Paul Williams

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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.

Gooner legend agrees Wenger right to pass on Milner

by Paul Williams James Milner is not a signing to win you the league title, says Ronnie O'Sullivan Ronnie O'Sullivan, the greatest snooker player in the...

Stand up if you love Arsenal

by Paul Williams Why do we sing about hating Tottenham and not about loving Arsenal? On Saturday evening, Arsenal Football Club ended a trophy drought that...

Why Theo Walcott must start against Aston Villa

Ahead of Saturday's FA Cup Final, Paul Williams examines Theo Walcott's chances of a place in the starting line up Three days until Wembley, are...

It's a funny old game

Some bloke once said something like "It'a funny old game football". Now, I can't quite remember who it was, but but as I get older,...

Midfield matters

Sunday afternoon's third place play off* with Manchester United offered a graphic illustration of a problem which has begun to surface in the last few weeks. I...

New Model Arsenal

It's hard not to look at Arsenal, and the form they are currently in, without a major sense of regret. Obviously, it's great that they...

Mourinho's personal swear word and what Henry meant about Giroud

Perhaps it's because my focus is largely directed on the World Snooker Championship now, but things seem strangely calm at Arsenal at the minute. We...

The ballad of Cesc Fabregas

It is, perhaps, inevitable that Sunday afternoon's match is going to see a disproportionate amount of attention focused on a certain Cesc Fabregas. This is as...

The Reality Gap

Younger readers may need to Google him, but comedian and writer Ben Elton used to talk about something called the "reality gap". It's the gap...

Two semi finals, one big improvement

Arsenal may have a similar record to last season in the league, but things feel very different.

Jack's Back – again!

Jack Wilshere returned to action in an u21's match against Stoke City last night and there are reports he's set for a new Arsenal deal.

Waiting For God

What happens when you meet your footballing hero? This is...

Exclusive: The greatest 90 minutes of Wrighty's life

Ian Wright exclusively reveals the greatest 90 minutes of his life

EXCLUSIVE: Ian Wright's Wembley love affair

Thanks to Ball Street, DailyCannon had an exclusive interview with Arsenal legend Ian Wright.

August 2015: How will Arsenal line up?

Which of the Arsenal's squad's current players are guaranteed to be in the starting line up when next season gets underway?

Theo Walcott is a shark

Theo Walcott wants a payrise, but should this limited player actually get it? We're not so sure...

Is the Bell a-ringing for Debuchy?

Hector Bellerin has excelled since he was thrust into the first team, so what does Mathieu Debuchy's return from injury mean for the young Spaniard?

We all agree: Arsene is better than Jose

A week is a long time in football, never has that been more true than this week.

Five things we noticed at Old Trafford

Five things that really stood out as Arsenal defeated Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Adios Arteta?

If chatter over the weekend is to be believed, then this season may be Mikel Arteta's last in an Arsenal shirt. Is that a good thing?

An Arsenal Love Affair

A few weeks ago, Helen Trantum wrote on this site about the perils of living with the enemy. As you may have read, she lives...

Coq (on the) up and a Diaby downer

Two players who have experienced very different fortunes - just how fragile is the career of a top-flight footballer?

Ozil continues to make people paid to know football look stupid

Mesut Ozil shone once again against QPR. We take a closer look at his performance.

Desperately Seeking Bane (not Kane)

On Thursday night a discussion broke out at Daily Cannon Towers about whether your wonderful editorial team might like to cover football topics away...

No Trains From Manchester- Thanks BBC Sport

Arsenal fans were left furious with the news that the BBC had moved their FA Cup quarter final to Monday night.

Arsenal to end Old Trafford hoodoo in the FA Cup

Arsenal were handed a trip to Old Trafford to face Manchester United in the FA Cup. Paul Williams explains why it won't end in tears this time.

"Impossible" to stop Santi, says Karanka

Santi Cazorla is producing some of the best football of his career at the minute, and the little Spaniard shows no sign of going off the boil any time soon.

Five key moments that helped Arsenal win the FA Cup

Our defence of the FA Cup swings back into action this weekend. Yeah, meedja, look! We won something last season Yes, I know, you've noticed that...

The Arsenal goalkeeper debate – part 1

Who is Arsenal's number one? It's a question that Arsene Wenger might not be able to answer. We take a look at the best option here.

Alexis enthusiasm reminiscent of Wrighty

Arsene Wenger compared Alexis Sanchez to Ian Wright and they share many similarities as Paul Williams explores.

Alexis absence proves costly but Spurs defeat not the end of the world

With the calmness of a few days to think about the game against Spurs, it's clear to see that Arsenal will be back above them again in no time. This is why.

In praise of Danny Welbeck

Danny Welbeck may not be scoring the number of goals people expect from a top striker, but that doesn't mean he wasn't a great buy as Paul Williams explains.

Thierry Henry’s best goals vs Tottenham

Thierry Henry often saved his best for Tottenham. Relive some of his greatest moments.

A Tale of Two Derbies

In 2011/12 we all witnessed two very different league games between Arsenal and Tottenham. Paul Williams relives both of them here. Mind the gap.

Both Sides of the Divide: George Graham

George Grahama managed both Arsenal and Tottenham, but he only really left his mark on one of them.

Villa Killers

Arsenal destroyed Aston Villa at the Emirates on Sunday and Theo Walcott, Mesut Ozil and Santi Cazorla were integral to the performance.

Don’t Block Le Coq

A new deal is on the cards for Francis Coquelin and Paul Williams explains why that's a very good thing.

Arsenal should not break the bank for Theo

Theo walcott's contract is up for renewal and this time, it's totally different than his last one.

Aaron Ramsey’s gambling problem

The Arsenal man has been integral to Arsenal's success recently, but does the midfielder have a problem? Martin Keown thinks so.

The magic of the cup is still alive

24 hours after the FA Cup game against Brighton kicked off, one of our writers takes another look at the game without the added adrenaline.