rhythm.
Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)
September 2025
Arsenal edged Newcastle 2-1 in a heated clash that boiled over at full-time when Joelinton confronted Arteta’s assistant Miguel Molina. Arteta had to physically separate the two, defusing tensions after a hard-fought win at St James’ Park. Gabriel Magalhães struck late to secure victory after Mikel Merino equalised. Newcastle also suffered a major setback as Tino Livramento was stretchered off following William Saliba’s aerial challenge, with Eddie Howe later confirming the full-back faces a lengthy injury lay-off.
Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal)
September 2025
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta defended Viktor Gyökeres after the striker endured another ineffective display in a 1-1 draw with Manchester City, registering no shots and struggling to influence play despite his £64m summer arrival. Gyökeres touched the ball just 24 times and lost possession repeatedly, with Gabriel Martinelli rescuing Arsenal late. Arteta insisted his team must create conditions to maximize Gyökeres’ strengths rather than place all blame on him, stressing patience and tactical adaptation moving forward.
Bukayo Saka, William Saliba (Arsenal)
September 2025
Arteta revealed Saka and Saliba want to stay long-term, despite ongoing contract talks. Both have two years left and remain key to Arsenal’s project. Saliba also handed the club a boost by returning early from injury ahead of Nottingham Forest. Arsenal are optimistic of securing extensions, with sporting director Andrea Berta leading negotiations. Interest from Real Madrid lingers, but Arteta stressed both players are motivated to write history at the Emirates, joining teammates who already signed new deals this season.
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
August 2025
Bukayo Saka will miss up to a month with a hamstring injury, ruling him out of Arsenal’s clash with Liverpool. Martin Odegaard is also a doubt after hurting his shoulder against Leeds but should avoid a lengthy layoff. Scans revealed Saka’s issue was less severe than feared, but his absence remains a major blow. Odegaard was seen in a sling, raising doubts for Anfield. Arsenal will lean on new signings Gyokeres and Eze to offset their captain and star winger’s losses.
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Martin Odegaard (Arsenal)
August 2025
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta fears long absences for Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka after both exited their 5-0 win against Leeds with injuries. Odegaard limped off early, while Saka pulled up after the break with a suspected hamstring issue. Already without Kai Havertz, Arsenal’s midfield depth is stretched thin. Tests will confirm severity, but Arteta admitted concern. With Liverpool looming, the absence of his captain and star winger could derail early title momentum.
Martin Odegaard (Arsenal)
August 2025
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has urged patience with 15-year-old midfielder Max Dowman, who impressed in pre-season against AC Milan and Newcastle. Fans have hyped the Hale End graduate, but Odegaard believes the youngster needs time to grow without overwhelming pressure. Odegaard said on the Men In Blazers podcast that Dowman’s talent is clear, but the focus must be on easing him into senior football. Drawing from his own experience, he stressed guidance, support, and letting the teenager adapt at his own pace.
Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)
August 2025
Arsenal midfielder Leandro Trossard is signing an improved deal to end speculation over his future. Despite new arrivals Viktor Gyokeres and Noni Madueke, Mikel Arteta has pushed to retain the Belgium international as one of Arsenal’s most versatile attacking options. Trossard’s contract length remains unchanged but his salary has increased. Though benched in Arsenal’s opener against Manchester United, his record of 28 goals in 124 games underscores his importance. Arteta values his adaptability across positions as Arsenal pursue another title challenge.
