Lee Hurley Archives: 08/2026

Arsenal welcome Coventry to the Emirates tonight to open the 202627 Premier League season, so who have both managers picked in their squads?

The Premier League has confirmed the officials for Arsenal’s opener against Coventry City, with a familiar VAR appointment catching the eye again.

Manchester City’s 115-case remains unresolved as another Premier League season begins, with Richard Masters admitting the process has taken longer than expected.

Mikel Arteta has given his clearest answer yet on Myles Lewis-Skelly’s future, delivering a definitive message amid transfer speculation.

Arsenal-bound Victor Ozhianvuna remains sidelined with a growth-related back injury, with the Gunners involved in deciding his return to action.

Arsenal have officially completed the signing of Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa as Mikel Arteta adds another experienced defender to his squad.

Ezri Konsa is close to joining Arsenal, but what shirt number will he wear? One available number has followed the defender through much of his career.

Arsenal chief executive Richard Garlick says Mikel Arteta’s new contract should be resolved very shortly, with both club and manager fully aligned.

Arsenal have been linked with Brighton’s Jack Hinshelwood, but a reported £50m valuation means any move for the versatile 21-year-old would be far from simple.

Mikel Arteta explains why he expects Martin Odegaard to hit new heights after Arsenal’s Community Shield win over Manchester City in Cardiff.

When Arsenal’s team for the Community Shield was announced, there were two notable absentees, Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri, so where are they?

Arsenal and Manchester City have revealed their teams for the Community Shield final in Cardiff.

Former Arsenal favourite Carl Jenkinson has retired aged 34, ending a career that took him from the Highbury stands to two FA Cups and England honours.

Manchester City have named Ruben Dias as captain against Arsenal, but Enzo Maresca is delaying a permanent decision until the transfer window closes.

Mikel Arteta has hinted Ethan Nwaneri could leave Arsenal on loan again, insisting the youngster needs regular football to continue developing.

Arsenal reportedly rejected a €35m bid for Ethan Nwaneri last summer, but Borussia Dortmund remain keen as interest in the youngster grows.

Pio Esposito remains firmly on Arsenal’s radar, but Inter Milan’s stance means any move is likely to be anything but straightforward. Arsenal are reportedly leading…

Former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has completed a Premier League return, joining Crystal Palace

Arsenal retain an interest in Bradley Barcola, but Liverpool have reportedly submitted a €115m bid as PSG weigh up the winger’s future.

What shirt number will Bruno Guimaraes wear at Arsenal? His long-time favourite is available if the Newcastle midfielder completes his move.