Arteta has shown a propensity to speak his mind this season, whether red cards he's never seen before, penalties that fit the same description, or even the balls used in different competitions, so get your popcorn ready.

Mikel Arteta admits Liverpool’s depth has been a key factor in the Premier League title race after Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Aston Villa on Saturday. Arsenal looked on course to secure a win at the Emirates Stadium as they took a two-goal lead against Villa through Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz.

Mikel Arteta bemoans Arsenal’s crippling injury list after Aston Villa draw - William Saliba is the latest casualty for the Gunners.

"It was the best game we've played against Villa since I've been here. They're a good side. In attack and defending, the level we're playing is so high. Something was missing. The line is so thin and we have to find it.

Mikel Arteta has admitted "something is missing" for Arsenal at the moment as it attempts to chase down Liverpool and Arne Slot in the Premier League title race

Arsenal managed Mikel Arteta refused to criticise VAR but slammed the defending for Ollie Watkins' equaliser in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Aston Villa.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has given his approval to the club to make a move for Sporting Lisbon attacker Viktor Gyokeres this month, according to L’Equipe.The Gunners are struggling in front of

William Saliba will undergo tests on Sunday to determine the severity of his hamstring injury. The defender missed Arsenal ’s frustrating 2-2 draw with Aston Villa after he picked up the issue late in the midweek derby win over Tottenham.

Arsenal did the hard work against Aston Villa but then just collapsed. One 'liability' must go and it feels increasingly likely that Mikel Arteta might too.

Mikel Arteta admitted 'something is missing' in his Arsenal team as they blew a two-goal lead to draw against Aston Villa on Saturday evening.

The result leaves the Gunners six points adrift of top spot, although the deficit appeared to have been slashed when Merino's strike deflected in at the death.