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  • ‘I’m embarrassed’ – Arteta rages after Newcastle defeat

    ‘I’m embarrassed’ – Arteta rages after Newcastle defeat

    Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta raged against Newcastle United’s winner at St James’ Park on Saturday.

    Anthony Gordon’s scrambled goal was allowed to stand after three VAR checks.

    “I have to be here now to say it is not acceptable,” Arteta said.

    “We didn’t deserve to lose the match. We lose the match because of the clear and obvious decisions. It’s embarrassing. A disgrace. That’s what it is – a disgrace.

    “You cannot imagine the amount of messages I got saying this cannot continue. I am wasting my time. We are wasting our time. I don’t want to be in the hands of people.”

    The Spaniard continued: “It’s embarrassing what happened – how this goal stands, in the Premier League – this league we say is the best in the world. I’ve been 20 years in this country and now I feel ashamed. It’s a disgrace and there’s too much at stake here. We are trying to do incredible things and be at the highest level each week.

    “The outcome is nowhere near the level this league needs to have. It’s not good enough. I feel embarrassed to be part of this.”

    Arteta also said later: “It’s not a goal – it’s simple. For a goal to be allowed there are certain things prior to that that are not allowed in football – here and in China, in Japan, in Italy, in Portugal, and Spain. That’s what happens.”

  • Arteta responds to ‘strange character’ claims for White

    Arteta responds to ‘strange character’ claims for White

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta insists he wants Ben White as part of his squad.

    White is in new contract talks with the Gunners.

    Arteta said today: “I think he’s progressing the right way in the last few years as you said he had a little bit of a difficult start which is normal because it was a big jump, different expectations and to play as well in different situations and positions.

    “But I think it showed a lot of determination and courage to overcome any of that I think he has a big personality I think he goes with pressure really well he has a lot of quality gives different positions and he’s been a key player for us.

    “We always try to keep the squad in a healthy position in any way, and the club especially are working on that (White’s contract).”

    It was then put to Arteta that White was a “strange character” over his dislike of football.

    The manager replied: “Yeah, and he’s a really good character in his own way and the way he is, the way he presents himself but he loves football. The way you know you don’t play that amount of games, the way he trains every day, the way he applies himself is top and we need more players like him.”

  • ‘Personally I like Ramsdale’ – Wenger criticises Arteta over keeper rotations

    ‘Personally I like Ramsdale’ – Wenger criticises Arteta over keeper rotations

    Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger has criticised Mikel Arteta’s rotations of his goalkeepers.

    Wenger also admits he rates Aaron Ramsdale ahead of David Raya.

    “Personally, I like Ramsdale. If I was in his position I would not give up,” Wenger told beIN Sports.

    “I believe he has the chance to come back into the team.”

    Asked if he believes Ramsdale is superior to Raya, he answered: “Better… better… I don’t know if he’s better. I just think Ramsdale has made decisive saves in the games last season.

    “They were not happy maybe with his feet, his distribution.

    “I don’t believe in rotation with goalkeepers, I don’t believe in a lack of clarity of the hierarchy with goalkeepers. That doesn’t work.”

  • Mikel Arteta hints Havertz will start against Chelsea

    Mikel Arteta hints Havertz will start against Chelsea

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta feels Kai Havertz is up for today’s clash at Chelsea.

    It will mark Havertz’s return to his old club for the first time since joining from the Blues.

    Arteta said: “The last touch of the game that he had and the contribution he had against City was terrific.

    “It was difficult to make the decision whether or not to play him but as well we knew that the last 25-30 minutes against City were going to be critical.

    “And the impact that the subs had was crucial to the result and I’m really happy how he reacted and contributed to the team.

    “Could it prove to be a big moment for him? I hope so, I hope so, and I can see that the confidence is shifting and he’s in a much better place.

    “And we have to continue to do that and he needs to play.”

  • What Havertz and Jorginho have said about Chelsea – Arteta

    What Havertz and Jorginho have said about Chelsea – Arteta

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Kai Havertz and Jorginho have never had a bad word to say about former club Chelsea.

    The Gunners go to Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

    Arteta said: “They talk highly of everyone at the club, it’ll be a special day for them.”

    He added: “It is a big game. I’ve been really impressed by them this season, it is different. They deserve more than what they have in the table. We’ll have to be at our best tomorrow.

    “I go game by game. Chelsea have a good squad, they are at home, we are in a good moment too. We will try and beat them and see what happens.”

    Arteta says Bukayo Saka will be fit for the game and commented on whether England should rest the winger given their Euros qualification.

    He said, “I don’t know how they’ll approach it. When our players are fit, we are happy to let them go to the national teams, the players want to go. It is a great opportunity for them.

    “Sometimes players feel better when playing every three or four days. They can get knocks, this is part of the game. I’m sure he wants to play [against Chelsea]. I don’t see any player that doesn’t want to be in the starting XI.”

  • Ramsdale has to work hard – Arteta

    Ramsdale has to work hard – Arteta

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has challenged Aaron Ramsdale to fight for his place.

    The England goalkeeper admits he is worried about his Euros place as he struggles for minutes this season.

    With David Raya now favoured, Ramsdale is considering his options ahead of the January market.

    Arteta said today: “It is not easy for any player who is not playing as much as they would like.

    “He has got to work hard and try to affect the team in a different way.”

  • Guardiola is ruthless and I experienced it – Thierry Henry

    Guardiola is ruthless and I experienced it – Thierry Henry

    Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has recalled how Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola would drop him for games with Barcelona.

    The pair won the Champions League together with Barca.

    But Henry recalled on the Rest is Football: “What I would say with Pep first and foremost he is the best I have seen.

    “But Pep is ruthless and I experienced it because sometimes I travelled to games and he used to put me in the stand.

    “I’m 33/32 at that time and you make me travel and you put me in the stand.

    “So I could be here right now and be bitter like a lot of players would be. But at one point you have to recognise I was s****. That’s about it.”

  • EPL: Chelsea receive major injury boost ahead Arsenal clash

    EPL: Chelsea receive major injury boost ahead Arsenal clash

    Chelsea FC have received a major injury boost ahead this weekend game against Premeir League rival Arsenal.

    New boy and midfield maestro, Cole Palmer would have  recovered in time for clash at Stamford Bridge this weekend.

    Palmer will however be unavailable for England’s European Championship qualifier against Ukraine.

    He picked up a knock during the first half of a 9-1 win over Serbia and had his right thigh bandaged.

    He lasted just six minutes into the second-half and was replaced by Tino Livramento.

    However, England Under-21 boss Carsley provided an update on Sunday afternoon.

    “I think Cole would be fine, but we don’t take any chances with any of the players.

    “If there is a slight doubt that they’re going to miss a game at the weekend, we get them back to the clubs as quickly as we can.

    “We could’ve kept Cole here another day and see how it was, but we didn’t think it was right. Everyone else is fine, a few colds and sniffles,” Carsley said.

  • Arsenal win against Man City sends a message – Arteta

    Arsenal win against Man City sends a message – Arteta

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admits his team sent a message to Manchester City on Sunday.

    The Gunners beat the Premier League champions in the league for the first time in several years.

    After losing the title to City last term, despite being top for most of the campaign, Arteta was delighted to see his side win 1-0 on Sunday.

    Post-game, he stated: “Certainly sends a message to the team, keep believing in what they are doing, they are a fantastic group of players, the way they try, the understanding, the chemistry that they have between them you sense it and you need it to beat that, today again really proud, I was proud on Wednesday when we lost the game, and I am really proud again today as well to be part of that team.”

    He added on lifting a psychological barrier against City: “Well, I don’t know if it was a barrier. Obviously, it’s something that we needed to go through. To beat them, first of all, you have to lose against them.

    “We have to lose probably the way we lost at the Etihad, because we lost in two different ways, last season when we were the better team in the first half and then we conceded the goal after Tomiyasu’s backpass and De Bruyne scoring. But the team showed a real maturity today, that maturity comes from experiences and sometimes you need that to become a better team.”

  • EPL: Why we lost to Arsenal – City Manager, Guardiola

    EPL: Why we lost to Arsenal – City Manager, Guardiola

    Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has reacted to his side’s loss to Arsenal at the Emirate on Sunday.

    According to him, Arsenal needed “one deflection” to defeat them 1-0 on Sunday.

    Substitute Gabriel Martinelli grabbed the only goal of the game in the 86th minute, when his shot hit Nathan Ake, to send the keeper the wrong way.

    It is Arsenal’s first win over the Premier League champions in 12 matches.

    Guardiola, speaking to MOTD, said: “One deflection. We had 10–15 really good moments in the first half. They started the second half well. It was a tight game. Not many chances, one deflection.

    “It was a tight game. We defended really well; the players gave everything. It is football; we lost the game. We will come back stronger.”