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.
Collymore’s Ozil dig, Big Game Giroud + did he learn that from Bendtner?
A discussion of Arsenal against Ludoogorets, Sunderland, Mesut Ozil and Olivier Giroud
Did Wilshere’s in-depth interview reveal an end to his time at Arsenal?
Reading Jack Wilshere's interview with the Daily Mail, it's impossible not to think of it as a 2,000 word exit interview.
Santi Cazorla: The special one
It was once said of Arsène Wenger that he was an unlucky manager.
Can Arsenal continue to lead the way in Premier League chance conversion stats?
With six wins out of six, Arsenal are currently the form team in the Premier League.
Squad strength key against Swansea
Arsenal will be hoping to avoid new manager syndrome when they host Swansea this weekend.
Long read: Arsene goes Graham style for his 20th anniversary
That Arsène Wenger marked his 20th anniversary of taking charge of the Arsenal with a scrappy, George Graham style, 1-0 win at Burnley was an irony I feel sure the Frenchman will have appreciated.
Arsenal player ratings v Burnley as Gunners get lucky
Arsenal squeezed home against Burnley with a last minute goal we possibly, maybe, didn't quite deserve, so how did the players do?
Arsene for England? Never!
Sam Allardyce losing the England job he coveted for years in a matter of 67 days has to be one of the most marvelous football stories I have ever heard.
Is there room for Ramsey?
Arsenal's 3-0 battering of Chelsea at the weekend was as welcome as it was overdue. However, the nature of it has presented Arsène Wenger with a minor conundrum. Namely, just where will Aaron Ramsey fit in when he returns from injury?
Is Xhaka way to beat Chelsea?
It is a thankless task writing about football, or any sport come to that.
The Magnificent Five: Arsene’s best signings #1
You may have noticed that it is now twenty years since Arsène Wenger took the hot seat at Arsenal. Here, at DCHQ, we thought it was time to have a look at his top five captures since his arrival in north London.
The Magnificent Five: Arsene’s best signings #2
You may have noticed that it is now twenty years since Arsène Wenger took the hot seat at Arsenal. Here, at DCHQ, we thought it was time to have a look at his top five captures since his arrival in north London.
The Magnificent Five: Arsene’s best signings #3
You may have noticed that it is now twenty years since Arsène Wenger took the hot seat at Arsenal. Here, at DCHQ, we thought it was time to have a look at his top five captures since his arrival in north London.
The Magnificent Five: Arsene’s best signings #4
You may have noticed that it is now twenty years since Arsène Wenger took the hot seat at Arsenal. Here, at DCHQ, we thought it was time to have a look at his top five captures since his arrival in north London.
The Magnificent Five: Arsene’s best signings #5
You may have noticed that it is now twenty years since Arsène Wenger took the hot seat at Arsenal. Here, at DCHQ, we thought it was time to have a look at his top five captures since his arrival in north London.
Series 1.3: David Rocastle, Arsenal’s most beloved number 7? With Ian Wright interview
Listen as we relive Rocastle's Arsenal career with exclusive soundbites from Ian Wright while other former Arsenal players reveal what they truly felt about the great man.
Long read: Arsene Wenger – Parisian rope a dope
Arsène Wenger got away with one in Paris on Tuesday night.
Long read: Isn’t this what being an Arsenal fan is really all about?
At Arsenal's last gasp win at home to Southampton I indulged in a bit of time travelling.
Will Wenger play rotation roulette against Southampton?
Now the transfer window is closed and the international break is at an end, Arsenal can get on with the business at hand.
Long read: Jack to the future
Arsenal have, finally, addressed the two major shortcomings within the first team squad, but how was the window really?
Long read: Arsenal – the kings of comedy
This week has, even by Arsenal's standards, been one of high comedy. A few observations
Long read: Mutiny on the good ship Wenger
Bloody Philippe Coutinho.
By the time the Brazilian left the field of play, midway through Sunday's second half, it's all too easy to imagine Arsène Wenger...
Theological debate
Who wants to read about our failure to sign a centre forward and search for Johnny Evans?
Draxler, Mahrez and Lacazette, the usual suspects
Julian Draxler, Riyad Mahrez, Alexandre Lacazette, that Mustafi guy. Everyday, a different rumour for us all to obsess and puzzle over.
Time to dig up Arsenal’s pot of gold
Are Arsenal so focused on doing things right that they forget to do the right thing?
Is Mertesacker the perfect captain?
Should Wenger take the captaincy more seriously and why the new conduct rules will hopefully teach Chelsea and Jose Mourinho how to behave
Does Thierry Henry love Arsenal or money?
"Thierry Henry, Thierry Henry, Thierry Henry..."
Choose life
There are, as I begin writing this, just three games of the 2016 Euros left.
Who's your money on? I haven't watched nearly enough of...
Why England’s problems highlight Arsene Wenger’s deep understanding of modern footballers
On Monday night, I sat and watched my first game of the Euros since the opening Saturday of the tournament.
It goes without saying, even...
Bergkamp wonderland
I think the summer does funny things to people, you know.
I'm not sure whether it's the sudden breakthrough of the sun from above the grey,...
Friday night, Saturday watching the Euros
Despite watching all three of the games played on the opening Saturday of the Euros, I'd be hard pressed to tell you much about what happened in them.
Vardy the Wright move for Arsenal?
Arsenal have triggered Jamie Vardy's release clause, you've probably heard. Can he do for the Gunners what Ian Wright did when he arrived aged 27?
No need to fear Bellerin call up
Hector Bellerin has been called up to the Spain squad for this summer's European Championship, but Paul Williams explains why we don't need to worry. Yet.
Thank you, Tomas Rosicky
As Tomas Rosicky ends his Arsenal career with the expiration of his contract on Tuesday, Paul Williams takes a look back over his Arsenal career.
Deadwood replaced by Granit
I think we'd all prefer that Arsenal were seen to to be a bit more proactive in the transfer market, but a signing sealed and delivered before the end of May?
Squad review: Strikers
I didn't stick my head above the parapet and offer to write this section of our end of season review just so I could slate Theo Walcott.
The King is dead…
Arsene Wenger isn't going anywhere, so Paul Williams explains why getting behind the team or not going to games is the only choice fans realy have.
Remembering David Rocastle
Today marks 15 years since David Rocastle passed. Here, from our Arsenal Number 7s book, is an extract from Paul Williams chapter on this true legend
Impressive Arsenal- too late
Arsenal, perhaps for the first time this year, were seriously impressive in dispatching Everton this weekend.
Pace, power, great interplay and, crucially, end product.
The performance...
Boring, boring Arsenal
'Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today...'
Okay, maybe that's quite a dramatic opening, perhaps even unnecessary. However, it's hard to escape the feeling that...