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 9,344 articles about Mikel Arteta. Articles 1 to 40:
Eberechi Eze/Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang composite
Arsenal vs. Chelsea: Eberechi Eze aiming to match Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang goalscoring feat in Premier League clash
Arsenal's Eberechi Eze could match a Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang goalscoring feat when the Gunners host Chelsea in Sunday's Premier League London derby.
10:52
 Arsenal's Max Dowman pictured on November 8, 2025
Arsenal receive Max Dowman injury boost as wonderkid makes long-awaited return from injury in Under-21 outing
Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman makes his long-awaited return from injury in Friday's Under-21 game against Ipswich Town.
01:03
 Chelsea's Cole Palmer in action with Arsenal's Declan Rice and Gabriel Magalhaes on November 10, 2024
Arsenal vs. Chelsea: Liam Rosenior admits he, Blues squad must do specific thing to win at Emirates Stadium
Head coach Liam Rosenior acknowledges the size of the task that he and his Chelsea players have in front of them when facing Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
17:39
 Malik Tillman/Arsenal composite
Arsenal transfer news: Fabrizio Romano reveals 'three' priority positions for the Gunners
Fabrizio Romano suggests that Arsenal are guaranteed to sign a new midfielder next summer, and they are also working to bring in players in other positions.
16:59
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Champions League draw: Why Arsenal can use Liverpool as inspiration to create history
Arsenal will face Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League round of 16 knockout tie, and they can take inspiration from Liverpool to win the competition for the first time in their history.
16:16
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Man City’s Pep Guardiola sends brutal 11-word message to Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta on Premier League title ‘pressure’
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola sends a brutal 11-word message to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on coping with the ‘pressure’ that comes with challenging for the Premier League title.
15:30
 UEFA Champions League Trophy
We asked AI to predict Champions League winner after knockout draw as true Arsenal chances revealed
Following the 2026 UEFA Champions League knockout draw, Sports Mole asks AI to predict the winner as Arsenal's chances of winning the competition are revealed.
13:28
 Champions League trophy/English clubs composite
Champions League last-16 draw confirmed as Man City, Arsenal, Chelsea, Newcastle discover paths to final
The Champions League last-16 draw is confirmed, as Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea and other Premier League clubs discover their possible paths to the final.
11:19
 Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior in January 2026.
Arsenal vs. Chelsea: Liam Rosenior bidding to equal Tim Sherwood feat in Premier League London derby
Liam Rosenior will be bidding to equal a feat last achieved by Tim Sherwood when Chelsea face Premier League leaders Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
Feb 27, 11:01
 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.
Feb 27, 08:29
 Bukayo Saka in action for Arsenal on February 22, 2026
Arsenal lineup vs. Chelsea: Predicted XI for Premier League London derby amid Bukayo Saka injury worry
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Sunday's Premier League London derby against Chelsea.
Feb 27, 08:10
 Arsenal's Eberechi Eze celebrates scoring on February 22, 2026
Preview:Arsenal vs Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 27, 08:01
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Declan Rice: Arsenal, England star sets priorities straight after Ballon d’Or claim
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice insists that his main focus is on winning silverware with the Gunners rather than chasing individual honours such as the Ballon d'Or.
Feb 26, 16:57
 Thierry Henry composite
Arsenal: Why Thierry Henry was not "super happy" after Tottenham win as Chelsea warning sent
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry explains why the imminent visit of Chelsea could have a bigger impact on the Gunners' title credentials than their North London derby win over Tottenham Hotspur.
Feb 26, 16:27
 Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates on February 22, 2026
Arsenal vs. Chelsea: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel for Premier League London derby
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to follow Arsenal vs. Chelsea in the Premier League, including TV and streaming options.
Feb 26, 08:51
 Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, on February 22, 2026
Arsenal transfer news: Opening bid 'rejected' for La Liga forward as Mikel Arteta looks to sign Viktor Gyokeres replacement
Arsenal reportedly see an opening offer for a La Liga forward rejected, with Mikel Arteta seemingly keen on signing a replacement for Viktor Gyokeres.
Feb 25, 14:51
 Arsenal Premier League title race
Forget Man City away: These three factors will now define whether Arsenal win the Premier League title
Arsenal's trip to Manchester City could prove to be a pivotal moment in the Premier League title race, but Sports Mole looks at three other factors that could define whether they finally get over the line.
Feb 24, 15:12
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Best football teams in the world: Where do Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea rank?
Who are the best football teams in the world right now? Sports Mole ranks the current top 10 clubs, including four from the Premier League and two from La Liga.
Feb 24, 07:00
 Arsenal's Ben White pictured on December 10, 2025
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners possess 'huge interest' in Spanish defender with Ben White future uncertain
Arsenal are reportedly considering a move for Sporting Lisbon defender Ivan Fresneda, with Ben White potentially leaving the Emirates this summer.
Feb 23, 17:25
 Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring for Arsenal on February 18, 2026
Arsenal chief Andrea Berta 'ready' to offer new five-year contract to star player following Bukayo Saka extension
Arsenal are reportedly preparing to open talks with midfielder Declan Rice over a new five-year contract at the Emirates.
Feb 23, 16:58
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Premier League title race: Man City in danger of losing “special” Pep Guardiola favourite for Arsenal showdown
One "special" Manchester City player is walking a suspension tightrope ahead of their Premier League title showdown with leaders Arsenal in April.
Feb 23, 15:15
 Mikel Arteta/ Igor Tudor composite
Tottenham 1-4 Arsenal: Five key talking points as Mikel Arteta’s Premier League title-boosting win puts Spurs in relegation danger
Sports Mole takes a closer look at five key talking points following Arsenal's 4-1 victory over North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
Feb 23, 11:20
 Malik Tillman/Arsenal composite
Arsenal transfer news: 23-year-old attacker reveals he “would love to play” for Mikel Arteta’s side
A 23-year-old attacker names Arsenal as the Premier League club he would “love to play for” and believes he would relish working under head coach Mikel Arteta.
Feb 23, 09:05
 Arsenal's William Saliba reacts on February 22, 2026
Tottenham 1-4 Arsenal: The unique record William Saliba set in North London derby humiliation
William Saliba sets a unique new record in Arsenal's 4-1 North London derby demolition of Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
Feb 22, 20:13
 Arsenal's Eberechi Eze celebrates scoring on February 22, 2026
Tottenham 1-4 Arsenal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Eberechi Eze matches Thierry Henry in derby demolition
Eberechi Eze inspires Arsenal to victory over Tottenham Hotspur once again, netting twice as the Gunners deservedly best Igor Tudor's side 4-1 in Sunday's Premier League North London derby.
Feb 22, 18:38
 Arsenal's Ben White pictured on December 10, 2025
Tottenham vs. Arsenal: Why Ben White is missing from North London derby as Mikel Arteta gives injury update
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta explains why Ben White is missing from Sunday's Premier League North London derby with Tottenham Hotspur.
Feb 22, 16:13
 Viktor Gyokeres/Arsenal composite
How Arsenal's lack of attacking leaders has harmed Mikel Arteta's Premier League title charge
Trivela explores how Arsenal's lack of leaders in attack has harmed Mikel Arteta's Premier League title charge before the North London derby.
Feb 22, 13:20
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Tottenham vs. Arsenal predictions: "Sneaky feeling" for Igor Tudor in Premier League North London derby
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between North London derby rivals Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal, the Sports Mole team selects their winners.
Feb 21, 15:00
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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.
Feb 20, 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.
Feb 20, 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
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between North London derby rivals Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal.
Feb 20, 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.
Feb 20, 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.
Feb 20, 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.
Feb 19, 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
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