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.
Why do we sing about hating Spurs, not loving 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...
Why you need a sense of humour to be an Arsenal fan
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,...
Why Arsenal may need to drop Coquelin to improve
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...
'What if' - The Arsenal game
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...
Why Arsenal fans should say thank-you to 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...
Why Arsenal weren't lucky at all against Reading
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...
Why Arsenal feel like a proper team again
Arsenal may have a similar record to last season in the league, but things feel very different.
New deal for Wilshere makes sense amid Manchester City speculation
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.
What happens when you meet your Arsenal hero?
What happens when you meet your footballing hero? This is...
Exclusive: Ian Wright reveals the greatest 90 minutes of his life
Ian Wright exclusively reveals the greatest 90 minutes of his life
EXCLUSIVE: Ian Wright reveals why he loves Wembley more than most
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?
Why Theo Walcott is nothing more than a shark
Theo Walcott wants a payrise, but should this limited player actually get it? We're not so sure...
What does Debuchy's return mean for Bellerin?
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 Wenger is better than Jose Mourinho
A week is a long time in football, never has that been more true than this week.
Wenger's decisiveness and four other things we noticed against Manchester United
Five things that really stood out as Arsenal defeated Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Are Arsenal really about to let another captain leave?
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...
How Coquelin and Diaby's careers tell the same story
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.
What's the point of watching teams other than Arsenal play?
On Thursday night a discussion broke out at Daily Cannon Towers about whether your wonderful editorial team might like to cover football topics away...
Arsenal fans outraged after BBC move Manchester United cup tie to Monday night
Arsenal fans were left furious with the news that the BBC had moved their FA Cup quarter final to Monday night.
Why Arsenal will end Manchester United's hoodoo
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.
Arsenal's magical Spaniard proves impossible is nothing
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.
Why Wenger was right to compare Sanchez with Arsenal legend
Arsene Wenger compared Alexis Sanchez to Ian Wright and they share many similarities as Paul Williams explores.
Why Arsenal will be back above Tottenham after the next game
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.
Mind the gap - 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.
The manager who dared to cross the Arsenal-Spurs divide
George Grahama managed both Arsenal and Tottenham, but he only really left his mark on one of them.
Ozil, Walcott and Cazorla lead Arsenal's Villa killers
Arsenal destroyed Aston Villa at the Emirates on Sunday and Theo Walcott, Mesut Ozil and Santi Cazorla were integral to the performance.
How Arsenal can keep Coquelin and sign another defensive midfielder
A new deal is on the cards for Francis Coquelin and Paul Williams explains why that's a very good thing.
Why Walcott should take what Arsenal offer him
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.
Why Santi Cazorla deserves to be smiling again
You knew this one was coming...
I've gone a couple of ways round with this post. There is the straight retelling of Santi Cazorla's Arsenal...