Lee Hurley Archives: 04/2026

Leah Williamson has agreed a new contract with Arsenal that will see her extend her trophy-laden 20 years at the club

Arsenal’s Swedish influence was decisive against Leicester as Renée Slegers’ side build momentum before their European test in Lyon.

Kieran Tierney’s season at Celtic has offered a striking contrast to his Arsenal years, with the former Gunner finally finding rhythm again.

Arsenal’s interest in Julian Alvarez raises a major summer question, with Atletico Madrid’s position making any deal far from straightforward.

Arsenal’s final home game against Burnley has been moved to Monday 18 May at 8pm, causing fresh disruption for match-going fans.

Arsenal’s injury picture looks more encouraging than feared before Atletico Madrid, with several key players involved in open training ahead of the semi-final first leg.

Arsenal Women will take a 2-1 lead to France after an excellent second-half comeback against Lyon in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.…

Bukayo Saka has an ‘outside chance’ of returning for Arsenal v Newcastle, though Atletico Madrid may be the more realistic target.

Arsenal Women have confirmed Manu Zinsberger will leave at the end of the season after 143 appearances, 51 clean sheets and three trophies.

Arsenal could face a weakened Newcastle side on Saturday, with Anthony Gordon a doubt and Tino Livramento facing a lengthy spell out.

Arsenal are being linked with Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki, with the 21-year-old reportedly valued at more than €45m this summer.

Arsenal may be about to welcome an important defender back at just the right time, with Jurrien Timber closing in on a return ahead of a demanding run of fixtures.

Sandra Riquelme claims Ona Batlle’s move to Arsenal is done, with the Barcelona and Spain full-back set to return to England this summer.

Rodri will miss Manchester City’s clash with Burnley, offering Arsenal a small boost as Pep Guardiola’s side chase top spot in the title race.

Former Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun has scored in eight straight Ligue 1 games and is now closing in on a century-best record.

Arsenal have confirmed that Stina Blackstenius has signed a new contract, extending the stay of one of the fans’ favourites.

Do Arsenal always collapse in April under Mikel Arteta? A look at the last four seasons suggests the popular narrative is far too neat.

Martin Odegaard says Arsenal must learn quickly from defeat and move on, with the title race entering its most unforgiving phase.

Mikel Merino’s recovery is progressing, but reports in Spain say his place at the World Cup is still far from guaranteed.

Alessia Russo scored England’s winner against Iceland, while Leah Williamson made her return from injury in a timely Arsenal boost.