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Arsenal's full focus is on Brentford after 'special night' vs Real Madrid, says Arteta
London, April 11: Arsenal's 3-0 win over Real Madrid was one of the most 'special nights' for the club in the past decade. With the tie not over yet, the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium slated for next week, Gunners head coach Mikel Arteta claimed the side's full focus is on the home game against Brentford on Saturday in the Premier League.
Champions League: 'We'll try any way we can, but chances are slim', admits Ancelotti after Madrid's loss to Arsenal
London, April 9: Coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted Real Madrid's chances of reaching the Champions League semifinals are low after a stunning 3-0 loss against Arsenal in the quarterfinal first leg, but stated that his side will try to pull it off in any way they can as "stranger things have happened at the Bernabeu".
Champions League: Rice free-kicks inspire Arsenal to QF first leg win over Madrid
London, April 9: Two sensational Declan Rice free-kicks and a fine Mikel Merino finish saw Arsenal demolish Real Madrid 3-0 in the Champions League quarter-final first leg.
Arsenal are ready to win and beat Real Madrid: Arteta ahead of UCL QF first leg
London, April 7: Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta believes his side is ready to win and beat Real Madrid in what is set up to be the biggest game the side have played in years at the Emirates Stadium in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals.
Road to UEFA Champions League semi-finals begins as top eight teams in Europe clash
New Delhi, April 7: The UEFA Champions League is entering its final stages, with the quarter-finals set to begin on Wednesday, with more drama and action on the cards in what has been an extraordinary tournament so far, full of surprises and excitement.
Premier League: Arsenal held to a frustrating draw by Everton at Goodison Park
Liverpool, April 5: Arsenal were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw in their final trip to Goodison Park on Saturday, as a controversial penalty allowed Everton to steal a point from the Gunners. Despite taking a 1-0 lead into half-time through Leandro Trossard's strike, the Gunners were pegged back just after the restart when Iliman Ndiaye converted from the spot.
Arteta excited for final trip to Goodsion Park, says 'it's going to be very special'
London, April 4: Goodison Park is a ground that holds plenty of fond memories for Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta, who spent six years with Everton between 2005 and 2011 during his playing days.
PL rivals hail 'greatest midfielder' De Bruyne following Man City departure
New Delhi, April 4: Following Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne's announcement that he will be leaving the club at the end of the current season. Mikel Arteta, who worked closely with the Belgian maestro during his time as assistant coach with the Cityzens, ranks De Bruyne as one of the best players in the Premier League.
Arsenal's Gabriel ruled out of season, set to undergo hamstring surgery
London, April 3: Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has been ruled out for the season owing to a hamstring injury that requires surgery, the club announced on Thursday. The 27-year-old Brazilian sustained the injury during Arsenal's 2-1 win over Fulham on Wednesday and was substituted immediately.
Football: Mixed news for Arsenal one week away from Real Madrid clash
London, April 2: There was good and bad news for Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta just a week away from his side's UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg at home to Real Madrid. The good news was the return of England winger Bukayo Saka after suffering a hamstring injury in December last year.
Bukayo Saka is ready to go, could start vs Fulham, confirms Arteta
London, March 31: Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Bukayo Saka is fit and available again for Wednesday's game against Fulham.
Cole Palmer not in Chelsea squad for Arsenal clash, Martinelli returns to Gunners starting XI
London, March 16: Enzo Maresca has announced six changes to the Chelsea team for Sunday's Premier League game against Arsenal with the absence of Cole Palmer being the most notable change.
Champions League: Arsenal scores seven goals to hand PSV record defeat in Eindhoven
The Hague, March 5: Arsenal delivered a historic performance on Wednesday (IST), defeating PSV 7-1 in Eindhoven in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last-16 tie, and became the first team to score seven goals away from home in a knockout stage match of the competition.
To win the Premier League, you have to do something special, says Arsenal's Mikel Arteta
London, Feb 25: Arsenal's loss against West Ham United on Saturday saw Liverpool widen their gap in the points table to 11. With all odds now stacked against the Gunners, head coach Mikel Arteta boldly stated that 'to win the Premier League you have to do something special'.
Arsenal 'will be ready' for PSV clash: Head coach Mikel Arteta on UCL Ro16 draw
London, Feb 21: English giants Arsenal have been drawn against Dutch side PSV Eindhoven in the last-16 of the Champions League. Head coach Mikel Arteta hailed their opponents but stated his side 'will be ready' for the Dutch outfit when the time comes.
Havertz 'focused on journey to full fitness' following successful operation
New Delhi, Feb 16: Arsenal forward Kai Havertz took to social media to reveal he underwent a successful operation following the hamstring injury he suffered in Dubai.
'It's first time I have played as a striker': Merino embraces new position with brace vs Leicester
Leicester, Feb 15: Mikel Arteta will certainly be a happy man as he found an answer to his striker problem as Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino came on as a late substitute and scored a brace in his first-ever attempt at playing up front.
PL: Merino proves to be Arsenal's unlikely hero in 2-0 win over Leicester City
Leicester, Feb 15: Mikel Merino threw his name into contention for the available striker spot as the Spaniard came on as a late substitute and scored two goals to lead Arsenal to a 2-0 win over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Saturday.
Arsenal captain Odegaard sends strong message amidst injury crisis, says 'players need to step up'
Leicester, Feb 15: As Arsenal prepare for their game against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Saturday, captain Martin Odegaard said that players need to step up given the number of players missing out due to injuries.
Arsenal lose another player to injury after Kai Havertz gets sidelined for remainder of season
London, February 14: Arsenal have confirmed that forward Kai Havertz has been sidelined for the rest of the season after sustaining a hamstring injury during a training session in Dubai last week.
Heavily congested schedule makes injuries 'an accident waiting to happen': Arteta
London, Feb 14: Arsenal were struck with disaster during their training camp in Dubai with their lone available striker Kai Havertz having torn his hamstring. The German forward has been ruled out of the season, further reducing the options left available for Arsenal's frontline.
Premier League: Arsenal's Havertz likely to be ruled out for rest of the season
Dubai, Feb 12: Arsenal's Premier League title challenge has suffered a major blow with forward Kai Havertz likely to get ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a torn hamstring. The German international sustained the injury during the team's training camp in Dubai, adding to an ever-growing list of absentees for Mikel Arteta's squad.
Arteta left 'disappointed' with Arsenal's transfer window
London, Feb 4: Following the conclusion of the 2025 January transfer window, Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta was left 'disappointed' with the side having failed to make a single signing in the time period.
Newcastle will have to be 'on guard' against Arsenal despite 2-0 lead, says Howe
Newcastle, Feb 4: Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe believes his side will need to be on guard at Wednesday night's Carabao Cup semi-final second-leg clash against Arsenal at St. James' Park despite holding a 2-0 lead.
PL: Arsenal's five star performance hand Man City crushing defeat at Emirates
London, Feb 3: Arsenal brushed past Manchester City to register a massive 5-1 victory over the defending champions at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
Premier League: Win for Arsenal against Man City would be a huge boost in title race, says Arteta
London, Jan 31: Manchester City and Arsenal have certainly brought out the best in each other as the former bested Arsenal in two consecutive seasons to win the Premier League title. Mikel Arteta believes the clash on Sunday at the Emirates Stadium would be a big boost for his side in the landscape of the title race.
Premier League: Odegaard 'nowhere near fit to play' vs Wolves confirms Arteta
Wolverhampton, Jan 25: Arsenal skipper Martin Odegaard has not been included in Arsenal's squad to face Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Molineux Stadium on Saturday as the Norwegian midfielder is out with sickness.
Premier League: Liverpool face Ipswich, Chelsea to test Man City's leaky defense
London, Jan 24: Liverpool have the chance to add further pressure at the top of the Premier League standings on Saturday as their nearest chasers face tricky away games.
'We lack goals, people and options in the front line': Arteta on Arsenal's transfer plans
London, Jan 24: Mikel Arteta confirmed that they are hoping to secure deals in attempts to reinforce their depleted frontline but will not be making any rash decisions.
Arsenal hoping to capitalize on strong position in UCL, says Arteta
London, Jan 21: With only two match weeks remaining, the preliminary league stage of the Champions League is getting to the business end, and a win for Arsenal against Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday could prove pivotal.
Another fascinating Premier League weekend ahead as Liverpool face Brentford
London, Jan 17: The Premier League title race could take another turn this weekend as teams head straight into another round of games following the midweek fixtures.
Have we already witnessed the peak years of Arteta's Arsenal reign? asks Carragher
New Delhi, Jan 17: It's been five years since Mikel Arteta joined Arsenal and led the side to the 2020 FA Cup trophy. However, the Spaniard has been under fire in recent days with the club struggling across all competitions.
Premier League: Arsenal secure incredible comeback win over Tottenham Hotspur, reduce gap with toppers Liverpool
London, January 16: Arsenal registered an incredible comeback win over Tottenham Hotspurs at the home arena of Emirates Stadium on early Thursday morning, with two quick goals in the first half helping the side make a comeback after an initial goal by Son Heung-min that put the visitors in front.
Arsenal cut Liverpool's lead with derby win in Premier League
London, Jan 16: Arsenal narrowed Liverpool's lead at the top of the Premier League to four points thanks to a 2-1 win at home to Tottenham Hotspur in the north-London derby.
Spurs need to start winning games, there's no better place to start vs Arsenal: Postecoglou
London, Jan 14: Tottenham Hotspur are going through a lean spell which has seen the club fall down to 12th place in the Premier League points table. The side has won only one of their last seven league outings but now faces a key clash against archrivals Arsenal.
North London Derby is the 'nicest game of the season, says Mikel Arteta
London, Jan 14: Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur, one of the fiercest rivalries in English football, will write another chapter when the Gunners host their North London rivals on Thursday (IST).
Gabriel Jesus set for long spell on sidelines with ruptured ACL: Report
London, Jan 14: Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus is suspected to have ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament and is now expected to face a long spell on the sidelines.
'Incredible how you don't win that game', says Arsenal boss Arteta after FA Cup exit
London, Jan 13: Arsenal's FA Cup journey came to a bitter end as they suffered a penalty shootout (3-5) defeat to Manchester United in the third round at Old Trafford. The Gunners' evening went from bad to worse as star forward Gabriel Jesus was stretchered off with a knee injury in the 40th minute following a collision with United captain Bruno Fernandes.