Arteta praises Girona’s rise ahead of crucial clashMikel Arteta spoke to the media at Montilivi, emphasising the importance of Arsenal’s upcoming match, where a single point will secure their

Mikel Arteta is eager for Arsenal to strengthen their squad before the January transfer window closes - even if they cannot sign a new striker. Arteta has stressed the need for the Gunners to add an attacker after Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus suffered injuries.

Mikel Arteta praised 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri after he scored on his full Champions League debut in Arsenal’s 2-1 win away against Girona. The victory rubber-stamped what had looked highly likely before kick-off,

Mikel Arteta urged Arsenal fans to eradicate "hatred" after Michael Oliver received threats following a controversial red card to Myles Lewis-Skelly.

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Veteran Brazilian goalkeeper Neto, 35, erred for Girona's opener, with the Bournemouth loanee caught out of his box and Danjuma able to finish past him from distance. Attacking midfielder Nwaneri led the line for Arsenal and finished brilliantly for the winner, with team-mate Mikel Merino hailing the 17-year-old starlet.

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Mikel Arteta fielded a strong Arsenal squad despite the Gunners virtually secured an automatic round of 16 spot as their Champions League group phase ended with victory in Girona

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was pleased that Myles Lewis-Skelly 's red card was rescinded but criticised the abuse aimed at referee Michael Oliver by fans. The 18-year-old Lewis-Skelly has escaped a three-match suspension after the FA overturned Oliver's decision to send him off in Saturday's 1-0 win at Wolves.

Mikel Arteta opted against waking Myles Lewis-Skelly up to tell him his red card had been overturned, but he is confident the Arsenal teenager will have a “big smile on his face”. Lewis-Skelly was facing a three-match ban after he was controversially sent-off against Wolves for tripping Matt Doherty to stop a counter.