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Mikel Arteta

Also known as: Arteta · the Arsenal boss

Arsenal manager navigating a challenging 2026 season with title, cup, and Champions League ambitions amid inconsistent form.

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Arsenal extends Premier League lead to nine points

The News

Arsenal defeated Sunderland 3-0 with Viktor Gyokeres scoring twice to move nine points clear at the top of the Premier League. Manchester United defeated Tottenham 2-0, with Tottenham's Cristian Romero receiving a red card early in the match, leaving Tottenham in 14th place and intensifying calls for manager Thomas Frank's dismissal.

8 February 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 8 February

  1. Arsenal extends Premier League lead to nine points

    Arsenal defeated Sunderland 3-0 with Viktor Gyokeres scoring twice to move nine points clear at the top of the Premier League. Manchester United defeated Tottenham 2-0, with Tottenham's Cristian Romero receiving a red card early in the match, leaving Tottenham in 14th place and intensifying calls for manager Thomas Frank's dismissal.

    8 February 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 5 February

  1. Manchester City beats Newcastle to reach League Cup final

    Manchester City defeated Newcastle 3-1 in their League Cup semi-final second leg at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, winning 5-1 on aggregate. City will face Arsenal in the League Cup final on March 22 at Wembley.

    5 February 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 4 February

  1. Arsenal reaches League Cup final, beats Chelsea

    Arsenal defeated Chelsea 1-0 in the League Cup semi-final second leg, with Kai Havertz scoring in stoppage time to secure the club's first final appearance in eight years. Arsenal will face either Manchester City or Newcastle at Wembley on March 22, seeking their first League Cup trophy since 1993.

    4 February 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 31 January

  1. Arsenal seek to halt wobble, City face resurgent Spurs

    Arsenal travel to Leeds on Saturday seeking to prevent a Premier League slump as they hold a four-point lead but have taken just two points from their past three games. Manchester City face Tottenham on Sunday, where the Spurs will attempt to replicate their impressive Champions League form.

    31 January 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 27 January

  1. Arsenal seek title redemption after Manchester United defeat

    Despite a 3-2 home loss to Manchester United that reopened questions about mental strength, Arsenal remain four points clear atop the Premier League with 15 games remaining and opportunities in the Champions League, domestic cups, and the title race against inconsistent rivals City and Aston Villa.

    27 January 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 21 January

  1. Gabriel Jesus backs struggling striker Viktor Gyokeres at Arsenal

    Gabriel Jesus has said Viktor Gyokeres' difficult start at Arsenal is "not easy" but that the team will support him, noting that no player has a guaranteed spot at the club. Jesus, returning from injury, will likely start for Arsenal's Champions League clash against Inter Milan on Tuesday.

    21 January 2026 · New Era

  2. Gabriel Jesus scores twice as Arsenal advances in Champions League

    Arsenal defeated Inter Milan 3-1 in the Champions League to secure a top-eight finish, with Gabriel Jesus scoring twice in the first half to push the Gunners into the last 16. The victory gave Arsenal their seventh straight league phase win and left them six points clear at the top of the classification.

    21 January 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 13 January

  1. Arsenal forward Martinelli scores hat-trick after Bradley incident

    Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli scored three goals in a 4-1 FA Cup win over Portsmouth on Sunday, three days after being criticised for throwing a ball at and attempting to push injured Liverpool defender Conor Bradley during a match on Thursday. Manager Mikel Arteta praised Martinelli's mentality for bouncing back from the controversial incident.

    13 January 2026 · New Era

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