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Episode 247: The Arsenal view from India (where are all the Spurs fans?)

Matthew is joined by Rohan Kumar to talk about the bigger picture at Arsenal since lockdown, how Covid has affected the fan experience in...
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Episode 246: Stuffed Canaries, tamed Wolves and Signing of da Tings

Matthew and Paul talk through the wins of Norwich and Wolves, the Saka & Martinelli contracts and cross fingers for Auba's extension. Plus we talk...
George Allison, Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News - Friday 23 September 1938

Behind the scenes at Arsenal: 1938

George Allison was Arsenals second longest serving manager and below is an article from the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, dated Friday 23 September 1938...

Arsenal legend Michael Thomas says wages were an ’embarrassment’

Arsenal legend, Michael Thomas, earned just £250-a-week at the time he scored the Gunner's dramatic title-winning goal at Anfield in 1989.
Ben Sheaf with Doncaster Rovers (Photo via Twitter / DRFC_Official)

Ben Sheaf Season Review with Doncaster Rovers fansite

The decision to curtail the League One season without finishing the campaign means Ben Sheaf has played the last game of his loan spell with Doncaster Rovers.

UAE must be held accountable for torture and ill-treatment of human rights defenders and...

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) must be held accountable for the torture and ill-treatment of human rights defenders and activists in prisons and secret detention centres, say four human rights groups on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.
Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey attends a press conference at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, north west England on March 10, 2020, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match against Liverpool. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Thomas Partey agent heading to London to sort €50m Arsenal deal

According to FootballGhana, Thomas Partey's agent will travel to London next week to meet with Arsenal with a view to completing his client's move to the Gunners.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Captain Mikel Arteta of Arsenal lifts the trophy after their 1-0 win in the FA Community Shield match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on August 2, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Arteta needs to foster winning mindset at Arsenal

Well, that’s an understatement if ever there was one, right? Sadly, as we write this, we’re coming off the back of two defeats, albeit one...
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta is seen ahead of the English FA Cup fifth round football match between Portsmouth and Arsenal at Fratton Park stadium in Portsmouth, southern England, on March 2, 2020.

Arsenal boss faces huge problems this summer

Arsenal’s hopes of forcing their way back into the upper echelons of the Premier League currently look nothing more than a fanciful pipe-dream.
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Episode 244: Can Arsenal go back in to lockdown please?

Matthew is joined by Anita to pick over the bones of disasters away at Man City and Brighton, the impact of injuries and recent Covid-19 news, and ask who has the right mentality for a massive club.

Arsenal’s sponsorship deal with VBet

Arsenal’s and VBet: The Relationship In 2016 Arsenal announced its partnership with BetConstruct and the relationship was very much seen as an opportunity to develop...
Paris Saint-Germain's French midfielder Adil Aouchiche celebrates after scoring a goal during the French Cup football match between Linas-Montlhery and Paris Saint-Germain on January 5, 2020 at the Stade Bobin in Bondoufle, south of Paris. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP) (Photo by ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images)

17yo Arsenal target admits he wants move

Adil Aouchiche, who has been linked with a move to Arsenal, has reportedly told PSG that he will be leaving the club at the end of the season.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Mikel Arteta and Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Brighton and Hove Albion at Etihad Stadium on May 9, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Manchester City vs Arsenal preview

It couldn’t be a more difficult start for the Gunners as they resume their Premier League campaign on Wednesday evening, with the team travelling to the Etihad.
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Episode 243: It’s almost here!

Matthew and Paul anticipate the return of The Arsenal like the coming of the dawn, look forward (ahem) to the Man City game, and try to work out what football will be like.
16 Oct 1999: Nwankwo Kanu scores Arsenal's 4th goal during the FA Carling Premiership match against Everton at Highbury in London, England. Arsenal won the match 4 - 0. Credit: Tony O''Brien /Allsport

Unung Arsenal heroes: Kanu

Nwankwo Kanu was the king of the cheeky toe poke.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on January 11, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gives guided tour of his house

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has taken MTV on a tour of his house, giving everyone an inside look of where he spends his time when he isn't scoring for Arsenal.
Arsenal's Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan (L) and Arsenal's Spanish defender Nacho Monreal (R) react to another missed chance during the pre-season friendly football match for the Emirates Cup between Arsenal and Lyon at The Emirates Stadium in north London on July 28, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

Mkhitaryan confirms he wants permanent move to Roma

Henrikh Mkhitryan has, once again, confirmed he wants to stay in Rome but admits it's up to Arsenal and Roma to strike a deal.

Celtic ‘doing everything’ to stop striker linked with Arsenal leaving

Celtic's manager Neil Lennon has admitted the club are doing everything they can to try and stop striker Odsonne Edouard following Kieran Tierney to London.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on February 03, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Bernd Leno to play live on Twitch on Sunday

Bernd Leno's eSports team, creatively named 'Leno eSports,' play live on Twitch on Sunday evening against a DFB selection and the man himself is playing one of the games.
DENVER, CO - JUNE 06: Denver Broncos players join people protesting the death of George Floyd on June 6, 2020 in Denver, Colorado. This is the 12th day of protests since George Floyd died in Minneapolis police custody on May 25. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)

Episode 242: Black Lives Matter, the Premier League and pandemic

Matthew is joined by Paul and special guest, journalist Dimitris Kouimtsidis from The Olive Press, to talk the return of the Premier League, wage reductions and what we've seen elsewhere in Europe. Plus we talk Black Lives Matter, protests and sport, and discuss what best to do about Auba's contract.
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Arsenal to get rid of more staff to cut costs including senior scouts

Arsenal will reportedly released a number of senior oversea scouts as they continue their backroom wage cutting exercise and move away from finding their own talent.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY - JULY 21: Dayot Upamecano of RB Leipzig poses during the team presentation at RBL-Fussball-Akademie on July 21, 2018 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Roger Petzsche/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Why Arsenal need to go all out in the transfer market ahead of 2021

Having failed to reach the top four in the past three seasons, Arsenal are a club rebuilding. The loss of veteran Arsene Wenger was always going to take some time to get over - though Unai Emery didn’t exactly do the best job in kickstarting the revival. Now though, under new boss Mikel Arteta, optimism is high.
Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal which was given by VAR during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on March 07, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Where can Arsenal finish from here?

Arsenal are one of four teams in action when the 2019-20 Premier League season restarts on Wednesday 17 June 2020.

1 game per 3.25 days: How Arsenal’s schedule could look

The Premier League will return on 17th June, but the current plan to complete the season will ensure a tightly-packed schedule for Arsenal.

Episode 241: Luiz, Lewis and lifting lockdown

Matthew and Anita return after a Coronavirus haitus to compare the impact of the pandemic in Croatia and the UK, look forward to the return of football, and wonder if Arteta's magic works in absentia.
David Luiz of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on March 07, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Arsenal star’s contract confusion cleared up

David Luiz could leave Arsenal for free this summer with the Telegraph reporting that the club have yet to activate the option that would trigger another season at the club.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Ryan Fraser of Scotland runs with the ball during the UEFA Nations League C group one match between Scotland and Israel at Hampden Park on November 20, 2018 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Left winger tempted away from free Arsenal move

Ryan Fraser is reportedly edging closer to a move to Galatasaray despite being heavily linked with a big move to Arsenal.
Brazil's Philippe Coutinho gestures after tying with Paraguay 0-0 and going the the penalty shoot-out during their Copa America football tournament quarter-final match at the Gremio Arena in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on June 27, 2019. (Photo by Luis ACOSTA / AFP)

Arsenal want former Liverpool star after Bayern Munich rejection

Arsenal are reportedly back on the track of Philippe Coutinho after Bayern Munich confirmed they would not activate his purchase clause that stands at €120m. 
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 04: Samuel Umtiti of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the Joan Gamper trophy friendly match between FC Barcelona and Arsenal at Nou Camp on August 04, 2019, in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

3 players that could reignite Arsenal’s Barcelona connection

Arsenal have always enjoyed a solid relationship with Barcelona, especially when transfers are involved. It’s no secret that there is a rich history between the...
Juventus' French midfielder Adrien Rabiot heads the ball during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first-leg football match between Lyon and Juventus at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais stadium in Decines-Charpieu, central-eastern France, on February 26, 2020. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Newcastle seen as richest option for Rabiot ahead of Arsenal

According to a report from Italy, Arsenal face very stiff competition from Newcastle United if they want to sign Adrien Rabiot.
Arsenal's French striker Alexandre Lacazette (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and West Ham at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 7, 2020.

Expectations for Arsenal and the remainder of the season

The 2019-20 Premier League season could restart in June after clubs and league officials agreed stage one of Project Restart on Monday – small group training sessions.
Arsenal's Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Elneny (up) wins a header from West Ham United's English striker Andy Carroll during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and West Ham United at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 5, 2017 (IAN KINGTON/AFP/Getty Images)

Expert warns Covid-19 risks ‘taking eye off ball’ when it comes heading dangers in...

Football authorities have been warned not to let Covid-19 distract them from another burning issue in sport - heading and links to dementia. At the...

Essential mental health training now free for nation’s coaches

No cost opportunity for 3 million coaches to upskill their mental health literacy during the COVID-19 pandemic with the announcement coming at the start of Mental Health Awareness Week.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal FC celebrates after scoring his team's first goal in extra-time during the UEFA Europa League round of 32 second leg match between Arsenal FC and Olympiacos FC at Emirates Stadium on February 27, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Barcelona advised not to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Barcelona legend Xavi has urged his former club NOT to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal when the transfer window opens.

Alex Iwobi explains his Arsenal nickname

Alex Iwobi's nickname, 'Big 45', emerged at Arsenal, and the former Arsenal fan favourite has been speaking about it and some of his favourite career moments.
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 12: Diogo Jota of Wolverhampton Wanderers runs with the ball past Mohamed Elneny of Besiktas during the UEFA Europa League group K match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Besiktas at Molineux on December 12, 2019, in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Elneny willing to take wage cut to stay with Besiktas

Mohamed Elneny is happy with Besiktas and willing to take a wage cut to stay, with manager Sergen Yalcin also keen to keep him.

A tribute to Dennis Bergkamp’s first touch

He is my all-time favourite player, so I make no apologies for bringing you this collection of Dennis Bergkamp first touches.
Mavropanos celebrates with his FC Nürnberg teammates (Photo via Twitter / DMavropanos)

Mavropanos may extend loan as result of pandemic

Konstantinos Mavropanos may extend his loan with FC Nurnberg as a result of the current pandemic, according to reports in Germany.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 09: Thierry Henry of Arsenal celebrates scoring during the FA Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium on January 9, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Thierry Henry: I can’t tell Auba to stay, but I want him to

Thierry Henry says he's in no position to tell Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to stay after he left Arsenal for Barcelona, but he hopes the forward stays at the club.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says goodbye to the Arsenal fans after 22 years at the helm at the end of the Premier League match between Arsenal and Burnley at Emirates Stadium on May 6, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Arsene Wenger’s final season: 2017/18 review – February to May

Two years after the end of Arsene Wenger's final season with Arsenal, we're looking back at the manager's final campaign, and this time specifically February to May.