Mikel Arteta· Sports · 17 sources · Sep 11, 2026StoryArteta Reveals Arsenal’s Preseason Travel Disruption StrategyArsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he deliberately sabotages pre-season setups—delaying meals, altering travel, hotter dressing rooms and fewer massage beds—to train players to handle unexpected disruption, a tactic that proved relevant when a Napoli trip was delayed by about three hours. He insists the aim is to prevent excuses and to cultivate adaptability, a approach he has used across various warm-ups and travels to prepare for any context.Sports· Sep 11, 2026+14+21ShareChris Dalton·Sep 11, 2026Top commentArteta's plan to mess with meals and travel makes sense for getting players ready for real chaos on the road.ReplyGenius replyShareWrite a comment…
Mikel Arteta· Sports · 6 sources · Oct 15, 2026StoryArsenal reportedly plans 60 staff redundanciesArsenal is considering up to 60 redundancies in off-field roles following a Boston Consulting Group review that began before the club’s recent on-field success; key first-team, academy and community departments are reportedly excluded, and redeployment may reduce the number of job losses. The proposal has drawn criticism, particularly after Mikel Arteta’s lucrative new contract and despite record revenue, while the club points to rising costs and continued losses as context for its review.Sports· Oct 15, 2026+30CommentShareWrite a comment…
Mikel Arteta· Sports · 115 sources · Oct 7, 2026StoryArteta Signs Arsenal Contract Extension Through 2030Arteta signs Arsenal deal through 2030 after the 2025-26 Premier League title; The Times reports a £20m-a-year salary, doubling his pay.Sports· Oct 7, 2026+1120CommentShareWrite a comment…
Mikel Arteta· Sports · 12 sources · Aug 29, 2026StoryArsenal plans Alvarez transfer after Arteta talksArsenal remain focused on signing Julian Alvarez, but the Atletico Madrid forward has told Mikel Arteta he does not want to join the Gunners right now, even as Atletico reportedly consider a sale to the right bidder and a Sunday deadline looms for his decision. With Barcelona ruled out and ongoing talk of medicals and private negotiations, the saga over Alvarez’s future shows no immediate resolve.Sports· Aug 29, 2026+90CommentShareWrite a comment…
Mikel Arteta· Sports · 132 sources · Aug 6, 2026StoryArsenal Sign Guimarães for £75mBruno Guimaraes is set to leave Newcastle United for about £75m to Arsenal, with Jaissle confirming the decision was made before his arrival as the club begins a rebuild under the new head coach. Jaissle stresses turning the departures into an opportunity for progress, signaling further signings and a shift as Newcastle navigate a transitional period.Sports· Aug 6, 2026+1290CommentShareWrite a comment…
