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 9,184 articles about Mikel Arteta. Articles 1 to 40:
Oleksandr Zinchenko in action for Nottingham Forest on October 23, 2025
Arsenal plans 'revealed' as Oleksandr Zinchenko set for January exit
Arsenal left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko is set for January exit, as the Gunners have no plans to bring him back during the middle of the campaign.
19:43
 Real Madrid Castillas's Victor Valdepenas on August 2, 2025
Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta 'keen to complete' surprise deal for Real Madrid defender
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta reportedly remains keen to secure a surprise deal for a Real Madrid defender as soon as possible.
12:55
 Mikel Arteta/Champions League composite
Arsenal aiming to break club winning record in Inter Milan clash as Mikel Arteta chases Champions League landmark
Arsenal could write two new chapters of club history in European football during Tuesday's Champions League clash with Inter Milan at San Siro.
12:38
 Arsenal's Mikel Arteta pictured on November 26, 2025
Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal: Mikel Arteta claim dismissed by former Premier League referee
A former Premier League official gives a damning verdict on a penalty incident that occurred during Saturday's fixture between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal.
11:34
 Arsenal's Lauren in action with Inter Milan's Kily Gonzalez on September 17, 2003
Inter Milan vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings before Champions League clash
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Inter Milan and Arsenal.
Jan 18, 10:10
 Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly pictured on May 7, 2025
Arsenal lineup vs. Inter Milan: Predicted XI for Champions League clash as Mikel Arteta makes five changes
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Tuesday's Champions League league-phase clash with Inter Milan.
Jan 18, 09:59
 Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring on January 14, 2026
Preview:Inter Milan vs Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Inter Milan and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 18, 09:35
 Arsenal's Piero Hincapie pictured on November 30, 2025
Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates for Inter Milan: Hincapie, Calafiori, triple ban risk
Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Inter Milan.
Jan 18, 08:53
 Viktor Gyokeres/Mikel Arteta/Bukayo Saka composite
Mikel Arteta reveals Bukayo Saka injury concern after Arsenal draw as Viktor Gyokeres verdict delivered
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta reveals a fresh fitness concern for his side following their frustrating goalless draw with Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
Jan 18, 07:07
 Arsenal's Jurrien Timber celebrates with teammates on November 26, 2025
Inter Milan vs. Arsenal: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel for Champions League clash
Sports Mole details everything you need to know about how to watch Inter Milan take on Arsenal in the Champions League at the San Siro on Tuesday.
Jan 17, 23:57
 Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres and Nottingham Forest's Callum Hudson-Odoi pictured on January 17, 2026
Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Mikel Arteta's men falter under pressure
Arsenal fail to take advantage of Manchester City's slip-up again as Nottingham Forest frustrate the Gunners in a 0-0 Premier League draw at the City Ground.
Jan 17, 19:27
 Red Star Belgrade's Vasilije Kostov pictured on October 19, 2025
Arsenal transfer news: Ethan Nwaneri fear emerges as Mikel Arteta enters race for 'Serbian Pedri'
Arsenal reportedly enter the race to sign a 17-year-old midfield wonderkid dubbed the 'Serbian Pedri', but Mikel Arteta arguably does not need him.
Jan 17, 08:59
 Viktor Gyokeres/Gabriel Jesus/Kai Havertz composite
Kai Havertz start prediction made as Arsenal sent Viktor Gyokeres Forest instruction amid worrying trend
Arsenal expert Charles Watts urges Mikel Arteta to select Gabriel Jesus over Viktor Gyokeres against Nottingham Forest this weekend and makes a Kai Havertz start prediction.
Jan 16, 12:48
 Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet
Arsenal emerge as 'real contender' to sign French defender amid Chelsea links
Arsenal reportedly emerge as a real contender to sign French defender Jeremy Jacquet, but they could face competition from Premier League rivals Chelsea.
Jan 16, 07:23
 Leandro Trossard/Piero Hincapie/William Saliba composite
Arsenal star vents frustration as he makes 'tired' claims amid trophy drought
Arsenal defender William Saliba admits he is frustrated by the Gunners' lack of trophies and aims to win at least one this season.
Jan 15, 19:48
 Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres reacts on January 14, 2026
Arsenal lineup vs. Nottingham Forest: Predicted XI for Premier League clash including Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli calls
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest.
Jan 15, 15:03
 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on January 11, 2026
Preview:Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 15, 14:54
 Arsenal's Martin Odegaard and Morgan Gibbs-White of Nottingham Forest on January 30, 2024
Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest.
Jan 15, 13:36
 Mikel Arteta creates history at Arsenal and replicates Arsene Wenger
Chelsea 2-3 Arsenal: Mikel Arteta replicates Arsene Wenger and creates history in EFL Cup win at Stamford Bridge
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta guided the club to a 3-2 win against Chelsea on Wednesday, and the victory replicates Arsene Wenger as he creates history.
Jan 14, 23:06
 Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori pictured on November 1, 2025
Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates for Nottingham Forest: Piero Hincapie, Riccardo Calafiori, Cristhian Mosquera
Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest.
Jan 14, 23:03
 Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche points on December 30, 2025
Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for Premier League clash
Sports Mole provides all the information you need to know about how to follow Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal in the Premier League, including TV and streaming options.
Jan 14, 22:12
 Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring on January 14, 2026
Chelsea 2-3 Arsenal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Mikel Arteta breaks Gunners semi-final curse
Arsenal survive two Alejandro Garnacho-inflicted scares to triumph 3-2 over a spirited Chelsea in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 14, 21:59
 Cole Palmer of Chelsea during his side's match against Manchester United, on September 20, 2025
Chelsea vs. Arsenal team news: Liam Rosenior makes Reece James, Cole Palmer decisions for EFL Cup semi-final
Chelsea and Arsenal announce their starting lineups for the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final on Wednesday night.
Jan 14, 18:50
 Mikel Merino/Ian Wright composite
Chelsea vs. Arsenal: Mikel Merino chasing 32-year Ian Wright goalscoring feat in EFL Cup semi-final
Arsenal utility man Mikel Merino could match an Ian Wright feat achieved 32 years ago in Wednesday's EFL Cup semi-final first leg against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 13, 18:07
 Mikel Arteta/EFL Cup composite
Arsenal could break unwanted EFL Cup record against Chelsea amid damning semi-final stat
Arsenal could write a new unwanted chapter of EFL Cup history in their semi-final showdown with London rivals Chelsea, as a damning stat emerges for Mikel Arteta.
Jan 13, 16:17
 Gabriel Jesus/Viktor Gyokeres composite
Chelsea vs. Arsenal: Mikel Arteta faces new Gabriel Jesus/Viktor Gyokeres dilemma for EFL Cup semi-final
Gabriel Jesus would ideally start over Viktor Gyokeres in Arsenal's EFL Cup semi-final first leg with Chelsea, but the Brazilian's selection is not so simple, Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Jan 13, 15:53
 Leandro Trossard/Piero Hincapie/William Saliba composite
Mikel Arteta confirms two fresh injury concerns in sextuple Arsenal update before Chelsea semi-final
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has issues a worrying sextuple fitness update ahead of Wednesday's EFL Cup semi-final first leg with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 13, 15:23
 Arsenal's Kai Havertz and Chelsea's Benoit Badiashile pictured on April 23, 2024
Chelsea vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Chelsea and Arsenal.
Jan 12, 16:19
 Arsenal's Kai Havertz pictured on January 11, 2026
Arsenal lineup vs. Chelsea: Predicted XI for EFL Cup semi-final amid Viktor Gyokeres, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus dilemma
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Wednesday's EFL Cup semi-final first leg with Chelsea.
Jan 12, 16:06
 Strasbourg head coach Liam Rosenior pictured on October 26, 2025
Preview:Chelsea vs Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's EFL Cup clash between Chelsea and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 12, 15:48
 Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior on January 10, 2026
Chelsea vs. Arsenal: Liam Rosenior claims 'Set-Piece FC' label does Mikel Arteta's side disservice
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior says that Arsenal do not deserve to be labelled as 'Set-Piece FC' on the back of their performances this season.
Jan 12, 15:34
 Arsenal's Piero Hincapie pictured on September 16, 2025
Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Chelsea: Piero Hincapie, Riccardo Calafiori latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's EFL Cup semi-final first leg against Chelsea.
Jan 12, 12:52
 Elliot Anderson is still a reported target for Manchester City
Manchester City transfer news: Elliot Anderson latest as "figures" Nottingham Forest would listen to "revealed"
Manchester City reportedly learn how much Elliot Anderson will cost if they hope to sign him from Nottingham Forest in the coming months.
Jan 12, 01:06
 Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates scoring on January 11, 2026
Portsmouth vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between Portsmouth and Arsenal after Sunday's FA Cup clash.
Jan 11, 23:38
 Marc Guehi is of interest to Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City
Marc Guehi latest: 'Preference' revealed as Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City face transfer battle for Crystal Palace star
Marc Guehi's preference is reportedly revealed amid interest from Premier League sides Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City this January transfer window.
Jan 11, 18:14
 Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates scoring his third goal with teammates on January 11, 2026
Portsmouth 1-4 Arsenal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Gabriel Martinelli hits hat-trick in FA Cup third round
Premier League leaders Arsenal beat Championship side Portsmouth 4-1 at Fratton Park thanks to a Gabriel Martinelli hat-trick in the third round of the FA Cup on Sunday.
Jan 11, 16:06
 There have been calls for Arsenal to drop Viktor Gyokeres
Arsenal latest news: Kai Havertz returns against Portsmouth as damning Premier League Viktor Gyokeres stats emerge
Kai Havertz returns to the Arsenal squad against Portsmouth, and many fans have urged Mikel Arteta to drop Viktor Gyokeres due to his poor form.
Jan 11, 14:33
 Arsenal are reportedly looking to sign an attacker
Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta set for 'spectacular raid' on Champions League rival amid Premier League concerns
Arsenal reportedly have ambitions of signing a key attacker from a Champions League rival, and the player could help them in the coming Premier League seasons.
Jan 11, 08:19
 Liverpool players remonstrate with Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli on January 8, 2026
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners star 'seriously considering' future as possible fee revealed
Frustrations over playing time reportedly lead an Arsenal star to evaluate his future under Mikel Arteta.
Jan 11, 04:36
 Tino Livramento shares pitch with Anthony Gordon
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners to 'battle' with Premier League rival for £60m-valued star
Arsenal monitor a versatile Premier League target as they look to bolster a seemingly problematic position ahead of the summer window.
Jan 10, 19:38
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