Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta accused of keeping secret as potential replacement sends message

Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta accused of keeping secret as potential replacement sends messageMirror Football brings you the latest news from the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta came under scrutinyCommentsSportKasra Moradi Senior Sports Journalist04:00, 16 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesArsenal have been accused of keeping the true nature of Martin Odegaard's knee injury quiet(Image: Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)Mikel Arteta has never been under this much pressure at Arsenal. Having suffered back-to-back defeats to crash out of the Carabao Cup and FA Cup, the manager’s Premier League title hopes are now also under threat.‌The 2-1 defeat at home to Bournemouth last week did little to alleviate concerns that Arsenal’s season may be unravelling at the final hurdle - just as it has done in recent seasons under the Spaniard. Sunday’s league visit to Manchester City marks the most important fixture of the campaign, with a defeat closing the gap to second-placed City to just three points.‌There has already been some discussion over whether Arteta will stay on if the Gunners do not end their 22-year drought for a league trophy this season, as injuries continue to hinder the north Londoners. Now, Mirror Football takes a look at two of the latest news stories surrounding the league leaders.‌FOLLOW OUR ARSENAL FB PAGE! Latest Gunners news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageMikel Arteta 'keeping secret'Former Norwegian footballer Steffen Iversen has claimed Arsenal could be keeping the true nature of Martin Odegaard’s recurring knee problem a secret. The Gunners captain has been in and out of the side all season long due to various injuries.The most serious injury has been a knee problem he initially suffered against West Ham back in October, which forced the Norwegian off the field. Having returned to action in late November, Odegaard was again unable to continue against Brentford due to a knee issue in February.‌READ MORE: Bayern Munich eye sho...