LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 25: Nico Yennaris of Arsenal U19 in action during the NextGen Series Quarter Final match between Arsenal U19 and PFC CSKA U19 at the Emirates Stadium on March 25, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)

Nico Yennaris to declare for China

Former Arsenal man, Nico Yennaris, looks set to declare for China after giving up his British passport in a country that does not recognise dual nationalities.
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Toure: My willingness to listen is why partnership with Campbell worked

Kolo Toure believes that his willingness to listen while playing alongside Sol Campbell at Arsenal was key to their on-pitch partnership.
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - OCTOBER 12: Kristoffer Olsson of Sweden looks on during the international friendly match between Sweden and Moldova at Friends Arena on October 12, 2023 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Linnea Rheborg/Getty Images)

Former Arsenal youngster regaining walking function after brain clots

Former Arsenal player Kristoffer Olsson shows positive recovery signs after being diagnosed with blood clots in his brain. Doctors are encouraged.
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson. Picture: Bryn Lennon/Getty Images

Merson: I would play Walcott against City

Paul Merson has identified left back as Manchester City's weakness, and thinks Theo Walcott could exploit it.

Szczesny: I knew joining Juventus could hurt my World Cup chances

Wojciech Szczesny knew that joining Juventus could hurt his World Cup chances, but says he needed to make the right choice for his career.
Arsenal's German defender Shkodran Mustafi (R) reacts after English referee Michael Oliver (unseen) awarded Liverpool's Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Salah (L) a penalty after he was fouled by Arsenal's Greek defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on December 29, 2018. (Photo credit PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

2 former Arsenal men without club in competition for same move

Former Arsenal defenders, Shkodran Mustafi and Sokratis Papastathopoulos, both in the running for vacant spot at Sampdoria

Kenyan fans make fascinating discovery during Thierry Henry advert

Kenyan football fans are convinced that Thierry Henry would have been from Kikuyu if he was from their country.

Giroud: I know what Afobe’s been through

Nowadays you see a lot of complaints about young footballers and their lifestyles. You see just as many complaints about not so young footballers, but...

Watch: Chuba Akpom’s winning goal and emotional celebration in 2-1 PAOK victory

Chuba Akpom scored the winning goal for PAOK against AE Larissa last weekend, as he continues to push for starts with his new club.
Rosenborg's Danish football player Nicklas Bendtner and lawyer Anders Nemeth talk to the media as they arrive for a hearing at Copenhagen City Council on November 2, 2018. - Nicklas Bendtner has been charged with violence against a taxi driver in Copenhagen while the driver has been charged with attempted violence. (Photo by Martin Sylvest / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP) / Denmark OUT (Photo credit should read MARTIN SYLVEST/AFP/Getty Images)

Nicklas Bendtner returns to training after 50-day house arrest

Former Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner has returned to training after 50 days of house arrest for assaulting a taxi driver in September.
Arsene Wenger (R), manager of Arsenal FC and Mikel Arteta address the media during a press conference ahead of their UEFA Champions League round of sixteen second leg match against FC Bayern Muenchen at Allianz Arena on March 10, 2014 in Munich, Germany.

Mikel Arteta explains how he channels Arsene Wenger

Arteta pays tribute to Wenger and reveals how the legendary manager's values are shaping his own approach at Arsenal.
Robin van Persie left Arsenal to join Manchester United in 2012 for £25m.

Robin van Persie re-writes his Arsenal history but Arsenal fans remember the truth

Robin van Persie, without a hint of shame, sat in the studios of BTSport and declared that the reason he left Arsenal was because the club never offered him a new contract but if he thinks Arsenal fans have forgotten what really happened, he's an even bigger idiot than I imagined.
COLOGNE, GERMANY - OCTOBER 07: Former German national player Lukas Podolski seen on the TV platform prior to the international friendly match between Germany and Turkey at RheinEnergieStadion on October 07, 2020 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Lukas Podolski: Next stop Brazil?

Lukas Podolski, ex-Arsenal star, considers a move to Brazil with Flamengo, adding to his colourful football career spanning various leagues
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal is substituted as Unai Emery manager of Arsenal looks on during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest at Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Ian Wright: Hopefully Mesut Özil will outlast Unai Emery at Arsenal

Ian Wright hopes Mesut Özil will outlast Unai Emery at Arsenal, as it becomes clear the German is going to struggle for opportunities under the current head coach.

Pires: Manchester United is a good example for Arsenal

Robert Pires says even Arsene Wenger doesn't know why Arsenal are struggling in the Premier League this campaign, but the former Gunner thinks the cup final can be a turning point.
Emi Martinez after signing for Aston Villa (Photo via AVFC.co.uk)

Emi Martinez: Arsenal didn’t deserve me

Emi Martinez has been repeating himself again, saying that leaving Arsenal was a step up and having another go at the club he claims to love.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Olivier Giroud of Chelsea reacts during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final Second Leg match between Chelsea and Eintracht Frankfurt at Stamford Bridge on May 09, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Olivier Giroud urged to join Tottenham

Olivier Giroud has been urged to join Tottenham as the player looks to leave Chelsea in order to gain more playing time.
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Ian Wright contacts Lacazette after mocking him on MOTD

Ian Wright has contacted Alexandre Lacazette after making a "f***ing mistake" by mocking the forward after his over-exaggeration against Burnley.
CADIZ, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 10: Hector Bellerin of Barcelona arrives at the stadium prior to the LaLiga Santander match between Cadiz CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla on September 10, 2022 in Cadiz, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Hector Bellerin wants new Barcelona contract not Betis move

In an update I found rather surprising, Hector Bellerin is targeting a contract renewal with Barcelona when he was expected to return to Real Betis in the summer.
Serge Gnabry debut for Germany

Serge Gnabry offers deluded thinking as reason for leaving Arsenal

Serge Gnabry has explained that he left Arsenal for his ‘development’ admitting that Arsenal wanted to keep him ‘badly,’ but shows serious deficiencies in his thinking and recollection of how things actually were.
Lyon's French forward Moussa Dembele (L) celebrates with Lyon's French midfielder Jeff Reine-Adelaide after scoring his second goal during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final football match between Manchester City and Lyon at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on August 15, 2020. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / POOL / AFP)

Former Arsenal man signs for Monaco while another wants a move

Once a Gunner, always a Gunner, here's a round-up of the most notable things ex-Arsenal people have got up to this week.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Nico Yennaris of Brentford runs with the ball during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Brentford at Emirates Stadium on September 26, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Nico Yennaris to join Beijing Guoan as 2 other ex-Young Guns move abroad

Former Arsenal youngster, Nico Yennaris, is set to join Tottenham’s Mousa Dembele in China at Beijing Guoan and will be classed as a ‘homegrown’ player thanks to his mum.
Chuba Akpom celebrates with Middlesbrough (Photo via Akpom on Twitter)

Chuba Akpom scores on his debut for Middlesbrough

Chuba Akpom scored on his debut for Middlesbrough over the weekend, after netting Arsenal just over £1m through a sell-on clause.
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Kevin Campbell believes Arsenal are wasting ‘world class’ Theo Walcott

Former Gunner Kevin Campbell reckons that Arsenal have been wasting Theo Walcott and the club have massively let the 28-year-old down.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 09: Former footballer Ian Wright speaks for the BT Sports prior to the Barclays Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal at the Boleyn Ground on April 9, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Wright: Arsenal are still between Wenger and Emery, it’s going to take time

Ian Wright says it'll take time for all the Arsenal players to completely adapt to what Unai Emery wants from them, but he thinks the main thing they still need to work on is their attitude.
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OTD 1988 Tony Adams captains Arsenal for the first time

On this day in 1988 Tony Adams wore the captain’s armband at Arsenal for the first time.

Donyell Malen reveals why he left Arsenal

PSV Eindhoven forward Donyell Malen says his decision to leave Arsenal this summer was as a result of potential opportunities in the Dutch Eredivisie.

Nicholas: Walcott should’ve left Arsenal years ago

Charlie Nicholas thinks Theo Walcott should've left Arsenal years ago when it became clear he was never going to reach the level we all expected.

Thierry Henry had Ox in a headlock

At 18 years of age, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain broke into the Arsenal first-team. Scarily, Thierry Henry was back at the club for a loan spell at...
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Samir Nasri of Arsenal looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on August 20, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Nasri: Wenger wanted me to go to PSG not Man City

Samir Nasri has said he rejected a move to Paris Saint-Germain so he could join Manchester City in 2011, against the wishes of Arsene Wenger.
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Sutton United sign fourth ex-Arsenal player

Sutton United have added a fourth former Arsenal player to their ranks after signing Jack Jebb.
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Arsenal defender signs for Huddersfield Town

Young Arsenal central defender, Anthony Gregory, has made a significant move in his burgeoning career, signing with Huddersfield Town's U19 team.
Saint-Denis, FRANCE: Arsenal midfielder Feddie Ljungberg (R) and manager Arsene Wenger give a press conference at Stade de France in St Denis, 16 May 2006 on the eve of the UEFA Champions league final being played in the French capital 17 May between English side Arsenal and Spanish team Barcelona.AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN

Arsenal retain Champions League record after Manchester City result

After Manchester City's 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund, Arsenal retain their Champions League record for the 15th year
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Senderos enjoying life in the MLS

Former Gunner Philippe Senderos is currently enjoying life at MLS side, Houston Dynamo.
MADRID, SPAIN - JANUARY 04: Samir Nasri of Sevilla takes to the field during the Copa del Rey Round of 16 First Leg match between Real Madrid and Sevilla at Bernabeu on January 4, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

UEFA doping investigation into Samir Nasri re-opens

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has rejected Samir Nasri's appeal against a doping investigation, allowing UEFA to continue looking into the former Arsenal midfielder who faces a four-year ban.
Barcelona's new player Belarus international midfielder Alexander Hleb gives a press conference on July 16, 2008 at the Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona during his official presentation. Hleb signed for Catalan giants Barcelona from English Premiership side Arsenal for 15million euros on a four year contract which will see him team up again with another former Gunner in Thierry Henry. Picture: JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images

Hleb: I’m a neutral for tonight but Arsenal are in my heart

Alexander Hleb says he's a neutral for Arsenal's Europa League clash with BATE Borisov tonight, but admits he still holds affection for the Gunners.
Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown.

Keown: Ozil and Alexis are leaving a bad smell at Arsenal

Martin Keown thinks the uncertain futures of Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez are leaving a bad smell at the club.
Olympique de Marseille's French midfielder Lassana Diarra warms up prior to the French Ligue 1 football match between Olympique de Marseille (OM) and Guingamp at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille on February 8, 2017. (BORIS HORVAT/AFP/Getty Images)

Paris Saint-Germain sign ex-Gunner Diarra

Former Arsenal midfielder Lassana Diarra has joined Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer.
Manchester United's Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea throws the ball during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg football match Sevilla FC against Manchester United at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium in Sevilla on February 21, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Cristina Quicler

Alexis Sanchez continuing to cause problems for Manchester United

David de Gea is apparently demanding wage parity with Alexis Sanchez to sign a new Manchester United contract.
Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is seen during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on July 4, 2020. (Photo by Catherine Ivill / POOL / AFP)

Gabriel medical, Auba jokes about Arsenal contract, Pat Rice leaves, Williams injury

Gabriel Magallhaes' Arsenal medical, Aubameyang hasn't received any paperwork, Williams' surgery, Sokratis becoming a Papa, and more...