News about Mikel Arteta

English football is in uproar after the FA and Premier League struck a deal to scrap FA Cup replays due to the expansion of the European competitions from next season. The FA did not discuss the controversial move with the FA Cup's Committee and lower-league clubs are aghast as replays are a huge financial aid.

Arsenal legend Ian Wright says Mikel Arteta's side still have more they need to learn following their Champions League elimination.  The Gunners surrendered the top spot in the Premier League after a 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa meant Manchester City remained above them in the table, despite having plenty of chances to score. Then on Wednesday, Joshua Kimmich scored a second-half header to send Bayern Munich through to the Champions League semi-finals at the Gunners' expense.

SAMI MOKBEL: It is April and Arsenal appear to be running out of steam. Again. For the third consecutive season the Gunners are stuttering at the business end of the season. Two wins from a possible five in all competitions this month has seen Arsenal crash out of the Champions League to Bayern Munich, while their Premier League defeat to Aston Villa last weekend leaves their title challenge in the balance.

Mikel Arteta has defended Arsenal despite back-to-back defeats that have halted the Gunners' momentum at home and in Europe. Arsenal surrendered the top spot in the Premier League after a 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa meant Manchester City remained above them in the table, despite having plenty of chances to score. Then on Wednesday, Joshua Kimmich scored a second-half header to send Bayern Munich through to the Champions League semi-finals at the Gunners' expense.

Former Arsenal star Granit Xhaka has issued a rallying cry to his former team-mates after their season was dealt a blow by crushing back-to-back defeats.  The Gunners have enjoyed an incredible season that has seen them play some superb football under Mikel Arteta, scoring 75 goals along the way to aid their title charge - but a 2-0 home defeat to Aston Villa handed the initiative to Man City.  Just days later, Arteta's side were then dumped out of the Champions League after a 3-2 defeat on aggregate against Bayern Munich, leaving them at risk of missing out on winning silverware this season. 

Jamie Carragher has issued a warning to Mikel Arteta claiming that Arsenal are in danger of emulating Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham, who, despite coming close, failed to win a major honour.  The former Liverpool defender, who was writing in his column in The Telegraph, added that the Gunners seemed to be running out of energy this season, before delivering his verdict on what Arsenal must do this summer to take the next step.  It's been a difficult week for the north London club, who suffered a huge setback in the title race on Sunday after they were beaten 2-0 by Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium before crashing out of the Champions League on Wednesday after being beaten 3-2 on aggregate by Bayern Munich. 

Arsenal are overwhelming favourites to beat Wolves at Molineux in the Premier League on Saturday. The Gunners will be desperate to get their title push back on track after a potentially damaging 2-0 defeat by Aston Villa on Sunday, which meant the fate of Mikel Arteta's side is no longer in their hands in their battle to win the top flight. They travel to Gary O'Neil's side this weekend and Sky Bet have priced Arsenal at 4/11 to return to winning ways.

Dietmar Hamann has given his damning assessment of Arsenal after the club's dismal Champions League exit on Wednesday, insisting the Gunners are no better than they were last season. Joshua Kimmich's second-half header handed Bayern Munich a 1-0 win on the night at the Allianz Arena, consigning Arsenal to a 3-2 defeat on aggregate after Mikel Arteta's side struggled to create any clear cut chances during the match. Hamann, who made over 100 appearances for Bayern Munich during his playing career, was unimpressed by Arsenal's drab display and did not hold back in his cutting verdict of the north London side.

The Gunners crashed out of the Champions League against Bayern Munich on Wednesday night but are already planning to revamp their team ahead of next season as they look to crack the big time. Arsenal will release significant funds this summer, with their spending on incomings to be supplemented by a number of exits.

Arsenal have reportedly targeted RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko with Mikel Arteta aiming to add firepower to his squad this summer. A top class striker has been identified as a priority by Arsenal this summer, despite the Gunners being the second highest scorers in the Premier League this season. Arsenal's desire for a striker was further highlighted by the Gunners drawing a blank against Aston Villa and Bayern Munich in their last two matches.

This week, the lads challenge Arsenal and Mikel Arteta's condemnation of Premier League officials, after a controversial clash at St James' Park.

Bayern Munich tried to catch Arsenal off guard with a quick restart from a throw-in whilst nine Gunners players were having a drinks break on the touchline. Play in Wednesday night's Champions League quarter-final had halted in the first-half due to a minor injury to Bukayo Saka, and many of Arsenal's outfield stars - and some Bayern players - were having a drink, while the Gunners received instructions from Mikel Arteta. A second-half header from Joshua Kimmich gave the German side a 1-0 win on the night, and 3-2 success on aggregate, to reach the semis against Real Madrid.

Four Arsenal players and their manager Mikel Arteta have been savaged by German newspaper Bild for their performance in Wednesday night's 1-0 Champions League defeat by Bayern Munich . Following last week's 2-2 first-leg draw in London, Arteta 's side struggled to lay a glove on the German giants and were dumped out of the competition, only three days after defeat in the league dealt a hammer blow to their title aspirations. Bayern found a lot joy down the Gunners' right-hand side. Indeed, their 67th-minute winner from Joshua Kimmich came via a cross from that flank. Therefore, it's little surprise to see the players involved so harshly rated.

Crisis? Not quite. It will be, though, if Arsenal lose to Wolves on Saturday. A week that had promised so much has spawned nothing but pain. A total nightmare. Defeat at home to Aston Villa on Sunday night and now a Champions League exit at the hands of Bayern Munich.

Arsenal were dealt a double blow following their defeat to Bayern Munich, as it meant that they also missed out on a place in next year's expanded Club World Cup. Mikel Arteta's side were dumped out of the Champions League on Wednesday night, after Joshua Kimmich's header gave the German side a 3-2 lead on aggregate.  It was a crushing blow for the Gunners, who had initially lead in the first leg of the tie before the German side made a managed to find an equaliser.

Following last week's 2-2 draw in the first leg in London, both teams had all to play for. Yet, Joshua Kimmich's powerful 63rd-minute header from Raphael Guerreiro's cross sent the six-time European Cup winners through to the semi-finals 3-2 on aggregate. The Gunners now only have the Premier League to compete for, with their season teetering on the edge of winning no silverware.

ISAAN KHAN: Arsenal's Champions League dream came grinding to a disappointing halt on Wednesday night as Joshua Kimmich's header handed Bayern Munich a 3-2 win on aggregate in the quarter-finals. Mikel Arteta's side struggled to create any clear cut chance at the Allianz Arena, with Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz unable to replicate the stellar form they've shown in front of goal this campaign. Mail Sport's ISAAN KHAN takes note of the things you might have missed during the Champions League tie. 

In the 95th minute, Saka passed a free kick quickly to Ben White instead of shooting or crossing into the box, before only hitting the first man from the subsequent corner. Arsenal lost 1-0 to Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena and failed to trouble the German champions as they crashed out of the quarter-finals 3-2 on aggregate.

ISAAN KHAN IN MUNICH: Arsenal crashed out of the Champions League at the hands of Bayern Munich on Wednesday night, as Joshua Kimmich's second-half header handed the German giants a 3-2 win on aggregate at the Allianz Arena. Bayern, who conceded the Bundesliga crown to Bayer Leverkusen this weekend after winning 11 consecutive top flight titles, kept hopes of major silverware alive as they booked their place in the Champions League semi-finals alongside fellow German outfit Borussia Dortmund. Arsenal fought hard after falling behind in the 63rd minute but struggled to produce any clear cut chances, as Mikel Arteta threw on the likes of Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah in pursuit of an equaliser.

Martin Odegaard was left fuming with officials after Arsenal were denied a late corner in their defeat to Bayern Munich.  The Gunners were dumped out of the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday night, after Joshua Kimmich's header gave the German side a 3-2 lead on aggregate.  Mikel Arteta's side failed to find a breakthrough on the night despite pushing for a leveller throughout the second-half. 

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes one result could come back to haunt the Gunners this season in their pursuit of their first Premier League title in two decades. Mikel Arteta's men relinquished top spot over the weekend after losing 2-0 at home to Aston Villa, with late goals from Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins handing Arsenal their first league defeat in 2024. Defending champions Manchester City are now in the ascendancy in the title race having moved two points clear of Arsenal and Liverpool - who were also beaten 1-0 by Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Arsenal must win the Champions League if they are to secure the last remaining place in next year's expanded Club World Cup, with a European minnow in line to take the spot otherwise. After their 2-2 draw at the Emirates last week, Mikel Arteta's men must beat Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night to reach the Champions League semi-final for the first time in 15 years. But Arsenal have to go all the way and lift European football's biggest trophy for the first time in their history if they are to qualify for the Club World Cup.   

DOMINIC KING: It's the time of year when football managers, in the thick of a title race, sit in front of TV cameras and are economical with their views. 'We're just concentrating on what we do,' they tell you, even though you both know the opposite is true. They are all aware what steps their rivals are making, who they have to play and what fixtures on the run to the line are fraught with danger. The Premier League is so compelling this season because three giants are all matching strides approaching the final furlong: the odds-on favourite, Manchester City, might have just poked their nose in front but their two pursuers, Arsenal and Liverpool, still have plenty to give.

SAMI MOKBEL IN MUNICH: All of a sudden there's a familiar, rather apprehensive, feeling gripping the Emirates Stadium. A sinking feeling, the sort that has you bracing yourself for the worst. Arsenal's nerve is being questioned again ahead of a week that could define their season following Sunday's 2-0 home loss to Aston Villa.