Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Press conferences - Page 16

Arteta: Pepe tried hard, he did his bit

Mikel Arteta wouldn't be drawn on whether Arsenal need to learn lessons from the departure of Nicolas Pepe but he wished the player well...

Arteta provides squad update ahead of Everton trip

Mikel Arteta says Thomas Partey will remain sidelined for a few more weeks but otherwise, Arsenal have a clean bill of health ahead of...

“We deserved to win four games” – Arteta reflects on Arsenal’s start

After stoppage-time goals from Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus secured a 3-1 win against Manchester United, Mikel Arteta declared himself very satisfied with Arsenal's...

Arteta comes out swinging in defence of Havertz

Mikel Arteta has urged the Arsenal fanbase to be patient with Kai Havertz and pointed to a series of examples where players who’ve been...

(Almost) every word from Mikel Arteta’s pre-Man United press conference

All eyes may be on Transfer Deadline Day but with a big match against Manchester United coming up, there was lots on the agenda...

“Two very, very poor goals” – Arteta reacts to draw with Fulham

Mikel Arteta was disappointed with his side’s sloppy defending as Arsenal gave up a hard-fought advantage to draw 2-2 late on with 10-man Fulham...

Arteta on dropping Gabriel, officials apologising and team fluidity

In the second half of his pre-Fulham press conference, Mikel Arteta was asked about the officiating of Monday’s clash at Palace, how Gabriel Magalhaes...

Post-Palace quotes round-up: Rice, Arteta, Hodgson & Zinchenko

Arsenal made it six points from six with a 1-0 win against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Monday night. Martin Odegaard grabbed the only...

Arteta on Ramsdale, Raya, Rice and Roy Hodgson

In the second part of Thursday’s pre-Crystal Palace press conference, Mikel Arteta revisited the reasons for signing David Raya, Declan Rice’s adaptation period and...

Arteta on Timber’s injury, “role model” Nketiah and Saka’s development

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal will have to assess the seriousness of Jurrien Timber's injury after the Holland international limped off just after half time...

Arteta excited for new season after City win “showed everybody what we can do”

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal's victory in the Community Shield has raised confidence in the camp but he knows his players can perform better as...

Arteta on further transfers and building a team-first squad mentality

Mikel Arteta wouldn’t be drawn on the recruitment of David Raya in his first press conference of the new Premier League season but the...

Arteta: Jesus doing well but we have to be cautious

Mikel Arteta says it’s still too early to put a timeline on Gabriel Jesus’ return to action. It was confirmed ahead of the Emirates Cup...

Post-Community Shield quotes round-up: Arteta, Vieira, De Bruyne, Guardiola

Arsenal kicked off the new season with an encouraging Community Shield victory over Manchester City. After the game, the managers and players faced questions...

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