Also known as: the Arsenal boss · Gunners boss
Manager of Arsenal who won the club's first Premier League title in 22 years in 2026 after restoring them to title contention.
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The Namibian
Mikel Arteta expects Arsenal to play like "beasts" against Atletico Madrid in Champions League semi-final
“Mikel Arteta expects Arsenal to play like "beasts" against Atletico Madrid as they aim to reach the Champions League final for the first time since 2006.”
Arteta warns Atletico will face Arsenal ‘beasts’ in Champions LeagueThe Namibian
Mikel Arteta's side have been labelled English football's nearly men after three successive runners-up finishes in Premier League
“Mikel Arteta's side have been labelled English football's nearly men after three successive runners-up finishes in the Premier League.”
‘Bring it on’, says Rice as Arsenal chase Champions League historyThe Namibian
Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal are more than capable of landing knockout blow to Manchester City
“Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal are "more than capable" of landing a knockout blow to Manchester City in the Premier League title race when the top two meet on Sunday.”
Arteta urges Arsenal to have no regrets in Man City title showdownThe Namibian
Mikel Arteta challenged Arsenal to play with pure fire and zero fear
“Arteta had challenged Arsenal to play with "pure fire" and "zero fear" in an unusually passionate press conference on Tuesday.”
Arsenal survive tense Sporting stalemate to reach Champions League semisThe Namibian
Mikel Arteta warned Arsenal that fatigue is no excuse for their damaging stumble
“Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal that fatigue is no excuse for their damaging stumble as he urged his side to hit back by finishing off Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League quarter-final second leg.”
Fatigue no excuse as Arteta urges spluttering Arsenal to respondThe Namibian
Mikel Arteta described Saturday's defeat as a 'big punch in the face'
“Arteta described Saturday's defeat in front of their disgruntled fans as a "big punch in the face", admitting the club's long wait for the English title added to the pressure.”
Three talking points from the Premier LeagueThe Namibian
Mikel Arteta said it's a big punch in the face and now it's about how we react
“"It's a big punch in the face, that's what I said to the boys, and now it's about how we react to that," said a downbeat Arteta, whose team remain favourites for the title.”
Arsenal suffer huge title blow as Liverpool earn vital winThe Namibian
Mikel Arteta urged Arsenal to show what they are made of after shock defeat
“Mikel Arteta urged Arsenal to "show what we are made of" after their shock 2-1 defeat against second tier Southampton in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.”
Arteta demands Arsenal response after FA Cup shocker at SouthamptonThe Namibian
Mikel Arteta chose Kepa over first-choice David Raya as goalkeeper, with the gamble backfiring spectacularly
“Mikel Arteta chose to ignore Kepa's League Cup history when he selected the former Chelsea keeper instead of first-choice David Raya, but the gamble backfired spectacularly.”
Man City win League Cup as O'Reilly sinks Arsenal after Kepa blunderThe Namibian
Mikel Arteta said Sunday's League Cup final would be a defining moment for Arsenal
“Mikel Arteta said Sunday's League Cup final against Manchester City would be a defining moment for Arsenal as they seek to shed their tag of "nearly men".”
Arsenal must prove they are winners in League Cup final, says ArtetaArsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest with a late goal from Noni Madueke to keep pace with Premier League leaders Manchester City, who won their seventh consecutive home game. Manchester United drew 1-1 at Leeds in a winless run.
18 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest with a late goal from Noni Madueke to keep pace with Premier League leaders Manchester City, who won their seventh consecutive home game. Manchester United drew 1-1 at Leeds in a winless run.
18 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester City was found guilty of over 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules involving "sham" sponsorship deals that inflated revenues and reduced costs by more than £900 million; City have appealed and proclaim their innocence, and face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday in their first match since the verdict.
9 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Paris Saint-Germain bid to join a small group of clubs to have won the UEFA Champions League three years running, after winning back-to-back titles by defeating Arsenal on penalties last season and winning for the first time in their history 12 months before that. Real Madrid (2016–18), Ajax (1971–73), and Bayern Munich (1974–76) are the only other teams to achieve three consecutive titles.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal opened their Premier League title defence with a 3-0 win against Coventry at the Emirates Stadium, with goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Odegaard.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal, who won the Premier League for the first time in 22 years last season, face Coventry in the opening match of the new Premier League season on Friday. Manager Mikel Arteta said the team will embrace being "hunted" by rivals and is confident Arsenal can cope with the pressure of defending their title.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield on Sunday, with goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard, as Mikel Arteta's side showcased their intent ahead of their Premier League title defence.
16 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester City hired former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca on a three-year contract to manage the club after Pep Guardiola stepped down. Maresca's move was delayed by Chelsea's demand for a reported £17 million compensation package.
29 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal fans gathered in north London for a bus parade celebrating the club's first Premier League title since 2004. The celebration came after the team won the league on 19 May, though their hopes for a Champions League double were ended by a loss to Paris St Germain.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain face Arsenal in Saturday's final in Budapest. Arsenal have never won the trophy but aim to add it to their first Premier League title in 22 years.
30 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal are attempting to win their first Champions League trophy by facing defending champion Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest on Saturday. PSG, who won the trophy 14 years after Qatar Sports Investments took over the club, are favourites to defend after Luis Enrique rebuilt the side following the departures of Messi, Neymar and Mbappe, while Arsenal are returning to Europe's biggest stage for the first time since their 2006 final loss to Barcelona.
29 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain meet in Saturday's Champions League final in a clash of styles—PSG with continental attacking prowess against Mikel Arteta's pragmatic, defensive Arsenal, who have conceded only six goals in 14 matches while PSG have let in 22.
26 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Pep Guardiola announced Friday he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after winning 20 trophies over a decade, including six Premier League titles and the club's first Champions League trophy. He will continue as a global ambassador for the City Football Group.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal has been crowned 2025/26 English Premier League champions after Manchester City drew 1–1 with Bournemouth, confirming the title with one match remaining. The victory marks the club's first league title since the 2003/04 season and has sparked celebrations among Arsenal supporters in Namibia and worldwide.
21 May 2026 · New Era →
Arsenal won their 14th English title after Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth, ending a drought since Arsene Wenger's unbeaten 2003/04 season. Manager Mikel Arteta, a former City assistant under Pep Guardiola, has restored the club to title contention after it finished 24 points behind City just four years ago.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions on Tuesday after Manchester City were held 1-1 by Bournemouth, ending a 22-year drought. Mikel Arteta's side held off City's challenge to seal the title with one game to spare, with goalkeeper David Raya's performances and set-piece dominance identified as key factors in their success.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal clinched the Premier League title after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth on Tuesday, ending a 22-year wait for a top-flight championship and a six-year trophy drought under manager Mikel Arteta.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Pep Guardiola is reportedly in his final days as Manchester City manager after a decade in charge, during which he won 20 trophies including six Premier League titles and the club's first Champions League. The 55-year-old Catalan has reshaped English football with City's unprecedented run of success, though the club has made no official announcement.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Pep Guardiola is reported to step down as Manchester City manager after the club's final match against Aston Villa, ending a decade in charge during which he won 20 trophies including six Premier League titles and the club's first Champions League. Former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is reportedly lined up to replace him.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal beat Burnley 1-0 on Monday to open a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League, putting them on the brink of ending a 22-year wait for the title. The Gunners could be crowned champions as early as Tuesday if Manchester City fail to win at Bournemouth.
18 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal beat West Ham 1-0 to move five points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League title race, with a controversial VAR decision ruling out West Ham's late equaliser. Aston Villa drew 2-2 with Burnley, slipping further behind in the Champions League chase.
10 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal defeated Atletico Madrid 1-0 in the Champions League semi-final second leg, with Bukayo Saka scoring late in the first half to send the team to the final in Budapest on May 30 for the first time since 2006.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal will play like "beasts" against Atletico Madrid in a Champions League semi-final second leg at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, with the Gunners seeking to reach the final for the first time since 2006 after a 1-1 draw in the first leg.
5 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Jeremy Doku's stoppage-time goal earned Manchester City a 3-3 draw at Everton, but the side's second-half collapse leaves Arsenal five points clear with three games remaining and a 22-year Premier League title drought within reach.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Atletico Madrid faces Arsenal in the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday, seeking redemption after losing the Copa del Rey final to Real Madrid over a week ago. The club, which has never won Europe's premier competition, can take a first step towards a fourth final appearance under Diego Simeone.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal face Atletico Madrid in a Champions League semi-final first leg on Wednesday, seeking their first European title. Declan Rice has called on the team to embrace the weight of history as they pursue a potential treble, having fallen short in the Premier League and Champions League in recent seasons.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal and Manchester City are tied on 70 points with identical goal differences as they battle for the Premier League title with five games remaining, while Tottenham fight to avoid relegation for the first time in nearly 50 years.
24 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his side are "more than capable" of defeating Manchester City in a Premier League title showdown at the Etihad on Sunday, holding a six-point lead but having played one more game. Arteta called for his team to go for it with full belief against City, who have won the title the last two seasons and hold the chance to close the gap with convincing recent form.
19 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal travel to Manchester City on Sunday nursing a six-point league lead but having lost form with just one win in their last five matches, while City have won their last three games including against Arsenal. Chelsea and Liverpool also face crucial weekend fixtures as they battle for Champions League qualification.
17 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal reached the Champions League semi-finals after a goalless draw against Sporting Lisbon secured a 1-0 aggregate victory, though the Gunners played below par and will face Atletico Madrid next. Despite the progression, Arsenal's recent struggles—including losses to Manchester City, Southampton, and Bournemouth—have raised questions about the team's character as they chase the Premier League title.
16 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Mikel Arteta has rejected fatigue as an excuse for Arsenal's recent poor form, urging his side to beat Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League quarter-final second leg despite injuries and a gruelling fixture schedule. Arsenal hold a 1-0 lead from the first leg and are also preparing for a crucial Premier League showdown against Manchester City on Sunday.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →