"Why Is He Not Starting", "Arteta Really Doesn't Like Him" - Arsenal Fans Unhappy with Star's Exclusion From XI for Athletic Club UCL Clash

Mikel Arteta opens up on tough tactical decision after Athletic Bilbao clash: 'It hurts me!'

Mikel Arteta has reacted after Arsenal claimed their opening Champions League victory with a 2-0 triumph at Athletic Club

Mikel Arteta hurt by emotional decision on Arsenal star he 'adores'

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has tough decisions to make as his squad has grown (Picture: Getty Images) Mikel Arteta was thrilled to see Gabriel Martinelli score for Arsenal against Athletic Club, a player he ‘adores’ and who he feels pained to leave out of the side. The Gunners won 2-0 in Bilbao on Tuesday night as they got their Champions League campaign off to a good start. There was little between the sides and not much goalmouth action in the …

"Why is he not starting", "Arteta really doesn't like him" - Arsenal fans unhappy with star's exclusion from XI for Athletic Club UCL clash

Arsenal fans on X (formerly Twitter) believe Mikel Arteta does not like youngster Ethan Nwaneri.

Arsenal: Arteta admits 'hurt' at 'emotional decision' on 'outstanding' Gunners star amid 'reaction' - 'I was sure'

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has admitted that he was "hurt" by an "emotional decision" on one player ahead of his side's match against Athletic Bilbao.

'Strange' - Arteta told Arsenal star will be 'devastated' over being hooked

Mikel Arteta has been criticised for his decision to substitute Viktor Gyokeres whilst Arsenal were chasing a goal against Athletic Bilbao.The striker

Mikel Arteta makes 'hurt' Gabriel Martinelli admission after Arsenal heroics

Gabriel Martinelli came on as a substitute for Arsenal and provided a goal and an assist to help Mikel Arteta's side defeat Athletic Club in their Champions League opener