Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta gets demand from club legends as £51m star rules out transfer

Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta gets demand from club legends as £51m star rules out transferMikel Arteta was targeted with some strong criticism by two legendary Arsenal figures after the Gunners edged past Sporting CP in the Champions LeagueCommentsSportKasra Moradi Senior Sports Journalist04:00, 17 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesMikel Arteta and Arsenal have a huge challenge ahead of them against Manchester City(Image: Getty Images)Arsenal are in concerning form as the dust settles on their Champions League victory and they look ahead to this weekend's nail-biting return to the Premier League. Mikel Arteta's men secured their place in the Champions League semi-finals for the second successive season on Wednesday night.‌In a far from convincing display, Arsenal held on to a 1-0 lead from the first leg in Lisbon, drawing 0-0 at the Emirates Stadium. The performance failed to fill anyone with confidence, however, with the visitors striking the post and the Gunners only managing one shot on target.‌It doesn't bode well for Sunday's potential title-deciding league fixture against Manchester City, which will be played away from home. City are currently in stellar form.‌FOLLOW OUR ARSENAL FB PAGE! Latest Gunners news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageA defeat to Pep Guardiola's side, who beat Arsenal 2-0 in last month's Carabao Cup final, would close the gap at the summit to just three points, striking a potentially fatal blow to their title hopes. City also have a game in hand.Now, as Arteta spends the coming days trying to formulate a plan that will save Arsenal's season, Mirror Football brings you some of the latest stories involving the north Londoners.‌READ MORE: Arsenal sweat on four injured stars for Man City clash as Bukayo Saka update emergesREAD MORE: BREAKING: Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies aged 48 after tragic car accidentArsenal legends' demandsThierry Henry and Ian Wright have both demanded that Arsenal find ano...