Lee Hurley

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Lee Hurley has been a professional writer for nearly 30 years and established LadyArse.com, DailyCannon’s former inception, in 2008. He has been an Arsenal supporter since 1987 and has written for The Guardian, Vice, Huck, Paddy Power, The Mirror, Metro and the Gooner Fanzine amongst many others and also co-owns TransWrites.world.
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Arsenal’s summer transfer window: In-depth analysis

In this video, we break down Arsenal’s summer transfer window, covering new signings like Raheem Sterling and Mikel Merino, and key exits like Emile Smith Rowe.
Ireland's Prime Minister Simon Harris (R) and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer react in the stands during the UEFA Nations League, League B, group 2, football match between Ireland and England at the Aviva Stadium, in Dublin, on September 7, 2024. (Photo by PAUL FAITH/AFP via Getty Images)

England’s Champions League places at risk over Starmer’s plan say papers

Keir Starmer’s football regulator plan risks banning English clubs from the Champions League, with Uefa warning the reforms could trigger harsh penalties for top teams.
Tottenham Hotspur's Greek-Australian Head Coach Ange Postecoglou watches the players from the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on September 15, 2024. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Postecoglou responds to yet another Arsenal defeat: We held them well… until we didn’t

Ange Postecoglou responds to another defeat against Arsenal in the North London Derby, reflecting on Tottenham’s defensive struggles and failure to stop set-piece goals.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal receives medical treatment during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Arsenal FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 15, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta gives Bukayo Saka injury update as Arsenal’s injury concerns grow

Bukayo Saka's injury adds to Arsenal’s growing injury list after their North London Derby win against Spurs, leaving Mikel Arteta's squad stretched ahead of key games.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Gabriel of Arsenal celebrates victory after the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Arsenal FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 15, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Arsenal can’t stop winning at Tottenham [with goal]

Gabriel’s powerful header secured Arsenal’s third consecutive victory at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, continuing their dominance over their North London rivals.
Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus (C) celebrates with Martin Odegaard (2nd R) and teammates after scoring a goal during the pre-season club friendly football match between Manchester United FC and Arsenal FC at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on July 27, 2024. (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)

Another Arsenal star picks up injury

Arsenal faces Tottenham without Martin Odegaard, Riccardo Calafiori, and Oleksandr Zinchenko due to injuries. How will Arsenal cope in the crucial North London derby?
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 20: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal FC at Molineux on April 20, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England.(Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta’s pay rise with new contract not as large as speculated

Mikel Arteta’s new Arsenal contract secures him until 2027 with a £10m-a-year salary. Speculation about a £20m pay rise was inaccurate, with a more modest increase agreed.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Emirates Stadium on August 31, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Arsenal open contract talks to ward off Barcelona and Bayern Munich

Arsenal open contract talks with Gabriel Magalhães to fend off interest from Barcelona and Bayern Munich, seeking to secure the defender’s long-term future.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: William Saliba of Arsenal celebrates, after Thomas Partey of Arsenal (not pictured) scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa FC and Arsenal FC at Villa Park on August 24, 2024 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Why are Arsenal banned from wearing their home kit v Spurs this weekend?

Arsenal will wear their away kit for the first time in 38 years during the north London derby to avoid a colour clash with Tottenham Hotspur.
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16-year-old made captain of Arsenal women U21s

At just 16, Omotara Junaid has been named captain of Arsenal U21s, leading the squad for the 2024-2025 season in an impressive breakthrough moment.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 17: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, applauds the fans following the team's victory during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Emirates Stadium on August 17, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

Arsenal confirm new Mikel Arteta deal

Mikel Arteta has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, solidifying his leadership and marking a new chapter in the club's pursuit of English and European success.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: Reiss Nelson of Arsenal looks on during the UEFA Champions League match between Arsenal FC and RC Lens at Emirates Stadium on November 29, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Reiss Nelson explains why he chose Fulham loan over other offers

Reiss Nelson has spoken about his loan move to Fulham, explaining how manager Marco Silva convinced him to join, and what he hopes to achieve with the club this season.
Mika Biereth celebrates winning the OFB Cup (Photo via Biereth on Instagram)

21yo hotshot striker explains why he left Arsenal

Mika Biereth opens up about his decision to leave Arsenal for Sturm Graz, highlighting limited playing time and the successful loan that made the move an easy choice.
DUESSELDORF, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 07: Kai Havertz of Germany reacts during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A3 match between Germany and Hungary at Merkur Spiel-Arena on September 07, 2024 in Duesseldorf, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Havertz: I feel more confident, stronger and faster than before

Arsenal's Kai Havertz opens up about feeling more confident, stronger, and faster than ever.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, acknowledges the fans following the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on May 19, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta agrees new 3-year Arsenal contract, huge payrise expected

Mikel Arteta has agreed to a new three-year Arsenal contract, securing his future at the club until 2027, in a deal that could make him one of the top-paid managers.
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Former Arsenal wonderkid has contract terminated

Gedion Zelalem, once a promising Arsenal midfielder, has been released by FC Den Bosch. The 27-year-old now faces another career crossroads in his search for a new club.
Joan Garcia playing for Espanyol (Photo via Garcia on Instagram)

Why did Arsenal fail to sign Joan Garcia?

Arsenal failed to sign Joan Garcia after Espanyol refused to negotiate below the goalkeeper's €30 million release clause, forcing the Gunners to look for alternatives.
BIRMINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM: Birmingham's Jermaine Pennant looks pleased after his team beat Arsenal 2-1 during their Premiership match at home to Birmingham, 15 May 2005. AFP PHOTO/ CARL DE SOUZA. No telcos, website uses subject to subscription of a licence with FAPL on www.faplweb.com (Photo credit should read CARL DE SOUZA/AFP via Getty Images)

Drunk on Arsenal debut: The rise and fall of an Arsenal youngster

Explore the tumultuous career of Jermaine Pennant, a footballer whose unfulfilled potential and off-field issues highlight the delicate balance between success and failure in sports.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 17: Ben White of Arsenal in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on December 17, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Ben White “asked to be not contacted” confirms Lee Carsley

Lee Carsley confirms that Ben White has asked not to be considered for England selection, continuing his self-imposed exile despite his strong form for Arsenal.
CARSON, CALIFORNIA - JULY 24: Fabio Vieira #21 of Arsenal FC celebrates after scoring a goal against AFC Bournemouth during the first half at Dignity Health Sports Park on July 24, 2024 in Carson, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)

Arsenal receive €890,000 fee with €710,000 in variables for midfielder’s loan

Porto pays Arsenal €890,000 for Fabio Vieira’s loan, with potential performance bonuses. The Portuguese midfielder has returned to his former club for the 2024/25 season.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 07: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal reacts during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on January 07, 2024 in London, England. Arsenal wear an all-white kit at home, for the first time in the club's history, in support of the 'No More Red' campaign against knife crime and youth violence. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Norway players’ anger at Baumgartner after Odegaard injury

Norwegian defender Leo Østigard voiced frustration after Martin Ødegaard's injury, suggesting he wanted revenge for the tackle that sidelined the Arsenal captain for weeks.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Declan Rice of Arsenal interacts with match referee Chris Kavanagh after being shown a second yellow card during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Emirates Stadium on August 31, 2024. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Review panel upholds Declan Rice red card as correct decision

The Key Match Incidents panel has upheld the decision to red card Declan Rice during Arsenal's match against Brighton, declaring the decision correct.
Norway's midfielder #10 Martin Odegaard and Austria's defender #15 Philipp Lienhart vie for the ball during the UEFA Nations League, League B, Group B3 football match Norway vs Austria at the Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo, Norway on September 9, 2024. (Photo by Terje Pedersen / NTB / AFP) / Norway OUT (Photo by TERJE PEDERSEN/NTB/AFP via Getty Images)

Norway doctor says Ødegaard injury will sideline him for 3+ weeks

Martin Ødegaard’s ankle injury sidelines him for at least three weeks, ruling him out of Arsenal’s crucial fixtures, including the north London derby and Champions League opener.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 23: Thomas Partey of Arsenal warms up prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on April 23, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Barcelona target Arsenal midfielder for free transfer

Barcelona is eyeing Arsenal's Thomas Partey for a free transfer next summer. The Ghanaian midfielder, whose contract expires, is also attracting interest from other clubs.
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward Viktor Gyokeres #9 reacts at the end of the Portuguese league football match between Sporting CP and FC Porto at the Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on August 31, 2024. (Photo by FILIPE AMORIM/AFP via Getty Images)

Major Arsenal target wants Real Madrid move

Swedish forward Viktor Gyökeres is reportedly dreaming of joining Real Madrid, putting Arsenal's pursuit in jeopardy. Real Madrid could make a move in January.
Italy's defender #03 Federico Dimarco (C) gestures as Italy's defender #05 Riccardo Calafiori lies on the football pitch during the UEFA Nations League Group A2 football match between France and Italy at the Parc des Princes in Paris on September 6, 2024. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal face injury crisis ahead of Tottenham

Arsenal faces a challenging week with injuries to key players like Martin Ødegaard and Riccardo Calafiori. How will this impact their North London derby and crucial fixtures?
MUNICH, GERMANY: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal looks dejected after the team's defeat and elimination from the UEFA Champions League during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match between FC Bayern München and Arsenal FC at Allianz Arena on April 17, 2024. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Manager gives Martin Odegaard injury update “It didn’t look good in the dressing room”

Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard suffers an ankle injury during Norway’s match, raising concerns for Arsenal’s north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur.
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward Viktor Gyokeres #9 reacts at the end of the Portuguese league football match between Sporting CP and FC Porto at the Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on August 31, 2024. (Photo by FILIPE AMORIM/AFP via Getty Images)

Sporting CP to offer Arsenal target Gyökeres pay rise to convince him to stay

Sporting CP aim to keep Viktor Gyökeres by offering a pay rise, but Arsenal's interest could lure the forward to the Premier League. Will Sporting’s offer be enough?
PORTSMOUTH, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 02: (L-R) Fran Marida, Mark Randall, Vito Mannone, Amaury Bischoff, Jay Thomas, Francis Coquelin and Emmanuel Frimpong of Arsenal look on from the bench prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Portsmouth and Arsenal at Fratton Park on May 2, 2009 in Portsmouth, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

Whatever happened to Amaury Bischoff?

Amaury Bischoff was signed by Arsenal in 2008 with high hopes, but injuries held him back. What happened after his departure from North London?
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Arsenal and Tottenham not maximising YouTube revenues like Manchester City

Arsenal and Tottenham are missing out on YouTube revenue by not optimising their long-form content, lagging behind clubs like Manchester United and Manchester City.
Ecuador's forward John Mercado and Brazil's defender Gabriel Magalhaes fight for the ball during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers football match between Brazil and Ecuador, at the Major Antônio Couto Pereira stadium in Curitiba, Brazil, on September 6, 2024. (Photo by MAURO PIMENTEL/AFP via Getty Images)

Gabriel Magalhães on living his Brazil ‘dream’

Arsenal’s Gabriel Magalhães celebrates his rise to the Brazilian national team, calling it a "dream lived" as he prepares for the 2026 World Cup.
DUBLIN, IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 07: Declan Rice of England celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League B Group B2 match between Republic of Ireland and England at Aviva Stadium on September 07, 2024 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Yaya Touré: Declan Rice reminds me of myself and has the mentality to develop...

Yaya Touré believes Declan Rice has the ability to become one of the best midfielders in the world, but says Rice must win trophies to truly surpass Rodri.
TOPSHOT - Italy's defender #05 Riccardo Calafiori heads the ball during the UEFA Nations League Group A2 football match between France and Italy at the Parc des Princes in Paris on September 6, 2024. (Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN / AFP) (Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/AFP via Getty Images)

Riccardo Calafiori injury update ahead of Tottenham

Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori faces a race to recover from injury before the North London derby against Spurs. Can he be fit in time? Here's the latest update.
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - APRIL 01: Joel Campbell of Leon celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the 13th round match between America and Leon as part of the Torneo Clausura 2023 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on April 01, 2023 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

How has Joel Campbell done since leaving Arsenal?

Joel Campbell left Arsenal with high hopes, but did he ever reach his potential? Discover how his career unfolded after leaving North London.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: Kai Havertz of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's first goal with team mates Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Emirates Stadium on August 31, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta building a team of leaders and captains at Arsenal

Mikel Arteta is building a team of leaders at Arsenal, with Kai Havertz becoming Germany's vice-captain and Bukayo Saka taking on a leadership role with England.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JULY 23: Albert Sambi Lokonga of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their side's fourth goal during the Florida Cup match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Camping World Stadium on July 23, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Arsenal midfielder to miss 4-5 weeks with 2nd injury of season

Arsenal loanee Sambi Lokonga ruled out for five weeks with a hamstring injury suffered in Sevilla training. The midfielder will miss key fixtures in his recovery period.
Switzerland's Granit Xhaka (C) reacts during the UEFA Nations League football match League A, Group A4, Day 1, Denmark v Switzerland in the Parken stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark, on September 5, 2024. (Photo by MADS CLAUS RASMUSSEN/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images)

Granit Xhaka receives first red card in 32 months for foul on former Tottenham...

Granit Xhaka's first red card in 32 months comes in Switzerland’s 0-2 loss to Denmark, as the former Arsenal captain criticises controversial decisions and refereeing.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 29: Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer celebrates an England goal as he watches the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between Wales and England at New Bloomsbury Set cocktail bar on November 29, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Fuzz off: Keir Starmer claims he changed iconic Arsenal chant

Keir Starmer claimed to change Arsenal fans’ chant about Per Mertesacker, but supporters reject his version, saying the iconic "big f**king German" chant remains unchanged.
TOPSHOT - Italy's defender #05 Riccardo Calafiori heads the ball during the UEFA Nations League Group A2 football match between France and Italy at the Parc des Princes in Paris on September 6, 2024. (Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN / AFP) (Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/AFP via Getty Images)

Riccardo Calafiori on crutches, injury sends him back to Arsenal

Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori has reportedly been sent back to Arsenal after an injury wit Italy left him on crutches.
TOPSHOT - Italy's defender #05 Riccardo Calafiori heads the ball during the UEFA Nations League Group A2 football match between France and Italy at the Parc des Princes in Paris on September 6, 2024. (Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN / AFP) (Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/AFP via Getty Images)

Italian media praise Riccardo Calafiori after standout performance in Italy’s victory over France

Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori delivered an impressive performance for Italy in their 3-1 win over France, earning praise despite an injury that could impact his return for Arsenal.