Jack Wilshere Will Bounce Back Strong - Mikel Arteta

Arsenal captain Mikel Arteta is confident that Jack Wilshere will bounce back from his latest injury setback and have a great career.

Mikel Arteta has little doubt Jack Wilshere will bounce back from his ongoing injury problems and will eventually have a fine career at Arsenal.

The midfielder, 23, was recently hit with the news that he faces another three months on the sidelines following a leg injury, but Arteta is convinced his team-mate will recover and get back to his best.

Arsenal At Verge Of Something Special This Season - Mikel Arteta

Arsenal captain Mikel Arteta insists he never considered leaving the club this summer - because he believes they are on the verge of achieving something special. The 33-year-old midfielder’s original contract was due to expire this year but he has signed a 12-month deal to keep him in north London for another season.

Arteta made just seven Premier League appearances last season as he struggled with injury problems and was linked with a move away from the Emirates Stadium.

But the Spaniard, who signed from Everton in 2011, believes Arsenal are now on the verge of challenging for the title after back-to-back FA Cup triumphs - and still feels he has a significant role to play.

Cech Made A Brave Decision To Join Arsenal - Mikel Arteta

Mikel Arteta says Petr Cech's decision to leave Chelsea and join Arsenal displays the goalkeeper's strong character. Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta says Petr Cech's decision to move across London from Chelsea was a brave one.

Cech spent 11 years at Stamford Bridge after joining from Rennes, and won a host of major trophies including four Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League.

The Czech Republic international saw Thibaut Courtois preferred to him in the starting role in 2014-15, and last month his widely reported move to Arsenal on a long-term contract was confirmed.

How The FA Cup Trophy Saved Arsene Wenger's Job - Mikel Arteta

Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta said winning the FA Cup final saved Arsene Wenger's job. Wenger's long-standing position at the north London club was in jeopardy after nine years without a trophy, before the FA Cup breakthrough in May rewarded the fans' patience.

Arsenal trailed 2-0 early against underdogs Hull City, before launching a brilliant come-from-behind win - eventually triumphing 3-2 in extra time. Captain Arteta said Wenger's job was saved by their victory.

ARSENAL: Wenger Hints On More Signings After Arteta Blow

Arsene Wenger is open to further signings at Arsenal after captain Mikel Arteta sustained an ankle injury in midweek. Arteta was forced out of Arsenal's UEFA Champions League play-off first leg at Besiktas on Tuesday and will miss this weekend's trip to his former club Everton.

No time frame has yet been put on a return for the Spanish midfielder, but Wenger is prepared to dip into the transfer market before the September 1 deadline should his skipper be ruled out for a significant period.

"If it's a long-term injury [for Arteta] that puts us in a position where we have to be creative," the Frenchman said on Thursday.

ARTETA: Arsenal's Title Collapse Is As A Result Of Injury

Mikel Arteta believes key injuries to Arsenal's squad cost the Gunners their hopes of a Premier League title challenge, but has backed his team-mates to secure the FA Cup after beating Wigan in a semi-final penalty shoot-out.

Arsene Wenger's side led the table for long stretches of the campaign, but injuries to the likes of Aaron Ramsey, Mesut Ozil, Theo Walcott and Jack Wilshere have seen the Gunners slip into fifth place behind Everton.

"I'm very happy because we suffered a lot," he told Goal after the game. "I think that we deserve it, I hope that we can win.

MIKEL ARTETA: Have Not Seen Arsene Wenger So Angry As He Was During The Half Time Break At Liverpool

Arsenal captain Mikel Arteta says he has never seen manager Arsene Wenger as angry as he was during the half-time break in Saturday's 5-1 demolition at the hands of Liverpool.

At four-nil down after 20 minutes, Arsenal's players could almost be forgiven for wanting some respite from Liverpool's relentless onslaught, but instead they had to face the wrath of Wenger as he sought to spark a recovery after Martin Skrtel (two), Raheem Sterling and Daniel Sturridge fired the hosts in front.

"The manager was really upset at half-time, that's normal because it wasn't good enough for this football club," Spaniard Arteta said of Wenger.