Arsenal back Mikel Arteta despite Europa League exit as Kroenkes sanction summer spending spree

Arsenal ‘decide to stick’ with Mikel Arteta despite tame Europa League exit and dire Premier League season… with Kroenkes willing to sanction ‘summer spending spree’ to try and appease protesting fans Arsenal will reportedly stick with Mikel Arteta as boss despite growing pressure Defeat to Villarreal and poor league season have led to questions over … Read more

MARTIN KEOWN: Arsenal have two top strikers in Lacazette and Aubameyang but where are the goals?

MARTIN KEOWN: Arsenal have two top strikers in Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang but where are the goals? You have to look at Mikel Arteta – that’s on his shoulders Arsenal went out of the Europa League to Villarreal in a big blow to their season  The Gunners face a choice whether to back or … Read more

MARTIN KEOWN: Arsenal have two top strikers in Lacazette and Aubameyang but where are the goals?

MARTIN KEOWN: Arsenal have two top strikers in Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang but where are the goals? You have to look at Mikel Arteta – that’s on his shoulders Arsenal went out of the Europa League to Villarreal in a big blow to their season  The Gunners face a choice whether to back or … Read more

Villarreal boss Unai Emery insists he knew his side ‘had to suffer’ in order to beat ex-club Arsenal

Villarreal boss Unai Emery insists he knew his side ‘had to suffer’ in order to beat former club Arsenal to book spot in Europa League final after seeing out goalless stalemate at the Emirates By Sam Mcevoy For Mailonline Published: 08:58 BST, 7 May 2021 | Updated: 08:58 BST, 7 May 2021 Unai Emery insists … Read more

Arsenal’s worst fears materialised on a sobering Europa League night against Unai Emery’s Villarreal

Arsenal’s worst fears materialised on a sobering Europa League night against Villarreal – the fact it was former manager Unai Emery delivering the blow twists the knife in further Some ask if Emery can consider himself unlucky to be sacked at the Emirates  Emery, removed in 2019, is a three-time Europa League winner with Sevilla  … Read more

Arsenal fans flock to Emirates in their thousands as they welcome side for Europa League semi-final

Arsenal fans flock to Emirates in their thousands as they welcome Mikel Arteta’s side ahead of crucial Europa League semi-final clash with Villarreal… as fans continue protests against Gunners owner Stan Kroenke amid interest from Spotify’s Daniel Ek  Arsenal take on Villarreal in a key Europa League semi-final clash for the Gunners The Gunners trail … Read more

Mikel Arteta thrilled with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as Arsenal captain marked return with a goal

Mikel Arteta is thrilled with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as the Arsenal captain marked his return to fitness with a goal after recovering from malaria… and he hopes his star man can lead them past Villarreal into the Europa League final  Mikel Arteta hailed the return of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on Sunday  The striker netted in the Gunners’ … Read more

Mikel Arteta laments Arsenal injuries as David Luiz is forced off in 2-0 win over Newcastle

Mikel Arteta laments ‘incredible amount’ of Arsenal injuries as David Luiz is latest to be forced off in 2-0 win over Newcastle… with the Gunners boss defiant that ‘anything is possible’ over race for Europa League spot Mikel Arteta decried Arsenal’s ‘incredible’ bad luck with injuries this season David Luiz limped off with a hamstring … Read more

Mikel Arteta brushes aside Arsenal supporters’ woes about struggles on and off the pitch

Mikel Arteta brushes aside Arsenal supporters’ woes about struggles on and off the pitch after Villarreal defeat and fan protests against Stan Kroenke… as Gunners boss confesses he is prioritising Europa League Arsenal fans are growing frustrated about matters both on and off the pitch  Supporters continue to vent their anger at Gunners owner Stan … Read more

Mikel Arteta reveals he produced rousing half-time team talk to help Arsenal in Europa League tie

Mikel Arteta reveals he produced rousing half-time team talk to help Arsenal get back in Europa League tie against Villarreal and keep hopes of reaching the final alive Mikel Arteta revealed he had to lift his side’s spirits at half time against Villarreal Arsenal went into the break 2-0 down and in danger of collapsing … Read more