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Arteta suggests Arsenal 28yo ‘still not there’ despite improvement

Mikel Arteta insisted Bruno Guimaraes is still not the finished article following Saturday's win over Hull City, adding that he's told the midfielder as much.

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 5:01 PM
Arteta suggests Arsenal 28yo ‘still not there’ despite improvement
Key Things to Know
  • Mikel Arteta stated that Arsenal midfielder Bruno Guimaraes still has room for improvement despite playing well against Hull City.
  • Arteta noted that while Guimaraes had a massive impact, Arsenal can push the midfielder to another level.
  • Bruno admitted Hull City made the match difficult but celebrated heading into the international break with a victory.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta stated that midfielder Bruno Guimaraes is 'still not there' despite showing clear improvement during Saturday's victory against Hull City. While Arteta praised the 28-year-old's massive impact and control throughout the match, he insisted he told the player that he can still reach an even higher level.

Bruno acknowledged the difficulty of the match but highlighted the importance of entering the international break with a win. The midfielder now joins the Brazil national team alongside Gabriel Magalhaes for upcoming friendlies against Japan and Singapore before facing former club Newcastle United.

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