Mikel Arteta Arsenal suspension confirmed 

Mikel Arteta will serve a sideline ban when Southampton host Arsenal on the final day of the Premier League season.

The Basque was handed his third yellow card of the campaign during the Gunners 1-0 win over Newcastle United at the Emirates on Sunday afternoon that all but clinched Premier League runners-up spot, barring Manchesrter City winning their last two games of the season and overturning a 10 goal deficit while also requiring Arsenal to lose at relegated Southampton.

Shortly after Eddie Howe's side were awarded a throw-in, Arteta passed a ball onto the pitch. However, the Arsenal boss was judged to have delayed the restart by referee Simon Hooper, who gave a caution - meaning that having picked up his third booking of the season, Arteta must now serve a one-match ban.

Arteta will not be permitted on the sidelines when Southampton welcome the north Londoners to St Mary's next weekend, on Sunday, May 25.

Voice breaking with emotion Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says: “We need to take our dream [of silverware]… and use it [for motivation] next season..” pic.twitter.com/Mr9PWO1LFM

— Layth (@laythy29) May 18, 2025