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.

Per Mertesacker – Captain Culpable

We reflect on an abject performance from the Gunners and the role stand-in captain Mertesacker played in generating not just a mountain but an Everest to climb in the return leg. 

AS Monaco factfile

Stephen has done an excellent opposition preview already, so all that Is left for our regular feature is the facts, stats and figures to...

How the pitch will play its part in Arsenal v Monaco

Palace's pitch at the weekend highlights the gamesmanship of groundsmen. We look at where it can work for or against the home side and look ahead  to the Champions League.

Arsenal fans discover how it feels to be Tottenham, to be small

A look at the comedy gold when Arsenal fans discovered Tottenham's attempts to drum up some excitement for the Capital One Cup final next weekend.

Rough diamond Sanogo – can Eagles help him to soar?

The gangly Arsenal forward is unable to play against his parent club on Saturday, but does the young French forward have a future at the Gunners?

Francis Coquelin is a lucky boy

Whether by luck or judgement, Arsenal have found themselves a decent holding midfielder, but how close was our number 34 to missing out?

Injury update – Hector Bellerin 20th February 2015

Teenage right back is a doubt for Saturday's game at Palace.

The Curious Case of Calum Chambers

Calum Chambers has fallen out of favour since the festive period - the question is why? After a shaky weekend performance, Daily Cannon looks at why things are no longer going so swimmingly for the summer signing.

Everything Arsenal need to know to beat Alan Pardew again

Helen Trantum gives you everything you could possibly need to know about Crystal Palace, plus a lot more.

Injury Update – Aaron Ramsey 20th February 2015

FA Cup final winning midfielder almost halfway through rehab.

Injury Update – Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain 20th February 2015

The Ox is nearing a return to the first team.

Injury Update – Jack Wilshere 20th February 2015

Is Jack Wilshere in line to play at the weekend?

Mesut Masterclass – Özil earns freedom of North London with immaculate display

Mesut Ozil has come in for much criticism since his move to Arsenal, most of it unwarranted. With his performance against Boro he went some way to shutting up his critics.

The Road to Wembley – This Time Last Year

In another regular feature during this season’s FA Cup run, Daily Cannon reminisces about how Arsenal got on this time last year. Ahead of our 5th Round tie against Middlesbrough, we run the rule over our corresponding 2014 victory over Liverpool.

The Arsenal goalkeeper debate – part 2

Is it better to have tried and failed than never to have tried at all? Szczesny's willingness to risk everything is why he is Arsenal's only long term viable candidate for the #1 jersey as Helen Trantum explains.

Arsenal make history against Leicester

Once upon a time, Arsene Wenger famously said “It wouldn’t surprise me if we were to go unbeaten for the whole season.” What happened next went down in history.

Derby Day in an Arsenal-Tottenham Household

Everyone's Derby Day is different. Here's an insight into how the day can pan out when your other half supports the Lilywhites. 09:30 Wake up. Roll...

Living with the Enemy – a Tottenham / Arsenal Story

Resident writer at the Daily Cannon, Helen Trantum, looks at what it's like to date a Spurs fan and why it makes her more confident that the Gunners will win on Saturday.

How Arsenal can take advantage of Tottenham's biggest liability

Federico Fazio is the weak link in the Tottenham team. Daily Cannon looks at where his biggest weaknesses lie and how Arsenal can take advantage of this liability.

How Arsenal can stop Tottenham's key man

Christian Eriksen poses a real threat to Arsenal on Saturday. Daily Cannon looks at why he is potentially so dangerous and what we can do to stop him.

Most Wanted: Which Tottenham players would make the Arsenal team?

With the annual proclamations of a power shift in North London, Daily Cannon takes a look at a best combined XI from the likely line-ups for Saturday’s match

Why Tottnumb fans are good for our health

Although on the face of it Tottenham supporters can be royal pains in the bum, Helen Trantum looks at why their existence actually enriches the lives of Gooners.

The NLD – who cares more?

It's one of the biggest games of the season, but which fans care about it more?

Harry Kane – Once A Gunner, Always A Gunner

Harry Kane recently signed a new Tottenham contract and protested his love for the lesser North London club, but is he telling the truth? Here at the Daily Cannon, we doubt it...

Everything Arsenal need to know to beat Spurs

Arsenal travel to Tottenham on Saturday, so what do we know about them? Here's their factfile.

Arsenal's 'negative spiral' spells trouble for Spurs

If Arsenal are in a negative spiral, what does that mean for Tottenham? Daily Cannon compares Arsenal and Tottenham over the last two years and looks at why sometimes people should just keep their mouths shut.

Five reasons Goonerettes should stay in the kitchen

A look at some of the accusations levelled at female football fans and the truth behind them.

Why Thierry’s return means Theo will stay

Thierry Henry is unquestionably an Arsenal legend, but his return to England surely ensures that Theo Walcott will extend his contract. We explain why here.

Indispensable – Theo Walcott is Arsenal’s most important player

A look at why Theo Walcott is Arsenal's most important player, and why Arsene Wenger must keep him at all costs.

Opposition preview – Aston Villa

Arsenal host Aston Villa at the Emirates on Sunday in the Premier League. This is what you can expect from them.

The Road to Wembley – This Time Last Year

In another regular feature during this season’s FA Cup run, Daily Cannon reminisces about how Arsenal got on this time last year. Ahead of our...

Arsenal Matchday Songs – She Wore A Yellow Ribbon

In a new series, Daily Cannon will be reviewing some of Arsenal's favourite songs to share some of the history, culture and general match-day...

Are Arsenal a one-man team?

Once upon a time, an Arsenal team went a full 38 game league season unbeaten. We’re often told that the Invincibles were the ultimate team,...

Everything you need to know about Brighton & Hove Albion

On Sunday Arsenal continue their defence of the FA Cup with a trip to the seaside to face Brighton & Hove Albion. Here's everything you...

0% is good, but isn’t good enough – Arsenal ticket prices

After Arsenal announced this week that ticket prices will not go up again next year following a 3% increase for the 2014-15 season, season ticket...

Three Manchester City players who can make a difference against Arsenal

Ahead of Arsenal's trip to Manchester City on Sunday, Daily Cannon brings you the lowdown on the opposition. We've already looked at Everything you need to...

Sloppy Seconds – The Verdict on Manchester City’s Ex-Gunners

It seems that since moving to our shiny new stadium, Arsenal have gained a bit of a reputation for being a feeder club. It started...

Everything you need to know about Manchester City

Factfile Manchester City Manager Manuel Pellegrini Home Ground Etihad Stadium (47,726) League Position 2nd Record Signing Sergio Aguero – £38.1m in 2011 Ex Gunners Gael Clichy, Samir Nasri, Bacary Sagna, Richard Wright Top Scorer Sergio Aguero (19) Top...

Aaron Ramsey vs Stoke – One of Many Magic Moments

A look back at some of the best moments at the Emirates in recent years, why they were quite so magical, and a look...

Mesut Ozil and Theo Walcott – Two become one

A brief look at how two of Arsenal’s best players need each other before they can consistently look like the world class players they...