Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to keep heads up after 'huge blow'
Mikel Arteta conceded Arsenal's Europa League exit at the hands of Sporting was a "huge blow" but called on his players to lift themselves as their Premier League title hunt continues.
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Mikel Arteta blasts sloppy Arsenal after Europa League exit to Sporting - 'We gave every single ball away'
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was frustrated by the «huge blow» of a Europa League last-16 exit to Sporting CP on penalties and lamented his side’s wastefulness in possession. The Gunners edged in front thanks to a Granit Xhaka goal midway through the first-half, but a Pedro Goncalves wonder-strike from long range took the tie beyond 90 minutes and the Portuguese visitors went on to triumph 5-3 in the shoot-out. Ad “It’s a huge blow.
Arsenal given a lift by Gabriel Jesus' return from injury, says Mikel Arteta - 'You can feel the happiness'
Mikel Arteta insists the return of Gabriel Jesus has given everyone at Arsenal a lift, but stresses the Brazil international’s fitness must be “managed”. A long-term knee injury suffered while playing at the Qatar World Cup has seen the 25-year-old out of action since early December, but he came off the bench to feature in Sunday’s 3-0 win at Fulham. Ad And he could make his first start since November on Thursday for the Gunners when they host Sporting Lisbon in the Europa League last-16 second leg, with the score perfectly poised at 2-2.
Eddie Nketiah faces ‘big challenge’ to return from ankle injury – Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta has welcomed Gabriel Jesus back into the Arsenal fold but now he admits fellow striker Eddie Nketiah faces a “big challenge” to return from an ankle injury.
Mikel Arteta Pecakan Rekor Manajer Arsenal, Arsene Wenger Lewat
Mikel Arteta menorehkan rekor manajer Arsenal saat mengalahkan Fulham. Pria Spanyol itu melewati catatan Arsene Wenger.Arsenal meraih tiga poin saat melawan Fulham di Craven Cottage akhir pekan lalu. The Gunners menang tiga gol tanpa balas, yang mengukuhkan posisinya di puncak klasemen Liga Inggris.Terkait kemenangan itu, Mikel Arteta menorehkan rekor bagi Arsenal. Ia mengemas kemenangan ke-100 bersama Meriam London, sejak dipercaya melatih pada 2019.
Arsenal are doing what Mikel Arteta asked of them in Man City Premier League title race
"It is what it is. We want to score as many as possible; we know the importance that this can have, against any opponent, so we need to improve that as well."
Mikel Arteta not sure if Arsenal are Premier League title favourites after win over Fulham - 'I don't know'
Mikel Arteta would not be drawn on Pep Guardiola’s belief that Arsenal are favourites for the Premier League despite an easy 3-0 win over Fulham. Leandro Trossard starred for Arteta’s men as Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Odegaard all scored in the first half at Craven Cottage. Ad The result leaves the North Londoners five points clear of Guardiola’s Manchester City, with both sides having played 27 games in the league.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta lauds 'huge' Gabriel Jesus boost amid Man City title race
The return of Gabriel Jesus to the Arsenal squad has been hailed as a "huge" boost to the Gunners' Premier League title ambitions.