Lee Hurley Archives: 04/2025

Real Madrid are fitness problems with one major absentee confirmed and others in doubt ahead of the Champions League second leg.

Arsenal are confident of landing a key midfield target this summer, with the groundwork laid and rivals yet to make a serious move.

Former Arsenal CEO Vinai Venkatesham has confirmed his next role after nearly a year away from the game – and it’s one that will surprise many in north London.

Kai Havertz could still return before season’s end, says Mikel Arteta, as Arsenal navigate key injuries ahead of the final stretch.

Mikel Merino issues a clear warning to Arsenal ahead of Brentford clash, urging full focus despite the lingering Real Madrid euphoria.

Brentford have issued team news ahead of their visit to Arsenal. With key players returning and others still out, Thomas Frank plots his tactical approach.

Arsenal are heading to Singapore for a games with AC Milan and Newcastle this July. It’s one stop on a wider Asia tour that will include a derby in Hong Kong.

Marca says Ancelotti is “on the ropes” after Madrid’s defeat to Arsenal. Poor results, tactical issues and internal doubts now threaten his future.

Declan Rice is up for UCL Player of the Week after his double free-kick display helped Arsenal stun Real Madrid. Fans have until Thursday to cast their vote.

Real Madrid have new injury concerns ahead of facing Arsenal in the Champions League. Key players are confirmed out, while others remain doubtful.

Arteta’s side ran 12km more than Madrid in a dominant UCL win. Arsenal exploited their fitness edge as Modrić and co. struggled to keep pace at the Emirates.

After a 3-0 defeat to Arsenal, Real Madrid are in turmoil. Fans, players and even Florentino Pérez are caught in the storm. What happens next could define their season.

Wesley Fofana is out for the season after injury in Chelsea’s loss to Arsenal. Lavia and Guiu may return

Key Arsenal fixtures have been rescheduled in Premier League 2 and the Women’s Super League.

Arsenal are preparing a €30m offer for Real Madrid’s Arda Güler, with Arteta eyeing the 20-year-old as a tactical fit. The player has struggled for minutes in Spain.

Ancelotti admits Arsenal were superior in their 3-0 win but warns Real Madrid aren’t finished yet: “Stranger things have happened at the Bernabéu.”

Courtois stunned by Rice’s free-kick masterclass but insists Real Madrid can turn it around at the Bernabéu. “We’ll give it everything,” he vows.

Arsenal’s Michelle Agyemang scored within seconds of her England debut in Belgium, but the Lionesses couldn’t recover from a poor first half in Leuven.

Spanish media turned on Real Madrid after Arsenal’s 3–0 win. Sport, Marca and AS were scathing about Madrid’s collapse and full of praise for Rice.

Ancelotti admitted Arsenal were better in three key areas after a 3–0 defeat in London. But he still believes the Bernabéu can work its old magic.