Mikel Arteta has said he doesn't take Erling Haaland's "stay humble" jibe personally and insisted he retains a positive relationship with Pep Guardiola.

In each of the past four Premier League campaigns, Arsenal have recorded more points than the season before: from a nadir of 56 points (eighth) after Arteta took over midway through the 2019-20, to 61 points (eighth), to 69 points (fifth), to 84 points (second) to 89 points (second) last season, just two points behind champions Manchester City.

Mikel Arteta says he has moved on from Erling Haaland dispute - Haaland launched a ball at Gabriel’s head before telling Arteta to “stay humble” after the last match between Arsenal and Man City.

Mikel Arteta remains ‘uncertain’ whether or not David Raya will be fit enough to make his return against Manchester City on Sunday. The Spain international has been in sensational form this season and had been a near ever-present before he was forced to miss Wednesday’s win over Girona.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has refused to comment on the club’s interest in Ollie Watkins but says the Gunners’ intentions in the closing days of the transfer market are clear as they chase a striker.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that David Raya remains a doubt for Sunday’s huge clash against Manchester City.The Gunners’ first-choice goalkeeper was ruled out of Wednesday’s Champions League meeting with Girona despite training in the build-up to the game and travelling to Spain,

Every word from Mikel Arteta's pre-match Arsenal press conference ahead of the Premier League clash with Man City, including the latest injury news and transfers.

Mikel Arteta was unable to confirm whether David Raya would be fit to play for Arsenal against Manchester City at the weekend. With a second player also confirmed to be missing for the match having not yet trained.

Latest Arsenal transfer news with Mikel Arteta potentially having to look at January alternatives to Ollie Watkins

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But the Ireland legend won’t be in any rush to take up the reins and can learn from David Moyes, says his old teammate.