Mikel Arteta explains Arsenal team selection as two key players return from injury
Mikel Arteta his hopeful his decision to select a full-strength Arsenal side won’t backfire in Saturday’s crucial north London derby.
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta ready for 'very special' North London Derby against Tottenham Hotspur
Arsenal boss believes the North London derby against Tottenham is a ‘very special’ rivalry. Arteta has experienced the derby against Spurs as a player, as well as the Merseyside derby as an Everton player against Liverpool, and the Auld Firm Derby. As Manchester City assistant coach he has also seen Manchester City and United face off.
Arsenal Rewarded For Keeping Faith With Mikel Arteta: Antonio Conte Ahead Of North London Derby
Antonio Conte has urged Tottenham to allow him the same patient approach that Arsenal adopted with Mikel Arteta. Tottenham pipped Arsenal to Champions League qualification at the end of last season, but the Gunners have kept faith with Arteta and are now reaping the rewards. Arsenal go into Saturday's north London derby sitting top of the Premier League, while Tottenham are one point behind in third place. Arteta was allowed to invest heavily in new signings despite his failure to secure a lucrative Champions League berth, with both Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus playing key roles after arriving from Manchester City.
Arsenal are being rewarded for sticking with Mikel Arteta – Antonio Conte
Tottenham will face an “improved” Arsenal this weekend according to Antonio Conte.
Mikel Arteta delivers injury update ahead of north London derby
Mikel Arteta opted not to give much away in terms of Arsenal’s team news ahead of Saturday’s north London derby clash against Tottenham.
John Obi Mikel retires: Chelsea icon's moment of genius vs Spurs remembered
On Tuesday afternoon, John Obi Mikel officially announced his decision to retire from football.
Ex-Nigeria And Chelsea Star John Obi Mikel Announces Retirement
Former Nigeria and Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel announced his retirement after a long and decorated career on Tuesday, saying "all good things must come to an end". "I look back at the past 20 years of my career, and I must say that I am very satisfied with all that I was able to achieve and more importantly the human it has helped shape," the 35-year-old posted on his Instagram account. Among his many achievements was helping Chelsea to their first Champions League title in 2012.
