Arsenal, Aston Villa and Mikel Arteta

Ollie Watkins to Arsenal? Aston Villa reject bid for striker as Mikel Arteta seeks more attacking options
Arsenal have turned their attention to Ollie Watkins as they try and secure January reinforcements for Mikel Arteta's attack. Villa have rejected a bid from the Gunners for their striker with the end of the winter transfer window looming less than a week away.
Arsenal vs. Aston Villa: Mikel Arteta in two minds on VAR call
Mikel Arteta has said the VAR had a "difficult" decision when awarding a handball that denied Arsenal a game-winning goal against Aston Villa on Saturday.
Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa: Mikel Arteta slams Partey error that ‘can’t be part of our game’
Arsenal managed Mikel Arteta refused to criticise VAR but slammed the defending for Ollie Watkins' equaliser in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Aston Villa.
Mikel Arteta makes feelings clear in pointed message to Arsenal chiefs after Aston Villa blow
Arsenal's lack of squad depth was exposed as Aston Villa came from 2-0 down to draw in the Premier League on Saturday against an injury-depleted side at the Emirates Stadium
Mikel Arteta: Arsenal goals conceded against Aston Villa were 'nowhere near the standards we demand'
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said his team were "nowhere near the standards" demanded of them after surrendering a two-goal lead against Aston Villa.
Ollie Watkins makes Arsenal transfer decision as Mikel Arteta 'blocks' move
Arsenal transfer news and opinion as football.london brings you a lowdown on the latest January transfer window
Mikel Arteta press conference: Arsenal vs Aston Villa preview
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Aston Villa (kick-off 17:30). Here are the key lines from his news conference:
What Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice have said about Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins amid Arsenal interest
While Saka must be a fan of his countryman, Unai Emery hinted Watkins will snub Arsenal and stay at Aston Villa after they beat Celtic 4-2 in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Declan Rice has also spent a number of years playing with the Arsenal target for England and against him as well.
Mikel Arteta hints Arsenal are not limiting transfer focus just to striker search
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 warned Arsenal are set to make £51 million transfer mistake
William Gallas has confessed he is struggling to make sense of Arsenal’s decision to sanction the signing of Martin Zubimendi. The Gunners are understood to have ringfenced £51 million ahead of the summer window in order to sign the Spain international midfielder.
Fabrizio Romano reveals what he knows about Arsenal and Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins after £60m bid made
Fabrizio Romano has now revealed that Aston Villa have rejected an “official” £60 million bid made by Arsenal to sign Watkins.
Arsenal 2 Aston Villa 2: Late VAR anguish as Arteta’s side let two-goal lead slip
Arsenal lost further ground on Liverpool in the title race, letting a two-goal lead slip to draw 2-2 with Aston Villa. There ...
Mikel Arteta in title concession as Arsenal 'nowhere near the standard' against Aston Villa
Villa fought back through goals from Youri Tielemans and Ollie Watkins to deal a potentially devastating blow to Arsenal’s ...
Newcastle United discover Alexander Isak transfer twist as Mikel Arteta offers explanation
The Magpies are potentially 90 minutes away from bagging a spot at Wembley Stadium. To ensure that they will need everyone on ...