Arsenal media watch

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Kai Havertz of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

German media defend Kai Havertz against ‘malicious’ UK criticism

A review of Sport1's article offering a balanced look at Kai Havertz's struggles at Arsenal, defending the German player from becoming the Premier League's 'whipping boy'
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale (l) and Jordan Pickford share a joke after the 150th Anniversary Heritage Match between Scotland and England at Hampden Park on September 12, 2023 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Unexpected pundit leaps to Arsenal man’s defence after ridiculous criticism

The debate over Arsenal's starting goalkeeper intensifies as Richard Keys enters the fray, defending Aaron Ramsdale against criticism from Jamie Carragher after the 2-2 draw with Tottenham.
Marseille's French-Gabonese forward #10 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reacts during the French L1 football match between Olympique de Marseille (OM) and Brest at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille, southern France, on August 26, 2023. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Arsenal star questioned after just 5 games

Olympique de Marseille, managed by Marcelino, are enjoying a strong season but face increasing scrutiny over new signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's performance.
Was this REALLY offside, referee? Daily Mail18 Sep 2023 Gabriel’s square pass in his own half (1) bounced off Beto and into the path of Nketiah (circled). Arsenal then worked the ball wide and Martinelli raced clear to score (2). The goal was chalked off after VAR ruled Nketiah was offside when Gabriel played the ball.

Arsenal offside goal shows PGMOL are killing spirit of football

Delving into the offside rule's intricacies and examining how the essence of football might be overshadowed by pedantic regulations.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, gives the team instructions during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Arsenal FC at Goodison Park on September 17, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s resilience vs Arsenal’s fluency

Explore an analytical review of Jonathan Wilson's article discussing Arsenal's evolving tactics under Mikel Arteta. The piece examines how the club's newfound resilience might be a game-changer this season.
DORTMUND, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 12: William Saliba of France runs with the ball during the international friendly match between Germany and France at Signal Iduna Park on September 12, 2023 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)

Arsenal star criticised for below-par international performance

Review of William Saliba's performance for the French national team, contrasting his Premier League brilliance with Arsenal to his recent outing with the Blues.
Arsenal's English midfielder #41 Declan Rice celebrates after scoring their late second goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in London on September 3, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Guardian claims Arsenal ‘burgled win’ over Manchester United

Critiquing the Guardian's claim that Arsenal "burgled" a win against Manchester United, this article highlights overlooked factors that merit Arsenal's victory.
LEEDS, ENGLAND - MARCH 11: A detailed view of a phone with the BBC News website displaying a story of Gary Lineker is seen inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Leeds United and Brighton & Hove Albion at Elland Road on March 11, 2023 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Which 15 BBC pundits said Arsenal would flop this season?

Arsenal have defied predictions by finishing second in the 2022-23 Premier League. BBC pundits had them down and out - they couldn't have been more wrong.
Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown.

Arsenal legend slams Sky Sports for blatant anti-Arsenal bias

Martin Keown criticises Sky Sports for 'unfair bias' during Arsenal's defeat to Brighton.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MAY 07: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after Fabian Schaer of Newcastle United (not pictured) concedes an own goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on May 07, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Newcastle are Premier League time-wasting kings despite Howe’s Arsenal criticism

Premier League time-wasting kings exposed after Eddie Howe's complaint, with Newcastle being one of the worst culprits.
The big screen shows the VAR (Video Assistant Referee) action, checking for a penalty for handball during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on May 7, 2023. (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images)

Alan Shearer outraged at rightfully overturned penalty against Arsenal

Alan Shearer's fury at Newcastle penalty overturn was hilariously misplaced, as VAR made the correct decision against Arsenal.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 02: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on May 02, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Odegaard hailed as “absolute bargain” after impressive season

Former Chelsea goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer hails Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard as "an absolute bargain" following his stunning performances this season.
Former Blackburn Rovers player Chris Sutton is seen on the pitch ahead of the English FA Cup quarter-final replay football match between Blackburn Rovers and Liverpool at Ewood Park in Blackburn, north west England on April 8, 2015. PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images

Pundit calls Mikel Arteta a ‘clown’

Mikel Arteta's touchline behaviour has come under scrutiny once again, with former player Chris Sutton branding him a "clown" for his animated displays during matches.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 09: Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool confronts Granit Xhaka of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC at Anfield on April 09, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Ian Wright defends Granit Xhaka after Liverpool draw

Arsenal legend Ian Wright defends Granit Xhaka, dismissing claims that his altercation with Alexander-Arnold led to the Gunners' draw at Liverpool.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: TV Pundit Gary Neville presents Friday night football during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Southampton FC at Villa Park on September 16, 2022 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Gary Neville still thinks Man City will beat Arsenal in title race

Gary Neville still believes Man City will overtake Arsenal in the title race, but a victory at Anfield against Liverpool might secure the Premier League for the Gunners.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: A detailed view of the We All Follow The Arsenal stadium wrap around prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brentford FC at Emirates Stadium on February 11, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Clubs urged to follow Arsenal’s British sign language lead

In this article, learn how Arsenal's groundbreaking incorporation of British Sign Language is changing the game for deaf fans and setting an example.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND: Moises Caicedo of Brighton & Hove Albion applauds fans after the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Friends Provident St. Mary's Stadium on December 26, 2022. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Chris Sutton calls Moises Caicedo ‘stupid’ for ‘copying’ Trossard

Moises Caicedo's efforts to leave Brighton for Arsenal (or Chelsea) have been criticized by Chris Sutton as 'stupid' and Sutton certainly is a person intimately familiar with that state of being.
LONDON - DECEMBER 22: Francesc Fabregas of Arsenal battles with Jamie O'Hara of Tottenham Hotspur during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium on December 22, 2007 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

‘Painful’: Jamie O’Hara ‘moving’ if Arsenal win league

Jamie O'Hara, the ex-Spurs pundit Arsenal fans love to make fun of more than most others, says watching Arsenal playing so well is 'painful' and he'll 'move' if the Gunners win the league.
France's defender William Saliba attends a press conference at the Jassim-bin-Hamad Stadium in Doha on December 2, 2022, during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

‘Saliba lied to Marseille’ claims French report

A report from Sport in France claims that William Saliba 'lied' to Marseille, leading them to believe they had a chance of signing him when he only ever wanted to return to Arsenal.
England's forward #17 Bukayo Saka (L) fights for the ball with USA's defender #05 Antonee Robinson during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group B football match between England and USA at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha on November 25, 2022. (Photo by ODD ANDERSEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka given lowest England rating by Daily Mail

England did not enjoy a good night in their second group game against the USA, coming away with only a point after a boring match with few chances created by either side.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in London on November 6, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal “made it look easy” beating Chelsea says pundit

Rio Ferdinand hailed Arsenal after they beat Chelsea saying they "made it look as easy as you can make it."
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Saka concern for journalists with World Cup approaching

As the World Cup closes in, the English press have become very concerned with the amount of football Bukayo Saka is playing for the club that pays his wages.
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: William Saliba of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Arsenal FC at Brentford Community Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Reporters talk nonsense about William Saliba contract

Arsenal are currently in talks with William Saliba over a new contract so of course there is a lot of gossip about him in the media, but some of what is being claimed is total nonsense.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal speaks with Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on August 31, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

‘Really nice’ Gabriel Martinelli wants to be Arsenal captain

David Seaman has been talking about how nice Gabriel Martinelli is, a trait the Daily Mirror says hints at a 'future captaincy' for a player who wants to be Arsenal captain.
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Arteta ‘most underrated,’ Arsenal are challengers says Leeds boss

Paul Merson has predicted that Arsenal will "rip them to shreds" when they play Leeds United at Elland Road this weekend as they look to maintain their place at the top of the Premier League table.