Arsenal's Oleksandr Zinchenko described the 2024-25 season as the 'worst season' of his career, as he claimed that Mikel Arteta stopped believing in him. The Ukrainian defender started in only five Premier League matches throughout the campaign, including the opener against Wolves, despite limited injury issues.
The summer has proven rocky for some managers, and hefty price tags weigh heavily on new stars. Will these big-money arrivals ignite the league or buckle under the pressure to perform?
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal showcased flashes of brilliance this summer, triumphing in three of their five pre-season fixtures. The Gunners, primed for another elite title challenge, demonstrated growing promise as they gear up to compete for English and European supremacy
Arsenal have already spent £190m ($256m) in the summer transfer window, but Mikel Arteta admits they are "looking at options" before the deadline.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta heaped praise on new signing Viktor Gyokeres, who scored his first goal for the Gunners since his move to North London from Sporting CP this summer. The Premier League giants thrashed La Liga side Athletic Club 3-0 in their final pre-season friendly courtesy of goals from Gyokeres, Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz.
Mikel Arteta was optimistic about what is to come for Viktor Gyokeres after the new Arsenal striker made his debut in a 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
Erling Haaland has finally responded to Myles Lewis-Skelly, after seeing his celebration copied, and explained his "stay humble" message to Arsenal.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has provided a promising update regarding the fitness of Gabriel Magalhaes, Jurrien Timber, and Riccardo Calafiori ahead of the new Premier League season. Speaking after his side’s narrow 1-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in Hong Kong, the Spanish manager expressed confidence that the trio will be ready to feature when the Gunners kick off their campaign against Manchester United on August 17.
A pre-season North London derby turned unexpectedly heated when Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta found himself in a physical confrontation with Tottenham Hotspur defender Pedro Porro. The incident, which unfolded in the second half of a tense friendly clash, added an edge to what was otherwise billed as a tune-up match ahead of the new Premier League season.
