Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta defends Arsene Wenger over "unpopular" team selections
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta says that manager Arsene Wenger should be trusted when he makes team decisions following chants of "you don't know what you're doing" from fans over the weekend.
Nov 27, 10:22
Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta still wants Spain call-up
Mikel Arteta still hopes he will get the chance to represent Spain, even if it is just once.
Nov 18, 07:34
Arsene Wenger runs his fingers through his hair in frustration
Preview:Arsenal vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole previews this Saturday's lunchtime kickoff between fierce North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.
Nov 15, 11:39
Jack Wilshere in action
Jack Wilshere backs Arsene Wenger spending
Jack Wilshere says that manager Arsene Wenger's spending in the transfer window has been excellent for Arsenal.
Nov 15, 07:11
Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring Arsenal's second
Arsenal's Olivier Giroud wanted to take penalty from Mikel Arteta
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud admits that he wanted to take the penalty that Mikel Arteta failed to convert in the Gunners' 3-3 draw with Fulham on Saturday.
Nov 12, 10:00
Arsene Wenger wearing his favourite coat
Arsene Wenger: "We lacked urgency"
Arsene Wenger admits that Arsenal let complacency cost them three crucial points against Fulham this afternoon.
Nov 10, 20:58
Arsene Wenger
Arsene Wenger refuses to blame Mikel Arteta
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists that he does not place any blame on Mikel Arteta for his last-minute penalty miss against Fulham.
Nov 10, 17:58
Fulham manager Martin Jol
Martin Jol praises 'quality' Dimitar Berbatov
Fulham manager Martin Jol says his side could have defeated Arsenal 5-3 after the sides' draw in the Premier League.
Nov 10, 17:48
Mark Schwarzer
Match Analysis: Arsenal 3-3 Fulham
Sports Mole takes a closer look at today's thrilling 3-3 draw between Arsenal and Fulham at the Emirates Stadium.
Nov 10, 17:36
Steve Sidwell scores the equaliser for Fulham
Steven Sidwell disappointed with draw at Arsenal
Fulham midfielder Steven Sidwell admits that he is slightly annoyed not to beat Arsenal after leading 3-2 in the second half against Arsenal on a topsy-turvy afternoon at the Emirates.
Nov 10, 17:26
Mark Schwarzer celebrates as Mikel Arteta looks distraught
Arsenal, Fulham share six goals at Emirates
Mikel Arteta misses a penalty with the last kick of the game as Fulham hold Arsenal to a 3-3 draw at the Emirates.
Nov 10, 16:55
Olivier Giroud nets Arsenal's first
Half-Time Report: Fulham peg Arsenal back from two down
Goals from Dimitar Berbatov and Alexander Kacaniklic peg Arsenal back from two up in the opening half at the Emirates.
Nov 10, 15:49
The Emirates Stadium
Live Commentary: Arsenal 3-3 Fulham - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of Arsenal's clash with Fulham in the Premier League.
Nov 10, 14:14
Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta challenges Arsenal to respond
Arsenal vice-captain Mikel Arteta expects his team's attitude and desire will help them respond to recent setbacks against Schalke on Tuesday.
Nov 5, 12:12
Arsenal players celebrate their 7-5 victory over Reading
Robert Pires predicts top-three finish for Arsenal
Former Arsenal midfielder Robert Pires believes that the club can finish in the top three this season.
Nov 2, 18:07
Javi Garcia, Mikel Arteta
Arsene Wenger impressed by "outstanding" Mikel Arteta
Arsene Wenger thinks that Mikel Arteta has been "absolutely outstanding" so far this season for Arsenal in a deeper midfield role.
Oct 29, 22:10
Jack Wilshere in action
Mikel Arteta delighted with returning duo
Mikel Arteta admits that the return of Jack Wilshere and Bacary Sagna this weekend gave Arsenal a much-needed boost.
Oct 29, 21:12
Mikel Arteta scores the winner for Arsenal
Mikel Arteta: 'Arsene Wenger's confidence in us pushed us to victory over QPR'
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta says that Saturday's win over Queens Park Rangers was all down to manager Arsene Wenger.
Oct 29, 11:29
Jack Wilshere in action
Arsene Wenger coy on Jack Wilshere selection
Arsene Wenger says that Jack Wilshere will not play against Reading in the League Cup on Tuesday.
Oct 27, 21:50
Mark Hughes
Mark Hughes furious with officials
Queens Park Rangers manager Mark Hughes is angry with officials for allowing Mikel Arteta's goal to stand in Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Arsenal.
Oct 27, 17:46
Jack Wilshere in action
Jack Wilshere: "Amazing to be back"
Jack Wilshere describes making his Arsenal comeback as "amazing" after missing 17 months of action with injury.
Oct 27, 16:49
Arsene Wenger wearing his favourite coat
Match Analysis: Arsenal 1-0 Queens Park Rangers
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Arsenal's 1-0 win over QPR at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Oct 27, 16:31
Mikel Arteta scores the winner for Arsenal
Arsenal scrape past 10-man Queens Park Rangers
A late Mikel Arteta strike gives Arsenal a narrow victory over 10-man Queens Park Rangers at the Emirates Stadium.
Oct 27, 15:55
The Emirates Stadium
Live Commentary: Arsenal 1-0 Queens Park Rangers - as it happened
Read Sports Mole's minute-by-minute report as a late Mikel Arteta goal earns Arsenal a 1-0 win over QPR at the Emirates Stadium.
Oct 27, 13:01
Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta targets Arsenal response
Mikel Arteta says that Arsenal need to bounce back after their back-to-back defeats.
Oct 25, 06:50
Francis Coquelin tries to hold back Klaas-Jan Huntelaar
Match Analysis: Arsenal 0-2 Schalke
Sports Mole takes a closer look at how Schalke 04 managed to end Arsenal's unbeaten Champions League record at the Emirates Stadium.
Oct 24, 21:35
Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta down after Norwich City defeat
Mikel Arteta reveals that Arsenal are struggling to come to terms with a disappointing defeat at Norwich City but backs his side to respond positively.
Oct 21, 22:46
Mikel Arteta
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta: 'Vice-captain role a big honour'
Mikel Arteta reveals that he takes his role as Arsenal vice-captain very seriously and is not afraid to be vocal in the dressing room.
Oct 18, 21:34
Ryan Shawcross, Olivier Giroud
Mikel Arteta delighted for Olivier Giroud
Mikel Arteta hopes that Olivier Giroud's goal against Spain will help his Arsenal career.
Oct 18, 05:53
Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta considering management
Spaniard Mikel Arteta reveals that he has given a career in coaching some thought.
Oct 17, 11:49
Javi Garcia, Mikel Arteta
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta trying to set example with professional attitude
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta insists that footballers have a responsibility to behave in professional manner.
Oct 13, 19:10
Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta 'adapted style' for Arsenal
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta says that he has had to change his 'mentality' in order to adapt to the Gunners' style this season.
Oct 12, 15:22
Mikel Arteta
Santi Cazorla: 'Mikel Arteta snub strange'
Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla says that he doesn't know why Mikel Arteta hasn't been called up for Spain.
Oct 11, 07:22
Theo Walcott, Santi Cazorla
Match Analysis: West Ham United 1-3 Arsenal
Sports Mole looks back over Arsenal's 3-1 victory over West Ham United at Upton Patk.
Oct 6, 18:53
Mikel Arteta
Team News: Mikel Arteta passed fit for Arsenal
Mikel Arteta is passed fit to start for Arsenal in tonight's Champions League encounter with Olympiakos at the Emirates Stadium.
Oct 3, 17:44
Ryan Shawcross, Olivier Giroud
Olivier Giroud to start against Olympiakos
Olivier Giroud is likely to start for Arsenal against Olympiakos.
Oct 3, 06:07
Javi Garcia, Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta looking for Champions League response
Mikel Arteta says that Arsenal must beat Olympiakos in the Champions League after their defeat to Chelsea on Saturday.
Oct 1, 06:54
Abou Diaby
Arsene Wenger admits worries over Abou Diaby's fitness
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits that his side may struggle to cope with the loss of Abou Diaby through injury.
Oct 1, 04:46
Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta disappointed with Arsenal defending
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta describes his side's defending of set pieces during their past two Premier League matches as "not good enough".
Sep 30, 21:17
Javi Garcia, Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta sticks up for Fernando Torres ahead of Chelsea's visit to the Emirates
Mikel Arteta thinks that the treatment of his "friend" Fernando Torres during his time at Chelsea has been too harsh in some quarters.
Sep 28, 13:43
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