3 hours ago Mikel Arteta mocked by Carabao Cup chiefs as Arsenal boss 'cooked' over excuses

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta had his two cents' worth on Puma's Carabao Cup ball after their semi-final first leg loss and now EFL organisers have had 50 of their own in response to the Gunners supremo

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97 minutes ago EFL hits back at Arteta’s complaints: ‘All clubs play with the same ball’

Manager criticised Puma ball after Carabao Cup defeatPuma will manufacture Premier League ball next seasonThe English Football League (EFL) has defended the ball being used in this year’s Carabao Cup in response to Mikel Arteta complaining that it “flies differently” after Arsenal’s defeat to Newcastle on Tuesday.Arsenal lost the first leg of their semi-final at Emirates Stadium 2-0 despite having 23 shots, with three on target. Arteta suggested the ball, which is manufactured by Puma, could have played a role in their defeat because it is different to the Nike balls used in the Premier League. Continue reading...

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11 hours ago Mikel Arteta slammed for 'nonsensical' decision which cost Arsenal against Newcastle

Arsenal were beaten by Newcastle in the first-leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final and Jamie Redknapp was stunned by their defensive decisions from the set piece that saw them concede

Economics

1 hour ago Arsenal braced for Oleksandr Zinchenko exit as Mikel Arteta plots transfer raid

Oleksandr Zinchenko has plummeted down the pecking order at Arsenal this season, with the left-back now heading for a departure from the Gunners in the January transfer window

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9 hours ago Mikel Arteta blames Puma matchball for Arsenal’s wayward finishing in Carabao Cup defeat by Newcastle

Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon were the goalscorers for the Magpies

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4 hours ago Mikel Arteta mocked by Carabao Cup organisers following excuse for Arsenal defeat

Arsenal were beaten 2-0 by Newcastle United in their Carabao Cup Semi-final first leg on Tuesday night, with Mikel Arteta blaming the ball for his side's failure to find the net as they missed a host of chances

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3 hours ago Mikel Arteta match ball complaints kicked out as EFL make one thing clear over Arsenal manager's theory

The Gunners boss was less than impressed with the Puma match balls used in the Carabao Cup as his side were beaten by Newcastle

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2 hours ago Breaking down Arsenal’s goalscoring struggles – and Mikel Arteta’s solution

The Gunners have lacked a cutting edge in attack, with Newcastle punishing them to grasp control of their Carabao Cup semi-final on Tuesday

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20 hours ago Arsenal star who 'plays like a headless chicken' fails to solve Mikel Arteta crisis

Arsenal could not break down a solid Newcastle defence in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final, with the absence of Bukayo Saka keenly felt as Gabriel Martinelli struggled

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8 hours ago Howard Webb defends VAR call after Mikel Arteta's anger and Premier League statement

Mikel Arteta was left fuming that Arsenal had a penalty given against them at Brighton, with the referee and VAR on the same page - and now Howard Webb has explained the decision

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4 hours ago Mikel Arteta told which Arsenal player to build his team around after Bukayo Saka blow

Arsenal academy graduate Ethan Nwaneri has also had a fantastic impact on the Gunners’ first team and has been backed to enjoy more opportunities under Mikel Arteta in the future

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34 hours ago Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal 'very alert' in January transfer window after fresh injury blow to Ethan Nwaneri

Gunners short of options in attack as injuries continue to hit

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10 hours ago Pep Guardiola had same complaint as Mikel Arteta's bizarre excuse for Carabao Cup defeat

Arteta saw Arsenal waste a host of chances as Newcastle eased themselves into the driving seat ahead of the second-leg with an impressive 2-0 win, yet the Gunners' boss echoed Pep Guardiola in his post-match comments

Politics

5 hours ago Arsenal fans have missed key point as Mikel Arteta ball excuse fails to hide plain truth

Newcastle took the advantage in the Carabao Cup semi-final with a 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the first leg at the Emirates as Mikel Arteta's side missed a host of chances to score

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18 hours ago Arsenal: Mikel Arteta suggests Carabao Cup match ball a factor in missed chances against Newcastle

Gunners boss insists Puma version is ‘very different’ to Nike ball used weekly in the Premier League

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7 hours ago Mikel Arteta makes admission about Arsenal fans who leave Emirates Stadium early following Newcastle defeat

Gunners have mountain to climb after 2-0 loss at home

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19 hours ago Mikel Arteta blames ball for Arsenal's defeat to Newcastle in Carabao Cup

Arsenal were beaten 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium as Newcastle secured a healthy advantage to take back to St James' Park for the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg

Politics

8 hours ago Mikel Arteta blames ball for Arsenal loss to Newcastle as fans slam 'Erik ten Hag' excuse

Mikel Arteta suggested the Carabao Cup match ball played a role in Arsenal's 2-0 semi-final defeat to Newcastle - despite the fact both teams used the same ball

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19 hours ago Mikel Arteta points finger at Arsenal star despite being 'better team' in Newcastle defeat

Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon goals ensured Newcastle came away victorious against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium and Mikel Arteta was left frustrated with one player in particular

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8 hours ago Alexander Isak shows Arsenal what they desperately need as transfer calls grow louder

The Gunners were again wasteful in front of goal in a growing concern for Mikel Arteta

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20 hours ago Alexander Isak’s ruthless nature punishes Arsenal and reveals where Mikel Arteta’s side must improve

Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle: Eddie Howe’s men take the advantage into the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg thanks to their star forward

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13 hours ago Arsenal transfer news: Gunners told to make second bid as Mikel Arteta names January target

Arsenal are looking at transfer opportunities this month as they look to finally earn a Premier League title under Mikel Arteta, and are being linked to moves for some big names

Sport

20 hours ago Newcastle in pole position to reach Carabao Cup final after win at Arsenal

Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon struck.

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26 hours ago Jamie Carragher highlights where Arsenal must improve to reignite title challenge

Carragher believes there is still hope that Mikel Arteta’s side can challenge Liverpool

Politics

33 hours ago Why Arsenal fan frustrations over Mikel Merino should be directed elsewhere

The player is proving the exact profile Mikel Arteta expected

Sport

32 hours ago Gary Neville sets Arsenal record straight with same criticism of two struggling stars

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal could have closed the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to four points with a win over Brighton on Saturday, but were held to a 1-1 draw instead

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37 hours ago How to watch Arsenal vs Newcastle for FREE: TV and streaming info for Carabao Cup tie

Arsenal and Newcastle United will meet in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi final tonight as Mikel Arteta and Eddie Howe vie for a spot in the final at Wembley

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38 hours ago Arsenal transfer news: Four clubs make Jonathan David approach as Barca plan Dani Olmo appeal

Mikel Arteta could be tempted to dip into the transfer market in January as his Arsenal side attempt to breathe new life into their Premier League title challenge

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