Lee Hurley Archives: 10/2025

Bayern Munich have sold more than 10,000 tickets for their Champions League tie with Arsenal Women, setting a new season record for the Allianz Arena.

Scott Parker pushed back at claims about Arsenal’s tactics ahead of Burnley’s clash with the league leaders, calling them much more than a set-piece side.

Burnley face an uphill task ahead of their home meeting with Arsenal, as Scott Parker delivered a less-than-ideal injury update before the visit of the Premier League leaders.

Arteta confirms Martinelli will miss the Burnley game as Saliba faces a fitness test, with Ødegaard, Havertz and Jesus all nearing returns.

Steph Catley wins her third PFA Australia Women’s Footballer of the Year award after a superb season that included Champions League glory and Matildas milestones.

Michelle Agyemang suffers a suspected knee injury while playing for England against Australia, leaving her clubs and country concerned over her immediate future.

Pundits are already declaring the Premier League “Arsenal’s to lose” after just nine games, a claim that says far more about the media than the title race itself.

A new referee takes charge of Arsenal’s clash with Palace, but it’s the name on VAR duty that may raise more eyebrows among supporters.

Callan Hamill says his parents “cried tears of pride” when Arsenal offered him a deal, describing the moment as surreal after leaving St Johnstone.

David Raya hails Arsenal’s “incredible” depth and says competition for places is pushing the team to new heights across all competitions.

Chelsea’s hijack of Mykhaylo Mudryk pushed Arsenal to sign Leandro Trossard instead, a deal that keeps looking smarter with every game the Belgian plays.

Bukayo Saka was named Player of the Match against Fulham after a dominant display in Arsenal’s 1-0 win, creating six chances and leading from the front.

Leandro Trossard’s goal from a Bukayo Saka corner gave Arsenal a gritty 1-0 win at Fulham, keeping Mikel Arteta’s side top despite a weary performance.

Ex-Arsenal and Spurs midfielder David Bentley will fight former Chelsea player Jody Morris in a London charity boxing event organised by Graham Stack.

Gabriel Martinelli says he still dreams of finishing his career at Corinthians, calling the Brazilian club his lifelong passion despite his success in Europe.

William Saliba says signing a new deal was an easy decision as he feels settled, believes in the project, and wants to bring long-term success.

Gabriel Jesus is edging closer to full fitness after a lengthy spell out with a serious knee injury, but questions are already being asked about…

Leandro Trossard admits he played through injury early in the season and insists he never planned to leave despite speculation over his Arsenal future.

Viktor Gyökeres has found himself at the centre of an increasingly tedious, and predictable, narrative from sections of the British media determined to brand him a disappointment before his Arsenal career has even begun to settle.

Ex-Arsenal forward Mika Biereth says he’s not worried despite scoring once in nine games for Monaco, promising the goals will come “like London buses.”