#Mikel Arteta

Arsenal moved eight points clear of Manchester City with a win over Tottenham on Sunday, putting them in control of the Premier League title race ahead of a huge clash with Manchester United Gary Lineker has tipped Arsenal to win the Premier League Gary Lineker has insisted Arsenal will win the Premier League title after seeing the Gunners move…

There's a new favourite for the Premier League title after a one-sided North London derby. Hint: it's not Tottenham… 1. Sometimes 16 Conclusions can be quite a challenge. Sometimes there's just not that much to say about a game of football. Sometimes it doesn't really mean anything. Sometimes games are quite evenly matched and the run of the balls…

Everything has come up in Arsenal's favor this weekend but can they avoid a banana peel in an away trip to face rivals Tottenham in the North London Derby on Sunday? Arsenal's season really took off after a 3-1 victory over Spurs in October and so far, even losing Gabriel Jesus to injury hasn't slowed them down. Spurs are coming off of a 4-0…

Our betting expert with tips for north London derb y, Chelsea-Palace and Newcastle against Fulham PLUS Serie A angle Bet on fireworks in the north London derby. History hints that the Arsenal WIN at a thin 6/5 is a damp squib - there hasn't been a single away victory in this pair of Prem fixtures since 2014. Mikel Arteta played in that Gunners' 1-0…

Tottenham to win 2-1 against Arsenal- 11/1! At 11/1, a £10 bet would return £120! Betfred Sports Bet £10 Get £60 in Bonuses The North London derby; simply put, the Premier League's most hotly-contested derby and a game that always delivers. This is the fixture in the Premier League with the highest % of home wins, 51% to be exact, with Spurs…

Chelsea are close to an agreement with Shakhtar Donetsk for Mykhaylo Mudryk. Arsenal made three bids for the 21-year old winger, but the Blues came over the top of the Gunners' final offer to reportedly secure the transfer. GAZUMPED! Chelsea will pay £62M upfront plus £26.6M in add-ons. They're also offering Mudryk a 7-year contract, whereas…

On Sunday, Tottenham vs Arsenal caps off what should be a mesmerizing weekend of Premier League action. Even without Gabriel Jesus, Arsenal have managed to keep their title hopes alive, retaining a five-point gap ahead of Manchester City. Still, after a draw against Newcastle in their last league outing, nerves might be starting to set in with the…

ARSENAL have made a fresh bid for Mykhailo Mudryk worth £62million plus add-ons, with the deal progressing. Direct talks with Shakhtar Donetsk have continued this week, according to Fabrizio Romano, who says the two sides are closing in on a deal. Arteta was asked about the deal, and seemed to confirm some interest as he said: "We are trying as a…

Sunday afternoon's north London derby sees Spurs and Arsenal square off at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with the two sides chasing alternate targets in the second half of the season. Tottenham have spluttered and failed to kick into gear throughout the season but remain close enough to the clubs eyeing up Champions League qualification. However, the…

Former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton has backed Arsenal to beat rivals Tottenham Hotspur away in their Premier League clash on Sunday (January 15). The Gunners are atop the league table, 11 points above Spurs and with a game in hand. They played out a goalless draw against Newcastle United at home in their previous league game. Tottenham, meanwhile,…

Perhaps the pick of the fixtures this weekend is the North London Derby, where Arsenal travel to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, riding high on an improbable season that sees them top of the league by five points. Things aren't quite as rosy for home side Tottenham Hotspur, who have had a mixed bag of a season, to say the least. Antonio Conte has…

ARSENAL are hoping to win away at Tottenham in the Premier League for the first time in nine years on Sunday. The Gunners go into the crunch North London derby 11 points clear of their arch-rivals and top of the table. But they have a wretched record away at Spurs in the league, drawing two and losing six of their last trips down the Seven Sisters…

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After a faultless four games through the Christmas period Arsenal have finally been rewarded, as Mikel Arteta was named manager of the month and Martin Odegaard was announced as the Premier League player of the month. The league leaders made light work of all their opposition in the period just before the World Cup and the two games just after, as…

Mikel Arteta's Gunners, seeking their first league title since 2004, start the weekend five points clear of second-placed Manchester City. Fifth-played Spurs are vying to win four consecutive home league matches against Arsenal for the first time. "I think the players are in a good emotional state," said Arteta. "They are excited, they are enjoying…

Stop me if you've heard this one before. A Graham Potter-managed team progresses the ball into the final third. It doesn't score. There's a lot going on at Chelsea these days. The club continues to be linked to every player on Earth, and maybe some elsewhere, deemed "available." That club might look to sell this player you've heard of before?…

For the latest round of Premier League predictions, Chris Sutton is up against Supergrass frontman and Manchester United supporter Gaz Coombes. Sutton's prediction: 0-3 I am looking forward to this game and it will be interesting enough just to watch the technical areas when Antonio Conte and Mikel Arteta are both out there. I don't think Conte…

Tottenham Hotspur take on Arsenal in the North London Derby this weekend, and Chris Sutton has just made a prediction about Harry Kane. Spurs were battered by the Gunners at the Emirates in the reverse fixture earlier in the season. Goals from Thomas Partey, Gabriel Jesus and Granit Xhaka sealed an excellent win for Mikel Arteta's side. Kane, as he…

Leicester City's Youri Tielemans is one of the biggest names playing outside of the Premier League's traditional'big six', with the Belgian midfielder having impressed during his four years in the East Midlands. During that time, he has played a key role in the Foxes' strong Premier League performances as well as scoring the winning goal in the…

PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG looks set to face failure over any potential return to Barcelona after a LaLiga rule emerged prohibiting a move. The Gabon striker has endured a tough spell since signing for Chelsea, and now reportedly wants to return to the Nou Camp. But it seems his wishes will fall on deaf ears after it was revealed such a move is not…

Tottenham striker Harry Kane has scored 14 goals in 16 Premier League games against Arsenal - can he dent the Gunners' title bid by finding the net against them again on Sunday? The north London derby could see Kane reach two major landmarks - he needs to find the net once to match Jimmy Greaves' club record of 266 goals for Spurs, and is two away…

SUPER SUNDAY is extra special this weekend as Tottenham host league leaders Arsenal in the North London derby. SunSport are on hand to preview the huge derby clash and provide you, our loyal readers, with our sensational selection of best bets, sign-up offers and exclusive bonuses from our betting partners. It remains one of the marquee fixtures in…

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal take on Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea in an all-English affair in the United States, as both sides look to end their pre-season tour with a victory Arsenal and Chelsea go head-to-head in the United States in the final game of their respective pre-season tours, as both sides ramp up their preparations for the upcoming 2022/23…

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal begin their Europa League campaign with a trip to Switzerland to face national champions FC Zurich on Thursday evening Arsenal kick-off their UEFA Europa League campaign with a tricky trip to face Swiss Super League champions FC Zurich in Group A on Thursday evening. The Gunners have returned to European football after…

The Football Association are investigating suspicious betting during Arsenal's 3-0 win over Oxford United in the FA Cup. The investigation concerns a specific incident concerning an Oxford player during the match at the Kassam Stadium on Monday night. According to the Daily Mail, defender Ciaron Brown has been flagged after getting booked against…

Hello and welcome to today's Arsenal live blog on Wednesday, January 11. Mikel Arteta's side got back to winning ways on Monday night, defeating League 1 outfit Oxford United 3-0 in the third round of the FA Cup thanks to a Mohamed Elneny goal and an Eddie Nketiah brace. The win at the Kassam Stadium means the north Londoners will travel to the…

After a month-long break due to the winter World Cup the Premier League has returned, and it didn't take long for surprise results. Arsenal has continued where it left off and has taken full advantage of slip-ups from their nearest rivals. Brentford continues to be the surprise package, drawing against Tottenham and beating Liverpool. Join us as we…

THE problem with Graham Potter is that he still sounds like he's the Brighton manager. After Chelsea were trounced at Manchester City in the FA Cup on Sunday, the Blues boss listed the teams his injury-ravaged side had been beaten by during their miserable run of three wins in 12 matches. He noted that Chelsea had lost four Premier League games -…

ARSENAL are taking on League One Oxford United in the FA Cup third round RIGHT NOW! The headline team news is that Bukayo Saka STARTS for the Gunners in a strong XI, with the returning Emile Smith Rowe on the bench. Arsenal are wearing their all-white limited edition kit that they sported during their defeat at Forest last season. Kick-off: 8pm TV…

The Premier League is at its halfway mark and plenty of teams are struggling for points. Relegation to the Championship can cost a club a minimum of £92 million. Of course, more money will be lost outside of the Premier League despite parachute payments being given to relegated teams for the first few years. Six Premier League manager changes have…

18/1 shots Stevenage pulled off the biggest upset of the FA Cup so far, not only beating Premier League side Aston Villa but coming from behind to do so. Tonight's it's Oxford United's chance to record some FA Cup history of their own. The League One side could hardly be facing a tougher assignment however, hosting the top team in the country at…

Oxford United welcome Arsenal to the Kassam Stadium in the third round of the FA Cup on Monday (kick-off, 8pm), in the first meeting between the clubs for 20 years. The home side will be aiming to emulate the feats of Blackpool, Burnley, Sheffield Wednesday and Stevenage, EFL clubs who all beat Premier League sides over the weekend. Karl Robinson's…

Oxford United may not have envisaged a more robust opponent in the FA Cup third round, as they host Arsenal at the Kassam Stadium. The League One outfit have managed to progress beyond this round in three of the last six years. However, they have not crossed the fifth-round mark in their history. They had done better than last year when they got…

Arsenal and Oxford will battle it out for a place in the fourth round of the FA Cup when they meet on Monday. The Gunners are looking to complete a treble of trophies this season as they also are in contention to win the Premier League and Europa League this season. They are unbeaten in their last four matches heading into this match against…

CHELSEA could be in hot water over the transfer of Molde forward David Datro Fofana, after the Norwegian club raised a complaint with Fifa over the transfer. Fofana, 20, made his Chelsea debut in the Man City loss on Sunday but Molde want the transfer CANCELLED by the world football governing body. Meanwhile, the Blues still want to make a move for…

The striker could be captaining the Premier League leaders right now - instead, he's a bench player at a struggling, striker-less side One wonders if Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is now a superstitious sort. At the Emirates, some supporters will tell you that the forward fell foul of the'Arsenal captain's curse', while Chelsea supporters will tell you…

MIKEL ARTETA vows not to change his touchline behaviour just to appease critics. The Arsenal manager was hammered by Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer for his histrionics during Tuesday's goalless draw with Newcastle. And the Gunners have subsequently been hit with an FA charge of failing to control their players after they angrily surrounded…

Arsenal look to take care of business against Oxford in FA Cup action on Monday. Read more to find out why we're expecting the Gunners to maintain control throughout the match in our Oxford United vs. Arsenal betting picks. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports Oxford are on an upset mission on Monday as they host Premier League leaders Arsenal in the FA Cup…

Arsenal are prepared to find some common ground when it comes to signing Joao Felix this month, with a deal looking increasingly likely. Along with Mykhaylo Mudryk, Felix is seen as one of the main targets for Arsenal to sign during the window. The Portuguese forward has fallen down the pecking order at Atletico Madrid, with a move away in January…

ARSENAL are reportedly interested in signing Giannis Konstantelias in a £10million transfer from PAOK. The Gunners currently sit at the top of the Premier League table, five points ahead of Manchester City. Mikel Arteta is eager to add to his squad this month in the hope of continuing the club's title charge. And according to the Evening Standard,…

Chelsea want reassurances that Mykhaylo Mudryk wishes to join them before entering into an auction with Arsenal for the Shakhtar Donetsk winger. Sportsmail reported on Friday that the the Ukrainian would prefer a move to the Emirates; if it came down to a two-way choice between the London rivals. The Gunners have been linked with Mudryk for some…

With the winter transfer window having opened on January 1, we round up Arsenal's done deals, plus the players linked with moves in and out of the Emirates. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has admitted his side "don't have many options" in attack but insists they are trying to improve this in January. Speaking after their goalless draw against Newcastle,…

A Manchester United defender looks reborn after a slight positional tweak and Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta may have dropped his guard at the worst possible time. Meanwhile, the race for Premier League survival is well and truly on as the defending champions' have had a teenage sensation emerge from nowhere. There's also an unheralded teenager sparking…

Our writers discuss this weekend's FA Cup third-round prospects, as Chelsea clash with Man City for the second time this week, while Emile Smith Rowe provides a welcome boost to Arsenal's attacking options. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Kai Havertz adorned the matchday programme for Chelsea's Premier League clash with…

It's Oxford United vs Arsenal in the FA Cup on Monday, and Chris Sutton has made a very bold prediction. The Gunners are flying in the Premier League at the moment. Even though we dropped two points at home against Newcastle United midweek, we are still five points clear at the top of the Premier League table. The focus for now, however, is on the…

Arsenal have enjoyed a great season and sit top of the Premier League, but with the strength of Manchester City's squad challenging them there are some important decisions to make for Mikel Arteta and Edu this month. The Gunners have lost Gabriel Jesus to injury, with the Brazilian striker having become a key part of their success this season. This…

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We know someone will spring a surprise on FA Cup third-round weekend, but who will be the victims this time? BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton has made his predictions for all 32 ties - including a'derby' between two of his former clubs - and given his verdict on who will make it into round four. For selected matches, including the BBC's…

Arsenal's rapid improvement, which has left them in the driving seat of the Premier League title race, has left some of their top-flight rivals scratching their heads Arsenal owners Josh and Stan Kroenke The transformation at Arsenal both on and off the pitch has been nothing short of remarkable. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta deserves huge credit but…