Arsenal manager who agreed a new contract with pay raise, extending his tenure with Premier League champions.
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Joy Online
… Tuesday’s result on the south coast leaves Mikel Arteta’s men four points clear of City before the final round of games takes place on Sunday, with the Gunners set to lift the trophy at Crystal Palace. …
Arsenal are 2025/26 EPL champions after Man City draw at BournemouthThe Ghanaian Times
… Mikel Arteta’s team plays relegated Burnley on Monday and a victory would leave City needing to beat Bournemouth 24 hours later to take the title race into the final day of the season. …
Man City keeps pressure on Arsenal with win over PalaceJoy Online
… Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said the VAR, Darren England, had showed “a lot of courage” to rule out the goal, while West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo criticised a “lack of consistency” by referees. …
Refs’ chief Webb confirms grappling consultationThe Ghanaian Times
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised the courage of referee Chris Kavanagh for disallowing a West Ham United equaliser as his side snatched a 1-0 victory to move closer to securing the Premier League title on Sunday. …
Arteta praises referee’s courage in pivotal decisionThe Ghanaian Times
… Mikel Arteta’s side will face either holders, Paris St Germain, who knocked them out in last season’s semi-finals, or Bayern Munich in the Puskas Arena in Budapest on May 30 a week after they hope to have sealed their first Premier League title for 22 years. …
Saka sends Arsenal past Atletico into Champions League finalThe Ghanaian Times
… Mikel Arteta’s side have won five and drawn one of their six home fixtures in the competition. …
Arsenal to scale Atletico test in Champions LeagueJoy Online
… The breathtaking encounter at Hill Dickinson Stadium means City trail leaders Arsenal by five points with a game in hand, but Mikel Arteta’s Gunners now have their destiny in their own hands. …
Man City score late equilizer but title hope dented in Everton thrillerThe Ghanaian Times
… But here, the shackles were off as Mikel Arteta’s men delivered possibly their best first-half performance of the season to breathe fresh impetus into their stuttering championship chase. …
Gyökeres’ brace boosts Arsenal title raceThe Chronicle
… Mikel Arteta’s men took the chance to pile the pressure on title rivals Manchester City who have played two games fewer than the Gunners and are not in action until Monday when they visit Everton. …
Arsenal comfortably beat Fulham at Emirates StadiumJoy Online
… Mikel Arteta’s side had dropped to second place for the first time since October after Manchester City’s win against Burnley in midweek had seen them go top of the table on goal difference. …
Arsenal beat Newcastle to go topMikel Arteta has agreed an improved new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal, extending his stay beyond his tenth year at the club. The deal will see the 44-year-old receive a pay rise from his current £10m annual salary, with an additional £5m available in bonuses.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Mikel Arteta has agreed an improved new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal, extending his stay beyond his tenth year at the club. The deal will see the 44-year-old receive a pay rise from his current £10m annual salary, with an additional £5m available in bonuses.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Mikel Arteta has agreed a new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal, which will extend his stay at the club and include a significant pay increase from his current £10m annual salary plus £5m in bonuses.
23 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Mikel Arteta has agreed an improved new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal that will extend his stay at the club into at least his 10th year. The new deal includes a sharp pay increase from his current salary of £10m per year plus an additional £5m in bonuses.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal lost 3-0 to Brighton, their first Premier League defeat of the season. Manager Mikel Arteta acknowledged the defeat as a "big lesson," citing technical errors and lack of physicality from his side.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Max Dowman, 16, scored twice in Arsenal's Carabao Cup third-round victory over Ipswich Town, with goals in the seventh minute and after the break. Arsenal won 4–2 with Noni Madueke and Mikel Merino also scoring.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal will contact Pro Ref to seek explanation for a penalty awarded against defender Ezri Konsa in Saturday's win over Sunderland, after manager Mikel Arteta criticised referee John Brooks' decision for excessive holding. The penalty was confirmed by VAR.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he intentionally disrupted the team's pre-season training and travel routines—including delayed meals, changed routes, and uncomfortable conditions—to prepare players to handle unexpected disruptions like their recent Champions League flight delay to Italy.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal is finalising a new contract with manager Mikel Arteta, with well-placed sources indicating discussions have moved forward recently and full confidence from those involved that he will renew. Arteta's new deal is expected to significantly improve on his current package of £10 million a season plus an extra £5 million upon Champions League qualification, making him one of the best paid managers in world football.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Arsenal are close to finalising a new contract with manager Mikel Arteta, with well-placed sources indicating discussions have progressed and full confidence among those involved that he will renew. Once signed, Arteta can expect to become one of the best-paid managers in world football, with Arsenal committed to significantly improving on his current deal worth £10m a season plus an extra £5m upon Champions League qualification.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Martin Odegaard scored a late winner as Arsenal defeated Napoli 1-0 in Naples in their opening Champions League group game, extending the captain's excellent form with his fourth goal in five games.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli has left Arsenal for Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in a £60m deal, signing a four-year contract after being told he was not part of manager Mikel Arteta's plans. The 25-year-old, who spent seven years at the Gunners, will earn significantly higher wages than his reported £180,000 per week at Arsenal.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona have completed the permanent signing of Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal for £8.6m (10m euros). Jesus, who joined Arsenal from Manchester City in 2022 and scored 32 goals in 123 appearances, had fallen down the pecking order due to injury and competition from other forwards.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona are closing in on a transfer for Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus, valued at £8.6m, with the deal expected to be completed before Tuesday's deadline. The 29-year-old Brazil international is set to travel for a medical on Monday.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Julian Alvarez has missed two consecutive days of Atletico Madrid training after the club privately told him it will not sell him to Barcelona. Atletico are open to selling the Argentina striker to Arsenal, with the clubs holding direct talks over a potential 150m euros fee.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal have agreed a £51m deal to sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa, providing defensive cover while William Saliba recovers from a back injury and Jurriën Timber returns from a groin injury. The 28-year-old, who can play both centre-back and right-back, joins the Premier League champions as manager Mikel Arteta looks to maintain title success.
20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Premier League chief Richard Masters has criticised FIFA president Gianni Infantino's now-abandoned plan to create a company managing World Cup commercial and ticketing rights with 21% sold to private investors, calling it a "self-inflicted wound." Masters backed the FA's withdrawal of support for Infantino and called for a new unity candidate for FIFA president.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal defeated Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield, with goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard, as the defending Premier League champions prepare for their title defence campaign.
17 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Arsenal defeated Manchester City 3–0 in the Community Shield final at Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Goals from Calafiori, Havertz, and Odegaard gave the Premier League champions their 18th Community Shield title and second trophy in four months.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal have held fresh talks with Aston Villa over signing central defender Ezri Konsa, increasing their initial offer to closer to their preferred valuation of around £30m, though Villa continue to demand £60m for the 28-year-old England international.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Myles Lewis-Skelly, a 19-year-old Arsenal left-back, has been offered to Manchester United as a potential signing, with Arsenal seeking to recoup funds from their £75m purchase of Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle. Chelsea have also been made aware of his availability, and Lewis-Skelly's prospective price is thought to be around £45m.
12 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that centre backs William Saliba and Jurrien Timber will be unavailable for the start of the Premier League season. Saliba is recovering from a back injury sustained while on World Cup duty with France and is in rest mode, while Timber is still weeks away from returning after missing the World Cup with the Netherlands.
11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said the club expects to make moves in the transfer market over the next few weeks and will not "sit still" as they prepare to defend their Premier League title. Arsenal have signed goalkeeper Illan Meslier, forward Christos Tzolis, and defender Piero Hincapie permanently this summer.
4 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Vinicius Jr is set to resume contract negotiations with Real Madrid this week as Arsenal maintain interest in the Brazilian forward. Real Madrid is pushing for an agreement before the transfer window closes, with Vinicius's current deal running until 2027.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dutch defender Jurrien Timber has left Arsenal's pre-season camp in Spain for a check-up on his long-standing groin injury; the BBC reports this is part of his rehabilitation timeline and not a fresh setback. Arsenal face multiple injury concerns ahead of the new season, with centre back William Saliba out due to a back injury and several other players likely to miss the start after their World Cup participation.
30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Arsenal have signed Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge for £34m on a long-term contract. The 24-year-old Greece international scored 43 goals and provided 45 assists in 108 appearances for Brugge and joins after Leandro Trossard's departure to Besiktas.
24 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Arsenal have signed 24-year-old Greece forward Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge on a long-term contract for £34m. Tzolis scored 43 goals and provided 45 assists in 108 appearances for Club Brugge before joining the Premier League champions.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
William Saliba will miss an extended period after suffering a back injury at the World Cup with France. The 25-year-old required specialist review and will undergo a managed recovery programme rather than surgery.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Belgium international Leandro Trossard will move permanently from Arsenal to Turkish club Besiktas, with the 31-year-old forward heading to Istanbul for a medical. The forward scored 36 goals in 174 appearances for Arsenal after joining from Brighton in January 2023.
16 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Arsenal have agreed to sell Belgium forward Leandro Trossard to Turkish club Besiktas for about £17m, with the 31-year-old given permission to undergo a medical in Istanbul. Trossard, who joined Arsenal from Brighton in January 2023, scored 36 goals and registered 34 assists in 174 appearances for the Gunners.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Bruno Guimaraes has asked to leave Newcastle, with Arsenal accelerating their interest in the Brazil international midfielder. Arsenal are poised to make a fresh offer for Guimaraes, who arrived at Newcastle from Lyon in 2022, as they look to bolster their midfield.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →