Tag: Mikel Arteta
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FA Cup Final Preview: Arsenal v Aston Villa
Embed from Getty Images The 134th FA Cup Final will be played on Saturday at Wembley Stadium between Arsenal and Aston Villa, and here are my thoughts on the match itself and ending in my prediction on who will win the trophy. Arsenal with the exception of Danny Welbeck who is injured, has a strong…
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Wenger’s to free up wage bill as THREE midfielders are to LEAVE
Embed from Getty Images Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is ready to allow Mikel Arteta, Abou Diaby and Mathieu Flamini to leave the club this summer. A report in the Daily Express claims that the French boss has sat down with officials at the club this week and discussed his plans for next season. The midfield…
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Arsenal duo both ruled out for three months
Arsenal have confirmed that both Mathieu Debuchy and Mikel Arteta will miss three months of football. French full-back Debuchy returned to action last month following a long injury lay off but will miss more playing time after landing badly during the 3-1 win over Stoke City last weekend. The former Newcastle United man has seen…
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Arteta had a hand in Moyes’ Sociedad appointment
Mikel Arteta has revealed that he had a hand in persuading David Moyes to take the Real Sociedad job. The former Everton and Manchester United boss was named new boss of the Spanish side earlier this week and will be unveiled on Thursday afternoon. And, Arteta, who knows Moyes well after their days together at…
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Arteta hurt by Arsenal’s poor second half performance
Mikel Arteta has been left hurt and upset at Arsenal second half performance against Anderlecht on Tuesday evening, saying the Gunners have ‘thrown everything away’. Arsene Wenger’s side went 3-0 up during the game, but a late comeback inspired by once Portsmouth defender Anthony Vanden Borre saw the Belgian side pull the game back to…
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Arteta: No chance of winning Champions League
Mikel Arteta has warned his Arsenal team-mates that their chances of winning the Champions League must avoid making any mistakes. The North London side lost 2-0 to Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday night, but the home side could and should have scored more, with Arsene Wenger’s side failing to produce a performance similar to that of…
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La Liga side make double bid for Arsenal duo
Athletic Bilbao have made contact with Arsenal for the services of Mikel Arteta and Nacho Monreal, according to reports in Spanish press. The Basque club have funds to spend after selling Ander Herrera to Manchester United earlier this summer and it is understood that contact has been made regarding the cost of both Arteta and…
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Arteta steps up in defence of Ozil
Arsenal’s record signing Mesut Ozil may have been criticised for inconsistent form with huge emphasis placed on his £40M price tag, but according to club vice-captain Mikel Arteta, those who singled him out and judged so negatively last season were unjustified. Last summer German midfielder Ozil signed to Arsenal from Real Madrid in a show-stopping…
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Arsenal vice-captain ‘is hours away from quitting club’
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta is reportedly set to fly out to Italy to seal a move to Fiorentina. According to Tutto Mercato Web, the Spaniard could arrive in Florence within hours, where he will discuss personal terms with the Viola’s directors and his own representatives. He is unlikely to command a large transfer fee due…
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Arsenal plot swap deal for Krul
Arsenal are weighing up a player-plus-cash deal for Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul, Football Express News understands. The 25-year-old, who inspired Holland to a penalty shoot-out victory over Costa Rica in last night’s World Cup quarter-final, was one of the few stand-out performers in the Magpies’ torrid 2013-14 campaign. A source close to the Emirates…
