Nia Griffiths Archives: 02/2017

Arsenal stay 11th in UEFA’s latest coefficient rankings, while Chelsea remain the only English team to make the top 10.

When Mesut Ozil was left out of Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal squad to face Sutton United in the FA Cup on Monday night, many suspected the playmaker was just being rested but it appears he’s being suffering from back spasms.

Following Arsenal’s 2-0 FA Cup win against Sutton United at Gander Green Lane on Monday night, the non-League players are set to have a lucky dip to see which player gets which Gunner’s shirt – except for one.

Back in January, Arsene Wenger was handed a four-match touchline ban for an altercation with fourth official, Anthony Taylor, during Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Burnley in which the media reported the manager had called Taylor a “f**king cheat”; unsurprisingly, this wasn’t the case at all.

Ever the ray of sunshine, Graeme Souness has been talking to The Times about Arsenal’s title credentials, or lack thereof.

On this day in 2006, Arsenal managed to beat Real Madrid 1-0 away in the Champions League; the first English team to win there.

Alan Smith reckons that whomever takes over from Arsene Wenger will have a pretty easy job, while comparing the current Arsenal squad to Sir Alex Ferguson’s ‘squad in decline’.

Following confirmation from Lucas’s agent that he doesn’t want to leave Arsenal, but is unhappy with his lack of game time, the Spaniard got the nod for the Gunner’s FA Cup clash against Sutton United.

A look at the top 10 pictures from the world of football this weekend.

Jeff Reine-Adelaide got his third FA Cup start of the season against Sutton United in the FA Cup and it wasn’t his best performance.

Sutton United captain, Jamie Collins, has admitted that although the National League side try to be as professional as they can on the pitch, they still like a pint or two the night before a game – and so does their manager!

Sutton player and former Gunner, Craig Eastmond, revealed what it was like getting a sniff of first team action for Arsenal and what he thinks about Arsene Wenger’s contract situation.

On this day in 2011, Leyton Orient managed to force a replay against Arsenal after drawing 1-1 at Brisbane Road.

Sutton United goalkeeper, Ross Worner, is actually an Arsenal fan and he revealed recently that David Seaman is his hero.

Sutton United captain, Jamie Collins, has given an interview to Ed Aarons from Observer Sport, in which he describes Leeds’ team selection in the previous round as disrespectful.

Sutton United manager, Paul Doswell, has revealed that while he respects Arsene Wenger, he has no sympathy for him following Arsenal’s 5-1 thrashing at the hands of Bayern Munich midweek.

36-year-old Sutton United striker, Craig Dundas, revealed that his National League side intend on getting physical with Arsenal in the FA Cup on Monday night.

A look at Arsenal’s week in quotes: it’s not easy.

On this day in 2005, Arsenal drew 1-1 with Sheffield United on their way to the FA Cup final, which they went on to win.

A look at Arsenal’s tough week through videos.