Mikel Arteta was left in no doubt about where his side fell short after Arsenal suffered their first defeat of the Premier League season. A 3-0 loss at Brighton & Hove Albion on 19 September ended the champions’ perfect start and handed a timely reminder that no lead is safe in this division. The Gunners…
Arsenal’s title defence hit a sudden bump in the road with a 3-0 defeat at Brighton on Saturday. The champions had won all seven games across competitions before this clash, but they were dismantled at the Amex Stadium in a performance that left manager Mikel Arteta admitting his side had fallen far short of the…
Arsenal’s title defence hit an unexpected bump on Saturday as Brighton delivered a comprehensive 3-0 victory at the Amex Stadium. The result ended the Gunners’ 100% record after four league wins and marked their first defeat of the campaign in emphatic fashion. Mikel Arteta was frank in his assessment afterwards. He highlighted how his side…
Mikel Arteta has not held back in his criticism of the refereeing decisions that marred Arsenal’s 2-0 victory at Sunderland last weekend. The Gunners boss described the award of a penalty to the home side as unacceptable at this level, prompting the club to request an urgent meeting with the Professional Game Match Officials Limited…
Arsenal’s Carabao Cup campaign got off to a flying start on Tuesday night as they defeated Ipswich Town 4-2 at Portman Road. The Gunners progressed to the fourth round thanks in no small part to a sensational performance from 16-year-old academy graduate Max Dowman. The teenager was handed his first start of the season and…
Arsenal have turned to one of the world’s leading management consultancies to scrutinise their non-football operations just months after ending a 22-year wait for the Premier League title. The club confirmed the appointment of Boston Consulting Group (BCG) through chief executive Richard Garlick, who is overseeing the project. The review aims to identify operational improvements…
Arsenal are showing interest in signing Nico Paz from Como in a deal that could reach €80m. The 22-year-old Argentinian has already made a strong impression in Serie A after leaving Real Madrid. His development under manager Cesc Fabregas has been key to Como’s improved standing in the Italian top flight. Paz joined Como following…
Mikel Arteta is closing in on a new long-term deal at Arsenal, with talks having progressed significantly in recent days. Well-placed sources indicate the club and manager are aligned on the extension, removing any lingering uncertainty over his future just months after delivering the Premier League title. Arteta has repeatedly expressed his contentment at the…
Mikel Arteta is on the verge of committing his long-term future to Arsenal with a new deal that would make him one of the highest-paid managers in world football. Reports indicate that discussions between the Spaniard and the club have advanced significantly in recent weeks. Sources familiar with the talks suggest both sides are confident…
Mikel Arteta’s future at Arsenal has taken a significant step forward. With the summer transfer window now closed, the club is finalising a new long-term deal for the manager whose current contract has just nine months remaining. Well-placed sources have indicated that discussions have progressed in recent weeks. Those involved in the talks are confident…
