Gabby Agbonlahor claims Liverpool vs Man United is only the THIRD-BIGGEST rivalry in Britain ahead of tomorrow's Premier League clash, as he insists the Old Firm derby leads the way 'by a mile' and even ranks Aston Villa vs Birmingham ahead of it! pic.twitter.com/sHOpCNbRfS. Anyone who doesnt buy into this, or that has a negative effect or whatever, is not good enough for this environment or this culture.[66], On 26 December 2019, Arteta took charge for the first time as an Arsenal manager for their Premier League match against Bournemouth which ended in a 11 draw, thanks to a second half equaliser from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. [20], The 200506 season saw Arteta pick up both the Everton Fans' Player of the Season and the Players' Player of the Season awards. 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The injury kept him out for the rest of the 200809 season and the first five months of 200910. The Swede will now face journalists on Friday with the situation potentially clearer by then. Highbury House 75 Drayton Park London, N5 1BU. [7], On 23 January 2021, Arteta had his first defeat in the FA Cup in his managerial career as Arsenal was knocked out by Southampton in the fourth round, unable to defend the title. 7 [21], Arteta's creativity was an essential part of Everton's attacking play the following season,[citation needed] and he had scored six goals by the end of January. [3] Arteta's good form extended into 200607. [77][78] Arsenal then went on to win all their league games in September, leading to Arteta receiving his first manager of the month award. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Brazil international Gabriel Jesus is a target for Mikel Arteta and Arsenal this summer and they have opened talks to sign the player. Wenger, 72, guided. [4] After retiring, he was appointed as an assistant coach to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. In 2015, when Guardiola was exiting Bayern Munich, Arteta, in his final year as a player, re-connected and decided to work together. I think I did that to get to the level that the Premier League required of me. According to onlookers on social media, the van appeared to be helping move the Spaniard's belongings. And Nketiah opened the scoring for Arsenal, scoring for his fourth-successive Europa League game that he has started for the North Londoners. PSG wanted to keep Arteta at the end of the loan period, and did have a 'buy first' option. You won't miss a thing when it comes to the Gunners. [95][96], On 16 October 2022, Arteta's side beat Leeds United 10 at Elland Road. Mikel Arteta has said his side will not sit back in the north London derby against Tottenham despite the fact that a point at Spurs would keep them on course for a Champions League place. I have done my best for Everton. Mikel Arteta hopes to have both Jorginho and Eddie Nketiah available for tomorrow's game against Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta's job title has changed from head coach to first-team manager. It was revealed that the Arsenal bid for Jesus was around 30m and it was rejected by City who want 50m for the player. Arteta, 40, was speaking to his team after they had lost 5-0 to Manchester City, their third consecutive defeat at the start of the season. The win vaulted them to the top of the Premier League for the first time since 2016,[85] and ensured it was the first time Arsenal had won their opening three fixtures since the 200405 season. [67] On 1 January 2020, Arteta won his first match as Arsenal coach after a 20 win over Manchester United at the Emirates. I need to smile, laugh and enjoy - all those things. [60] Arteta stood in as Man City manager in a 21 Champions League loss against Lyon on 19 September 2018, because of Guardiola's touchline ban. Arteta ended his playing career in North London and immediately began work as part of Pep Guardiola's backroom staff at City. Mikel Arteta has paid tribute to his family for supporting him during an unprecedented first full season as Arsenal manager. An official announcement of his appointment on Thursday is thought to be unlikely. As well as retaining his starting place, he frequently turned in man-of-the-match displays, and finished the season with nine goals from the 35 league games he played. "Obviously, they needed some minutes and at the moment they havent had much exposure for different situations. Despite the draw, he stated he was pleased with the "attitude, passion and the fighting spirit" of his players. Mikel Arteta's pre-Bournemouth press conference. Xhaka has been a vital part of Arteta's title chasing side this season, with the Gunners having headed into the weekend's Premier League matches with a five-point lead over champions Manchester City. Mikel Arteta remains relaxed that two more key players will commit to long-term deals By George Flood Football Arteta breaks silence on Man City charges with blunt response By Malik Ouzia. . The football player is married to Lorena Bernal, his starsign is Aries and he is now 40 years of age. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. "She understands every situation, all the time the support, the love, the energy that they're able to create at the house after a win, after a loss is a completely different feeling. Mikel Arteta's 5 key questions as Arsenal boss faces crunch decision ahead of north London derby While the Spaniard may be the youngest manager in the division, Arteta has been at the helm of . A removal van outside Mikel Artetas house in Didsbury this morning. 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Telephone Number 020 7619 5000. [94] After leading the Gunners to wins in all five of their Premier League matches of August, Mikel Arteta was named Premier League Manager of the Month, winning the award for the third time following his previous successes in September 2021 and March 2022. Hes a very good person, and a great coach. football.london understands that the football.london - Tashan Deniran-Alleyne, Kaya Kaynak 2h Read more on football.london Eddie Nketiah He made his 13.8 million dollar fortune with Arsenal, Everton, Real Sociedad. Arteta ended his playing career in North London and immediately began work as part of Pep Guardiola's backroom staff at City. [47][48][49], Arteta initially started out playing as a number 10 in the Barcelona youth system, and was later shifted to the position of a "pivot" or defensive midfielder, as he was thought to be a player in the mould of Pep Guardiola. In August that year, he signed a five-year contract extension with Everton. [97][98][99] On 6 November, the Gunners beat Chelsea 10 at Stamford Bridge. [26] He made his debut on 10 September in a 10 home win against Swansea City,[27] and scored his first Premier League goal for Arsenal in a 43 loss against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park. [30], Following the departure of captain Robin van Persie, Arteta was made Arsenal's vice-captain for the 201213 season. [115][116], He is married to Argentine-Spanish actress, television host, and model Lorena Bernal. That was Read more , According to Media Foot Marseille, PSG are considering a move for William Saliba if they fail to sign top target Milan Skriniar. [11] He enjoyed a successful first season in Glasgow and quickly established himself as a first-team regular. However, Mikel Arteta and his players could not hold on with Sparta Prague defender Tomas Doles getting the all-important equaliser. [89][90][91] The Gunners finished the month with a 21 win at home over Aston Villa on 31 August. The pair both ended the game against Everton worse for wear, with he Italian forced off at half-time having battled through the opening 45 minutes despite being ill, while Eddie limped off following the full-time whistle. According to him, the Gunners will face the Wolves star as their top midfield target after they were snubbed by Sassuolo midfielder Manuel Locatelli. 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Arteta was born 26 March 1982 in San Sebastin, in northern Spains mountainous Basque Country. He was named captain for a 22 draw with Newcastle United, scoring a penalty in the game. He helped Everton secure a place in the UEFA Cup and was ranked by the ACTIM Index as the sixth best player in the Premier League, but it did not earn him a call-up into the full Spain squad. He began to show again glimpses of creative power in the final part of the season, when he was played again on the wing, enjoying more freedom and space. Over the course of the season, Arteta began to play in the centre of the field again, usually being partnered with a defensive midfielder. The Gunners manager said this in his pre-match presser ahead of the game billed for the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Mikel Arteta names Arsenal team against Everton. [64][65] Upon his appointment, he stated that he believed the club had lost direction and that he didn't want players to shirk responsibility: "I want people to take responsibility for their jobs and I want people who deliver passion and energy in the football club. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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Granit Xhaka has revealed Mikel Arteta convinced him to stay at Arsenal with the midfielder admitting he was 'gone' after being booed off the pitch by fans in 2019. Mikel Arteta (left) has been at Arsenal since 2019 while Jonas Eidevall joined last summer . The 29-year-old wasn't fit enough to play for Arsenal in their Premier League lunchtime clash against Aston Villa on Saturday. Granit Xhaka has revealedMikel Arteta convinced him to stay at Arsenal with the midfielder admitting he was 'gone' after being booed off the pitch by fans in 2019. Mikel Arteta Amatriain (born 26 March 1982) is a Spanish professional football manager and former player, who is the current manager of Premier League club Arsenal. The Swiss midfielder's career at the Emirates reached its lowest point during a match against Crystal Palace. Highlights were scoring on his Old Firm debut,[12] and converting a late penalty on the final day of the 200203 season, which proved vital for goal difference[13] as Rangers completed the domestic treble of the Scottish Premier League title, Scottish Cup and Scottish League Cup (Arteta was injured shortly before the 2003 Scottish Cup Final and missed the match). He was the man at the helm of affairs as the Gunners failed to qualify for European football for the first time in 26 years. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "I havent seen my mum, my dad, my sister which I adore in over a year now. [22], Arteta added another accolade to his growing collection during the 200708 season, when he picked up the North West Footballer of the Year award. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? The Gunners could extend their advantage at the top of the table to five points over reigning champions Manchester City with a win against Sean Dyche's side. During a season and a half in Paris, Arteta was used by manager Luis Fernndez primarily as a playmaker. Published: 08:40 EST, 4 March 2023 | Updated: 09:07 EST, 4 March 2023. According to onlookers on social media, the van appeared to be helping move the Spaniard's belongings. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was left impressed by Jakub Kiwior's performance for the Under-21s on Monday night as the Spaniard weighs up whether to include him in his squad against Everton. [100][101][102][103] After guiding Arsenal to four wins from four Premier League games in November and December, Mikel Arteta picked up his second Premier League Manager of the Month award of the campaign, winning the award for the fourth time since December 2019. Mikel Arteta told reporters during his pre-match press conference earlier this week that Arsenal need to start winning games to climb up the league table. [37][38] He won his first trophy as full-time captain, playing the full 90 minutes as Arsenal beat Manchester City 30 in the 2014 FA Community Shield. This was the club's best start to a top-flight campaign as the Gunners had won nine of their first ten league games for the first time ever. [92][93] Mikel Arteta became the 11th manager to have won the first five games of a Premier League season, after Kevin Keegan, Carlo Ancelotti, Alex Ferguson, Arsne Wenger, Alan Curbishley, Jos Mourinho, Manuel Pellegrini, Pep Guardiola, Maurizio Sarri, and Jrgen Klopp. The Manchester City assistant has been in talks with the Gunners all week about taking over at the Emirates. He also speaks French, Italian and Portuguese. The result also moved Arsenal four points clear at the top of the Premier League. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. The Swede will now face journalists on Friday with the situation potentially clearer by then. Arteta represented Spain through several youth levels, but never played for the senior national team. The midfielder added that he 'didn't have a lot of support from many people'. The comments below have not been moderated. Well ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. Mikel Arteta has accused unnamed parties of "lying" about Arsenal's reasons for requesting the postponement of Sunday's north London derby, saying they had intended to play the fixture and. Arsenal will step up their pursuit of Gabriel Jesus after Mikel Arteta made the Manchester City striker his top forward transfer target. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy. Mikel Arteta will not need telling what the crucial difference is between his side and the one that Thierry Henry elevated to such great heights in the 2000s. Representatives for the 25-year-old Brazilian have been in England this week for talks over his future, with Tottenham and Juventus also interested. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta revealed he had to fight for his life from a young age with a heart condition in a passionate speech to his players. Arsenal are facing a run of six games before the international break in March starting with their Premier League game in hand against Everton at the Emirates Stadium tomorrow night. The 37-year-old took up his spot in the Citizens dugout for perhaps the last time on Wednesday night as Man City beat Oxford United in the Carabao Cup. [citation needed], Upon departing Everton, Arteta said "I am 29 years old so I haven't got much time left to take a chance like this one.