Mikel Arteta, Arsenal and Chelsea
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History isn’t on Arsenal’s side as the Gunners prepare for a ninth final appearance in the competition.
Mikel Arteta has launched a staunch defence of his Arsenal side, dismissing claims from Paul Scholes that they would be the "most boring team to win the Premier League." On the eve of a crucial Carabao Cup semi final clash with Chelsea,
Mikel Merino’s serious injury has prompted Arteta to deliver a public call to action for emergency reinforcements.
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta said reaching Wembley for the first time since 2020 - thanks to a 4-2 aggregate League Cup semi-final win over Chelsea - would give his players a boost for a hectic season run-in.
Arteta says he held a meeting with players after the Manchester United loss and described the reaction as “excellent”.
The Spaniard insisted that the view of his team was very different outside of England.
Mikel Arteta has spoken about Celtic's latest transfer target, with Celtic boss Martin O'Neill clearly paying attention.