We also know Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola are very close, while City are the reigning champs and have just pipped Arsenal to the title in each of the last two Premier League seasons. This rivalry has been bubbling up nicely.

A Blow for Arsenal Ahead of Manchester City ClashArsenal’s preparations for their crucial Premier League match against Manchester City this weekend have hit a stumbling block

Mikel Arteta insists he has no concerns about the prospect of Netro deputising for David Raya when Arsenal face Manchester City on Sunday. The experienced former Barcelona and Valencia goalkeeper belatedly made his debut for the Gunners last night in a 2-1 win over Girona.

Gary Neville believes Arsenal and Mikel Arteta are influencing fans to claim referees are "corrupt" against the club. The latest so-called referee injustice suffered by the Gunners saw Myles Lewis-Skelly sent off for a foul on Wolves' Matt Doherty, a decision which left Arteta "absolutely fuming " after the game, which Arsenal won.

Gary Neville believes Mikel Arteta is to blame for “inflaming” Arsenal fans’ hostility towards referees after Michael Oliver was abused this week. Oliver received death threats in the wake of Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Wolves after he sent Myles Lewis-Skelly off, with the red card later overturned.

Manchester United legend Gary Neville has criticised Mikel Arteta for fanning the flames and influencing Arsenal supporters to throw accusations of corruption at Premier League officials.

Manchester City avoided Champions League humiliation. Now back to the job of salvaging the Premier League season.

Gary Neville has accused Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta of 'influencing' his own fans amid the ongoing Michael Oliver saga.

Mikel Arteta reveals latest update on major new Arsenal scare for Man City clash - Gunners could be without another key star for huge Emirates showdown, which is followed by Carabao Cup semi-final dec

Arsenal deals & transfers January 2025Arsenal face a major concern ahead of their showdown with Manchester City, as David Raya’s injury leaves uncertainty in goal.With Neto struggling on his debut

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta heaped praise on midfielder Ethan Nwaneri after the 17-year-old produced another fine performance to help his side secure a spot in the Champions League round of 16 with a victory at Girona.