After Arsenal's 2-0 loss to Newcastle in the League Cup semi-final, manager Mikel Arteta blamed the match ball's behaviour.

Different competitions have different official ball suppliers. Nike has supplied the Premier League match ball since the 2000 ...

Nike and the Premier League’s partnership began in 2000 with the Nike Geo Merlin ball, but it appears the manufacturer has failed to trigger an option to extend on a November 2018-to-2025 deal.

It was a first leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal for Arsenal to forget as Alexander Isak's goal and assist powered Newcastle ...

League Cup organizers have poked fun at Mikel Arteta after the Arsenal manager suggested the "tricky" match ball played a ...

Mikel Arteta has said his Arsenal players failed to adapt to the different flight of the League Cup ball as they missed a ...

League Cup organisers have mocked Mikel Arteta after the Arsenal manager suggested that the "tricky" match ball contributed to his side's defeat by Newcastle.

Mikel Artetas concerns about the Puma ball used in Arsenals defeat to Newcastle are addressed by the EFL, affirming its ...

It’s very different to a Premier League ball. “You have to adapt ... The Prem has used Nike balls since 2000 but a contract dispute saw the decision to switch to Puma from the 2025-26 season ...

This article was updated on January 9 to reflect the ball being used in Sunday’s FA Cup third round game between Arsenal and Manchester United. Mikel Arteta was in no doubt. Arsenal’s manager ...

THE EFL have responded to Mikel Arteta’s suggestion that the Carabao Cup balls “fly different”. Arsenal were beaten 2-0 at the Emirates by Newcastle in their semi-final first leg thanks to goals ...