Mikel Arteta

Mikel Arteta has revealed what he told his Arsenal players as they came from behind to secure a massive 4-2 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday.

Everyone wanted to get back out onto the pitch as soon as possible, we went out of the door even before the whistle. Gabriel Martinelli tapped in a fourth in the dying embers to confirm a massive three points for After that, it’s looking at each other, ‘we should have done that’."

Arsenal's win over Villa showed how much the squad is now contributing for Arteta - which is promising due to upcoming Europa League fixture.

[Eddie Nketiah](https://theathletic.com/football/player/eddie-nketiah-DEv6ydhcRGewFPXs/), [Jorginho](https://theathletic.com/football/player/jorginho-MvC0hVi06208wo5E/), [Takehiro Tomiyasu](https://theathletic.com/football/player/takehiro-tomiyasu-f4DUfYriCZSuMQ5f/), [Rob Holding](https://theathletic.com/football/player/rob-holding-XeBiBxNAPU7wlkvX/), and [Kieran Tierney](https://theathletic.com/football/player/kieran-tierney-ghuAPQ6nVqqUjxBK/) on the pitch. In two of those instances, he was brought off with the team leading comfortably: he was withdrawn after 88 minutes at 3-0 up against [Bournemouth](https://theathletic.com/football/team/bournemouth/), then after 75 minutes at 4-0 up against [Nottingham Forest](https://theathletic.com/football/team/nottingham-forest/). [FA Cup](https://theathletic.com/football/fa-cup/) — have come as a substitute. [Aston Villa](https://theathletic.com/football/team/aston-villa/). [Leandro Trossard](https://theathletic.com/football/player/leandro-trossard-HJyxXESUhYHWIWiJ/) was another January signing, and though he didn’t have a particularly noteworthy performance against Villa, his availability did afford Arteta the opportunity to use Martinelli from the bench. The third time he was substituted was against [Wolverhampton Wanderers](https://theathletic.com/football/team/wolverhampton-wanderers/) in the 16th minute, when he was suffering from illness. Vieira has now replaced [Granit Xhaka](https://theathletic.com/football/player/granit-xhaka-701HGKSsMRGk4Bry/) in each of Arsenal’s last three games. [Fabio Vieira](https://theathletic.com/football/player/fabio-vieira-FgNHmkTUv1GO03Gb/) released the pass, he celebrated. It was later in the move that he took up a position on the edge of the box for the long-range strike that was the game’s tipping point. As soon as he played the through ball, Vieira sank to his knees in rapture — long before Martinelli tapped into the empty net. [Emiliano Martinez](https://theathletic.com/football/player/emiliano-martinez-21801z8VmFDeDMt7/) had come forward for a 98th-minute corner, seeking redemption for his own goal just minutes before. The ball was headed clear by [William Saliba](https://theathletic.com/football/player/william-saliba-7wVbbT0NIGqlbbKu/), and Vieira raced onto it before releasing a perfect pass for [Gabriel Martinelli](https://theathletic.com/football/player/gabriel-martinelli-NsmAJRRvnAnaLr6r/) to run through and score.

Mikel Arteta has been in the headlines again this weekend after his Arsenal side finally won out in a frantic clash with Aston Villa.

He never seems to be out of the headlines. It provided his team with an opportunity to bounce back from their midweek defeat against City and reinstate themselves at the top of the table,” Crooks That, or give some money back to the TV companies who are paying clubs so handsomely to be on TV in the first place. Of course, Arteta was already moaning before and after the game. Arsenal are going along nice. But I can’t see that happening any time soon, can you?”

That is the view of former Liverpool attacker Stan Collymore, who believes Arteta's antics on the side of the pitch during last weekend's Premier League between ...

– Was Arteta out of order for behaving that way on the weekend? – Let us know in the comments. “I understand why they do it, I get that they want to give their team a competitive edge but I don’t like it.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been slammed by Dermot Gallagher following his antics on the sideline during their victory on the weekend.

This is not the first time the Arsenal manager has been thrown into the limelight for his actions on the side of the pitch this season. However, in this case, it does seem as if he has been slightly petulant with his mocking of the referee perhaps uncalled for. Indeed, last month Arteta was slammed for his actions in their victory against Manchester United for his over-the-top behaviour during the game. [Sky Sports’ Ref Watch](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/topic/8500/ref-watch), Gallagher has condemned the Spaniard’s actions claiming he could have been carded for his actions: This win saw them return to the top of the Premier League table after a turbulent run of games which saw them arrive at Villa Park without a win in their last four in all competitions. [Arsenal](https://www.footballfancast.com/arsenal-fc-news) manager [Mikel Arteta](https://www.footballfancast.com/tag/mikel-arteta) has been slammed by Dermot Gallagher following his antics on the sideline during their victory on the weekend.

In pictures: How Mikel Arteta reacted to the up and down nature of Saturday's Premier League game between Arsenal and Aston Villa that took the Gunners back ...

And for Mikel Arteta he lives every moment on the touchline, with the Arsenal boss often coming in for criticism from many quarters over his antics in and out of his technical area. In pictures: How Mikel Arteta reacted to the up and down nature of Saturday's Premier League game between Arsenal and Aston Villa that took the Gunners back to the top of the table The many faces of Mikel Arteta - Arsenal manager shows range of emotions in Aston Villa gallery

We don't see empty net goals very often in football, so Mikel Arteta made sure to properly celebrate the latest.The Gunners capped a comeback from 2.

Let that continue for pretty much a month of partying. “When are you going to get a chance to celebrate before the ball goes into the back of the net like that.” [Gabby Agbonlahor](https://talksport.com/football/1336851/arsenal-gabriel-martinelli-celebration-gabby-agbonlahor/), who said: “I didn’t like Martinelli running through, empty net, and he’s just celebrating before he’s put the ball into the back of the net.

Mikel Arteta can unlock more from his Arsenal side using his half-space tactics as incoming low-block challenges can be beaten by pre-World Cup techniques.

Both Xhaka and Saka were the crossers in these examples and it could be a technique to unlock these stubborn low blocks. This has then resulted in either a cut-back or direct shot to the near-post or across the keeper. [Bukayo Saka scored a glorious goal against Manchester United to give the Gunners the lead at home](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Affvnfhyzjuy&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.football.london%2Farsenal-fc%2Ffixtures-results%2Farsenal-vs-manchester-united-live-26039699&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiPw-OD2Kb9AhUBcvEDHRKCCOYQFnoECAEQAg&usg=AOvVaw1-7eheruPaE4IRWUputxk8). The movement of the Brazilian is something the Gunners have lacked in recent weeks. [Oleksandr Zinchenko ](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/oleksandr-zinchenko-arsenal-aston-villa-26274919)was supplied by Martin Odegaard from a short corner before taking a left-footed effort low into the bottom right corner. At a minimum, it challenges the opposition further and offers various attacking opportunities. It will be yet another challenge for Arsenal and Arteta to overcome but perhaps by looking back, they can make their way forwards. Arteta has designed these types of passes to cut through three areas of the field quickly to set up a player in space to take a low xG but surprise effort on goal. However, the player to arguably enjoy the most success from this technique has been Thomas Partey. [Arsenal ](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/)have become arguably so identifiable that it has opened up new challenges as teams look to work out how to restrict the Gunners. Arsenal use these areas in a number of different ways, either directly or by playing through and across them to create chances. Arsenal under Mikel Arteta have gone through plenty of changes and improvements to reach the level the club finds itself at now.

Arsenal face a hectic period before the international break with seven games in the space of 23 days after facing Leicester City this weekend.

[Fulham ](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Affvnfhyzjuy&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.football.london%2Farsenal-fc%2Ftransfer-news%2Farsenal-mykhaylo-mudryk-joao-felix-25968556&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiZ36rk9ab9AhVpTaQEHa4-BnMQFnoECAAQAg&usg=AOvVaw2XINre2gBE1icJKnBtdgyq)at Craven Cottage is a game that has taken points off plenty of sides this campaign. [Europa League ](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Affvnfhyzjuy&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.football.london%2Farsenal-fc%2Fnews%2Farsenal-europa-league-bukayo-saka-25725661&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwju-pbS9ab9AhU1TKQEHbYDDD8QFnoECAMQAg&usg=AOvVaw3AgIfRrmckzVmxTwZbYT7D)is back, with Arsenal’s opponents so far still unknown. The Gunners haven’t exited the competition in its modern iteration at this stage, having reached either the semis or final in three of their last four entries, with a last-32 knockout to However, an international break is due to interrupt the season before this and the seven games before [ Gareth Southgate](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Affvnfhyzjuy&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.football.london%2Farsenal-fc%2Fnews%2Fbukayo-saka-england-gareth-southgate-25643670&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiL-uOr9ab9AhUvZaQEHQb1DjsQFnoECAYQAg&usg=AOvVaw3DcQCpEPll4CKKhT_GDSRP) and his fellow international coaches steal away the club’s stars will provide a true test. Lastly comes Patrick Vieira and Crystal Palace at home, a fixture where the Gunners have a difficult recent history. The Frenchman has added additional spice to the game having said the Premier League title is the Gunners’ to lose but will be without Albert Sambi Lokonga, who cannot face his parent club. [ Leicester City](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Affvnfhyzjuy&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.football.london%2Farsenal-fc%2Fnews%2Fmikel-arteta-hinted-risky-arsenal-23357987&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwi5mbO19ab9AhUhYKQEHXtIB_0QFnoECAMQAQ&usg=AOvVaw3qebx97kw3xnQH9gmEsKYU) side that have just been battered by Manchester United, although a potential red card call not given could have dramatically changed had the decision gone the other way. It will be interesting to see what changes after the short interlude between matches Mikel Arteta decides to make and with it now being well into March, a return for Gabriel Jesus could be on the cards. It might also be the best opportunity to ease Jesus back into the action. Although the fixture schedule has been relatively busy for Arsenal since the completion of the World Cup, their next seven games come in a 23-day period, which is due to test Mikel Arteta and his side to the maximum. football.london takes a look through all seven games to assess the challenges and opportunities each one presents. [ending with the rematch against Manchester City](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/arsenal-manchester-city-live-score-26238526) at the Etihad Stadium, [Arsenal ](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/)know going into the game with momentum will be key.

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Whether that success includes a Premier League title this season remains to be seen but it appears inevitable that Arsenal will at least be back in the Champions League in 2023-24. It is going to take a hellacious set of events for Arteta's men to miss out on a first season at Europe's top table since 2016-17. Henry, the Arsenal legend who became a true Gooner, had better get used to it. We were there to offer a solution, you want it, you don't want it, it doesn't matter. Still, it is sure to bring a smile to the occasionally taciturn face of the current Gunners manager when he reads that his team "look like the Arsenal" that Henry knows. Whether it was me in or me out I wanted Arsenal to be successful. Certainly emotions have changed from April 2021, when thousands of Arsenal supporters protested outside a behind closed doors match at the Emirates Stadium, calling for owner Stan Kroenke to sell the club. More so, however, a community destabilized by the move from Highbury to the Emirates Stadium in 2006 have been searching for the deeper connection they had with Henry et al. With Henry at the vanguard, Arsenal, double winners before he arrived in 1998, lifted two FA Cups and two Premier Leagues, setting history as the first team in over a century to go through an English league campaign undefeated. The core of this Arsenal team is obvious to anyone who has seen more than two or three games Mikel Arteta's side has played this season, not least because they will probably have seen a near unchanged side take the Premier League by storm. Those qualities defined the Invincibles and double winners of Henry's time in north London. [House of Champions](https://link.chtbl.com/QueGolazo), covering everything you need to know about the beautiful game.