Mikel Arteta reveals reaction to Noni Madueke’s England snub as Arsenal get boost

Gunners winger overlooked by Thomas Tuchel again despite Bukayo Saka’s injury…

By Matt Verri · Standard

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 4:15 PM

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Mikel Arteta backed Noni Madueke to respond positively after being left out of Thomas Tuchel's England squad.
Madueke was omitted despite producing four goal involvements in his last eight appearances for Arsenal.
England manager Thomas Tuchel described omitting the 24-year-old winger as a close and difficult decision.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised Noni Madueke's resilient mindset after the winger was left out of Thomas Tuchel's latest England squad. Despite strong club form, Madueke was omitted from the Three Lions group set to face Croatia and Spain in upcoming Nations League fixtures, which Tuchel called a difficult decision.

Madueke has registered four goal involvements across his last eight Arsenal matches while deputizing for the injured Bukayo Saka. Arteta highlighted the 24-year-old's previous positive reaction to an international snub, noting his dedication to extra training to successfully cement his place in the Gunners' lineup.

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Mikel Arteta reveals reaction to Noni Madueke’s England snub as Arsenal get boost

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