Lee Hurley Archives: 09/2026

Sarina Wiegman has explained Chloe Kelly’s England omission, while Arsenal deal with a separate fitness problem ahead of their European trip.

Piero Hincapie has explained why he missed Ecuador’s latest squad after an interrupted start to the season with Arsenal.

Viktor Gyokeres made a timely impact for Sweden after a quiet start to the season, but his reaction told its own story after the final whistle.

Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that Declan Rice is carrying an injury, while also taking a much firmer line over Cole Palmer’s latest England absence.

Ceadach O’Neill’s latest Northern Ireland appearance has changed the picture around his international future after months of uncertainty.

Kai Havertz is back at Arsenal for further scans after a muscle injury with Germany, with fresh reports raising concern over the length of his absence.

Arsenal’s speed data from Brighton produced a surprising result, with one player standing clear at the top of the club’s season rankings.

Viktor Gyokeres has been handed a timely Sweden call-up that could help him rebuild confidence after a stop-start beginning to the season.

The Premier League has explained why Declan Rice was not sent off at Brighton after a late incident that prompted questions over the decision.

Arsenal’s U18s extended their winning run with an emphatic away victory, while the U21s were held despite creating the better chances.

Mikel Arteta gave a blunt verdict after Arsenal’s nine-match winning run ended at Brighton, pointing to the failings that decided the game.

Arsenal face Brighton in matchweek five with the chance to make history by opening a season with eight consecutive wins for the first time.

Arsenal have given their clearest indication yet of when Daphne van Domselaar could return as Renee Slegers provides a fresh update on her recovery.

Northern Ireland are planning to call up Arsenal youngster Ceadach O’Neill for Nations League games as they look to secure his international future.

Gabriel Martinelli scored a 32-minute hat-trick for Al-Hilal in a 6-0 win over Al-Taawoun, his first goals since leaving Arsenal.

Arsenal beat Sunderland 2-0, but John Brooks and Stuart Attwell face scrutiny after a disputed penalty and inconsistent handling of key incidents.

Arsenal were penalised for an 18-second throw at Sunderland despite the hosts taking far longer, raising fresh questions over refereeing standards.

Mikel Arteta raged at Sunderland’s second-half penalty despite Arsenal winning 2-0, calling the decision unacceptable after VAR failed to intervene.

Arsenal and Sunderland have confirmed their teams for tonight’s Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light

Arsenal will not play on Boxing Day for a fourth year running after the Premier League moved the Crystal Palace fixture to December 27.