Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has complete trust in Manchester City and echoed Enzo Marescas view that the clubs previous achievements should not be not tainted despite the fact they have been found guilty of financial doping. Arteta worked under Pep Guardiola between 2016 and 2019 before landing the top job at the Emirates. During their time together, and in the period in which the cheating was committed, City won two Premier League titles, the FA Cup and two EFL Cups.City have appealed the Independent Commissions verdict and continue to deny any wrongdoing and Arteta was giving little away when asked about the issue prior to Saturdays home game with Leeds.He said: I trust the club now, in the future, always. I completely trust the club.Fully understand the question, but I will respect the process. It is still an ongoing process that is not resolved because it has been appealed.My position and the clubs position is not to make any further comment until it is resolved.Rice, Konsa and Havertz doubts for Arsenals game with LeedsOf more pressing concern to Arteta is an injury list that threatens to deprive him of several key players for the lunchtime clash with Daniel Farkes men.Winger Christos Tzolis is definitely out and Arteta said he would have to wait and see whether Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa and Kai Havertz would be available.We have to manage him [Rice] because hes had a few issues since he came back from the World Cup, he added. Hopefully tomorrow hes available and some others also are in doubt.With Kai he had a muscular injury. I spoke to Germany and they sent the player back as normal, Ezri we had good communication with the England camp.Tzolis has a muscle injury as hes going to be out for a few weeks.Arteta delighted with new Arsenal dealAlthough Arteta must have stewed on Arsenals last result during the international break, a 3-0 hammering at Brighton, he did reveal some good news this week with the signing of a new, four-year deal that will make him the highest-paid manager in the Premier League.He said: My family are very grateful to be able to enjoy this unbelievable right to continue. I said from the beginning that me and the club wanted the same thing, but I loved the way it was handled.I think it is really important. I always said that when youre negotiating and trying to figure out the future, the most important thing is at the end when youre about to sign the deal and looking at everyone in the room and seeing so many smiley faces and excitement in their eyes. Topics Arsenal F.C. Leeds United F.C. Mikel Arteta If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Arsenal v Leeds: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Nicholas McGee 9th October, 2026 Mikel Arteta reveals Arsenals Champions League final defeat left poison in my veins Mitch Fretton 8th October, 2026 Fantasy Premier League 2026/27: Five players to axe ahead of Gameweek 6 Jon Fisher 8th October, 2026 Fantasy Premier League 2026/27: Five players who will explode over the next three gameweeks Blake Hurst 8th October, 2026 Premier League Predictions: Arsenal and Chelsea get back on track, Man United frustrated while City survive Liverpool storm Jon Fisher 8th October, 2026 The Premier League returns: The five storylines to follow including Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea Jon Fisher 8th October, 2026
