Arsenal: Mikel Arteta reveals stance on contract renewal as players continue to extend deals Mikel Arteta feels he has to "earn the right" to extend his time at Arsenal beyond his current contract. The Spaniard took charge of the Gunners six years ago this weekend, an anniversary he will mark with a trip to face Everton.

Mikel Arteta has revealed what he tells his Arsenal players about his long-term future at the club. Saturday's trip to Everton marks six years in the job for Arteta but in that time, the Gunners have only won the FA Cup.

Everton manager David Moyes has said that Arsenal counterpart Mikel Arteta has signed his players too cheaply in the past.

Mikel Arteta has ‘belief and confidence’ in Arsenal’s Premier League title bid - The Gunners lead the Premier League on December 25 for the fifth time, but they have yet to convert that into a title win.

Everton boss David Moyes shared a hilarious insight into what it was like to manage “moaner” Mikel Arteta ahead of their reunion on the touchline this weekend. The Scot has opened up about coaching the Spaniard during his playing days,

Paul Scholes has gone into depth into what he believes are the honest views Arsenal players hold on one star within their ranks in north London

When asked if Salmon was ready to play in the Premier League, Arteta responded: “Yes, and he can play as a centre-back or as a full-back. He did it in the Champions League the other day, and I always tell the boys you are here for a reason and be ready… You have to be ready for it.”

Rice is more of a suckerpunch. The reliably durable midfielder had shaken off an injury doubt from midweek to play the full 90 minutes against Villa only to then be absent from training ahead of the trip to Belgium. Arteta confirmed that all three would miss out of the league phase match, although downplayed the severity of Rice’s ailment.

Arsenal were grateful to Jake O’Brien for a calamitous decision to raise his arms in the box and give away a penalty in the first half. Viktor Gyokeres stepping up to slam in from the spot. The Gunners would take things forward in the second half as both Leandro Trossard and Martin Zubimendi hit the post,