Mikel Arteta has been slammed over his ‘strange’ substitutions as Arsenal unsuccessfully chased the game in a damaging defeat to West Ham. Arsenal’s hopes of reeling in Liverpool and lifting the Premier League trophy were dealt another blow on Saturday as Arteta’s side were beaten 1-0 by West Ham.

Arsenal lack anybody even approaching Saka’s quality to pick up the slack – but all the more reason for Arteta to free up a little more license in the final third. He has the best defence in the Premier League, and less to fear than any other manager about the downsides of taking off that handbrake.

Declan Rice’s goal was only enough for a draw with Manchester United, leaving the Gunners 15 points behind Liverpool.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has virtually admitted that Raheem Sterling will not join the club on a permanent deal this summer.

Mikel Arteta refused to hang around and answer questions about Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes after Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Manchester United. The Gunners rescued a point after Declan Rice’s superb 74th minute equaliser cancelled out a stunning Bruno Fernandes free kick on the stroke of half time.

Arteta tells Obi pathway is there at Arsenal . Ahead of Sunday’s clash between the old rivals, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was asked about Obi’s move to United. The Gunners boss

Arsenal are back in action when they make the trip to Manchester United on Sunday afternoon. Mikel Arteta's side are looking to return to winning ways in the Premier League after failing to beat West Ham and Nottingham Forest.