Mikel Arteta

Born: March 26, 1982

Height: 5' 10.5" (179cm)

Hometown: San Sebastian, Spain
Nationality: Spain Spanish

Position: Attacking midfielder
Mikel Arteta
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Career History
Youth1997-1999Barcelona
Senior1999-2002Barcelona B
→ 2001-2002Paris Saint-Germain (loan)
2002-2004Rangers
2004-2005Real Sociedad
→ 2005Everton (loan)
2005-2011Everton
2011-2016Arsenal
Managerial2016-2019Manchester City (assistant)
2019-Arsenal
Sports Mole has 9,318 articles about Mikel Arteta. Articles 1 to 40:
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Arsenal must start two players against Tottenham as Mikel Arteta reveals quadruple injury boost
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has two obvious calls to make for the North London derby as the Gunners receive a quadruple injury boost ahead of the game.
15:28
 Arsenal's Bukayo Saka celebrates on September 15, 2024
Tottenham vs. Arsenal: Bukayo Saka's record against Spurs in North London derby
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Bukayo Saka's individual record against Tottenham Hotspur for Arsenal.
11:21
 Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes celebrates scoring their first goal on September 15, 2024
Tottenham vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings in North London derby
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between North London derby rivals Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal.
11:14
 Igor Tudor/Tottenham composite
Preview:Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
10:47
 Mikel Arteta of Arsenal, on February 18, 2026
Arsenal news: Premier League stat reveals Mikel Arteta problem in title race as concern over future emerges
A new stat reveals a major problem for Mikel Arteta at Arsenal, with the prospect of losing another Premier League title throwing the manger's future into doubt.
01:17
 Pep Guardiola/Mikel Arteta composite
Arsenal or Man City? AI predicts who will win 2025-26 Premier League title by a single point
Sports Mole asks AI to simulate the rest of the 2025-26 Premier League season to determine whether Arsenal or Manchester City will win the title.
22:00
 Mikel Arteta during his side's match against Chelsea, on February 3, 2026
Mikel Arteta: Arsenal exit ‘inevitable’ as Gunners “will be looking” at 38-year-old potential successor
Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit suggests that Mikel Arteta will inevitably leave his role as Gunners head coach and believes that a 38-year-old could be a contender to replace him.
Feb 19, 12:04
 Juventus coach Igor Tudor - September 20, 2025
Tottenham vs. Arsenal: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for North London derby
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to follow Sunday's Premier League North London derby between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal, including TV and streaming options.
Feb 19, 10:32
 Arsenal's Noni Madueke pictured on August 6, 2025
Arsenal news: Why was Madueke booed throughout the match by Wolverhampton supporters
When Noni Madueke took to the pitch for Arsenal's match at Wolverhampton on Tuesday night, he was met with a hostile reception.
Feb 19, 07:02
 Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola
Mikel Arteta fires "blame" after Arsenal draw with Wolves opens door for Manchester City in Premier League title race
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta reveals who he blames for the Gunners' draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday, with the result opening the door for Manchester City.
Feb 19, 00:52
 Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta during his side's match against Wolverhampton Wanderers, on February 18, 2026
Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-2 Arsenal: Damning stat shows why Mikel Arteta's side could lose Premier League to Manchester City
A damning stat for Arsenal after their draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday shows why they could lose the Premier League to Manchester City.
Feb 18, 23:30
 Arsenal's Mikel Arteta pictured on November 26, 2025
Premier League title race: Arsenal set unwanted record after collapse at Wolverhampton Wanderers
History is made at both ends of the table as the Premier League leaders Arsenal stumble in a pulsating encounter at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Feb 18, 22:58
 Arsenal's Bukayo Saka on January 31, 2026
Bukayo Saka: Arsenal forward drops strong contract hint after scoring against Wolverhampton Wanderers
A landmark goal against Wolverhampton Wanderers allows Bukayo Saka to send a clear message regarding his Arsenal future before a late injury concern emerges.
Feb 18, 21:54
 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on January 20, 2026
Wolves vs. Arsenal team news: Mikel Arteta, Rob Edwards make 11 changes between them for Molineux game
Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal announce their starting lineups for Wednesday's Premier League fixture at Molineux.
Feb 18, 18:51
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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'open' to selling key squad member amid growing injury concerns
Arsenal may allegedly be open to cashing in on a key squad member amid reported growing concerns over his injury record.
Feb 18, 10:14
 Tottenham Hotspur interim boss Igor Tudor, on October 22, 2025
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Arsenal: Injury boost for Igor Tudor ahead of North London derby as key star spotted in training
Tottenham Hotspur receive an injury boost ahead of their game against Arsenal in the North London derby on Sunday, with Igor Tudor hoping to start his tenure with a win.
Feb 18, 01:04
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Arsenal receive unexpected injury boost as Mikel Arteta gives quadruple update before Wolves
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta delivers a quadruple injury update before Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur, including an unexpectedly positive claim on Kai Havertz.
Feb 17, 14:57
 Nico Williams/Arsenal composite
Arsenal transfer news: Major Nico Williams update after £87.2m 'market-testing exercise'
Arsenal reportedly receive a major boost in their pursuit of £87.2m Athletic Bilbao attacker Nico Williams - but is he worth the money?
Feb 17, 07:32
 Mikel Arteta/Noni Madueke composite
Noni Madueke: Why Arsenal's "functional weapon" could make difference in Premier League title race
Sports Mole examines how an initially divisive Noni Madueke is quietly becoming one of Arsenal’s most important cards to play in the Premier League title run-in.
Feb 16, 20:00
 Bayern Munich's Dayot Upamecano with Leon Goretzka and Jonathan Tah on October 4, 2025
Arsenal transfer news: Why Gunners 'hold edge' over PL rivals to sign Bayern Munich midfielder
Arsenal reportedly hold the edge over London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the race to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka.
Feb 16, 19:35
 Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori on December 20, 2025
Arsenal lineup vs. Wolves: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Wednesday’s Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Feb 16, 13:05
 Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard pictured on January 20, 2026
Preview:Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 16, 13:00
 Jensen Weir of Wigan Athletic in action against Exeter City on September 28, 2024
Preview:Wigan Athletic vs Luton Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's League One clash between Wigan Athletic and Luton Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 16, 11:51
 Gabriel Magalhaes/Virgil van Dijk/Achraf Hakimi composite
The best defenders in the world: Virgil van Dijk, Gabriel Magalhaes, Achraf Hakimi ranked in top-10 list
Who are the best defenders in the world? Sports Mole ranks the top 10 and considers where Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk and Arsenal's William Saliba fit in.
Feb 16, 08:00
 Kai Havertz celebrates scoring for Arsenal on August 17, 2024
Wolves vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Feb 16, 08:00
 Ben White of Arsenal during his side's match against Wigan Athletic, on February 15, 2026
Arsenal news: Ben White provides injury update as fans grow concerned about squad in Premier League title race
Arsenal defender Ben Whit provides an update on his injury after he was taken off on Sunday against Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup.
Feb 15, 23:10
 Ben White and Riccardo Calafiori both picked up injuries for Arsenal
Arsenal injury news: Mikel Arteta on "doubts" Ben White, Riccardo Calafiori after Wigan FA Cup win leaves defence short
Mikel Arteta provides an injury update on both Ben White and Riccardo Calafiori after the pair picked on issues on Sunday against Wigan Athletic.
Feb 15, 20:47
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Arsenal 4-0 Wigan: Mikel Arteta makes exciting Bukayo Saka claim after emergency midfield experiment
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta makes an exciting Bukayo Saka positional claim following an emergency experiment in their 4-0 FA Cup win over Wigan Athletic.
Feb 15, 20:23
 Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal during his side's match against Wigan Athletic, on February 15, 2026
Arsenal set record against Wigan Athletic in FA Cup demolition as Mikel Arteta moves closer to second Wembley appearance
Arsenal's first half against Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup saw Mikel Arteta's side set a new record, with the Gunners looking to win their first trophy since 2020.
Feb 15, 18:13
 England's Myles Lewis-Skelly pictured in June 2025
Arsenal lineup vs. Wigan confirmed as Mikel Arteta makes huge Myles Lewis-Skelly call
Arsenal confirm their starting lineup for Sunday's FA Cup fourth-round clash with Wigan Athletic at the Emirates Stadium, as Mikel Arteta makes eight changes to his XI.
Feb 15, 15:18
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Arsenal transfer news: Myles Lewis-Skelly fear emerges as £52.6m 'priority' target identified
Arsenal reportedly identify a £52.6m Bundesliga defender as a priority target, but the move could have ramifications for Myles Lewis-Skelly.
Feb 15, 08:05
 Mikel Arteta of Arsenal, on February 12, 2026
Arsenal transfer news: £52m Bundesliga winger 'scouted' as Mikel Arteta keen on 'prodigy' despite Tottenham Hotspur interest
Arsenal reportedly scout a winger priced at £52m, and Mikel Arteta's side are keen on beating Tottenham Hotspur to his signature in the summer.
Feb 15, 00:18
 Arsenal's Max Dowman pictured on November 8, 2025
Arsenal receive major injury boost before Wigan FA Cup clash as Max Dowman training photos released
Arsenal's Max Dowman is pictured in training ahead of Sunday's FA Cup clash with Wigan Athletic, and he could be a solution to Mikel Arteta's midfield crisis.
Feb 14, 18:00
 Arsenal's Martin Odegaard pictured on January 28, 2026
Arsenal injury news: Concerning Martin Odegaard video emerges amid North London derby fear
A worrying video emerges of Arsenal's Martin Odegaard limping out of Brentford's stadium as Mikel Arteta's midfield selection crisis worsens.
Feb 14, 11:22
 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on January 20, 2026
Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta delivers clear response to Ethan Nwaneri regret question
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta delivers a clear response when quizzed over whether he regrets allowing Ethan Nwaneri to join Marseille on loan.
Feb 13, 17:53
 Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal is dispossessed by Wigan Athletic's James McArthur on April 12, 2014
Arsenal vs. Wigan: Head-to-head record and past meetings after FA Cup clash
Ahead of Sunday's FA Cup clash between Arsenal and Wigan Athletic, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Feb 13, 13:36
 Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly pictured on May 7, 2025
Arsenal lineup vs. Wigan: Predicted XI for FA Cup clash as Mikel Arteta makes seven changes
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Sunday's FA Cup fourth-round clash with Wigan Athletic.
Feb 13, 13:20
 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on January 31, 2026
Preview:Arsenal vs Wigan Athletic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's FA Cup clash between Arsenal and Wigan Athletic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 13, 13:12
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Martin Odegaard injury: Arsenal receive worrying update as Ethan Nwaneri decision backfires
Arsenal receive a worrying injury update on Martin Odegaard following their 1-1 draw with Brentford, as Mikel Arteta's January transfer decision backfires.
Feb 13, 07:39
 Arsenal's William Saliba pictured on August 23, 2025
William Saliba: Mikel Arteta reveals reason for Arsenal defender's absence against Brentford
Arsenal's defensive depth is scrutinised as Mikel Arteta provides the latest news on William Saliba following Thursday's trip to Brentford.
Feb 12, 23:19
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