Arsenal lacked fluidity throughout, but ultimately secured an important three points in their pursuit of the title. The Gunners were certainly far from convincing and had several nervy moments in attack in their 2-0 win on Saturday, although this will matter little at this stage of the season. Mikel Arteta’s …
Read More »Alex Iwobi makes Premier League history which Mikel, Yakubu, Kanu could not achieve
Iwobi pushed his total Premier League minutes to 16,289, surpassing Mikel’s longstanding record of 16,218. Fulham’s Alex Iwobi has cemented his place in the record books, surpassing John Obi-Mikel to become the Nigerian player with the most minutes played in the English Premier League, as per the transfer market. Iwobi …
Read More »Why Eguavoen and Super Eagles stars should learn from Mikel Obi
John Mikel Obi showed former and current Super Eagles stars how to stay successful post-retirement instead of waiting for NFF handouts. On Friday morning, March 15, 2024, former Super Eagles captain Mikel John Obi was trending across social media for the right reasons. Mikel’s post-retirement success Mikel trended on social …
Read More »What Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said about Aaron Ramsdale blunder and Kai Havertz turnaround
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale after his blunder gifted Brentford a goal in Saturday’s Premier League clash and spoke about the upturn in fortunes for Kai Havertz following the German’s winner against the Bees. Ramsdale started in goal because David Raya was ineligible to feature against …
Read More »Mikel Obi says he is 'pushing Victor Osimhen to join Chelsea' over PSG and Man United
Former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel has revealed that he is trying to ‘push Victor Osimhen to join Chelsea’ over PSG and Manchester United. Osimhen reportedly ‘signed a new contract’ with the Italian outfit in December which will keep him at the club until 2026. Sky Sports …
Read More »Can Arsenal win the title? What Mikel Arteta said on Gunners’ Premier League hopes after Liverpool win
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the Gunners have learned from last season as he assessed his side’s title chances after their 3-1 win over Liverpool on Sunday. Goals from Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard gave Arsenal the win at the Emirates Stadium as Arteta’s side punished Liverpool’s defensive …
Read More »Tottenham pushing for shock £50m deadline day signing – that could infuriate Mikel Arteta: report
Tottenham Hotspur want to spring one more surprise before the transfer window slams shut, potentially at the expense of bitter rivals, Arsenal. The Lilywhites have been the busiest of the so-called Big Six this winter, bringing in defender Radu Dragusin from Genoa and signing former Chelsea forward Timo Werner on …
Read More »Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta ‘to leave at end of the season’ amid Barcelona links: report
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta could be set to follow Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp and Barcelona boss Xavi in stepping down at the end of the season. Klopp announced his decision to leave Liverpool next summer in a shock piece of news on Friday and after Barcelona’s 5-3 loss at home to …
Read More »‘When he’s flying, he probably just about edges it’ – Arsenal Ray Parlour picks the only member of Mikel Arteta’s squad that would have started for the Invincibles
Mikel Arteta’s current Arsenal squad has made a whole generation of fans believe again. After finishing second last campaign and spending big on players including Declan Rice in the summer, Gunners feel this side is capable of challenging of challenging for the Premier League title again this season. Yet Arsenal …
Read More »Mikel Obi reveals he is open to working with Nigeria's national team (video)
Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi has revealed he is open to working with the Nigeria National team but not as a manager. The former Chelsea midfielder disclosed this during an interview with CNN Sports on Thursday, stating that he would prefer to ‘fix things’ from the top. “I …
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