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.

The stat that shows Ozil is still King of Creation

Mesut Ozil gets a hard time, mostly from people who aren't smart enough to actually watch him play. Grabbing a lovely assist on Saturday for...

Podolski: Their offer seduced me from the first moment

Lukas Podolski has revealed that Galatasaray's offer 'seduced' him from the very first moment he heard it, admitting that he had expected to be...

Wenger: We have to battle Bayern Munich

The Champions League returns this week and Arsenal are set to kick-off their campaign with a trip to Croatia to face Dinamo Zagreb. The change...

Wenger on what Theo needs to become an instinctive finisher

Despite netting his 11th goal in 11 Premier League starts, the debate rages on as to whether or not Theo Walcott is good enough to...

The Gabriel stat that has the internet talking

It's safe to say Gabriel is finding his way into the hearts of Gooners the world over. From his no-nonsense approach on the pitch to...

Stats show Wenger right not to buy Schneiderlin

Francis Coquelin was voted as Arsenal's player of the month for August and he continued his impressive form with a man of the match...

Photo: Debuchy gives Koscielny personalised fussball table

You may or may not know, but when Mathieu Debuchy isn't recovering from injury or sitting on Arsenal's bench, he runs a company that...
from Arsenal's opposition

Eric Dier hails ‘unbelievable’ Arsenal legend

Eric Dier will not be winning himself any friends up the Seven Sisters Road after his latest comments that basically involved a love-in over...

Wenger: Theo’s goal was outstanding

As the Arsenal striker debate rages on, despite both their strikers scoring against Stoke, Arsene Wenger has come to the defence of Theo Walcott,...
from Arsenal's opposition

Matic ‘hopes’ Chelsea will be ready for Arsenal

Despite both sides having a Champions League match midweek, most fans' attention has already turned to the Premier League game at Stamford Bridge on...

Why we all loved Gabriel smashing Arnautovic

We shouldn't like it, but we did. When Gabriel smashed his arm across the face of Stoke's Marko Arnautovic, Gooners the world over smiled. Some...

Emmanuel Adebayor: A sad story and a career wasted

Somehow, Emmanuel Adebayor has managed to play for some of the top clubs in the world (and Tottenham) yet at 31, he finds himself...

Mourinho: We’re candidates to beat Arsenal

After watching his side lose to Everton at Goodison Park, Jose Mourinho believes Chelsea 'are candidates' to beat Arsenal when the two sides meet at...

Petr Cech channels his inner Eric Cantona

Petr Cech has revealed how delighted he is with how Arsenal have responded to their opening day defeat to West Ham by channeling his...

Watch: Toral grabs great assist for Birmingham

Jon Toral continues to impress during his loan spell with Birmingham, grabbing an assist for the Blues as they defeated Bristol 4-2 on Saturday. Clayton Donaldson scored...

Watch: Wellington dazzles for Bolton and wins penalty

Wellington Silva was hailed after playing the full 90 minutes for Bolton on Saturday, and it was the Brazilian who won the penalty that...

Surgery a possibility for Wilshere

Jack Wilshere is waiting to learn if he will need to undergo surgery on the ankle fracture he picked up in training according to...

Player ratings: Arsenal v Stoke

Arsenal may have only put two past Stoke, but they really should have had a hatful. 29 shots, 12 of which were on target, they...

Result: Arsenal breeze past Stoke in easy win

Arsenal defeated Stoke at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon, easily dealing with the Potters and leaving with all three points after a 2-0 win. Despite being told...
Arsenal team news

Official teams: Arsenal v Stoke

I usually start these posts with 'Arsenal welcome to the Emirates' but it's Stoke, and they aren't welcome. The Gunners will be hopeful of...

Adams: Gambling is a massive problem in football

Tony Adams says that gambling is the main problem that sees players come through his Sporting Chance clinic. The former Arsenal captain, who had a...

Wright: Martial could do with a start like mine at Arsenal

Ian Wright believes Anthony Martial could do with starting his Manchester United career like he started his at Arsenal – with a goal in...

Arsenal food hygiene tops as Manchester United warned over mice again

Arsenal and the rest of the clubs that make up English football have had their food hygiene standards assessed with the Gunners (and the...

Arteta praises Stoke’s transfer business

Arsenal's captain, Mikel Arteta, has praised Stoke for the business they have done over the summer. With talents you wouldn't normally associate with Stoke arriving,...

Bournemouth man delighted with praise from Henry

Callum Wilson has revealed his delight at being praised by Thierry Henry. The Bournemouth frontman has arrived in the Premier League with a bang, netting...
Mesut Ozil

One Arsenal player makes top ten highest paid Premier League players

We all know that Arsenal don't pay the same sort of stupid wages as some other clubs in the league so it will come...

Cavani to join Arsenal in January – dodgy reports

With the transfer window closed, certain papers/sites already have their eyes trained on the next one and in Metro on Saturday morning we see...

Scott set sights on Chelsea after Liverpool win

Alex Scott has her sights firmly trained on Chelsea after defeating Liverpool in the WSL, but with only two games left to play in...

Watch: Campbell sets up winning goal as Costa Rica beat Uruguay

Joel Campbell set up the winning goal for Costa Rica on Tuesday night/Wednesday morning as they defeated Uruguay 1-0. The forward, who looked like he...
from Arsenal's opposition

Ex-Liverpool man criticises Stoke’s record signing + club’s ambition

Ahead of Stoke's arrival at the Emirates this weekend, Stephane Henchoz has accused Xherdan Shaqiri of joining the club for money. Shaqiri signed a five-year...

Coquelin: Arsenal label means you’re obliged to give more

Francis Coquelin was voted Arsenal's player of the month for August and the midfielder appeared on the Arsenal podcast this week. His story is one...
Arsenal injury news

Arsenal get double injury boost

Arsenal look set to welcome Per Mertesacker back into the side this weekend while Laurent Koscielny is expected to be fit to play despite...

Arsenal refute ‘six month’ claim over Welbeck

The Telegraph's Jeremy Wilson has claimed that Arsenal are still confident that Danny Welbeck will return at Christmas and not in six months time...

Willock: It gives me joy inside

Chrissy Willock has been speaking to the FA about what it feels like when he beats his man on the pitch. The Arsenal youngster started...

Wenger blocked Nacho transfer – report

Reports coming out Spain are claiming that Arsene Wenger blocked Nacho Monreal's move to Athletic Bilbao over the summer. In what has become quite a...

Giroud: I will have to correct a few things

Olivier Giroud did not shirk away from the criticism he faced after being booed by his own fans as France beat Serbia 2-1 in...

Koscielny back injury causes possible problem ahead of Stoke

Laurent Koscielny was an unused substitute for France against Serbia on Monday night as he continues to suffer from the back problem that ruled him...

Giroud criticism after France game well out of line

Olivier Giroud was absolutely panned on Twitter and by those in the stadium after his performance for France against Serbia in their 2-1 friendly...

Cebellos links with Arsenal not all that they seem

Arsenal and Liverpool are apparently scouting Dani Ceballos, a player dubbed 'the next Fabregas'. The report, which first featured in the Mirror, states that with...

Campbell: Wenger wants the best and he wanted me to stay

With Arsenal failing to land a striker in the transfer window, Joel Campbell was kept at the club when it looked for all the...