Mikel Arteta: Last News

Burnley manager Vincent Kompany can continue utilising inverted full-backs against former club Manchester City in their FA Cup quarter-final tie says Arsenal icon Martin Keown.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta appeared to hit back at Erik ten Hag after the Manchester United boss suggested the Gunners have benefitted from a lack of injuries this season.

Manchester United are 90 minutes away from reaching the Europa League quarter-finals and a potential two-legged tie against Premier League title contenders Arsenal.

Manchester United are 90 minutes away from reaching the Europa League quarter-finals and a potential two-legged tie against Premier League title contenders Arsenal.

Former Liverpool star John Barnes reckons Kieran Tierney would be perfect for Newcastle United - but urged the Arsenal star to hold fire on any snap exit decisions.

Lady Gaga paused on her way inside the Dolby Theater at the 95th annual Academy Awards to help a photographer who fell on the champagne-coloured carpet. On Sunday 12 March, the A Star is Born star, who wore a sheer Versace gown for occasion, was walking the beige carpet ahead of the Oscars when she turned abruptly to run toward a photographer who’d tripped and fallen.

Kieran Tierney is “open” to joining Newcastle if his Arsenal exile continues for the rest of the season.

Manchester City can cut the points gap at the top of the Premier League table to just two when hosting Newcastle United this weekend.

Andy Walker has tipped Kieran Tierney for a move to Newcastle over the coming months of the football calendar - stating that the Scotland star won't be happy playing 'second fiddle' to Oleksandr Zinchenko.

Pep Guardiola did not think Manchester City were anywhere near capable of being Premier League leaders less than two weeks ago.

Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford is reportedly a target for Premier League rivals Arsenal, with the Gunners said to be big admirers of the England international.

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne took to social media to laugh at Arsenal fans who threw cups of beer at him. The midfield maestro opened the scoring for the reigning Premier League champions before sliding the ball into Erling Haaland’s feet for the crucial third goal.

Ivana Knoll had the perfect view for Arsenal's 3-1 defeat to Manchester City as she flaunted her figure at the Emirates.Knoll, who was dubbed the World Cup's sexiest fan as she shot to fame in Qatar last year, was a guest of the Gunners on Wednesday (February 15) evening for their top of the table clash with City. She was given her own box and a personalised shirt with her name on the back, promptly slipping into it for a snap which she shared to her 3.5million Instagram followers.

Mikel Arteta lost the tactical battle with Pep Guardiola as Manchester City ended Arsenal's unbeaten home league record on Wednesday night.Despite a determined showing from the Gunners, goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Jack Grealish and Erling Haaland secured a 3-1 victory for the visitors. The result also sees Pep Guardiola's side leapfrog their opponents at the top of the Premier League table, although Arsenal do still have a game in hand on the reigning champions.With that in mind, here are the key things Arteta got wrong as his side were knocked off top spot by his former club.READ MORE: VAR blunders again as even Piers Morgan admits soft Arsenal penalty was bafflingArteta surprised fans by naming Ben White on the bench for the visit of City, the first time he has not started a league match this season.In his place, Takehiro Tomiyasu started at right-back, making just his fifth league start this term and his first since October.

READ MORE: Jamie Carragher tells Kate Abdo 'better his than yours' after on-air nip-slipBoastfully grabbing his jacket by the lapels and smirking at his colleagues, the Frenchman said: "Well, hopefully when I get home something might be waiting for me," prompting an explosion of excitement from Carragher and Richards."What time is it?! It's early in America," Richards bellowed, before Henry quickly backtracked.Was Thierry Henry really talking about flowers and chocolates? Let us know in the comments section below."Nah, I'm talking about flowers, chocolate," he said with a wry smile, before playfully shooting daggers at the duo and telling them: "Your mind is wrong."Earlier in the show, Carragher had left Abdo blushing after making a joke about her nipple while she was presented with a Valentine's Day gift from the footballing trio - who admitted it was a travesty that she was spending the day with them.After Joking that they tried to find the man with whom she shared her first kiss, out came one of their behind-the-scenes colleagues 'Toddy' who was dressed as Cupid in a toga - with one nipple showing.Having been asked to cover her eyes, Toddy entered with gifts including a Louis Vuitton bag, with Abdo immediately saying: "His nipple is out?", to which Carragher responded by saying: "It's better his is out than yours!"READ NEXT:3 things Mikel Arteta got wrong as Arsenal knocked off top spot by ruthless Man CityErling Haaland and Martin Odegaard spotted bantering as Roy Keane urged to 'fix them up'Kevin De Bruyne shoves Mikel Arteta in touchline spat and points in manager's face

Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne got into a touchline spat with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta during their top of the table clash.Arteta blocked De Bruyne from getting the ball back for a quick throw-in with the score 1-1 at the Emirates early in the second half. After the Gunners manager kicked it further away, he received a push on the chest.He then exchanged words with De Bruyne who eventually grabbed the ball and pointed his finger at him.

Mikel Arteta's decision to pick Takehiro Tomiyasu over Ben White appears to have backfired after the Japan international's horrific blunder gifted Manchester City a goal.Despite enjoying most of the possession in the first half, Arsenal were pegged back after Tomiyasu's mis-hit back pass was intercepted by Kevin De Bruyne, who lobbed the ball over the onrushing Aaron Ramsdale into an empty net.Arteta had been talking up Tomiyasu before the game, insisting the 24-year-old "has the quality" to keep City's attackers at bay, but his horrendous gaffe means the Spaniard has had to eat his words.READ MORE: Mikel Arteta justifies benching Ben White for crunch Arsenal vs Man City clashGunners fans were furious on social media, with insults being thrown at Arteta and Tomiyasu in equal measure."What is Tomiyasu playing at?? Shocking," one fan tweeted. Another wrote: "That's absolutely s**** from Tomiyasu.

Arsenal fans are cursing their luck after hearing that Thomas Partey is expected to miss tonight's must-win top-of-the-table clash with Manchester City.The Ghanaian midfielder, who has been a near ever-present in Mikel Arteta's side this season, has reportedly fallen victim to a muscle injury and has been left out of today's squad.It isn't thought to be a serious injury, but Gunners fans are tearing their hair out at the fact that they're losing such a key player at such a vital time in the season.READ MORE: Mikel Arteta wants 'two points' back and rejects Arsenal VAR cock-up was 'human error'"Nooo! Can't believe it, what kind of s*** luck is this," one Arsenal supporter tweeted."This cannot be happening," another posted, while a third wrote: "That's it, title race is over."Others, however, were a little more optimistic, and saw Partey's absence as an opportunity for recently-signed Jorginho to prove his worth, with one fan writing: "Jorginho masterclass incoming".Can Arsenal beat Man City without Partey? Let us know in the comments section below."Total faith in Jorginho, time for him to shine lads," commented another, while a third user said: "No Partey? No problem, we have Jorgi!" Arteta's side, who haven't won any of their last three matches, are currently three points ahead of City at the top of the table, and although they still have a game in hand on their rivals, they'll drop to second for the first time in months if they lose tonight, which could be one heck of a psychological blow.READ NEXT:Gabriel Jesus injury update from Arteta has Arsenal fans dreaming before Man City clashDouble transfer blow in January 'won't cost Arsenal in title race' with Man CityEvery VAR apology for wrong calls and how 22/23 Premier

Manchester City face Arsenal for the first time in the Premier League this season less than three weeks on from dumping Mikel Arteta's side out of the FA Cup in the fourth round.

Martin Odegaard and Erling Haaland are international teammates and regular communicators on WhatsApp, but the pair have refused to chat about this week's clash between Arsenal and Manchester City.

Arsene Wenger feels Manchester City are not as dominant this season due to their defensive frailties but believes Pep Guardiola's side remain the only challenger to Arsenal for the title.