Tag: arteta
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Arteta confirms Wilshere return to Arsenal
Premier League club Arsenal has welcomed back Jack Wilshere to train with manager Mikel Arteta’s squad. The 29-year-old has been a free agent since his deal at Bournemouth expired at the end of last season. He spent a short time last month training with Serie B outfit Como having spoken about his lack of offers…
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White and Gabriel chemistry improving – Arteta
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is delighted with the growing “chemistry” between centre-backs Ben White and Gabriel. The duo have started four Premier League games together, with the 0-0 draw at Brighton being their third clean sheet. When asked if Gabriel and White were gelling faster than he had expected, Arteta told the Evening Standard: “Yes,…
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Lokonga: Differences between Arteta and Kompany
Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga is full of praise for Anderlecht coach Vincent Kompany. The central midfielder made the switch from the Belgian side to North London this summer and he credits Kompany for his improvement that helped seal the £17million deal. Lokonga told Sport Foot: “We had a great relationship, Vinnie and me. “He…
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I didn’t even speak with Arteta before signing – Tomiyasu
Takehiro Tomiyasu admits he didn’t even speak to Mikel Arteta before agreeing to join Arsenal. The Japan international has impressed in his two games since joining the Gunners from Bologna on transfer deadline day. Speaking in the match-day programme for Sunday’s win over Tottenham, the 22-year-old defender said: “For me Arsenal is one of the…
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Arteta salutes Arsenal fans as ‘feel-good’ factor returns
The sound of Arsenal’s joyous fans chanting his name must have been music to the ears of Mikel Arteta on Sunday in London. This was after his youthful side swept aside London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in a 3-1 victory. It came a few weeks after some fans were calling for the Spaniard to be shown…
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Arteta should never have been appointed – Gallas
Former Arsenal captain William Gallas has slammed the appointment of manager Mikel Arteta. The Spaniard led his side to the FA Cup eight months after taking charge as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the final. But Arsenal could only muster an eighth-placed Premier League finish – a position they mirrored once again last season. “Last…
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Arteta ‘must learn quickly’ to avoid sack – Arsenal chief
Arsenal academy chief Per Mertesacker admits manager Mikel Arteta needs to “learn quickly”. Arteta has overseen Arsenal’s worst start to a season in 118 years this term, the Gunners losing their opening three games, scoring zero and conceding nine in the process – but the rut appears to have stopped, at least for the time…
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Wilshere knows we want to help him – Arteta
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he’s keen to help Jack Wilshere find himself a new club. Wilshere is on the lookout for a fresh start and has trained with Serie B side Como recently in an effort to boost his fitness. Speaking at his press conference ahead of Arsenal’s trip to Burnley, Arteta – who…
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Arsenal: Brother of Folarin Balogun hits out at Arteta
The brother of Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun has hit out at manager Mikel Arteta. Balogun, 20, started the opening day defeat at Brentford and then came off the bench in the home loss to Chelsea. He has not appeared since – and now his brother has claimed Arteta’s system ‘just doesn’t really work’ currently. Royce…
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Wenger optimistic about Gunners squad under Arteta
Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has said the club’s current boss, Mikel Arteta, has a “quality” squad. Wenger, however, expressed sympathy over the Gunners’ difficult start to the new season. Arsenal faced both the reigning European and Premier League champions in two of their first three fixtures. Before Saturday’s narrow 1-0 win against Norwich City…