Why Wenger is right about transfer fees but also wrong

After the draw against Leicester on Saturday evening, most of the post-game focus was about the transfer window and Arsene’s reported reluctance to spend.

FREE: Arsenal-specific Euro 2016 printable wallcharts

Download your FREE Arsenal-specific wallchart ahead of the Euros in France this summer.

José Antonio Reyes, a career wrecked at Old Trafford

Jose Antonio Reyes could have been world class. But then he went to Old Trafford...

Coquelin pairs tenacity and timing to dominate United

Francis Coquelin continued his meteoric rise with another tenacious display against Manchester United.

Cech on Chelsea, Szczesny, Ospina and getting the number one shirt

by Lee Hurley With the players returning for pre-season, it's getting very close to the time when we get to watch the team on the...

Francis Coquelin is a lucky boy

Whether by luck or judgement, Arsenal have found themselves a decent holding midfielder, but how close was our number 34 to missing out?
Olivier Giroud

Why do people hate Olivier Giroud? Let me tell you a story…

He’s tall, handsome, rich and plays (and scores) for Arsenal, so why do so many Arsenal fans (and fans in general) have such a problem with Olivier Giroud?

Wenger proves doubters wrong with tactical masterclass against Liverpool

There were a number of surprising elements to the stunning result at the weekend. Just how did Arsenal manage such a demanding performance over Liverpool?

Should Arsenal swallow their pride and sign Van Persie?

It was only a matter of time; after the Fenerbahce president, Azil Yildirim, confirmed that they would be willing to listen to offers for Robin van Persie, we all knew that he'd be linked with a return to Arsenal.

Cesc Fabregas must go and other Arsenal talking points

As weekends go, that one was a little bit meh. Saturday was quite brilliant with Arsenal winning and Tim going to the Lane and leaving...

Arsene Wenger’s salary broken down and ranked against the world’s best

France Football magazine has produced its annual survey of manager wages and the Arsenal manager keeps his place in the top ten of the highest paid. The...

14 of the biggest surprises in Arsenal’s season

2016/17 was certainly an odd season.

Long read: That was the window that was

With the transfer window coming to a frenetic and frankly hilarious end, it's time to assess how well Arsenal have done in regards to putting together a team that can win trophies, both in this season and in the future.
Paul Williams Santi Cazorla

Is Xhaka way to beat Chelsea?

It is a thankless task writing about football, or any sport come to that.

Arsenal’s 3 worst players of the season

This is the first time that Arsenal have finished outside of the UEFA Champions League places in two decades and a spell of inconsistency midway through the campaign proved pivotal.
Shkodran Mustafi

Everything you need to know about Shkodran Mustafi

Who is Shkodran Mustafi and what are Arsenal buying?

Five positives signing Petr Cech would bring to Arsenal

by Nia Griffiths With the signing of Petr Cech potentially on the horizon, it’s probably about time to look at what signing the 33-year-old would...

15 emotions Arsenal fans know too well

Watching Arsenal can provoke a wide range of contrasting emotions, often all at the same time.
Lucas Perez

Will Arsenal give Lacazette their cursed shirt number?

Arsenal appear to be closing in on a signing Alexandre Lacazette but will he get the number 9 shirt and, more importantly, can he break its curse?

Arsene Wenger’s cursed number 9

Lukas Podolski completed his move to Galatasaray over the weekend, and with that another failed signing vacated the number nine of Arsenal. Arsène Wenger has...

Petr Cech – A valuable addition?

by Stephen Bradley "Spend some f*#@ing money!!!!!" How many times have we heard the above phrase being bellowed from the back of whatever stadium/pub/living room that...

Five worst Arsenal hairstyles ever

In light of recent events (and by events I meant the situation regarding Aaron Ramsey's hair), and there being next to no news or fresh gossip around, I'm going to tackle a real issue that we've been experiencing in north London over the years.

Exclusive: Nothing could have turned my head from Arsenal

Ian Wright was a wanted man before he moved to Arsenal in 1991 but he was only ever going to sign for Arsenal once they were interested.

Exclusive Infographic: Arsenal’s Preseason Fixtures

Can you believe it's already time for preseason?

Tottenham man’s award at expense of Giroud ridiculous

Harry Kane has been voted PFA player of the month for March proving that the fans who vote on these sorts of things are morons.

Theo Walcott's Arsenal dilemma

Theo Walcott's contract is up for renewal and the player has a decision to make about his future.

Another ex-Manchester United man lays into Mesut Ozil ignoring the evidence

Gary Neville is the latest to stick the boot in on Mesut Ozil, and the latest to get it wrong.

Why it’s no big deal if Chuba Akpom leaves

Chuba Akpom is out of contract in the summer and is stalling on a new deal. With offers from around Europe, is it a big deal if he leaves?

Six players playing for their Arsenal futures

Arsenal have a squad overflowing with talent, but will these six still be at the club next season?

Power shift in north London? Stop embarrassing yourself

Tottenham fans and pundits have been saying that this would be 'their year' for as long as anyone can remember but it looks as if, with Arsenal in full-blown crisis mode, this could actually be the one.

Explained: Attacking alternatives to Vardy

Arsenal might be about to sign Jamie Vardy, but here are four attacking alternatives that Arsenal could and potentially should pursue, as opposed to the 29-year-old Leicester forward
Lucas Perez

Lucas Perez v Jamie Vardy – this season’s stats

Over the summer, Jamie Vardy made the decision, thankfully, to turn Arsenal down so how has Lucas Perez done in comparison

Don’t Block Le Coq

A new deal is on the cards for Francis Coquelin and Paul Williams explains why that's a very good thing.

16 players fans think ‘need to leave’ Arsenal

Apparently there are 16 players Arsenal fans want out of their club.

16 players fans say ‘need to leave’ Arsenal

Apparently there are 16 players Arsenal fans want out of their club.
Paul Williams Santi Cazorla

Why England’s problems highlight Arsene Wenger’s deep understanding of modern footballers

On Monday night, I sat and watched my first game of the Euros since the opening Saturday of the tournament. It goes without saying, even...

Xhaka and Vardy and more to follow? Times they are a’ changin’

As someone who writes a weekly column about club football, the early summer months are often a talking point dead zone.

Why is Granit Xhaka not starting for Arsenal?

Since his big-money switch from Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach in the summer, the talented Swiss international has only started two matches this season (Leicester and Watford, both away) - leading to questions as to whether there's a specific reason why he's constantly featuring off the bench.

Arsenal are stuck in the past

Is it possible that the main reason for Arsenal have not put together a title challenge for the third year in succession, and for fans feeling increasingly restless over the direction in which the club may be going, is that we're all just getting old?

Loving a Lilywhite

by Helen Trantum March 2016. That’s when I sign my life away marry my best friend, the love of my life, my soulmate. There’s just one...