The discussion whether who is the greatest soccer player of all time seems far from over, even more with the disruption of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who dominated the scene for the last two decades. It was the turn for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mikel-arteta">Mikel Arteta</a> to choose his pick, and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arsenal">Arsenal</a> coach was sure about it.







In an interview with Sky Sports, Arteta was asked “Who is your favorite footballer to watch?”, and the Spaniard didn’t even flinch: “It’s always been <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Messi</a>, I can’t deny it. For me, and my three sons is exactly the same. Something that we have been really lucky to have the opportunity for that many years to experience, in my opinion, the best player of all times“



The interviewer pressed Arteta on his statement, mentioning names like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/diego-maradona">Diego Maradona</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo">Cristiano Ronaldo</a>, but the Arsenal boss stood firm, saying: “For me it has to be, because the comparison of how much I watched of Messi and others.., the difference is huge. So for me, it has to be him.”



Messi and Ronaldo are two of the greatest goal scorers in soccer history. However, Arteta’s pick says a lot about how the Argentine can seamlessly adapt to a playmaker role, making him an even more entertaining player to watch on the pitch.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240929_BUS_242139_Messi-Arsenal-1024x576_83ef2ed0.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Lionel Messi of Barcelona and Francis Coquelin of Arsenal compete for the ball during the UEFA Champions League round of 16, second Leg match between FC Barcelona and Arsenal FC at Camp Nou on March 16, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain." class="wp-image-242273" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Messi-Arsenal-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Messi-Arsenal-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Messi-Arsenal-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Messi-Arsenal-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Messi-Arsenal.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Lionel Messi of Barcelona and Francis Coquelin of Arsenal compete for the ball during the UEFA Champions League round of 16, second Leg match between FC Barcelona and Arsenal FC at Camp Nou on March 16, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Arsenal player Bukayo Saka disagrees with his coach</h2>



Competing at the top level of soccer and performing superbly for nearly 20 years is something only Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have achieved. This is why the next generation of young soccer stars will continue to debate who the true GOAT is.


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For example, Arsenal player and young star Bukayo Saka has a different opinion compared to his coach, Arteta. “Cristiano Ronaldo was my idol growing up. He wore—still wears—the number 7. It was a dream come true for me to be given the number 7, and I’m trying to achieve some of the things he’s done, especially for my club,” Saka said in a recent Amazon Prime Video Sport interview.



Nowadays, many football players express their desire to wear the same number as their childhood idols. The truth is, Messi and Ronaldo’s influence and inspiration for younger generations are far from over.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arsenal">Arsenal</a> and Mikel Arteta were leaders of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/premier-league">Premier League</a> on Christmas Day. One week later, the Gunners fell all the way to fourth place after consecutive losses against West Ham and Fulham.



Of course, the doubts have emerged around a team which last season lost a 7-point advantage to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/manchester-city">Manchester City</a>. When asked if there are any changes coming, this was the answer by Arteta.



“What happened today, it cannot happen again. Today’s performance is the worst that we’ve had this season. We weren’t good enough, simple as that. We lost a game a few days ago that we deserved to win but today we were nowhere near the level.”







<h2>Will Arsenal make any signings in January transfer window?</h2>



Though thousands of fans expect some addition to Arsenal’s roster, it seems that Mikel Arteta is ready to face the final stretch of the season, at the Champions League and the Premier League, with the same players.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20231231_BUS_95295_mikelartetaarsenal-1024x576_17c896bd.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Mikel Arteta" class="wp-image-83201" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/mikelartetaarsenal-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/mikelartetaarsenal-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/mikelartetaarsenal-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/mikelartetaarsenal-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/mikelartetaarsenal.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Mikel Arteta spoke about possible transfers for Arsenal (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



“We have to improve with players that after 20 league games we had the chance to be the best in the league. With these players. So, they are really good and we’re going to continue with them.”


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<h2>Who will win the 2023-2024 Premier League?</h2>



Liverpool are currently leaders of the 2023-2024 Premier League with 42 points and a pending match on Monday against Newcastle. Aston Villa also have 42 points and the biggest leap in recent days came from Manchester City.



After winning the FIFA Club World Cup, Pep Guardiola’s team saw many of their rivals fall and their victory over Sheffield United put them with 40 points and one less game. They’re back in the hunt and suddenly became the odds favorites to hoist the trophy. 



Meanwhile, Arsenal have 40 points followed by Tottenham (39), West Ham (33), Manchester United (31), Brighton (30) and Newcastle (29). 


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Declan Rice’s last-gasp winner against Luton Town sent the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arsenal">Arsenal</a> bench wild, including manager <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mikel-arteta">Mikel Arteta</a>. In fact, the Spaniard was so excited that he got booked for “excessive celebrating.”



Unfortunately, that will cost him watching the Gunners’ next game in the stands. Arteta saw the yellow card for the third time this season, and will therefore have to serve a one-game suspension on Saturday, when his team plays <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aston-villa">Aston Villa</a> at Villa Park.



“I could not be seated in my seat. It was pure emotion. If that’s a yellow… that’s a yellow,” Arteta told BeIN Sports after the match. While he won’t be allowed on the touchline until two hours after the game, Arteta has authorization to communicate with his assistants.



Besides, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/premier-league">Premier League</a> rules also state he can have access to the locker room before the kick-off, at halftime, and after the final whistle. Therefore, it’s not like his players won’t see him at all on Saturday. Either way, Arteta has already lived a similar experience last year.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20231206_BUS_90227_Mikel-Arteta-2-1024x576.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal receives a yellow card from referee Samuel Barrott for "excessive celebrating" Declan Rice&apos;s game-winning goal against Luton Town." class="wp-image-90265" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/12/Mikel-Arteta-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/12/Mikel-Arteta-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/12/Mikel-Arteta-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/12/Mikel-Arteta-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/12/Mikel-Arteta-2.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal receives a yellow card from referee Samuel Barrott for “excessive celebrating” Declan Rice’s game-winning goal against Luton Town.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>When Arteta addressed his players on Zoom before a match</h2>



On January 1, 2022, Arteta found a way to be close to his players despite being physically far from them. The coach couldn’t show up for a game against Manchester City due to Covid-19, so he addressed his players in the locker room via Zoom.


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From a TV screen, the Arsenal boss delivered an epic pre-match talk that went viral as Amazon Prime Video captured the moment for the “All or Nothing” series centered on the Gunners’ 2021-22 campaign.



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That day, assistant coach Albert Stuivenberg earned the nickname “Airpods Albert” as he was mic’d up to hear from the coach. On Saturday, we’ll probably see a similar situation, though Arteta will be at the stadium.



<h2>Arsenal aim to extend winning streak</h2>



The Gunners are enjoying a fantastic start to the season that sees them atop the Premier League standings with 36 points after 15 games. The team is also riding on an impressive winning streak in the league, having claimed five straight wins after conceding its first loss of the season <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/mikel-arteta-and-arsenal-explode-against-premier-league-referees-and-var-after-loss-with-newcastle-20231105-BUS-83174.html">to Newcastle</a>.


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Arteta’s team has also started its UEFA Champions League campaign strongly, securing a place in the round of 16 with one game to go in Group B. On Tuesday, Arsenal will visit PSV to conclude the group stage.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mikel-arteta">Mikel Arteta</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arsenal">Arsenal</a> suffered their first defeat of the season after a 1-0 loss to Newcastle. The goal, scored by Anthony Gordon in the 64th minute, was surrounded by a lot of controversy as it was preceded by a push from Joelinton on Gunners defender Gabriel.



At that moment, VAR began a lengthy review to determine if there was a foul and also to confirm if the ball had not gone out of play in the preceding sequence. Undoubtedly, this was the key moment of the match.



In the end, despite what looked like clear foul by the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/newcastle">Newcastle</a> player, VAR concluded that the goal was valid. Therefore, at the end of the match, Arsenal’s coach, Mikel Arteta, delivered a strong message against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/premier-league">Premier League</a>.



“It’s a disgrace. It’s embarrassing. That’s how I feel and that’s how everybody feels in that room. You cannot imagine the amount of messages we’ve got saying this cannot continue. It’s embarrassing. I’m sorry, embarrassing.”



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<h2>Mikel Arteta had enough of VAR and Premier League referees</h2>



For Mikel Arteta, decisions like these can completely alter the course of a season. Now, Arsenal have lost their unbeaten record and are currently behind Tottenham and Manchester City in the standings.







“I feel sick. That’s how I feel. I feel sick to be part of this. It is not good enough and we cannot accept that. It’s not a goal. For many reasons, it’s not a goal. For more than one reason it’s not a goal. It’s too much at stake. We put so much effort. It’s so difficult to compete at this level and it’s an absolute disgrace. I feel embarrassed.”


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Arteta, who has spent many years in England after serving as an assistant to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, stated that with these episodes, the Premier League cannot be considered the best in the world.



“I’ve been more than 20 years in this country, and this is nowhere near the level to describe this as the best league in the world. I am sorry. I have to be the one coming now here to try to defend the club and please ask for help because it is an absolute disgrace this goal is allowed.”



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20231105_BUS_83174_anthonygordon-1024x576.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Anthony Gordon celebrates his goal against Arsenal" class="wp-image-83204" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/anthonygordon-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/anthonygordon-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/anthonygordon-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/anthonygordon-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/anthonygordon.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Anthony Gordon scored a very controversial goal against Arsenal (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Arsenal support Mikel Arteta’s claims against VAR and the Premier League</h2>



This Sunday, following Mikel Arteta’s comments, Arsenal issued a surprising official statement supporting their coach and demanding answers from the Premier League.



“Arsenal Football Club wholeheartedly supports Mikel Arteta’s post-match comments after yet more unacceptable refereeing and VAR errors on Saturday evening. We’d also like to acknowledge the huge effort and performance from our players and traveling supporters at St James’ Park.”


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Arsenal’s complaint was very strong against the referees, asking that their quality meets the standards of the best league in the world. They even expressed their willingness to assist in this effort.



“The Premier League is the best league in the world with the best players, coaches and supporters, all of whom deserve better. PGMOL urgently needs to address the standard of officiating and focus on action which moves us all on from retrospective analysis, attempted explanations and apologies. We support the ongoing efforts of Chief Refereeing Officer, Howard Webb and would welcome working together to achieve the world-class officiating standards our league demands.”


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After last season’s historic downfall, Arsenal are trying to dethrone <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/manchester-city">Manchester City</a> in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/premier-league">Premier League</a>. However, it’s not going to be an easy task for Mikel Arteta as Pep Guardiola and his players look unstoppable with a perfect start. Six games, six wins.



That’s why the Gunners couldn’t afford to lose points at home against <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tottenham">Tottenham</a> in the famous North London derby. It was the most expected game on Matchday 6. 


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The rivalry didn’t disappoint. It was an exciting 2-2 tie at Emirates Stadium which thrilled millions of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/soccer">soccer</a> fans around the world. Nevertheless, at least for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arsenal">Arsenal</a> and Arteta, things might have been different.



<h2>Mikel Arteta’s reaction after Jorginho makes big mistake against Tottenham</h2>



Arsenal had a very disappointing North London derby as they wasted twice a massive advantage over Tottenham. They took the lead with an own goal by Cuti Romero in minute 26′, but Son Heung-Min answered before halftime (42′).







Then, the Gunners seemed to have everything under control when Bukayo Saka converted a penalty kick in minute 54′. It was a 2-1 lead to keep the pace with Manchester City and Liverpool in the standings. 



The problem was that, just a few seconds later, Jorginho made a terrible mistake and Son Heung-Min capitalized to score the 2-2. Mikel Arteta’s reaction on the field went viral as Arsenal let two points slip away. 


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However, Arsenal’s coach gave full support to the Italian player during a postgame interview with Sky Sports. “I love him. Errors are part of football. We are all with him. No doubts. We feel like we lost two points. We scored the goal, they scored straight away, you know? Emotionally, I think that was a difficult one to take.”

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Once again, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arsenal" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arsenal</a> gave up a two-goal lead and ended up with a 2-2 against West Ham. Last week, it was the same story for the Gunners facing Liverpool at Anfield. Now, Mikel Arteta’s squad has left behind four points in a span of seven days and the race to be <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Supercomputer-predicts-Premier-League-champion-after-World-Cup-break-20221228-0022.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Premier League’s champion</a> is wide open.
Currently, Arsenal are leaders with 74 points after 31 matches played. However, they no longer control their destiny as Manchester City have 70 points with one pending game. By the way, to make things more interesting, both teams face next Wednesday at Etihad Stadium.
 
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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/When-was-the-last-time-Arsenal-won-the-Premier-League-20230409-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">last time Arsenal won the Premier League</a>was almost two decades ago. Now, when everything seemed to be going smoothly, the title might slip away. Considering this scenario, Mikel Arteta had a shocking message for his players after a tie with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/west-ham" target="_blank" rel="noopener">West Ham</a>.
<h2>Mikel Arteta is worried ahead of game against Manchester City</h2>
Arsenal had a 2-0 lead after only 10 minutes against West Ham. However, as it happened at Anfield, they couldn’t hold on to it. Furthermore, Bukayo Saka missed a crucial penalty kick in minute 51′. Mikel Arteta spoke loud and clear about it,
“Well, it started extremely well again and dominated the game, dominated the pitch and then scored two beautiful goals. After that, we made a huge mistake. Stop playing with the same purpose to score the third and the fourth one and just think that we can play around them and maintain the result.”
According to Mikel Arteta, Arsenal are the only ones to blame. “It just looked to easy and, on that moment, we gave them hope. Credit to West Ham because they took it. They did what they did really well. They started to play extremely direct from there. They went to a long throw, from the corner and we really struggled to get out of that game. Then there is another moment when you can go after 50 minutes 3-1 up, and probably the game is over, two minutes later you concede a goal.”
 
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Looking ahead to the blockbuster matchup with Manchester City, Mikel Arteta looked really concerned about what he saw against West Ham. “This is part of football. My worry is after 2-0 that we made that huge mistake and don’t understood what the game required in the moment.”

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Pep-Guardiola-removes-English-player-out-of-squad-after-returning-overweight-from-World-Cup-20221224-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pep Guardiola</a> is one of the greatest minds in soccer history. The amazing amount of trophies, and the brilliant style of play, make his coaching status almost legendary after leading FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Manchester City.
In Barcelona, Pep Guardiola gave the club their Golden Era thanks to a fantastic generation of players like Lionel Messi, Xavi, Andres Iniesta and Carles Puyol. Though he didn’t won the Champions League at Bayern Munich, the club dazzled Germany and the world with Pep’s signature on the field. Then, Guardiola made Manchester City a powerhouse winning four of the last five Premier Leagues.
Now, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Manchester-City-boss-Pep-Guardiola-I-dont-care-about-the-Premier-League-we-cant-win-it-20230115-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pep Guardiola</a> might be ready for a change. A few days ago, he even questioned if his players at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/No-passion-fire-or-desire-to-win-Pep-Guardiola-takes-aim-at-Manchester-City-players-and-fans-20230120-0013.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Manchester City </a>were still hungry to win titles. So, in an unexpected turn of events, Guardiola said it loud and clear. Read here to check out his feelings towards a possible return to Barcelona.
<h2>Pep Guardiola is ready for a return to FC Barcelona</h2>
Prior to the FA Cup match against Arsenal in the fourth round, Pep Guardiola was asked if he ever saw Mikel Arteta’s desire to one day become the Gunners coach. Arteta was Pep’s assistant during many years with Manchester City.
So, in an incredible answer, Pep Guardiola not only spoke about Mikel Arteta and Arsenal. He went further to announce that, if FC Barcelona call him, he is finally ready to return home.
“I remember that when we were together here (Manchester City), when we scored a lot of goals with our opponents he’ll (Mikel Arteta) always jump and celebrate except with one team. It was Arsenal. So, in that moment I said, that guy likes Arsenal. It’s like me. I’m training here whatever, asisstant coach, Barcelona call me, I will go to Barcelona. It’s my club.”
 
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Pep Guardiola confirms he is ready for a return to FC Barcelona

Pep Guardiola confirms he is ready for a return to FC Barcelona - Bolavip US

After a rough start to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/former-premier-league-legend-thierry-henry-on-romelu-lukakus-chelsea-situation-20220224-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Premier League</a> season <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/mikel-arteta-responds-to-pierre-emerick-aubameyangs-comments-20220209-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mikel Arteta</a> has earned his keep at Arsenal. The Spanish coach has The Gunners in fourth place and winners of their last 5 games. While not completely in grasp of a Champions League spot, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/transfer-rumor-lautaro-martinez-has-interest-from-two-premier-league-clubs-in-the-summer-20220218-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arsenal</a> is in sole possession of fourth place with Manchester United and West Ham United right behind them.
Arteta’s time at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/arsenal-reportedly-plan-ambitious-summer-as-mikel-arteta-allowed-to-spend-245m-in-3-stars-20220203-0020.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arsenal</a> has been a mixed bag of promising to dumpster fire, still Arsenal have won 1 FA Cup and Community Shield in his time in charge of the club. While still under contract until next season rumors have begun to heat up that Arteta is one of nine options for PSG.
According to L’Equipe, Mikel Arteta would be an out of left field candidate and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/after-champions-league-failure-psg-left-asking-whats-next-20220310-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PSG</a> brass like what they see and could present Arsenal and Arteta a buyout option. Still the Daily Mirror reported that the Spanish coach has yet to commit his future to Arsenal and this has opened the door for a move.
<h2>Mikel Arteta one of nine names to take over PSG in the summer</h2>
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Despite reports that Mauricio Pochettino may be sacked the reality is that the Argentine manager will most likely see out the end of the season and then be removed from his position. Arteta played at PSG for 1 season while on loan from Barcelona in 2001, and while things have dramatically changed for PSG since then, he is familiar with the club.
The question of a possible move for Arteta is what he can achieve going forward with Arsenal? The Gunners seem to have hit their peak with Arteta, and while a competitive squad Arsenal is not built for winning the Premier League nor competing in UEFA Champions League. PSG would provide Arteta that possibility to manage a deep squad built for European success.
Still, with heads rolling soon at PSG, where Arteta’s name fits with the new brass that may come in remains to be seen. The list for a new coach ranges from Arteta to Zinedine Zidane, Juventus’ Massimiliano Allegri, Ajax’s Erik ten Hag, Atletico Madrid’s Diego Simeone, Inter Milan’s Simone Inzaghi, Spezia boss Thiago Motta, and River Plate manager Marcelo Gallardo.
 
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Report: Mikel Arteta yet to commit future to Arsenal opening up possibility of PSG move in the summer

Report: Mikel Arteta yet to commit future to Arsenal opening up possibility of PSG move in the summer - Bolavip US

The saga between <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/pierre-emerick-aubameyang-my-problem-was-only-with-arteta-20220203-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mikel Arteta and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang</a> is finally over, the end result was <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/arsenal-reportedly-plan-ambitious-summer-as-mikel-arteta-allowed-to-spend-245m-in-3-stars-20220203-0020.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arsenal</a> loaning the banished striker to Barcelona for the remainder of the season. It was a feud that started when <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/arsenal-mega-fan-piers-morgan-slams-mikel-arteta-in-editorial-20220125-0013.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arteta</a> stated there were “discipline issues” with the Gabon international.
As time went on <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelona-this-is-how-much-arsenal-paid-aubameyang-to-terminate-his-contract-20220202-0018.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aubameyang</a> was removed from first team training and was actively looking to leave The Gunners as soon as possible. Barcelona came in and swooped the player and even when being announced at Barcelona, Aubameyang still had to take questions regarding the issues with Arteta.
<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/aubameyang-gabon-teammates-diagnosed-with-cardiac-lesions-at-afcon-after-recovering-from-covid-20220114-0038.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aubameyang</a> stated then, “My last few months were complicated, that’s football sometimes. I never wanted to do anything wrong. My problem was only with Arteta. I can’t say much more, I wasn’t happy. It was just him and he made that decision. He wasn’t happy, I can’t tell you more. He wasn’t very happy; I was very calm.” Now Arteta has spoken out regarding the issue.
<h2>What did Mikel Arteta say about Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang?</h2>
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“I’m extremely grateful for what Aubameyang has done at the club and his contribution since I have been here and the way I see myself in that relationship is the solution, not the problem,” the Arsenal coach said.
“I have been the solution. One hundred percent. I can look in the eye of everyone. I do a lot of things wrong for sure but the intention all the time is the best and not for me, it’s for the club and the team”, Arteta added. 

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Mikel Arteta responds to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s comments

Mikel Arteta responds to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s comments - Bolavip US

Hiring <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/pierre-emerick-aubameyang-my-problem-was-only-with-arteta-20220203-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mikel Arteta</a> may have been one of the smartest decisions <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelona-this-is-how-much-arsenal-paid-aubameyang-to-terminate-his-contract-20220202-0018.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arsenal</a> have made in recent years. The departure of Arsene Wenger after more than two decades was not an easy challenge for the Gunners but the Spanishboss has already proven why he could be the right man for the job.
Arteta has slowly conducted rebuild in North London, with only seven players he inherited from Unai Emery’s squad still at the club. Last summer, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/report-usmnt-goalkeeper-matt-turner-set-for-shocking-arsenal-transfer-here-is-a-breakdown-of-his-career-so-far-20220128-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arsenal</a> have spent a mind-blowing£150 million ($204m) inBen White, Martin Odegaard, Aaron Ramsdale, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Albert Sami Lokonga, and Nuno Tavares.
That speaks volumes of the trust Arteta has been given to spend. And the results seem to prove him right, as all those signings have been a great addition this season. According to The Sun, the club’s hierarchy will allow <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/arsenal-mikel-arteta-reportedly-has-a-shortlist-of-alternatives-to-aubameyang-20211231-0017.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arteta</a> to execute another splash for the 2022-23 to get three players.
<h2>Report: Arsenal prepare $245mmoves next summer</h2>
Arteta may have carried out a necessary clearout at the Emirates, with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/deadline-day-pierre-emerick-aubameyang-leaves-arsenal-to-join-fc-barcelona-20220131-0028.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang</a> leaving for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/deadline-day-aubameyang-to-barcelona-dele-alli-van-de-beek-to-everton-and-the-best-signings-20220131-0027.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Barcelona</a>the latest departure. But that has seen theGunners’ rostersuffer a huge downsize,which is why new faces might be needed come July.
 
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The report claims that Arsenal will set their sights on three names to boost their squad. Alexander Isak of Real Sociedad, Dominic Calvert-Lewin of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/done-deal--frank-lampard-returns-to-premier-league-to-coach-everton-what-the-toffees-get-with-their-new-coach--20220131-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Everton</a>, and Ruben Neves of Wolves are understood to be the key targets.
Arsenal will probably need a reinforcement in the attack, considering thatAlexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah‘s contracts areup in the summer in addition to the fact that Aubameyang has just left the club. But these three targets wouldcome at an expensive cost.
 
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Isak, 22, has a release clause of $102million, while the Toffees wouldn’t let Calvert-Lewin leave for less than $80 million, and Wolves would demand around $60 million for Neves. It would require Arsenal to make a big financial effort, but maybe it’s the price to pay to get back to the top.
However, these intentions may also depend on how they finish the current season. Arsenal are currently sixth in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/the-best-players-from-the-americas-to-play-in-the-premier-league--20211227-0017.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Premier League</a> with 36 points with two games in hand over West Ham (5th) and one on <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/manchester-united-allow-fans-to-turn-in-their-mason-greenwood-jerseys-for-new-ones-20220202-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Manchester United</a>, who hold the 4th spot – which grants a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/teams-who-have-never-won-champions-league-20201203-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UEFA Champions League</a> berth.
 
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Arsenal reportedly plan ambitious summer as Mikel Arteta allowed to spend $245m in 3 stars

Arsenal reportedly plan ambitious summer as Mikel Arteta allowed to spend $245m in 3 stars - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/report-barcelona-and-arsenal-could-swap-players-as-xavi-eyes-aubameyang-20211215-0020.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang</a> has never been the same for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/teams-who-have-never-won-champions-league-20201203-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arsenal</a> since he signed a highly anticipated contract extension in the summer of 2020. To make matters worse, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/conflict-at-arsenal-pierre-emerick-aubameyang-dropped-by-mikel-arteta-again-20211213-0015.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">he was stripped of the captaincy</a> over a disciplinary breach and has not played for the Gunners since then.
In his second full season at the helm of the Arsenal, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/premier-league-unhappy-psg-star-reportedly-on-the-radar-of-mikel-arteta-for-arsenal-20211209-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mikel Arteta</a> knows it’s time to take the team to the next level and in order to do that, he’s trying to create a culture based on discipline and hard work. And no player, no matter the name, will be allowed to disobey the rules.
It looks like Aubameyang’s late return from a holiday didn’t sit well with the boss, as the Gabonese has been kept on the sidelines since the Gunners’ defeat to Everton on Dic. 6. And according to reports, he may not return anytime soon as Arteta is apparently eyeinga number of strikers to replace him.
<h2>Report: Mikel Arteta eyes four strikers to replace Aubameyang at Arsenal</h2>
According to James Olley ofESPN, Arteta has a shortlist of strikers in mind while Aubameyang continues separated from the squad. Ollie Watkins, Alexander Isak, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/transfer-rumors-three-premier-league-clubs-after-fiorentina-striker-dusan-vlahovic-20211216-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dusan Vlahovic</a> are reportedly among his options.
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But, even thoughArsenal have spent big money last summer, the Gunners boss apparently acknowledges many of these could turn out to be very expensive targets, especially for Isak and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/transfer-rumors-newcastle-united-with-all-or-nothing-offer-for-dusan-vlahovic-20211217-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vlahovic</a>.
The report claims Arteta is a huge admirer of Watkins but no contact has been made so far, as the Aston Villa forwardwould be on his radar for next summer. However, with Aubameyang’s future hanging by a thread, the North London club would listen to offers in the winter transfer window.
 
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Arsenal: Mikel Arteta reportedly has a shortlist of alternatives to Aubameyang

Arsenal: Mikel Arteta reportedly has a shortlist of alternatives to Aubameyang - Bolavip US

Heading into thisseason, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/psg-lineup-with-lionel-messi-neymar-mbappe-sergio-ramos-in-a-superteam-20210806-0016.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Paris Saint-Germain</a> looked like the team to beat after making a number of stellar signings, including Argentine superstar <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/lionel-messi-t13" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lionel Messi</a>. However, things haven’t begun exactly well for them and a player could be moving to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/premier-league-t45" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Premier League</a> if <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/arsenal-t418" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arsenal</a>‘s interest proves to be correct.
<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/psg-t16721" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PSG</a> have clearly built one of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/psg-roster-2021-2022-list-of-paris-saint-germain-players-this-season-20210809-0019.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">best rosters</a> of all time but that hasn’t yet translated into great performances and promising results. Mauricio Pochettino‘s men have finished the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/champions-league-t24" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UEFA Champions League</a> group stage in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/2021-22-uefa-champions-league-table-ucl-groups-standings-and-results-after-matchday-6-20211207-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">second place</a> while their <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/ligue-1-t40" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ligue 1</a> presentations have left a lot to be desired.
And the problem with having so many talented players is keeping everyone satisfied with his playing time, something Pochettino may have failed to do so far. With the winter transfer market drawing nearer, the Gunners could seize on the unhappiness of a PSG star to make him their next signing.
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<h2>Report: Arsenal eye PSG star who wants Premier League move</h2>
Mikel Arteta is sitting in a hot seat following his team’sdefeats against <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/manchester-united-t10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Manchester United</a> and Everton. Although they’ve made a splash in the summer, it looks like the Gunners could use a few more signings in winter.
And they could find the answer in France. While reports claim <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/report-georginio-wijnaldum-wants-out-of-psg-and-desires-return-to-the-premier-league-20211207-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Georginio Wijnaldum already wants to leave PSG</a>, Arsenal are already keeping tabs on the Dutchman’s situation, according to Sky Sports.
 
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Wijnaldum, 31, joined the Ligue 1 giants for nothing last summer after running out of contract at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/liverpool-t26467" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Liverpool</a> but he’s been facing a lot of competition for a spot in the lineup. Marco Verratti, Ander Herrera, Leandro Paredes, Danilo Pereira, and Idrissa Gueye are all battling with him for a role in the middle of the park, producing an uncomfortable situation for the former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/newcastle-t170529" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Newcastle</a> player.
In an interview with NOS a few months ago, Wijnaldum <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/georginio-wijnaldum-not-happy-at-psg-20211012-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">revealed his true feelings</a> after his first months in the French capital.“I can’t say I’m completely happy, because the situation is not what I wanted… But that’s football and I’ll have to learn to deal with that. I’m a fighter.”
Wijnaldum has only started on 10 of his 20 appearances with the Parisians so far. However, the club would try to convince him to stay as it’s only been a few months since he arrived atParc des Princes.
 
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