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The defeat to City was a crushing psychological blow. But Arsenal found the ideal attacking blueprint, even though a game-specific tactic. (AP Photo)

Pep Guardiola said what Mikel Arteta couldn't: Arsenal are still in this

April 21, 2026 6:46 pm

The City defeat was crushing. It was also the last truly fearsome fixture on Arsenal's calendar. Sometimes losing is the clearest way to see

Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola, left encourages his players as Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta gestures to his during the English League Cup final soccer match between Arsenal and Manchester City in London, Sunday, March 22, 2026. (AP Photo)

Arteta vs Guardiola, master vs protege: A title decider 25 years in making

April 17, 2026 7:05 pm

A relationship that goes back to the start of the century, the two coaches have bonded over shared history, philosophies, and passion for the game. Now rivals, Sunday’s match will be their most important moment on the touchline together.

Arsenal's William Saliba, right, grabs the shirt of Manchester City's Erling Haaland during the English League Cup final soccer match between Arsenal and Manchester City in London, Sunday, March 22, 2026. (AP Photo)

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal will use ‘pain’ of League Cup defeat to spur their challenge in 3 competitions

March 23, 2026 5:36 pm

Arsenal were eyeing their first silverware since the 2020 FA Cup title that they won in coach Mikel Arteta’s debut season

Arsenal Premier League table top Christmas

'Arsenal want it so much': Mikel Arteta seeks to end to trophyless run in League Cup final

March 21, 2026 1:38 am

The 43-year-old Arteta denied being under extra pressure ahead of facing City, who have not beaten Arsenal ‌in their last four meetings, although three of those matches ended in draws.

Craig Burley on Arsenal: 'They just keep throwing City a bone, don't they?'

February 13, 2026 8:12 pm

"They are the best squad in the country, best team in the country. But they just keep giving Guardiola's team something to hang on to," Burley said

Arsenal players celebrate after a goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Sunderland in London, England, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. (AP Photo)

'You could bully them back in the day': Wayne Rooney reveals why Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal is finally ready to outlast Man City

February 11, 2026 5:25 pm

With 13 games left in the Premier League standings, Arsenal are leading Manchester City by six points. The two teams will face off in a game on April 18 that could have massive ramifications on the Premier League title race.

Arsenal braced for in-form Chelsea as Mikel Arteta looks to replace injured Mikel Merino

February 03, 2026 12:50 am

Liam Rosenior's Chelsea have won all five matches since losing to Arsenal in the first leg last month, directly qualifying for the Champions League's ‍round ⁠of 16 after finishing sixth in the European competition's league phase and rising to fifth in the Premier League.