'PERFECT!' How Mikel Arteta nailed his tactics in the North London According to Tutto Mercato Web, Albert Sambi Lokonga could leave Arsenal this summer with reigning Serie A champions AC Milan interested in acquiring his services. Reports suggest a 5million, three-and-a-half-year deal has been agreed between Arteta and Arsenal. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has admitted that William Saliba's impressive performances in training quickly convinced him that the Frenchman was ready for a starring role.. Saliba, 21, was signed by . During a season and a half in Paris, Arteta was used by manager Luis Fernndez primarily as a playmaker. Xhaka believes winning the Premier League title at Arsenal would be the pinnacle of his career having come through the challenging period. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta revealed he had to fight for his life from a young age with a heart condition in a passionate speech to his players. Just before the latest image emerged online on Thursday, the Premier League club delayed the weekly press conference of interim boss Freddie Ljungberg. 'Hopefully I can end this with something very good at the end of the season.'. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Arteta and his players needed to win to have a chance of going through to the semis of the competition after the first leg ended in a 1-1 draw. Arsenal manager Mikel Artetawanted to add Italian Read more , Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has found a solution to one of his biggest problems during the just concluded Premier League season according to the report from Football London. Mikel Arteta refuses to rule out long-term Arsenal absence as Eddie Arteta began his senior career at Barcelona in 1999 but limited playing time led to a loan to Paris Saint-Germain in 2001. Mikel Arteta (left) has been at Arsenal since 2019 while Jonas Eidevall joined last summer . [28] Arteta got his first chance to captain the Gunners in the third-round FA Cup victory over Leeds United, a game in that marked the second Arsenal debut of Thierry Henry. Monday's Premier League transfer rumours 'We always believed' - Arteta praises Arsenal after win over Man . However, Mikel Arteta and his players could not hold on with Sparta Prague defender Tomas Doles getting the all-important equaliser. He gave me the feeling to do it again. 'Removal van' spotted outside Mikel Arteta's house as incoming Arsenal The football player is married to Lorena Bernal, his starsign is Aries and he is now 40 years of age. [92][93] Mikel Arteta became the 11th manager to have won the first five games of a Premier League season, after Kevin Keegan, Carlo Ancelotti, Alex Ferguson, Arsne Wenger, Alan Curbishley, Jos Mourinho, Manuel Pellegrini, Pep Guardiola, Maurizio Sarri, and Jrgen Klopp. Hes a very good person, and a great coach. The Manchester City assistant has been in talks with the Gunners all week about taking over at the Emirates. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was left impressed by Jakub Kiwior's performance for the Under-21s on Monday night as the Spaniard weighs up whether to include him in his squad against Everton. Arteta, 40, was speaking to his team after they had lost 5-0 to Manchester City, their third consecutive defeat at the start of the season. Arsenal Read more , Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Ruben Neves is now a top target for Premier League club Arsenal according to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marziovia his website. Thierry Henry reveals why Mikel Arteta's team 'looks like the Arsenal I "She understands every situation, all the time the support, the love, the energy that they're able to create at the house after a win, after a loss is a completely different feeling. Despite the draw, he stated he was pleased with the "attitude, passion and the fighting spirit" of his players. Enjoy "Prime Time at the Wine Bar" Mon-Thur 4:30 until 8:00 Friday 4:00 until 8:00 and Sunday 4:00 until 8:00. LONDON, United Kingdom, (AFP) - Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has told Graham Potter not to let pressure "destroy his life" as the under-fire Chelsea boss battles to avoid the sack. Highbury House 75 Drayton Park London, N5 1BU. Chelsea are . [113][114] He was also involved in All or Nothing: Manchester City. [25], Arteta signed with Arsenal on 31 August 2011 on a four-year deal for a reported fee of 10million. nai Emery has revealed he offered Mikel Arteta the chance to buy his house as part of a conversation he had with the Spaniard before he replaced him at Arsenal. 'This would be the biggest achievement in my career because of the turnaround. [71] On 10 September, Arteta's role was formally changed from first team head coach to manager, reflecting a wider remit at the club. Xhaka has been a vital part of Arteta's title chasing side this season, with the Gunners having headed into the weekend's Premier League matches with a five-point lead over champions Manchester City. The win vaulted them to the top of the Premier League for the first time since 2016,[85] and ensured it was the first time Arsenal had won their opening three fixtures since the 200405 season. Arteta was born 26 March 1982 in San Sebastin, in northern Spains mountainous Basque Country. "My bubble are my three kids and my wife. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Arsenal agree three-and-a-half-year deal with Mikel Arteta with new boss set to be announced, delayed the weekly press conference of interim boss Freddie Ljungberg, has been agreed between Arteta and Arsenal, ARSENAL NEWS LIVE: Follow for all the latest on the Gunners, took up his spot in the Citizens dugout for perhaps the last time on Wednesday night, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). [30], Following the departure of captain Robin van Persie, Arteta was made Arsenal's vice-captain for the 201213 season. Guardiola and Arteta first met at the Barcelona academy, although Guardiola was already established in the first team, being 11 years older than Arteta. Just before the latest image emerged online on Thursday, the Premier League club delayed the weekly press conference of interim boss Freddie Ljungberg. The midfielder added that he 'didn't have a lot of support from many people'. Mikel Arteta has accused unnamed parties of "lying" about Arsenal's reasons for requesting the postponement of Sunday's north London derby, saying they had intended to play the fixture and. Arteta explains how his family and dogs have helped him Lokonga signed for Arsenal only last year, arriving from RSC Anderlecht, penning a five-year contract until the summer of 2026. Arteta on Nketiah, Jorginho and Jesus availability We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. With life gradually getting back to some sort of normality in England, Arteta says he cannot wait to be reunited with family members that he hasn't seen in over a year since the pandemic began. Arsenal: Arteta delivers team news for Crystal Palace trip. [109][110] After leading the Gunners to two wins and a draw in January from their Premier League games against three teams vying for a place in the top four, Mikel Arteta was named Premier League Manager of the Month for the third time this season the fifth time since December 2019. The Swede will now face journalists on Friday with the situation potentially clearer by then. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was left impressed by Jakub Kiwior's performance for the Under-21s on Monday night as the Spaniard weighs up whether to include him in his squad against Everton. They need from me now that I give them something back now. [69] Moreover, he became the first head coach or manager to win a major trophy in his first season in charge of the club since George Graham in 1986-87. [73] That was also Arsenal's first victory over Tottenham since December 2018. He is multilingual, and is fluent in Spanish, Basque, Catalan and English. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta interview: 'When we are winning, I don't Granit Xhaka has revealed Mikel Arteta was vital in convincing him to remain at the club, Xhaka's time at Arsenal hit a low in 2019 when swore at supporters when he was booed off. [46], Often noted to be one of the best players in modern times to be omitted a senior international cap, Arteta played at a time when Spain had several enormously high quality players available in his position. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The 21-year-old Arsenal defenders name features on Luis Camposs potential shortlist of alternatives for the Slovakian centre-back, although a deal would be complicated given the time line. He was named captain for a 22 draw with Newcastle United, scoring a penalty in the game. Granit Xhaka has revealedMikel Arteta convinced him to stay at Arsenal with the midfielder admitting he was 'gone' after being booed off the pitch by fans in 2019. [26] He made his debut on 10 September in a 10 home win against Swansea City,[27] and scored his first Premier League goal for Arsenal in a 43 loss against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park. As well as retaining his starting place, he frequently turned in man-of-the-match displays, and finished the season with nine goals from the 35 league games he played. I was gone. I think I did that to get to the level that the Premier League required of me. A Kevin De Bruyne double and Raheem Sterling goal sunk Arsenal at the Emirates as the north London side's poor form continued. Every word Mikel Arteta said on Thomas Partey fitness, Everton challenges and squad rotation, Mikel Arteta set to hand Arsenal signing from Man City a key role against Everton, Mikel Arteta's verdict on William Saliba and Gabriel after what happened between Arsenal pair, Arsenal given massive boost as Gabriel Jesus expected injury return date revealed, Arsenal news and transfers LIVE: All the latest news, rumours and gossip from the Emirates Stadium, Mikel Arteta assesses Jakub Kiwior performance for Arsenal Under-21s amid Everton decision, (Image: (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)). After early goals in the season, against Manchester United in a thriller 33 comeback at Goodison Park, and in a 20 win in the Merseyside derby, Arteta suffered a loss of form that would be crucial in Everton's push for a European spot. Mikel Arteta assesses Jakub Kiwior performance for Arsenal Under-21s Arsenal chiefs spotted leaving Mikel Arteta's house hours after Man He has also been part of Arsenal's leadership group. Mikel Arteta makes love declaration after Arsenal's defeat to Everton. Inside story: How Mikel Arteta used clear-the-air talks to turn things Jakub Kiwior signed for Arsenal in the January transfer window after completing a 21million move from Spezia, adding quality in depth at centre-back and defensive midfield, Sign up to the free Arsenal newsletter so you don't miss the latest Gunners news, straight to your inbox. Anyone who doesnt buy into this, or that has a negative effect or whatever, is not good enough for this environment or this culture.[66], On 26 December 2019, Arteta took charge for the first time as an Arsenal manager for their Premier League match against Bournemouth which ended in a 11 draw, thanks to a second half equaliser from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Arteta's house has already been the focus of attention during the rumours after Arsenal managing director Vinai Venkatesham and lawyer Huss Fahmy were seen leaving after negotiations late on Sunday night. The 30-year-old has started all of Arsenal's 25 Premier League matches, forming avital partnership with Thomas Partey in the centre of midfield. on PHENOMENAL: ARTETA STUNNED BY ARSENAL 23-YEAR-OLD HE RARELY STARTS, on AC MILAN OPEN TALKS WITH ARSENAL MIDFIELDER SAMBI LOKONGA OVER MOVE, on ARSENAL: CITY REJECT GABRIEL JESUS BID, on ARSENAL STEP UP MOVE FOR JESUS AFTER ARTETA CHOOSES YOP TARGET, on ARSENAL EYE FOURTH SPOT AGAINST HAMMERS, on ARTETA DELIGHTED WITH COMPLETE PERFORMANCE, PHENOMENAL: ARTETA STUNNED BY ARSENAL 23-YEAR-OLD HE RARELY STARTS, AC MILAN OPEN TALKS WITH ARSENAL MIDFIELDER SAMBI LOKONGA OVER MOVE, ARSENAL STEP UP MOVE FOR JESUS AFTER ARTETA CHOOSES YOP TARGET, ARTETA DELIGHTED WITH COMPLETE PERFORMANCE. [77][78] Arsenal then went on to win all their league games in September, leading to Arteta receiving his first manager of the month award. In a clip captured on Amazon Prime's new All or Nothing . To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. [115][116], He is married to Argentine-Spanish actress, television host, and model Lorena Bernal. Arsenal chiefs leave Arteta's house at 1am after two-hour manager talks Emile Smith Rowe lined up alongside the Polish centre-back as they both continue to build up their match fitness ahead of a congested fixture list in March. The Gunners will play hosts to Norwich City at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon hoping to pick up their first points of the new Premier League season. Arteta succeeded Emery at. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Mikel Arteta gave the update on the two players during his pre-match presser on Friday afternoon ahead of the Brentford game this weekend. [22] That improved further a season later, with Arteta scoring nine times in the 200607 season and once again ending the season as the Player of the Year. Arteta contract: Salary, Arsenal record and transfer targets for Mikel Arteta Latest News | LondonWorld Arsenal were made favourites after their rivals dropped points over the past one week.Mikel Arteta and his players are in a fight for fourth spot with Manchester United, West Ham United, Wolves and Tottenham Hotspur. Something went wrong, please try again later. I was hoping he wouldnt go to be honest but good luck to the lad. Well, he had a lot of decisions to make, but along with the many on- and off-pitch. Mikel Arteta has paid tribute to his family for supporting him during an unprecedented first full season as Arsenal manager. Arsene Wenger: Mikel Arteta wants ex-Arsenal boss to return to club The guys also give credit to Thomas Partey, Oleksandr Zinchenko and. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? The pair both ended the game against Everton worse for wear, with he Italian forced off at half-time having battled through the opening 45 minutes despite being ill, while Eddie limped off following the full-time whistle. [22], Arteta added another accolade to his growing collection during the 200708 season, when he picked up the North West Footballer of the Year award. It was the fourth time Arsenal had started a top-flight season with a run of five wins, after 193031, 194748 and 200405. Arsenal chiefs leave Arteta's house at 1am after two-hour manager talks Mikel Arteta and his Read more , Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira is set to return this summer, and Mikel Arteta really should consider keeping the Uruguayan and giving him another chance at the Emirates Stadium. Published: 08:40 EST, 4 March 2023 | Updated: 09:07 EST, 4 March 2023. "Obviously, they needed some minutes and at the moment they havent had much exposure for different situations. Revealed: Arteta is now 'first-team manager' | Interview | News This was the club's best start to a top-flight campaign as the Gunners had won nine of their first ten league games for the first time ever. These 10 Whopping Homes & Cars Of Celebrities Look Amazing! 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