Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko said the quiet part out loud in his new book, 'Believe', when discussing manager Mikel Arteta's habits for trying to throw

Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko has admitted manager Mikel Arteta "plays games" when it comes to public comments on player injuries. The Gunners boss has been accused of exaggerating the extent of fitness doubts in his squad,

Question marks have been raised regarding the strength and depth of the Arsenal squad, with key players such as Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice and William Saliba having already missed key games due to injury or suspension. However, it is another of Arteta’s players who has revealed the ‘trickery’ used by his manager.

Gomes has impressed in the Brazilian Serie A in 2024, netting twice in seven appearances, and has been subsequently described as 'Brazil's star of the future'. The attacking midfielder can also be used out wide, and São Paulo are anticipating a flurry of offers for him from top European clubs, such is their belief in the player's ability.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is becoming well known for his mind games through the inclusion of injured players in his squads leading up to matches.

The Arsenal manager is determined to squeeze every last drop of talent and effort from his players, but he still has a long way to go

The margins in the Premier League are often very fine and in order to get a small advantage over opposing managers and teams, Oleksandr Zinchenko has revealed

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been told to sign Darwin Nunez from Liverpool as the Gunners look to battle defending champions Manchester City for the Premi

Mikel Arteta has turned Arsenal into genuine Premier League title contenders while playing mind games with opposition managers through the use of injured players leading up to matches