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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates scoring the fifth goal 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)

Gabriel Martinelli’s first impressions of life at Arsenal

Gabriel Martinelli spoke to Lance in Brazil about his short time at Arsenal and it seems the teenager is loving life after also revealing he was on trial with Manchester United a number of times.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Arsenal Women team line up during the UEFA Women's Champions League match between Arsenal Women and Fiorentina Women at Meadow Park on September 26, 2019 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

3 games, 11 goals: Arsenal women’s roundup

If you missed this week's Daily Cannon Weekly podcast, episode 215, you'll have missed our Arsenal women's round-up, but never fear, we have the details below for you.
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A win, draw and defeat with plenty of positives: Arsenal youth roundup

If you missed this week's Daily Cannon Weekly podcast, episode 215, you'll have missed our youth round-up, but never fear, we have the details below for you.
Arsenal's French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi warms up ahead of the English Premier League football match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on April 7, 2019. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Why opposition fans hate Matteo Guendouzi and Arsenal fans love him

On this week's Daily Cannon Weekly podcast, episode 215, host Matthew Wade took a look at why Matteo Guendouzi might be annoying opposition supporters, and why we love him for it.
Arsenal's French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi applauds supporters on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on September 30, 2019. - The game finished 1-1. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP / Getty Images)

Ian Wright: Matteo Guendouzi should have been captain over Granit Xhaka

Ian Wright thinks Matteo Guendouzi is driving the Arsenal team forward at the moment, and the 20-year-old was a worthier candidate for the captaincy than Granit Xhaka.
Arsenal's German midfielder Mesut Ozil (R), Arsenal's Polish-born German striker Lukas Podolski (L) and Arsenal's German midfielder Serge Gnabry (2nd L) during a training session at Arsenal's training ground at London Colney, north of London on February 18, 2014, one day ahead of their Champions League last 16, first leg match against Bayern Munich. AFP PHOTO / GLYN KIRK / Getty Images

Serge Gnabry says Mesut Özil the best he’s played with

Bayern Munich winger Serge Gnabry has revealed Arsenal playmaker Mesut Özil is the best teammate he's ever had, despite playing alongside a number of very talented stars.
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Episode 215: Forest fires and Manchester moans

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Anita try to decide whether a draw at Old Trafford is a good...
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Ashley Young of Manchester United battles for possession with Bukayo Saka of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on September 30, 2019, in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Player ratings vs Manchester United: Saka stars as Arsenal come from behind to draw

Arsenal came from behind to draw against Manchester United on Monday night in a scrappy match that never really lived up to the hype.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 13: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal in action during the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Arsenal and Qarabag FK at Emirates Stadium on December 13, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

What I like about Bukayo Saka

Bukayo Saka introduced himself to the footballing world this season and, speaking on this week's Daily Cannon weekly podcast, host Matthew Wade extolled his virtues.
William Saliba back in training via ASSE

Disastrous start means new manager for William Saliba

William Saliba has returned to the Saint Etienne first-team squad ahead of their game this weekend but, following it, he is likely to have a new manager.
Reiss Nelson and Joe Willock via Arsenal.com

10 recently-hyped Arsenal youngsters, where are they now?

In the summer of 2017, we picked out 10 youth players to keep an eye on and with Arsenal focusing once again on youngsters in the first team, I decided to take a look and see what had happened to those players.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates scoring the fifth goal 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)

Player ratings vs Nottingham Forest: Arsenal ease to comfortable 5-0 cup win

Arsenal eased to an unexpectedly comfortable win over Nottingham Forest in their League Cup fixture on Tuesday, with a number of players returning from injury.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates scoring the fifth goal 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)

David Luiz: Gabriel Martinelli has the potential to become a fantastic player

David Luiz believes Gabriel Martinelli has the potential to become a fantastic player in the future, adding that he hopes to pass on some of his experience to the teenager.
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Episode 214: Winning in a Saka Xhaka World

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Anita recap Frankfurt away, make sense of the rollercoaster of Villa at home,...
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: Dennis Praet of Leicester City looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on August 18, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Arsenal showed Dennis Praet midfielder around Colney

Arsenal were heavily linked with a move for Dennis Praet during the summer before he moved to Leicester but they also tried to sign him a 10 years ago when he was just a teenager.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on September 22, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Player ratings vs Aston Villa: Arsenal fight back to win despite defensive frailties

Arsenal fought back with 10 men to defeat Aston Villa 3-2 on Sunday, showing a lot of spirit amid all the same problems that have been plaguing the team this season.

How did football let Sahar Khodayari set herself on fire?

Earlier this month, Sahar Khodayari set fire to herself after being sentenced to six months in prison for the 'crime' of watching a football match. I contacted Shireen Ahmed and asked her to write something for the site about what happened and why because I believe this needs to be put in front of as many people as possible. Don't look away. Please read on...
WATFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal in action during the Premier League match between Watford FC and Arsenal FC at Vicarage Road on September 15, 2019 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Video: Arsenal fans come up with new chant for Dani Ceballos

Arsenal fans have already come up with a new chant for Dani Ceballos, the Spaniard's second since joining the club in the summer.

Arsenal player ratings vs Frankfurt: Saka stars, Martinez makes assured return

Bukayo Saka starred as Arsenal recorded a 3-0 away victory over Frankfurt that was less convincing than it sounds.
CARSON, CALIFORNIA - JULY 17: Bernd Leno of Arsenal London gives instructions 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)

Bernd Leno sets save record for new season: Needs more protection

No goalkeeper has made more saves in a Premier League match this season than Bernd Leno managed against 20th-placed Watford on Sunday.

OTD 20 years ago Thierry Henry scores first goal for Arsenal

Thierry Henry scored the first of his 228 Arsenal goals on this day 20 years ago.
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Episode 213: Stung by the Hornets

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Paul try to make sense of the collapse at Watford, work out what...
Watford's English striker Andre Gray (L) and Arsenal's Greek defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos look on during the English Premier League football match between Watford and Arsenal at Vicarage Road Stadium in Watford, north of London on September 15, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

Player ratings vs Watford – Arsenal embarrassed in two-goal comeback

Arsenal fell disappointingly short against bottom-of-the-table Watford on Sunday, throwing away a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2.
Sam Greenwood via Instagram

Official: Sam Greenwood signs professional terms with Arsenal

Sam Greenwood has signed a professional contract with Arsenal, according to reports, after turning 17 on Saturday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 28: Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at the Emirates Stadium on July 28, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Is Arsenal’s defence actually better than last season?

Everyone who has followed Arsenal in recent years would agree that the club's defensive line needs a lot of work.
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Episode 212: A non-dull interlull

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Anita discuss the weekend's international fixtures from an Arsenal perspective, give an injury...
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette modelling the new Arsenal Adidas Home and Away kits for 2019/20 in leaked pictures

FIFA 20: Aubameyang and Lacazette confirmed in top-100 FUT cards – plus Pepe card...

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette will be among the top-100 rated Ultimate Team cards in FIFA 20, and Nicolas Pepe's card has also seemingly been leaked early by EA.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal battle with Danny Rose of Spurs during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 01, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

“That is filth”: Arsenal fans enjoy Nicolas Pepe skill from North London derby

Nicolas Pepe may not have a goal for Arsenal just yet, but an assist and a number of eye-catching moments in the North London derby have him on the right track with his new club.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan after signing for AS Roma

Henrikh Mkhitaryan admits he only found out he was joining AS Roma after the...

Henrikh Mkhitaryan has revealed that he found out he was moving to AS Roma after the North London derby at the weekend.

Edu pushed to sign Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior over the summer: Perez blocked the...

New Arsenal technical director Edu Gaspar pushed for the club to sign Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior over the summer, according to reports in Brazil.

Arsenal Match Attax stats announced

A new football season means, of course, new Match Attax cards and we were lucky enough to get a sneak peak at some of Unai Emery’s squad stats as they look to add silverware to their collection this year. 
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Episode 211: Harry Kane’s Bambi Legs

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Paul try to make sense of another mental NLD. They talk formations, selections and partnerships, and look at the squad renewal underlined by this week's departures.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Matteo Guendouzi of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 01, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal vs Spurs player ratings: Gunners disappointed to settle for draw despite comeback

Arsenal came back from 2-0 down to draw with Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, but they left as the unhappier of the two sides.
Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang shake hands after Arsenal's second goal against Real Madrid in pre-season (Photo via AFP)

Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur: How and when to watch, team news and predicted XI

Arsenal face Tottenham Hotspur in the first North London derby of the season on Sunday, with the chance to go five points clear of their local rivals.
NAPLES, ITALY - MARCH 03: Cengiz Under of AS Roma in action during the serie A match between SSC Napoli and AS Roma - Serie A at Stadio San Paolo on March 3, 2018 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Report: Arsenal are still keeping an eye on Cengiz Under

Arsenal are still keeping an eye on AS Roma winger Cengiz Under, despite spending big on Nicolas Pepe this summer, according to reports in Italy.
Unai Emery

The Top Four Lottery: Are The Numbers Already Falling Into Place For Arsenal?

There was a lot the Premier League top-four race could have been described as last year. The best analogy perhaps comes from the world of gambling.
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Hector Bellerin and Kieran Tierney to take part in u23 games after international break

Hector Bellerin and Kieran Tierney are expected to take part in u23 games after the international break, according to claims.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Unai Emery (R) looks on during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on August 24, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

Will Arsenal compete for the league title this season?

Now that the 19/20 Premier League has kicked off, Arsenal fans are waiting to find out if the club's spending on new players will help them challenge for the league title this season.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal (obscured) celebrates with teammates as Nacho Monreal jumps on top after scoring his team's first goal 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)

No clear best player but the worst is obvious: Arsenal August player ratings

August's football is already over and while it is still relatively early, we're starting to get a feel for how Unai Emery wants his team to line up and play.
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Episode 210: Are diamonds really forever?

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Stephen and Anita discuss the 3-1 defeat to Liverpool, formation changes, VAR, and how Arsenal...