Mikel Arteta has done a fine job since taking over at Arsenal in December 2019, but he’s come out with some bizarre excuses in that time. Being a Premier League manager is undoubtedly one of the most stressful jobs going and sometimes that becomes apparent during post-match interviews.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been warned that two of his players could eventually "cost him his job" after they went "missing" against Newcastle United.

Mikel Arteta lamented Arsenal’s inefficiency in front of goal compared to Newcastle and Alexander Isak, but backed his players to turn around the 2-0 Carabao Cup deficit – so long as they adapt to the “tricky” ball being used in the competition.

Arsenal legend Ian Wright believes Mikel Arteta "needs help" with January signings after Newcastle United beat the Gunners on Tuesday.

Mikel Arteta has suggested that the different ball used in the Carabao Cup may have contributed to Arsenal's struggles in front of goal during their 2-0 defeat to Newcastle in the first leg of their EFL Carabao Cup semi-final at the Emirates Stadium on ...

It was a first leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal for Arsenal to forget as Alexander Isak's goal and assist powered Newcastle United to a 2-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium, but while Mikel Arteta gave Newcastle credit for their performance,

Arsenal: Mikel Arteta blames the ball for damaging Newcastle defeat in Carabao Cup - The Gunners again failed to find the back of the net

Mikel Arteta offers an explanation for Arsenal's poor finishing in the Carabao Cup semi-final defeat to Newcastle.