29 h. ago Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta set new challenge after Andrea Berta transfer masterclass

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has arguably the best squad in the Premier League at his disposal - now he must deliver silverware if his side are to be truly remembered as a great team

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31 h. ago Mikel Arteta should have heeded a lesson from Fabian Hürzeler and seized the moment | Jonathan Wilson

It’s hard to avoid the feeling that, after Brighton boldly took their chance, Mikel Arteta let one slip against LiverpoolLast Sunday, Fabian Hürzeler made a quadruple substitution an hour into Brighton’s Premier League game against Manchester City. Brighton had been scratchy, had struggled to create and were a goal down, but the changes transformed the game and they won 2-1. Hürzeler explained he had been guided by “a feeling that comes from inside In some moments my body says something to me. Not just in football but generally in life you need to have the courage to take the decisions you want to.”Hürzeler had spent most of his press conference trying to deflect or at least share out the praise. He talked of his players and how important their energy and belief had been, and he stressed that the substitutions had been a collective decision made with his coaching staff. Management these days is a world of data and analysis, of careful programming and meticulous plans. But ultimately...

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32 h. ago England keep World Cup qualifying campaign on track with win over Andorra

Christian Garcia’s own goal and a Declan Rice header made sure of the points.

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32 h. ago Declan Rice header keeps unbeaten England rolling in trudge past Andorra

It was nothing more than a contractual obligation fulfilled. There was little to see here at Villa Park. Or get excited about. England beat Andorra, as they always do. They did not concede against them, as always. And Thomas Tuchel’s record in World Cup qualifying Group K now shows the maximum number of points from four ties – and four clean sheets. The manager had talked about bringing greater aggression; more speed and penetration, helped by a cleaner and simpler approach. But it was not a game that demanded intense analysis. Rather it was one to tick off and move on from.It was better than the away fixture against Andorra, which was played in Barcelona in June, when England grubbed home by the only goal after a flat performance, hearing boos at half-time and full-time. But long before this one was over, the thoughts of most supporters had begun to turn to the tie against Serbia in Belgrade on Tuesday. That promises to be hostile; the acid test of qualification. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago England player ratings vs Andorra as 8/10 man of the match makes real statement

ENGLAND 2-0 ANDORRA: A first-half own goal and a Declan Rice header ensured victory for Thomas Tuchel's men at Villa Park, but again the Three Lions left fans wanting more against the European minnows

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32 h. ago England vs Andorra live: Declan Rice’s second half header secures win in World Cup qualifier

England 2-0 Andorra: The Three Lions extend their lead at the top of Group K

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32 h. ago Thomas Tuchel has Mikel Arteta's Arsenal masterstroke to thank as England beat Andorra

Thomas Tuchel picked four Arsenal players for England against Andorra as the Gunners quartet helped the Three Lions win their World Cup qualifier against the side ranked 174th in the world

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33 h. ago England vs Andorra live: Declan Rice doubles lead with second half header

The Three Lions are looking to extend their lead at the top of World Cup qualifying Group K

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66 h. ago Arsenal news: Gabriel Martinelli transfer stance as Mikel Arteta weighs up £19m bid

Arsenal were busy throughout the summer transfer window, with Mikel Arteta's side making a number of new additions, but they were also open to selling some of their stars

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3 d. ago Arsenal: Piero Hincapie can offer new dimension to bring best out of Eberechi Eze

Versatile defender could quickly prove one of the most important signings of a remarkable summer transfer window for Mikel Arteta

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3 d. ago Arsenal injury latest as Mikel Arteta sweats on William Saliba after statement released

Arsenal have sustained a number of injury issues across the opening weeks of the Premier League season and Mikel Arteta will be hopeful of a few strick stars returning after the international break

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3 d. ago Arsenal drop worrying injury hint for Mikel Arteta as Champions League decision announced

Arsenal have dropped a worrying injury hint with their Champions League squad after one star was omitted from Mikel Arteta's plans having last featured for the Gunners in January

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3 d. ago Mikel Arteta defended after Arsenal's 'play not to lose' approach to Liverpool defeat

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta came under fire for the way his side tackled their 1-0 loss to Liverpool at Anfield, but Joleon Lescott has come to defend the Spaniard's 'negative' approach

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3 d. ago Arsenal news: Andrea Berta shares feelings on Mikel Arteta failure as Premier League confirm change

Arsenal’s training ground is near empty with a host of Gunners having jetted over to all corners of the globe for international duty while the dust continues to settle on the transfer window

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4 d. ago Mikel Arteta leaves injured Arsenal star out of Champions League squad as history awaits

Mikel Arteta has named his squad for Arsenal's Champions League campaign, using just 23 of the 25 available player slots on the Gunners' 'A' list for the league phase

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4 d. ago Arsenal: Max Dowman included in Champions League squad as Gabriel Jesus omitted

Injury-hit striker has been left out by Mikel Arteta

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4 d. ago Arsenal sporting director was 'happy' to miss out on £21m Mikel Arteta transfer target

Arsenal appointed Andrea Berta as their new sporting director in March, hoping that the ex-Atletico Madrid transfer chief would enhance their recruitment in the summer

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4 d. ago Eberechi Eze decision raises Alan Shearer eyebrow as Ian Wright also questions Mikel Arteta

Eberechi Eze was on the substitutes bench for Arsenal's clash with Liverpool on Sunday, leaving Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker at odds over Mikel Arteta not playing the new signing from the start

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4 d. ago Arsenal news: Granit Xhaka's role in transfer emerges as Mikel Arteta comes under fire

Ecuador international defender Piero Hincapie became Arsenal's final summer signing and the Bayer Leverkusen loanee has spoken after completing his deadline day move

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5 d. ago Arsenal: Piero Hincapie sends message to Mikel Arteta over 'best position' in first interview

Deadline Day signing will provide extra cover at centre-back but can also operate as a left-back

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