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Arteta worried about Saka injury in big Arsenal win

Arteta worried about Saka injury in big Arsenal win

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he is worried about Bayo Saka after he went off injured in their 5-1 Premier League win at Crystal Palace on Saturday, Afrosport reports. The 23-year-old was taken off in discomfort after just 24 minutes and replaced by Leandro Trossard. Saka's absence did very little in affecting Arsenal's performance however as Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli and Declan Rice added to the...

Arteta hails Saka’s positive impact ahead of Arsenal milestone

Arsenal boss Arteta puts Saka in ‘world class’ bracket

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has put Bukayo Saka in the bracket of world class after he starred in the Gunners' 3-0 win over AS Monaco in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night, Afrosport reports. The 23-year-old of Nigerian heritage scored twice and provided an assist as the North London strengthened their hopes for automatic qualification into the Champions League round of 16. It took Saka...

Arteta appreciates Stoke City comparison over Arsenal set piece efficiency

Arteta appreciates Stoke City comparison over Arsenal set piece efficiency

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has appreciated the comparison of his team to Stoke City owing to their efficiency in set pieces, Afrosport reports. The Gunners defeated Manchester United 2-0 with the help of corner kicks in midweek and it drew comparison with Stoke City who were renowned for scoring goals via throw-ins during their Premier League stint under manager Tony Pulis between 2007 and 2013. Some...

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Arsenal v Man Utd: Mikel Arteta tips rivals as potential Premier League contenders

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Manchester United are still in the title race as his side prepares to face the 13-time Premier League champions at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, Afrosport reports. The Gunners are second in the league standings with 25 points, six points above United, who have moved up to ninth following two wins and two draws in their last four matches in the...

‘Everybody has a bump’ – Arteta backs Man City despite poor form

‘Everybody has a bump’ – Arteta backs Man City despite poor form

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has defended his rivals Manchester City following their drop in form of late, Afrosport reports. The reigning Premier League champions have been winless in the past six games in all competitions. The Citizens were left biting their nails after surrending a 3-0 lead at home against Feyenoord on Tuesday in the UEFA Champions League which came after an embarrassing 4-0 defeat at...