Mikel Arteta said Eberechi Eze's brilliant hat-trick in Arsenal's 4-1 demolition of Tottenham on Sunday was just reward for the midfielder's "exceptional" commitment to improve.You don't always win a derby 4-1.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed Gabriel Magalhães will be sidelined “for weeks” after picking up an injury during the November international break.

Mikel Arteta explained the significance of success for Arsenal against Tottenham this weekend. Winning the North London derby 4-1, the Gunners are six points clear at the top of the Premier League, and shook off the frustrations from their 2-2 draw against Sunderland with conviction.

Mikel Arteta has four big decisions to make ahead of the north London derby, with Arsenal set to host Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon

Mikel Arteta has responded to Wayne Rooney’s praise of Arsenal striker Viktor Gyökeres, saying it’s refreshing to see the new signing judged on his overall contribution to the team rather than just the numbers of goals he’s scored.

Mikel Arteta believes Eberechi Eze’s match-winning hat-trick in Sunday’s north London derby is a direct result of the work our summer signing has been putting in at the training ground. Eze’s treble was only the fourth ever in the history of this fixture (three of which have been for Arsenal) and the first since 1978.

Mikel Arteta has admitted he still uses his experiences playing under Arsene Wenger for inspiration when he makes his own managerial decisions.Photo KINGTON/AFP via Getty ImagesMikel Arteta has been