Arsenal’s head coach, Mikel Arteta, has publicly acknowledged a pressing concern within his squad—the persistent issue of ill discipline. With three red cards in just eight matches, the Gunners find themselves grappling with the repercussions of these dismissals, which have clearly impacted their performance on the pitch. Following a 2-0 loss to Bournemouth, William Saliba’s
Mikel Merino
In the world of elite sports, friendships often become casualties of intense competition, particularly when coaching rivals clash on the pitch. Mikel Arteta, however, remains steadfast in denouncing claims that his rivalry with Pep Guardiola will disrupt their personal relationship. The Arsenal manager, who previously served as an assistant coach to Guardiola at Manchester City,
Arsenal has made a significant move in the transfer market by securing the services of midfielder Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad. The deal, which is worth €37.5 million, sees the 28-year-old sign a four-year contract with the north London club. Merino’s impressive performances for the Spain national team during Euro 2024, including a crucial goal