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BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND: Jonas Eidevall, Arsenal head Coach, during the UEFA Women's Champions League 2024/25 First Round Mini-Tournament Final match between Arsenal and Rosenborg at Meadow Park on September 07, 2024. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

Athletic reveals Jonas Eidevall HAD lost the Arsenal dressing room

The Athletic's report reveals why Jonas Eidevall lost the Arsenal dressing room, detailing the growing tensions, tactical disputes, and lack of faith among players.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Leandro Trossard of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Leicester City FC at Emirates Stadium on September 28, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arsenal fans cancel subscriptions to The Athletic after recent Arsenal coverage

Arsenal fans are cancelling their subscriptions to The Athletic, accusing the publication of biased and misleading coverage.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Fans make their way to the stadium prior to the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Bolton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on September 25, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

L’Équipe questions whether the Emirates has delivered promised Arsenal cash windfall

L'Équipe explores whether Arsenal's move to the Emirates Stadium delivered the financial windfall anticipated, uncovering the revenue challenges the club still faces.
BERGAMO, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 19: David Raya of Arsenal FC celebrates with his team-mates after saving a penalty during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD1 match between Atalanta BC and Arsenal FC at Stadio di Bergamo on September 19, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

How the Italian press reported on Arsenal’s 0-0 draw against Atalanta

Italian media outlets focused on Atalanta’s missed chances, especially Mateo Retegui’s penalty, and praised Arsenal’s defence after the goalless Champions League draw.
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Italian outlet raves about Arsenal ahead of Champions League clash with Atalanta

Ahead of Arsenal's Champions League clash with Atalanta, Italian media praise the Gunners as one of the most ambitious and beautiful teams in the Premier League.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 29: Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer celebrates an England goal as he watches the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between Wales and England at New Bloomsbury Set cocktail bar on November 29, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Fuzz off: Keir Starmer claims he changed iconic Arsenal chant

Keir Starmer claimed to change Arsenal fans’ chant about Per Mertesacker, but supporters reject his version, saying the iconic "big f**king German" chant remains unchanged.
TOPSHOT - Italy's defender #05 Riccardo Calafiori heads the ball during the UEFA Nations League Group A2 football match between France and Italy at the Parc des Princes in Paris on September 6, 2024. (Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN / AFP) (Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/AFP via Getty Images)

Italian media praise Riccardo Calafiori after standout performance in Italy’s victory over France

Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori delivered an impressive performance for Italy in their 3-1 win over France, earning praise despite an injury that could impact his return for Arsenal.
CARDIFF, WALES: Jakub Kiwior of Poland in action during the UEFA EURO 2024 Play-Offs semifinal match between Wales and Poland/Estonia at Cardiff City Stadium on March 26, 2024 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Arsenal man’s character questioned after error-filled international performance

Arsenal's Jakub Kiwior struggled in Poland's win over Scotland, sparking debate about his form, playing time, and future after being substituted at half-time.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 07: Bukayo Saka of England during the international friendly match between England and Iceland at Wembley Stadium on June 07, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

English media called out for targeting Bukao Saka after England loss

English media faces criticism for targeting Arsenal's Bukayo Saka after England's loss to Iceland. Lewis Hamilton and Ian Wright defend the young star.
Tottenham descend again into small-club mentality Home supporters who did the Poznan after Haaland’s first goal underline problems swirling around Postecoglou The Daily Telegraph15 May 2024By Jason Burt CHIEF FOOTBALL CORRESPONDENT at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium We saw the Poznan. Except it was coming from Tottenham Hotspur fans inside the stadium; not from Manchester City. Those Spurs supporters turned their backs on the pitch and bounced up and down in unison celebrating. It was a City goal that led to that reaction and so we had our answer. The acid test would always be what happened when City scored. Or Spurs. And so when the first goal arrived, early in the second half, the extraordinary response said it all. It angered manager Ange Postecoglou and what he said spoke to the heart of just what Spurs are and what they want to achieve and maybe what is holding them back. It was almost an existential dissection and it was anchored in fury. Asked whether he wanted to give a positive spin, with foundations being in place Postecoglou angrily shot that down. “No, I think the last 48 hours has revealed to me that the foundations are fairly fragile, mate,” he said. “That’s just what I think. I just think the last 48 hours have revealed a fair bit to me. That’s all right. It just means I’ve got to go back to the drawing board with some things.” What did he think of the fans chanting ‘Are you watching Arsenal?’ after Erling Haaland’s first goal? “I’m not interested, mate. I just don’t care,” Postecoglou said before adding, somewhat ominously: “It’s been an interesting exercise.” It was about “outside [the club], inside, everywhere”. “Maybe I am just out of step,” Postecoglou continued before stating he just wanted to win and “so what other people, how they want to feel, and what their priorities are, are of zero interest to me”. Who was he criticising? The fans? The club? The media? It felt like it was everyone. Pre-match and Postecoglou could not have been clearer. He had spoken of his disbelief that Spurs fans might actually want their team to lose this game, to spite Arsenal and damage their title hopes, and here it was happening in front of his eyes. He looked absolutely furious and disbelieving. He had a point. What happened when Haaland tapped home – some Tottenham fans even clapped – felt like a small-club mentality. It might be argued it was belligerence but it signalled defeat and it ended Spurs’s dwindling hopes of qualifying for the Champions League. Surely that is what should have been pre-occupying them? Catching Aston Villa and finishing fourth – possible with a win as Villa had a trickier final day fixture away to Crystal Palace with Spurs at Sheffield United – had to be the priority in furthering their own ambitions. Yes, it may have effectively handed Arsenal the title. Yes, it may have led to more songs and goading with them having last been champions 20 years ago when they gained a result at White Hart Lane. But, so what? Football is about winning. Not about worrying about rivals and Spurs have diminished themselves and Postecoglou’s reaction showed how he felt. When that chant of “Are you watching Arsenal” rang around the South Stand it felt like a weight had been lifted. Instead it was a yoke being applied and an inferiority complex being confirmed. Before that those fans did not know whether to laugh or cry; whether to be angry or militant or enjoy the painful absurdity of it all. And, so, instead they were subdued until City scored. This was as muted as it has ever been here. It was surreal with Spurs and City half-and-half scarves being touted outside before kick-off and middle-aged men staring earnestly into the TV cameras up and down the Tottenham High Road declaring they would rather “sell their mother” than see their team help Arsenal win the Premier League. “We’re not really here,” chanted the City supporters and it seemed like many of those home fans would have nodded in agreement. It did not look like they really wanted to be here. Or, once here, they did not know what to do. Inside two minutes a loud rendition of “stand up if you hate Arsenal” rang around but it was not particularly intense. It was heard again after half an hour but by then the muscle memory of backing their team had slowly begun to kick in, a little. Did they want their team to score? Did they want their team to win even if it switched the advantage to Arsenal in the title race? Certainly it felt, when they attacked, like they did even if they may have been responding by instinct rather than rationale. But it did not feel natural. The City goal shifted the dynamic a little on the pitch and Spurs had chances even if a draw would not have been enough. If anything it was the worst result of all – it would still have meant they could not overtake Villa while it would have installed Arsenal as title favourites. No doubt they would have said it was, well, the most “Spursy” thing to do especially as it would mean little for them and everything to their neighbours. Instead it was Haaland who ended it from the penalty spot. This time both sets of fans sang “Are you watching Arsenal?” while there was a loud and prolonged chorus of “When the Spurs go marching on”. It riled Postecoglou even more. His interpretation? That was just defeatism not defiance. He had it right. Article Name:Tottenham descend again into small-club mentality Publication:The Daily Telegraph Author:By Jason Burt CHIEF FOOTBALL CORRESPONDENT at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Start Page:4 End Page:4

Tottenham labelled a ‘small club’ for their Arsenal obsession

Tottenham Hotspur fans' celebration of their loss to Man City has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the club's mentality and future ambitions.
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, acknowledges the fans after the team's victory in the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal FC at City Ground on January 30, 2024 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Arteta at risk of Everton suspension, all hinges on Manchester United match

Mikel Arteta's yellow cards spark debate. Could a suspension derail Arsenal's title hopes? Is he unfairly targeted?
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: General view outside the stadium 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)

Arsenal joins Premier League clubs’ revolt against “New Deal” funding plan

Arsenal are among Premier League clubs ready to abandon the "New Deal" funding scheme for the EFL. Legal action against regulators is on the table
Arsenal's German midfielder #29 Kai Havertz celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 24, 2024. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal not “in the least shaken” reports Portuguese media after Porto and Newcastle

Portuguese press questioned Arsenal after Porto loss, but the Gunners responded with a 4-1 demolition of Newcastle.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 24: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on February 24, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Newcastle “ground into dust” by Arsenal says The Guardian

The Guardian's report on Arsenal's Newcastle win highlights their dominance, set-piece prowess, and a newfound killer instinct in the title race.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 07: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal reacts during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on January 07, 2024 in London, England. Arsenal wear an all-white kit at home, for the first time in the club's history, in support of the 'No More Red' campaign against knife crime and youth violence. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arteta’s challenge that ignited Martin Odegaard’s Arsenal form

Mikel Arteta challenged Martin Odegaard to score more. This season, the Arsenal captain has risen to the occasion. Discover how the manager's words sparked this change.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Declan Rice of Arsenal celebrates after the team's victory in the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on February 04, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Pundit hails ‘fearless’ Arsenal star as ‘signing of the season’

Danny Murphy hails Declan Rice as "signing of the season" & urges West Ham fans to applaud him. Rice vs. Phillips today? Murphy offers advice to struggling ex-City star
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 20: Gabriel of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on January 20, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Daily Mail give away Arsenal’s set-piece tricks

Discover Arsenal's set-piece secrets as revealed by the Daily Mail. Explore how Arteta and Jover have transformed the Gunners into set-piece masters.
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Sky Sports Presenter, Gary Neville looks on during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United at City Ground on March 17, 2023 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Gary Neville blames Arsenal and Liverpool for Forest PGMOL complaint

Gary Neville criticises Arsenal and Liverpool for influencing Nottingham Forest's PGMOL complaint over Ivan Toney's contentious goal.
LUTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Declan Rice of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's fourth goal to make it 4-3 during the Premier League match between Luton Town and Arsenal FC at Kenilworth Road on December 05, 2023 in Luton, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

2 Arsenal players named in Team of the Season so far

Alan Shearer includes two Arsenal players in his Premier League Team of the Season
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 31: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, reacts during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Arsenal FC at Craven Cottage on December 31, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Pundits agree what Arsenal need after latest defeat

As Arsenal face challenges in the Premier League, pundits agree that the team urgently needs to sign a new striker to boost their title chances
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 17: Referee Tim Robinson shows a yellow card to Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on December 17, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Daily Mail continue anti-Arteta agenda

The Daily Mail's article on Mikel Arteta's touchline behaviour during the Arsenal match against Brighton presents a biased view, which deserves a closer examination for a more balanced understanding.
Manchester City's English midfielder Jack Grealish (L) vies with Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka (R) during the English FA Community Shield football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium, in London, August 6, 2023. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal get it easier than us says Manchester City star

Manchester City's Jack Grealish criticises media for biased treatment compared to Arsenal, highlighting the high standards City is held to.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Alan Shearer and Ian Wright attend the Premier League Hall of Fame 2022 on April 21, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images for eSC)

Pundits discuss Arsenal’s need for attacking improvement despite defensive solidity

Explore insights from Steve Sidwell, Ian Wright, and Alan Shearer on Arsenal's need to enhance their attack, despite a strong defensive record in the Premier League.
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BBC pundits praise Arsenal’s ‘quiet’ & ‘amazing start’

Discover how Arsenal's solid defence has become a key factor in their Premier League success, with insights from Conor Coady, Chris Sutton, and Rory Smith.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 19: Former Footballer Ian Wright looks on as they present on ITV Sport prior to the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Manchester United and Fulham at Old Trafford on March 19, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Ian Wright challenges Gary Neville over Arsenal and VAR

Ian Wright defends Arsenal's response to VAR controversy, clashing with Gary Neville on the issue. The debate underscores the need for clarity in football officiating.