Helen Trantum

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Helen is a season ticket holder with a desperate addiction to both chocolate and the Arsenal. It's really just a question of which kills her first! Since making the (near) fatal mistake of setting up home with a Tottenham season ticket holder, life has become much more complicated. She finds solace by writing for Daily Cannon and cleansing herself of all traces of Spurs on Twitter @nellypop13.

Opposition preview: Burnley

Arsenal travel to Burnley on Saturday for what is likely to be a tougher game than the one they faced last weekend against Liverpool.

The Arsenal XI Wenger should pick for every game remaining

With an unprecedented number of players available for the run-in , we look at the personnel who should be on the pitch from the first minute onwards.

Giroud sets record straight on North London's best striker

Following another excellent performance against Liverpool, we take a closer look at Olivier Giroud's performance and why he may be the most underrated striker in the league.

Player of the Season? He's not even Player of North London!

Harry Kane looks like he could be a cert for Player of the Season, but he isn't even the best player in north London

Arsenal's Eastern focus at US expense paying dividends, for now

With the international break under way, we look at why Arsenal's own international focus has been on the Middle-East and Asia at the expense of the United States of America.

Walcott and Welbeck – can our wandering wide forwards coexist?

Arsene likes wide men who wander. When you look at the players who have featured on the wings for our long-serving manager, there is always...

Player tweets can ruin a thousand articles

After months of increasingly vitriolic speculation about the uncertainty surrounding Theo Walcott's future, the Arsenal forward has broken his silence to derail one of the media's favourite stories.

Happy Endings

Following a reckless action in the weekend's game between Liverpool and Man United, we look at why Arsenal may suffer as a result of Steven Gerrard's ban.

What is the yardstick of success for Arsenal?

Aaron Ramsey believes that this season can still be a success in spite of Tuesday's Champions League elimination - can it?

Shame on you!

In a week where Arsenal were ushered out of the Champions League, we look at why that exit has been roundly criticised compared to their English colleagues.

Is it hometime for the Away Goals rule?

After two of England's three representatives in the Round of 16 departed according to the Away Goals rule, we take a look at whether the rule is still applicable.

Piers Morgan and TalkSport – an Arsenal-hating match made in heaven?

TalkSPORT recently announced that "celebrity Gooner" Piers Morgan will be joining Adrian Durham for their Drivetime show. We turn the tables.

One reason Arsenal's heroic failure this year was not déjà vu

As Arsenal are eliminated from the Champions League in an all too familiar fashion, we look at the one reason we can be hopeful for next year.

Why does Sourpuss Mourinho hate Le Professeur so?

In a week when Jose Mourinho couldn’t resist having yet another pop at Arsene Wenger and his side, we look at why the Chelsea manager can’t seem to help himself.

Arsenal get Reading in FA Semi, have never lost to Royals

Arsenal learn their semi-final opponents, and it's a team who have never beaten them in a competitive encounter.

Former Arsenal captain sent to psychologist

Thomas Vermaelen suffers latest set back and turns to psychologist for support.

Who lit a fire under Theo?

Theo Walcott has had a tough ride from Gooners – we look at how his performance against West Ham demonstrates there might be some light at the end of the tunnel.

Chim chim cheroo. Who needs a striker when we’ve got Giroud?

We take a closer look at Arsenal’s main man following a perfect performance against a weak West Ham side.

Szczesny to return against the side defeated by his heroics?

With Arsenal facing a side that gave them a stern test over the festive period, we look at why our Polish shotstopper may be in line for a return.

Arsenal's away support is in a different league, but why?

With Arsenal's fantastic 9,000 travelling contingent receiving widespread praise for the atmosphere at Old Trafford, we look at the contrast with the home support and what we can do to close the gap.

Opposition preview – West Ham

Just what can Arsenal expect from West Ham on Saturday at the Emirates?

Podolski's U-turn unlikely to stop him going full circle

We look at a player who, despite a recent charm offensive, is more likely to leave the Emirates this summer than contract renegade Theo Walcott.

Did you know Arsenal facing Stoke in pre-season is a good thing?

Arsenal have announced that they will take part in the Barclays Asia Trophy with Stoke of all teams. Here's why this is a good thing,

It's Nacho year, United, it's ours!

We look at how Arsenal's understated left back is having a season to remember.

Coquelin pairs tenacity and timing to dominate United

Francis Coquelin continued his meteoric rise with another tenacious display against Manchester United.

Arsene Wenger – Old dog, new tricks

Off the back of a fabulous win at Old Trafford, we look at how the Arsenal manager played his part in a crucial game.

Dumping Diaby

With the Abou Diaby's contract up in the summer, we look at whether the midfielder has a future at Arsenal.

Road to Wembley: This time last year Arsenal breeze past the Toffees

Ahead of our quarter final tie against Manchester United, we run the rule over our corresponding 2014 victory over Everton.

Everything Arsenal need to know to end Manchester United’s hoodoo

Arsenal travel to Manchester on Monday night looking to end an embarrassing run of results at Old Trafford. Here's everything they need to know to make sure they end the jinx United hold over them.

Two sides: why I hate Spurs more than United (I think)

As Arsenal travel to Old Trafford this weekend, we look at why our rivalry with the Red Devils can be put in the shade by our local relationship with Spurs, despite being much more competitive

Two sides: why I hate United more than Spurs (I think)

As Arsenal travel to Old Trafford this weekend, we look at why our rivalry with the Red Devils can be more intense than with Spurs, despite geographic differences

Manchester United's world class trio vs Giroud – a gulf in quality

Ahead of Monday night's FA Cup clash with our rivals, we look at how £13m man Olivier stacks up against players collectively worth in excess of £90m.

Four reasons Theo Walcott is not getting picked for Arsenal

Why is Theo Walcott not getting games for Arsenal? We try to get to the bottom of it.

5 Reasons QPR won't beat the Gunners – just ask Spurs!

As Arsenal build up to facing QPR, we look at how so many ex-Spurs players wound up in West London, and the danger they pose.

Opposition preview – QPR v Arsenal factfile

Arsenal travel across London for a midweek match against QPR. Never a straightforward fixture no matter how it looks on paper, here is everything Arsenal need to know to make sure they don't Monaco-up the evening.

Olivier the Conqueror (of demons)

After a nightmare midweek, we look at how na-na-na-na-Giroud set about winning the fans – and the manager – over.

Wenger over Mourinho any day suggests Fabregas

Fabregas fails to flatter Mourinho when asked to compare him to previous managers at Arsenal and Barcelona.

Size doesn’t matter (to Alexis and Santi at least)

As Arsenal come up against the shortest team in the Premier League this weekend, we take a look at why size isn’t always everything.

Arsenal v Everton – Opposition preview

Arsenal welcome Everton to the Emirates on Sunday hoping to rid themselves of all memory of their mid-week capitulation against Monaco. Here's everything they need to know to ensure the same thing doesn't happen.

Life is a lemon and I want my Szczesny back

We look at why Wojciech Szczesny, whatever his crimes, simply must return to the Arsenal first team ahead of the weekend's game against Everton.