Paul Williams
It's a family affair... third generation Gooner, obsessed with Arsenal since the 80's. I've been writing about that obsession and, ever so occasionally, the team since 2004 in a variety of places, but have found a natural home here. As you will find out if you stick around long enough, I am a huge fan of Santi Cazorla. I'm extremely fond of cheese, Marmite, Pipers Salt n' Vinegar crisps, Pilsner Urquell, vodka tonics and absinthe. I am also hopelessly obsessed with Depeche Mode.
Can Arsenal face down the Anfield voodoo?
Arsenal's title race heats up with a crucial match at Anfield; can they overcome the challenge and send a strong message to Guardiola?
Arsenal’s Premier League title dream now within reach
Arsenal's dream of winning the Premier League title is within reach, and writer Paul Williams lays out his case for why they might just ride the train to the top.
Arsenal march towards Premier League title
Arsenal continued their impressive run towards a league title win with a convincing win over Fulham, extending their lead at the top of the table and this weekend they can stretch it further.
Believe in Arteta, believe in Arsenal
I don't suppose we Arsenal fans are, by any means, the only set of fans who feel like our team have been put on this planet for the sole purpose of being extremely hazardous for our health. However, it is our team, our beloved, brilliant team who have scored three last minute winners in the last six weeks.
Strap in, Arsenal fans, it’s about to get very interesting
I don't know how many people have been left surprised by Arsenal's excellent form since the resumption of the Premier League season. Nonetheless, I'm certainly not going pretend I expected Arsenal to come through a very challenging run of fixtures, including 4 of this season's top 6, not just unbeaten, but having taken 10 points out of 12 from those games. We also played, and beat, West Ham.
How to build your own Arsenal family
The repeated weekends spent round my Grandfather's house listening to both him and my uncle crow about Arsenal's latest win and QPR's latest defeat got to me. Back then it seemed like Arsenal must have been winning every week and QPR losing, something that's eminently possible, because it was towards the end of 1988 that I cracked.
Arsenal’s October: We could be contenders
After an excellent October for Arsenal, Paul Williams lets himself get a little excited...
North London is red: Basking in Arsenal’s win over Tottenham
After Arsenal's 3-1 win over Tottenham to remain top of the Premier League table, Paul Williams is here with his thoughts.
Mikel Arteta’s player-fan connection can triumph at Old Trafford
Over the course of three hours football at the Emirates in the last week, the Arsenal have showed an impressive resilience to go with an increased level of control in their game with five wins out of five, but can they make it six against Manchester United?.
Will Arsenal find joy instead of heartbreak in Europe this season?
Arsenal's record of winning in Europe is far from great, so why do fans get so excited when it always leads to disappointment ponders Paul Williams...
Bukayo Saka’s Redemption Penalty
What a difference Eddie Nketiah makes...
Why it’s time for Arsenal to ditch Lacazette for Nketiah
If you didn't know it already, following last Monday's rather painful experience at Selhurst Park, Saturday's home defeat to Brighton, told us rather emphatically, that nothing can be taken for granted as we head towards the end of this Premier League season.
Opportunity knocks for 2 Arsenal men
So, the last time we spoke, some idiot was saying something about not casting envious eyes in the direction of the Crystal Palace bench and our former captain, Patrick Vieira.
Arsenal’s Supermen: What makes an Arsenal hero?
Thursday, 31 March saw the 21st anniversary of the passing of one the Arsenal's favourite sons, David Rocastle. It seems incomprehensible to me now...
Protecting Bukayo Saka
At the weekend, Arsenal made their way into the final international break of the season by taking three points at Villa Park.
Gabriel Martinelli provides reasons for Arsenal fans to believe
I'm not sure if it's a sense of my own, or indeed Arsenal's new found, hard won maturity, but I went to bed following our 2-0 reverse at home to Liverpool feeling fairly philosophical.
Arsenal fans start to care about football again
Football is a game of emotions more than anything else, as Paul Williams ponders this week.
Why are Arsenal fans split over their manager? The Arteta Dichotomy
In a long-overdue return to writing, Paul Williams ponders the difference between Arsenal fans in the stadium and those online who seem to have very different views on what Mikel Arteta is doing at Arsenal.
Over Land and Sea (and Lockdown) Arsenal 20/21 – The Corona Diaries: A book...
Darren Berry, author of Clickbait: Life As a Modern Football Fan - a mildly painful chronicle of Unai Emery's one full season in charge of the mighty Arsenal, has written another book.
Arsenal legends: Ian Wright Wright Wright!
Thinking about something to write this weekend... well, I didn't have to think too hard. I thought a look back at the career of Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, may be in order.
2 years on: The King Is Dead
In many respects, Arsenal's 2-1 hammering of the newly crowned Premier League champions, Chelsea, in the Wembley sunshine last May can now be regarded as the cruelest of false dawns.
25 years on: The day that changed Arsenal forever
20 years ago Arsenal sacked George Graham. Little did anyone imagine the chain of events that would unfold.
George Graham: 2 sides of the fierce and bitter Arsenal and Tottenham divide
Until 2018, Arsenal fans under the age of 20 knew only one man to occupy the manager's office, but how much do they know about George Graham?
Ashley Cole: Time to forgive?
Ashley Cole has all but airbrushed him out of Arsenal's history, especially his role with the Invincibles, because of the Arsenal fans. Isn't it time we forgave him?
Finally a true heir to Henry: In Praise of Pierre
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has, I think it's fair to say, been quite the success at Arsenal Football Club.
Unai Emery’s Arsenal evolution
When I last wrote a piece for this esteemed website, I was emotional, relieved and a little starry eyed as I reacted to the news that Arsène Wenger would be leaving Arsenal Football Club after 22 years in charge.
Thierry runs the Tottenham
Fifteen years ago, on the 16th November 2002, Thierry Henry scored that goal against Tottenham Hotspur, but was it overrated?
Excuse me if I refuse to damn Oxlade-Chamberlain
Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. Sentiments that apply, almost perfectly, to the Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain saga.
Long read: Remembering David Rocastle
Today marks 16 years since David Rocastle passed. Here, from our Arsenal Number 7s book, is an extract from Paul Williams chapter on this true legend
Reaction: We won’t even make top six
Daily Cannon's Paul Williams discusses another shambles and what lies ahead for Arsenal for the rest of the season.
Adios Arsene
Why it's time for Arsene Wenger to say goodbye at Arsenal
Good boys
Arsenal's dramatic win at home to Burnley on Sunday was underscored by huge controversy.
The transcendental nature of Olivier Giroud
This post was written prior to the events of Tuesday night
Olivier Giroud scored the goal of the season on Sunday evening.
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Long read: The pain and suffering of Arsene Wenger
"Pain and suffering in various tempos."
Arsene’s highway to hell
As Ferris Bueller once sagely noted, "Life moves pretty fast. if you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."
Is this Arsene Wenger’s legacy in action?
The subject of Arsène Wenger's likely legacy has been on my mind recently.
Player ratings – Alexis and Xhaka star in win v Bournemouth
Arsenal recorded their first Premier League win of November with a hard fought win against AFC Bournemouth. So how did the players do individually?
Arsenal wannabes – Jose Mourinho and Tottenham Hotspur’s bad week
Paul takes a look back over the past week and a look ahead at what is to come
Ray Parlour shows Arsenal the way at Old Trafford
From international indifference to the white hot intensity of Manchester United v Arsenal.
Alexis injury could open stage door for Giroud
Real life can be so inconsiderate sometimes.