Arsenal, Mikel Arteta and Crystal Palace
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Mikel Arteta was asked about this Arsenal team, and how their confidence right now knows no bounds, and he answered in the best possible way.
MIKEL ARTETA has backed “unbelievable” Gabriel Jesus to get the best out of Arsenal’s attack. Jesus, 28, is fit to start his first game in nearly a year after injuring his knee in January. The
Kai Havertz has been out of action for four months, with a knee injury, but the Germany forward looks to have taken a step closer towards his Arsenal return.
Mikel Arteta slammed Arsenal's display as "unacceptable" after a chaotic late win over bottom-placed Wolves, admitting his title-chasing side made life far harder than necessary before scraping a stoppage-time victory through a second own goal.
Viktor Gyokeres says Arsenal is optimistic about breaking the Premier League jinx in the 2025-26 season, as the Gunners head to Christmas with a two-point lead over second-placed Manchester City. He also hailed gaffer Mikel Arteta and spoke about the team's relentless press.
Mikel Arteta believes that Arsenal have reached “another level” this season thanks to improved depth and maturity within the squad as the Gunners target a first Premier League title in 22 years. But it will take even more to realise that ambition.
After the win over Everton, manager Mikel Arteta talked about how good and important midfielder Declan Rice is to this Arsenal side.
Arteta spent six years at Everton as a player but he rarely enjoyed his returns to Goodison Park. As Arsenal boss he won only once in five visits, that coming in 2023 when Leandro Trossard earned the Gunners a narrow 1-0 victory.