Arteta on top-four race: 'Long way to go'
Mikel Arteta refused to get carried away in the race for the Premier League top four after Arsenal beat Brentford 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium.
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Emile Smith Rowe forces change to Mikel Arteta's striker plans after Arsenal's win vs Brentford
Emile Smith Rowe’s excellent performance against Brentford could force Mikel Arteta to reconsider his striker situation, ahead of the next Premier League match against Wolves.
Mikel Arteta has seen "different" side to Nicolas Pepe in recent weeks at Arsenal
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised Nicolas Pepe ahead of his team's 2-1 victory against Brentford on Saturday afternoon.
Mikel Arteta explains Granit Xhaka's captaincy snub during Arsenal win over Brentford
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has played down any potential controversy after Granit Xhaka refused to wear the captain’s armband during Saturday’s 2-1 victory over Brentford in the Premier League.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says Emile Smith Rowe ‘exceptional’ following win against Brentford
Mikel Arteta has singled out Emile Smith Rowe for praise following Arsenal’s 2-1 win against Brentford, calling his performance “exceptional”. After a goalless first half, Smith Rowe ran onto a sweeping pass from Alexandre Lacazette, cut inside Kristoffer Ajer and rifled into the far corner to set Arsenal on their way to victory.
Watch: Granit Xhaka refuses to take captain’s armband in Arsenal victory
Arsenal were dominant in their 2-1 victory over Brentford on Saturday afternoon, as goals from Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith-Rowe kept the Gunners in a strong position in the race for a top-four spot – but people were quick to notice a bizarre set of events near the end of the game.
Arsenal's Granit Xhaka Turns Down Chance To Wear Captain's Armband vs Brentford
The 29-year-old Swiss international then decided to snub his approach before walking away - a decision that brought plenty of reaction on social media, both during and after the game.
Granit Xhaka refuses to take armband as hint dropped over Arsenal's next captain
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka appeared to refuse the captain’s armband during the Gunners’ 2-1 home victory against Brentford.