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.

Bellerin named one of Europe’s best

Hector Bellerin has enjoyed one heck of a great season. Making the breakthrough into the first team in the wake of Mathieu Debuchy's terrible fortune...

Why Arsenal fans hate Piers Morgan and Ramsey was right

At the weekend Aaron Ramsey snubbed Piers Morgan's handshake and earned the respect of millions. Morgan has spent the best part of the last few...

Welbeck aiming to keep on improving

Danny Welbeck may not be finding the back of the net recently but he has found his way in to the hearts of Arsenal...

What a goal! Podolski finally scores for Inter

Lukas Podolski has finally broken his scoring duck. Moving to Inter Milan in the January transfer window, he had yet to find the back of the...

Coquelin defends Giroud against Henry’s comments

Francis Coquelin has come to the defence of his teammate, Olivier Giroud, after the striker came under fire from Arsenal legend Thierry Henry. Henry made...

Jon Toral lands new Arsenal deal

Arsenal have extended the contract of Jon Toral, the midfielder who arrived at the club at the same time as Hector Bellerin from Barcelona. Enjoying a...

Has the Emirates Cup line-up been leaked?

Germany's Bild are apparently claiming they know which teams will compete in next season's Emirates Cup. The tabloid are allegedly convinced that Wolfsburg, Atletico Madrid...

Highlights: Arsenal 4 Sunderland 1

Arsenal continued their chase for the FAWSL title with a comprehensive win over Sunderland on Sunday. Scoring after just five minutes, the Gunners were pegged...

In focus: Mesut Ozil v Chelsea

Mesut Ozil was, perhaps, the standout Arsenal player in their 0-0 draw with Chelsea at the weekend. Creating more chances than any player from either...

In focus: Aaron Ramsey v Chelsea

Aaron Ramsey showed off some delectable touches against Chelsea in Sunday's 0-0 draw at the Emirates. Finishing the game with one shot, 85% passing accuracy,...

Pellegrini: Arsenal have spent more money than us

In what must surely be the most bizarre statement in recent times, Manuel Pellegrini has blamed being outspent by his rivals as the reason...

Mancini confirms Podolski wants Arsenal future

It seems like Lukas Podolski really has his heart set upon a return to Arsenal. The forward, who headed out on loan in January, has found...

Podolski plans to open sports bar

Lukas Podolski dreams of opening a sports bar and it seems like he's already planning on doing just that. Set to be located in his...

Boss hails PFA Young Player winner

Pedro Losa has hailed Leah Williamson after the youngster picked up the PFA Young Player of the Year award on Sunday night. Receiving the most...

Alexis gets his kit off in Gillette ad

Alexis Sanchez knows he looks good. Never wasting an opportunity to get his shirt off, the Chilean now features in an ad for Gillette where...

Oxlade-Chamberlain eager for return

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain watched Arsenal's 0-0 draw with Chelsea from the stands. The midfielder has been out of action since 9th March with a troublesome groin problem...

In full: Jose Mourinho post-Arsenal v Chelsea press conference

Prior to removing his bus from the Emirates pitch, Jose Mourinho spoke to the media. The Chelsea manager, who looked like he hadn't slept in...

In full: Arsene Wenger post-Chelsea press conference

Arsene Wenger met with the press after his side's 0-0 draw with Chelsea on Sunday at the Emirates. The boss spoke about the how he...

Mertesacker: It’s difficult to explain

Per Mertesacker spoke to the media immediately after the final whistle on Sunday. Being brutally honest, he revealed that this performance was an improvement on...

Video: Wenger post-Chelsea reaction

Arsene Wenger spoke to the media immediately after his side's goalless draw with Chelsea at the Emirates. The boss, who was relatively pleased with the...

Wenger admits Arsenal fortunate with Ospina and Oscar

David Ospina killed Oscar. Well, he didn't really, but he did clatter him hard enough for the Chelsea man to need to go to hospital,...

Ramsey frustrated with Chelsea draw

Despite a very good team performance from Arsenal, they could not shift Chelsea's bus on Sunday. Lacking, perhaps, a little bit cutting edge in the...

Fabregas grateful to Arsenal despite negative reception

Cesc Fabregas has admitted that he's still grateful to Arsenal despite receiving a quite hostile reception upon his return to the Emirates. The Chelsea man,...

The man in the middle: Michael Oliver review

Well that was a confusing performance from Arsenal's favourite referee. Refusing, early on, to book Branislav Ivanovich for his first or even second yellow-card challenge,...

Result: Arsenal 0 Stoke with money 0

Arsenal couldn't break down a stubborn Chelsea defence on Sunday afternoon and saw their winning run come to an end with a 0-0 draw. In...

Result: Arsenal 4 v Sunderland 1

Arsenal continued their winning ways with a 4-1 win over Sunderland at Boreham Wood. Arsenal wasted no time in opening the scoring against the Black Cats,...

Bellerin, Mertesacker start: Arsenal v Chelsea teams

Arsenal against Chelsea is almost here. A sense of optimism with an underlying ripple of dread seems to be today's abiding emotion. So how are Arsenal...

Wenger: Giroud's an animal

Arsene Wenger believes Olivier Giroud has become 'an animal'. The Frenchman has been on fire since his return from a broken leg that he suffered...

Injury update: Mikel Arteta

Mikel Arteta is hoping to return to the Arsenal team 'soon.' The captain has been out of action since he picked up an ankle injury...

Wenger: Sanchez has the fighting spirit I wanted

Arsene Wenger has revealed that when he purchased Alexis Sanchez he was looking for a player with 'fighting spirit.' He certainly got that. Arguably Arsenal's player...

Koscielny: I don’t have any problems playing with Gabriel

Should he be needed for the game against Chelsea, Laurent Koscielny is certain that Gabriel will be ready. Per Mertesacker is rated as 50/50 after...

Pundit urges Arsenal to sign four players

Jamie Carragher lives in la la land. In his world, Arsenal should sign Petr Cech, Paul Pogba, Diego Godin and 'Luis Suarez, Sergio Aguero or...

Wenger no regrets on missing out on Chelsea man

Arsene Wenger has absolutely no regrets over missing out on Eden Hazard. Speaking to the press ahead of the game at the Emirates on Sunday,...

Gibbs confident of beating Chelsea

Arsenal haven't beaten Chelsea in 12 games… Blah blah blah. Ahead of Sunday's showdown at the Emirates, a game that is more about pride than anything...

The man in the middle: Michael Oliver

When Arsenal played Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in October, Martin Atkinson allowed them to kick the crap out of Arsenal. Gary Cahill's early challenge on...

Four changes: Arsenal predicted lineup v Chelsea

Chelsea arrive at the Emirates looking to move one step closer to another title won by boring people into submission. It's a chance for this...

Chelsea manager shows his stupidity once again

We all know what's going to happen on Sunday. Chelsea will turn up with their bus, they'll look to frustrate and kick Arsenal and hit...

FA Cup final kit, prices & kick-off time announced

Arsenal will wear their yellow away strip for the FA Cup final in May. The kit, which holds a special place in the minds and...

Alexis: My mum got a grant to buy me boots

Everyone loves Alexis Sanchez and I'm afraid to think how much they adore him now after what he's been saying about his mum. Arriving in...

Southampton midfielder claims Wenger wants him – or does he?

Victor Wanyama reportedly claimed that Arsene Wenger has 'let it be known' that he wants to sign him. That's the story that was doing the...