Arsenal History Archives: 05/2026

Former Arsenal youngster Marcelo Flores has suffered a worrying knee injury just weeks before he was due to represent Canada at the World Cup.

Raheem Sterling has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving and possession of a Class C substance after a Lamborghini crash on the M3.

Robert Pires believes Arsenal have the weapons to beat PSG in the Champions League final and says they should not be treated as outsiders.

Former Arsenal player Kieran Tierney has had an excellent week, winning the Scottish Premiership before receiving a World Cup call-up with Scotland.

Former Arsenal academy winger Amario Cozier-Duberry is set to play in the League One play-off final at Wembley next weekend with Bolton Wanderers.

Former Gunner Jack Wilshere has admitted he’d like to sign Max Dowman or Ethan Nwaneri on loan for Luton Town, and he thinks the coming pre-season will be big for both players.

Former Gunner Takehiro Tomiyasu has been called up by Japan for the 2026 World Cup, despite a difficult few years with his injury setbacks.

Beth Mead and Katie McCabe are leaving the club when their contract expire after being loyal servants for respectively nine and eleven years.

Granit Xhaka has backed Arsenal to win the Premier League, praising Mikel Arteta and saying his former club deserve the title.

Former Gunner and Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny intends to attend the Champions League final, and he spent the build-up to El Clásico watching Arsenal.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been dropped by Marseille after a training-ground incident involving a fire extinguisher.

Utrera will rename its municipal stadium after former Arsenal forward Jose Antonio Reyes, seven years after his death in a traffic accident.

Arsene Wenger reacted to Arsenal reaching the Champions League final by claiming the trophy belongs at the Emirates Stadium, but he admitted PSG are strong opponents.

Robert Pires believes Arsenal’s first priority is still to win the Premier League, despite going into Tuesday night’s Champions League semi-final second leg on level terms.

Former Gunner Lukas Podolski has revealed that his current plan is to retire at the end of the season, after winning the Polish Cup with boyhood club Gornik Zabrze.

Santi Cazorla has revealed that he’s made a decision on a possible retirement this summer, but he’s not going to announce it yet.