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Mikel Arteta: Arsenal boss has clear conscience over Man City charges
9 October 2026 Off

Mikel Arteta: Arsenal boss has clear conscience over Man City charges

By Total Football News

Mikel Arteta says his conscience is clear over Manchester City’s Premier League rule breaches during a period when he was assistant manager at the club.

The Arsenal boss worked under Pep Guardiola between 2016 and 2019, which overlapped with the nine seasons during which City have been found to have broken rules and disguised secret funding of more than £830m.

In his first news conference since the ruling – which

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Arsenal tactics: How Mikel Arteta could respond to defeat at Brighton
9 October 2026 Off

Arsenal tactics: How Mikel Arteta could respond to defeat at Brighton

By Total Football News

Arteta’s response to Brighton, starting when they host Leeds on Saturday (12:30 BST), will be another chapter in his team’s evolution – one that is both proactive and reactive.

This season we have seen Arteta encourage more asymmetrical and fluid play too, particularly down their right – a phenomenon worth its own deep-dive.

Kai Havertz has consistently moved over to the right touchline. White has arrived high up the

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Declan Rice contract: Arsenal and England midfielder close to agreeing new deal
7 October 2026 Off

Declan Rice contract: Arsenal and England midfielder close to agreeing new deal

By Total Football News

Declan Rice is close to agreeing a new long-term Arsenal contract, sources have told BBC Sport.

The England midfielder has become a crucial player for the Gunners since his arrival from West Ham for £105m in July 2023.

His current deal expires at the end of next season but BBC Sport revealed in March that talks over a new contract were underway with the process now at an advanced stage.

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Mikel Arteta: Arsenal boss signs new contract until 2030
7 October 2026 Off

Mikel Arteta: Arsenal boss signs new contract until 2030

By Total Football News

News of Arteta’s new deal at Arsenal won’t come as a shock.

The fact his previous deal expired at the end of the season did put a slightly greater emphasis on the speed of discussions than normal.

But Arteta has been transparent about his desire to stay at the club beyond the end of this campaign.

Dynasty building is what has driven Arteta’s decision. Winning Arsenal‘s first Premier League

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Declan Rice prepared to commit long-term future to Arsenal – Paper Talk | Football News
23 September 2026 Off

Declan Rice prepared to commit long-term future to Arsenal – Paper Talk | Football News

By Total Football News

The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers…

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Declan Rice is ready to commit his long-term future to Arsenal, with the Gunners prepared to hand the midfielder a new contract that will keep him at the Emirates until at least the summer of 2031 – talkSPORT

Julian Ward is set to be appointed as Liverpool’s sporting director for the second time as the club finalise their succession

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Mikel Arteta agrees new contract to extend stay as Arsenal manager
22 September 2026 Off

Mikel Arteta agrees new contract to extend stay as Arsenal manager

By Total Football News

Mikel Arteta has agreed an improved new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal.

The Spaniard’s current deal expires at the end of this season but talks over a new contract have been ongoing for a number of months.

BBC Sport reported earlier this month that an agreement between all parties was close.

And it is now understood that Arteta has reached a final agreement with the Gunners to extend

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Arsenal starlet Max Dowman to link up with England senior squad after mass withdrawals – Paper Talk | Football News
21 September 2026 Off

Arsenal starlet Max Dowman to link up with England senior squad after mass withdrawals – Paper Talk | Football News

By Total Football News

The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday’s newspapers…

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Arsenal star Max Dowman, 16, in line to link up with England squad after mass withdrawals – The Sun

Manchester United falling behind the heavyweights of European football is the driving force behind JJ Gabriel’s desire to leave the club – Daily Mail

Russian Premier League clubs are reportedly in contact with Anthony Martial over signing the former Manchester

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