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Arsenal's French-born Ivorian midfielder Nicolas Pepe takes a free-kick to scores his team's second goal during their UEFA Europa league Group F football match between Arsenal and Vitoria Guimaraes at the Emirates stadium in London on October 24, 2019. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP / Getty Images)

Unai Emery: Nicolas Pépé isn’t at the level yet to play in every game

Unai Emery thinks Arsenal need to be patient with Nicolas Pépé, who he believes isn't yet at the level to be able to play every game for the team.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 27: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal is substituted off for Bukayo Saka of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on October 27, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

Granit Xhaka keen to leave and Arsenal looking to sell in January

Granit Xhaka is keen to leave Arsenal and the club are hoping to offload him to Germany in January, according to reports.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on August 11, 2019, in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Unai Emery made Granit Xhaka worse than under Arsene Wenger

Granit Xhaka was never the most loved player at Arsenal, even under Arsene Wenger but somehow Unai Emery has managed to make things much, much worse.

Player Ratings vs Vitoria: Another repeat of the Wolves, Watford and Palace matches

Arsenal gave away another lead in an incredibly boring draw away to Vitoria to drop their first points of the Europa League group stage.

Liverpool overtake Arsenal across social media but Manchester United are kings

Reigning European Champions Liverpool have overhauled struggling Arsenal's follower count on the major social media platforms, with the trend looking set to continue.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal scores his team's third goal past Miguel Silva of Vitoria Guimaraes during the UEFA Europa League group F match between Arsenal FC and Vitoria Guimaraes at Emirates Stadium on October 24, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Official teams announced: Vitoria SC vs Arsenal

Arsenal go into today's game against Vitoria knowing that a win will all but seal qualification for the next stage of the competition and the teams are in ahead of the match.
Moreirense's Portuguese coach Ivo Vieira shouts instructions to players during the Portuguese League football match between Moreirense FC and FC Porto at the Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas stadium in Moreira de Conegos, on February 8, 2019. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA / AFP)

Vitoria manager to present Unai Emery with bottle of wine

Vitoria manager, Ivo Vieira, will present Unai Emery with a bottle of Portuguese wine when the two sides meet for the second time in the Europa League, leaving it at home for the first meeting in London.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 05: Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on November 05, 2019, in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Emile Smith Rowe and Reiss Nelson return to first-team training after u23 starts

Emile Smith Rowe and Reiss Nelson have returned to first-team training after playing with the Arsenal u23s last week.
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Episode 221: Another mad week in Arsenal Land

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Anita re-live the Anfield madness, trudge through the home draw with Wolves, talk...
Villarreal's Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla celebrates a goal during the Spanish league football match between Villarreal CF and Deportivo Alaves at La Ceramica stadium in Vila-real on March 2, 2019. (Photo by JOSE JORDAN / AFP)

Santi Cazorla admits he’d consider transfer to the MLS

Santi Cazorla has admitted he'd be open to a move to the MLS before he reaches the end of his playing career.

5 greatest Arsenal youngsters of all time

Arsenal's academy has produced some fine players down the years, but who have been the greatest Arsenal youngsters to pull on the red and white?
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: Eddie Nketiah of Leeds United arrives prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United at Hillsborough Stadium on October 26, 2019 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Will Eddie Nketiah get a chance at Arsenal? Does he deserve one?

On this week's Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, one of the questions from a listener concerned Eddie Nketiah and what happens when he returns from loan at Leeds United.
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 19: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal applauds the fans after the UEFA Europa League group F match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Arsenal FC at on September 19, 2019 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Bongarts/Getty Images)

In defence of Granit Xhaka as captain

On this week's Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Anita spent some time talking about Unai Emery and Granit Xhaka and how the manager seems to have really dropped his captain in it.
Gabriel Martinelli, Arsenal's latest signing. Arsenal Training Ground. London Colney, Herts, 26/6/19. Credit : Arsenal Football Club / David Price.

How much did Arsenal pay for Gabriel Martinelli?

The Brazilian forward was Arsenal's first transfer of the summer of 2019 but how much did Arsenal pay for Gabriel Martinelli?
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How many managers have Arsenal had?

Arsene Wenger was at Arsenal for 20 years but before him and Unai Emery, we had numerous other managers - though not as many as Spurs!
In this composite image a comparison has been made between Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool (L) and Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal. Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC meet in the Premier League on August 24,2019 at Anfield in Liverpool,England. ***LEFT IMAGE*** SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 17: Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool looks on prior to the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Liverpool FC at St Mary's Stadium on August 17, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 07: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal looks on prior to the Premier League match between Everton FC and Arsenal FC at Goodison Park on April 07, 2019 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Official Liverpool vs Arsenal teams as Reds make major changes giving Gunners hope

Liverpool vs Arsenal gets underway shortly and, as such, the official teams are in.
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Lucas Torreira and Granit Xhaka: What is Unai Emery trying to do?

On last week's Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew, Anita and Chris got into a discussion about Lucas Torreira, Granit Xhaka and what Unai Emery is trying to do.

5 in 5: Arsenal flop scores stunner against Atletico Madrid to grab draw

Lucas Perez can't stop scoring and the Deportivo Alaves man's latest effort was a thunderbolt against Atletico Madrid to grab his side a point.

Why Kelechi Nwakali hasn’t featured for SD Huesca since leaving Arsenal

Kelechi Nwakali is yet to feature for SD Huesca this season, which he explains is due to the paperwork required to formalise his transfer.
COLOGNE, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 14: Denis Zakaria of Borussia Monchengladbach (8) celebrates victory after the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Koeln and Borussia Moenchengladbach at RheinEnergieStadion on September 14, 2019, in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Jörg Schüler/Bongarts/Getty Images)

German media: Arsenal contact Denis Zakaria’s representatives

Arsenal have been in touch with the representatives of 22-year-old Denis Zakaria over a potential transfer, according to reports in Germany.
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Episode 220: VAR! Xhaka! Emery! Ozil! The Arsenal soap opera continues

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Anita make sense of Sunday's madness, tackle the VAR confusion, ponder potential captaincy...
Arsenal's French-born Ivorian midfielder Nicolas Pepe takes a free-kick to scores his team's second goal during their UEFA Europa league Group F football match between Arsenal and Vitoria Guimaraes at the Emirates stadium in London on October 24, 2019. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP / Getty Images)

Official teams: Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

Arsenal welcome Crystal Palace to the Emirates today and the teams are in.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal celebrates with team mates after scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Europa League group F match between Arsenal FC and Vitoria Guimaraes at Emirates Stadium on October 24, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

I’m nervous: Arsenal vs Crystal Palace preview as Pepe and Zaha go head-to-head

This week on the Daily Cannon podcast, we had a special bonus episode after the Vitoria game in which we previewed this week's match against Palace and James, like the rest of us, is nervous.
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Episode 219: Pepe’s party piece(s) pre Palace

In this extra edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and James Cook break down last night's Europa League game vs Vitoria, consider...
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal scores his team's second goal during the UEFA Europa League group F match between Arsenal FC and Vitoria Guimaraes at Emirates Stadium on October 24, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Player ratings vs Vitoria: Nicolas Pepe stars despite uninspiring team performance

Arsenal staged a late comeback on Thursday night thanks largely to Nicolas Pepe, coming from behind to beat Vitoria 3-2 at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal second in Premier League history for fans arrested for public disorder

Only Manchester United have had more fans arrested for public disorder than Arsenal in the Premier League.
Arsenal's English defender Rob Holding (L) celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the English League Cup third round football match between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium in London on September 24, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

Rob Holding: I want to win the Europa League after missing the final last...

Rob Holding wants Arsenal to win the Europa League this season after his ACL injury kept him out of the final last year.
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Episode 218: Time to fly a banner for Emery?

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Anita discuss another depressing away day in Sheffield, try to work out what...
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal inspects the pitch ahead of the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Arsenal FC at Bramall Lane on October 21, 2019 in Sheffield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

What is Arsenal’s Champions League chance under Unai Emery?

#EmeryOut quickly began trending on Twitter after Arsenal slumped to a dismal 1-0 defeat at Bramall Lane on Monday night.
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal sits on an advertising board on the sideline during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Arsenal FC at Bramall Lane on October 21, 2019, in Sheffield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Player ratings vs Sheffield United: Arsenal slump to embarrassing defeat after lifeless performance

Arsenal put in a limp performance against Sheffield United on Monday as they suffered a 1-0 defeat away from home.
MONACO, MONACO - FEBRUARY 18: Arsene Wenger winner of the Laureus Lifetime Achievement award speaks on stage during the 2019 Laureus World Sports Awards at the Salle des Etoiles, Sporting Monte-Carlo on February 18, 2019 in Monaco, Monaco. (Photo by Simon Hofmann/Getty Images for Laureus)

The 5 best Arsenal players of the Wenger era

Today is Arsene Wenger's 70th birthday so it seems a good time to look back at some of his best players.
Laurent Koscielny leaves the pitch injured (Photo via FranceFootball.fr)

Laurent Koscielny suffers ankle injury with Bordeaux

Laurent Koscielny suffered a setback with an injury to his ankle on Sunday, according to reports in France.
DUISBURG, GERMANY - JULY 28: Unai Nunez of Bilbao runs with the ball during the second semi final match between FC Fulham and Athletic Bilbao at Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena on July 28, 2018 in Duisburg, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel / Bongarts / Getty Images)

Arsenal scouting Athletic Bilbao defender Unai Nunez ahead of January window

Arsenal are looking at Athletic Bilbao defender Unai Nunez ahead of the January transfer window, according to a report.

Don’t get excited too about Arsene Wenger’s autobiography

This week it was announced that Arsene Wenger had found a publisher for his much-anticipated autobiography.
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 24: Unai Emery, the Arsenal manager looks on during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal FC at Molineux on April 24, 2019 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Is Unai Emery just Arsenal’s palette cleanser?

On a recent Daily Cannon podcast, Matthew and Chris really got stuck into Unai Emery.
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 19: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal applauds the fans after the UEFA Europa League group F match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Arsenal FC at on September 19, 2019 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Liverpool and Manchester City playing with broadband while Arsenal fiddle with dial-up

On this week's Daily Cannon weekly podcast, we had a lengthy discussion about the Mesut Ozil/Unai Emery nonsense that s engulfing the club, but the podcasters also took some time out to compare Arsenal's football to Manchester City and Liverpool with hilarious results...
CARSON, CALIFORNIA - JULY 17: Mesut Oezil of Arsenal London looks on during the 2019 International Champions Cup match between Arsenal London and FC Bayern Muenchen at Dignity Health Sports Park on July 17, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Is the number 10 over?

On the Daily Cannon weekly podcast recently, we had a lengthy discussion and Mesut Ozil, Unai Emery and the role of the number 10.
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Episode 217: The Ozil/Emery conundrum

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, first there was the Rumble in the Jungle, then the Thriller in Manila, now there's...
HULL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Jon Toral of Hull City warms up on the sideline during the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and Leeds United at the KCOM Stadium on January 30, 2018 in Hull, England. (Photo by Ashley Allen/Getty Images)

Jon Toral on Arsenal, Arsene Wenger, injuries and Hector Bellerin

Chaka Simbeye recently spoke at length with former Arsenal youngster, Jon Toral, and the midfielder talked moving to Arsenal, Arsene Wenger, his surgeries, and being Hector Bellerin's translator.

Unai Emery: Revolution, evolution or stagnation?

The last few seasons of the Wenger era were characterised by several things. The most notable being the steady decline of the quality of the...