"We are asking the players to do something different, to play at a different pace, much more aggressive than they've been used to," Arteta wrote in his programme notes ahead of the win over United - and the increased intensity is plain to see in this Arsenal team. Transform...
Mikel Arteta has been working with the winger – and has revealed how we can get the best out of Pepe. “First of all he needs the right structure behind him to be able to provide the moments of quality and winning games, whether it’s assists, goals, dribbles or whatever it is,”...
It was a shambles. So much of Arsenal’s play lacked conviction, determination and common sense. By all means play out from the back sometimes – but do it quickly before the opposition is set. And mix it up with percentage long balls, with players under instruction to fight for the seco...
Mikel Arteta’s side average 2.71 through balls per match this season, but against Crystal Palace we produced seven - two of which resulted in goals for Gabriel Martinelli. The visitors set out to press us at every opportunity, and as a by-product of that tactic, their defensive line was ...
Arsenal's new signing is a gifted, multi-purpose footballer with the skillset to thrive under Mikel Arteta. Havertz, 24, is vastly experienced at club and international level, but his versatility will be an equally attractive proposition to the Arsenal boss. "He [Havertz] has great versatility...
Arsenal must take responsibility for red cards 2:02 Arteta discusses Arsenal’s red card issues 1:01 Ten Hag not listening to Man United’s critics 1:47 Iraola explains how patience paid off v. Arsenal 2:07 Rice: Arsenal have ‘kicked ourselves in the foot’ 2:02 Christie ‘buzz...
The right coach now is so important and that is why Arteta is way too much of a gamble as far as I am concerned. As you say, Paul, a good coach could make a massive difference, even to the shower we have masquerading now as an Arsenal team. Ron - how I would love to see ...
US states have begun banning large gatherings of people with some exceptions;France has closed all schools and universitiesuntil further notice; head coach of English soccer clubArsenal Mikel Arteta has been diagnosed with COVID-19, with the entire first squad now in self-isolation;all Smit...
Saturday will make exactly one year since Mikel Arteta took charge at the club, so how does he reflect on a tumultuous 12 months? "I think it has been one of the most challenging years in the club’s history for many, many different reasons," he said. ...
Nicolas Pepe's influence is growing under Mikel Arteta. Our Ivory Coast international has featured in every game since our head coach took over, and scored the opening goal during our New Year's Day win over Manchester United. So what has it been like for Pepe to work with Arteta?