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Sol Campbell and Arsene Wenger

Sol Campbell’s historic move from Tottenham to Arsenal

Sol Campbell's transfer from Tottenham to Arsenal in 2001 remains one of the most talked-about moves in football, marking a pivotal moment in his career and the history of both clubs.
MILAN, ITALY - MAY 06: Ismael Bennacer of AC Milan celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and SS Lazio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 06, 2023 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Midfielder explains choosing Arsenal over Manchester City

Ismaël Bennacer reflects on choosing Arsenal over Manchester City, highlighting his journey from Arles-Avignon to AC Milan and his successful career.
Colombia's goalkeeper David Ospina arrives for the friendly football match between Colombia and Venezuela at the DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, December 10, 2023. (Photo by CHRIS ARJOON/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Arsenal man’s future uncertain after Al Nassr move

Exploring the recent career developments of former Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina, including potential transfer rumors and his journey since leaving the Emirates.
Sokratis signs for Real Betis (via Real Betis)

Former Arsenal man given 1 month to prove himself at new club

Sokratis Papastathopoulos, ex-Arsenal defender, faces a crucial month at Real Betis to demonstrate his value after Chadi Riad's departure to the Moroccan team.
DORTMUND, GERMANY - APRIL 14: Former footballer, Jens Lehmann looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final Second Leg match between Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City at Signal Iduna Park on April 14, 2021 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Frederic Scheidemann/Getty Images)

Former Arsenal star challenges court ruling in ‘chainsaw trial’

Jens Lehmann, former Arsenal goalkeeper, is appealing a court judgment involving charges of insult, property damage, and attempted fraud, resulting in a €420,000 fine.
Nicolas Pepe with the Trabzonspor fans after his arrival at the airport (Photo via Trabzonspor on Twitter)

Arsenal flop wanted by AC Milan

Interest from AC Milan in Nicolas Pepe, currently at Trabzonspor, marks a potential shift in the career of the former Arsenal record signing.
SOUTHEND, ENGLAND: Sol Campbell, Manager of Southend United looks on during the Sky Bet League One match between Southend United and Rotherham United at Roots Hall on December 14, 2019. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Arsenal Invincible sued for £810k

Former Arsenal and England defender Sol Campbell faces a £810,000 lawsuit over a failed property deal
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Dejan Iliev of Arsenal looks through the fog while the match is discussed as being postponed due to the thick fog during the Premier League 2 match between Arsenal and West Ham at Meadow Park on February 4, 2019 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

New FC Sarajevo signing reflects on his 10 years at Arsenal

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Dejan Iliev shares his experiences of training under Arsene Wenger and alongside Petr Cech, reflecting on his development at Arsenal.
Brest's French midfielder #45 Mahdi Camara (R) fights for the ball with Lyon's English midfielder #98 Ainsley Maitland-Niles during the French L1 football match between Brest and Lyon at the Francis Le Ble stadium in Brest, western France on September 23, 2023. (Photo by FRED TANNEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Arsenal favourite could be sold just months after signing for Lyon

Former Arsenal youngster, Ainsley Maitland-Niles faces potential departure from Lyon months after joining
Park Chu-Young

Whatever happened to one of Arsenal’s strangest signings?

Park Chu Young will always be remembered as one of the strangest signings Arsenal ever made, but where is he now and what's he up to?
Marseille's Panamanian defender #62 Michael Murillo (L) is congratulated by Marseille's French-Gabonese forward #10 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after scoring his team's first goal during the French L1 football match Olympique de Marseille (OM) vs Clermont Foot 63 at the Velodrome stadium on December 17, 2023. (Photo by CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP via Getty Images)

€700kpw salary for former Arsenal captain questioned

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's substantial salary at Olympique Marseille raises questions, as he strives to justify his worth with a promising performance.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 23: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, looks on during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC at Anfield on December 23, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s support of Mikel Arteta compared to Liverpool’s of Klopp

Shkodran Mustafi commends Arsenal's support for Mikel Arteta, comparing it to Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp
David Luiz of Arsenal - Arsenal v Olympiakos, Europa League Round of 16, Emirates Stadium - 18/03/2021. Copyright: Matt Impey / Shutterstock

Former Gunner claims Arsenal can win the league this season

David Luiz thinks Arsenal can win the Premier League this season, crediting Mikel Arteta with changing the mentality at the club.
Arsenal's German Goalkeeper Jens Lehmann warms up before their Premier League match against Everton at the Emirates Stadium, North London, England, on May 4, 2008. (Photo credit GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal legend ordered to pay €420,000 after chainsaw attack and fraud

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann fined €420,000 for property damage and attempted fraud in two separate incidents
Real Betis' Hector Bellerin reacts after a fall during the Spanish league football match between Real Betis and Girona FC at the Benito Villamarin stadium in Seville on December 21, 2023. (Photo by CRISTINA QUICLER/AFP via Getty Images)

Fan favourite former Gunner injured by heavy challenge

Former Gunner Hector Bellerin picked up an unfortunate ankle injury with Real Betis on Thursday, with teammates complaining that the challenge wasn't punished.
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 14: Jeremie Frimpong and Granit Xhaka of Bayer Leverkusen warm up prior to the UEFA Europa League match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Molde FK at BayArena on December 14, 2023 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)

Granit Xhaka confirms plan to attend Arsenal game for farewell

Granit Xhaka will return to the Emirates Stadium to watch a game and say goodbye to Arsenal next week, according to the man himself.
Ajax' German director of football affairs Sven Mislintat attends a press presentation for Ajax' new head coach in the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam on June 14, 2023. (Photo by PHIL NIJHUIS/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

Ajax criticised for “totally absurd” hiring of former Arsenal man

Former Ajax captain Dusan Tadic criticises the appointment of Sven Mislintat as director of football affairs at Ajax, highlighting a clash in football cultures.
READING, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Ovie Ejaria of Reading FC looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Reading and Luton Town at Madejski Stadium on December 26, 2020 in Reading, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Former Arsenal and Liverpool youngster has contract cancelled

Ovie Ejaria, former Arsenal and Liverpool starlet, becomes a free agent after mutually ending his contract with League One club Reading
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 03: Granit Xhaka of Bayer Leverkusen reacts during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund at BayArena on December 03, 2023 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)

Granit Xhaka channels past Arsenal failure for Leverkusen’s Bundesliga success

Granit Xhaka, leveraging his Arsenal experience, aims to guide Bayer Leverkusen to title success in the Bundesliga
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 19: Former Footballer Ian Wright looks on as they present on ITV Sport prior to the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Manchester United and Fulham at Old Trafford on March 19, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Arsenal legend confirms plan to quit Match of the Day

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has confirmed his plan to step down from BBC highlights programme Match of the Day at the end of the season.
COLOGNE, GERMANY - OCTOBER 07: Former German national player Lukas Podolski seen on the TV platform prior to the international friendly match between Germany and Turkey at RheinEnergieStadion on October 07, 2020 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Arsenal fan favourite explains turning down Manchester City

Former Arsenal player Lukas Podolski discusses his career choices, including turning down Manchester City and lucrative offers from China, while expressing his deep connection to 1. FC Köln.
Emile Smith Rowe in training with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal midfielder praised by former boss as ‘incredible talent’

Former Huddersfield Town manager Danny Cowley has praised Emile Smith Rowe for his impact with the club, years after the Arsenal man's loan spell.
ISTANBUL, TURKEY: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of Besiktas looks on during the Turkish Super League match between Besiktas and Fenerbahce at Besiktas Park Stadium on December 9, 2023. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

Former Gunner receives long-overdue 1st red card

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was shown a somewhat overdue first red card of his career in midweek, after a clash with FC Lugano's Renato Steffen.
Dan Crowley with Arsene Wenger (Photo via BeSoccer.com)

Whatever happened to Arsenal’s ‘next big thing’?

Former Gunner Dan Crowley was once regarded as the next big thing at Arsenal, let's take a look at what the midfielder is up to now.
Mat Ryan after signing for Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Freak injury for former Arsenal man

Former Arsenal player and AZ Alkmaar goalkeeper Mathew Ryan suffers a broken eye socket in a gym accident, impacting the team's upcoming matches.
Former Arsenal striker Dennis Bergkamp poses on May 28, 2008 on the first day of a national football coach course in Zeist. Bergkamp has the ambition of becoming a coach after his farewell as a player in 2006.(Photo by KOEN VAN WEEL/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal legend honoured on €8 gold note

Dennis Bergkamp, the iconic former Arsenal and Ajax player, reveals his intention to return to football coaching, emphasising youth development.
Marseille's French-Gabonese forward #10 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gestures as he celebrates scoring Marseille's third goal during the French L1 football match between Olympique Marseille (OM) and Olympique Lyonnais (Lyon) at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille, southern France on December 6, 2023. (Photo by CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Arsenal captain silences critics with 7 goals in 4 games

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang turns around his season at Olympique de Marseille, overcoming criticism with a remarkable scoring streak.
Sydie Peck playing for Sheffield United (Photo via CAABASE on Instagram)

Arsenal academy product makes Premier League debut

Former Arsenal youngster Sydie Peck made his debut for Sheffield United on Saturday, coming off the bench during their win over Brentford.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 23: Arsenal Unveil New Head Coach Unai Emery at Emirates Stadium on May 23, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Unai Emery Arsenal revisionism needs to stop

Recently, we've seen a number of people attempt to rewrite Unai Emery's time at Arsenal on the back of his success at Aston Villa, but Arsenal fans remember the truth.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on November 04, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Arsenal urged to make January signings if things don’t improve

Gilberto Silva believes Arsenal's January transfer plan will hinge on their current injuries, and whether players can get fit in time.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 21: Gilberto Silva speaks to the media ahead the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Final Tournament Draw at Aotea Centre on October 21, 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Arsenal legend wants Gunners to fight for 3 trophies this season

Gilberto Silva thinks Arsenal have to fight for all three remaining trophies on offer to them this season, though injuries could be a problem.
LUTON, ENGLAND: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates after Gabriel Jesus scores the teams second goal during the Premier League match between Luton Town and Arsenal FC at Kenilworth Road on December 05, 2023. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

“The samba is back”: Former Gunner sings praises of Arsenal’s Brazilians

Gilberto Silva is proud of what his fellow Brazilians are achieving at Arsenal, reflecting on everything they had to overcome to reach this point.
Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal Invincible offers advice to youth stars Nwaneri & Lewis-Skelly

Gilberto Silva has given some advice to Arsenal youth midfielders Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly, as the duo look to make the step up to first-team football.
LUTON, ENGLAND: Kai Havertz of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's third goal during the Premier League match between Luton Town and Arsenal FC at Kenilworth Road on December 05, 2023. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

“Good players adapt”: Arsenal legend assesses Rice & Havertz signings

Gilberto Silva has praised Declan Rice and Kai Havertz as great signings, with the duo playing a starring role in Tuesday's win away at Luton Town.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Gilberto Silva addresses the media at a 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup media opportunity at Blues Point Reserve on March 17, 2017. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Gilberto Silva talks social media abuse & his new ambassadorial role

Former Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva is taking on a new role away from football, and he spoke to us this week to explain what it entails.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says goodbye to the Arsenal fans after 22 years at the helm at the end of the Premier League match between Arsenal and Burnley at Emirates Stadium on May 6, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Top 10 Arsenal midfielders under Arsene Wenger

Explore the brilliance of Arsène Wenger's top 10 midfielders at Arsenal, showcasing their pivotal role in the club's iconic playing style.
Yaya Sanogo

Arsenal striking flop explains why he was signed

Yaya Sanogo reflects on his time at Arsenal, recalling his interactions with Arsène Wenger and learning from teammates like Özil and Walcott.
arsene wenger premier league gold trophy aresenal manager

Top 10 Arsenal strikers under Arsene Wenger

Exploring Arsène Wenger's top 10 strikers at Arsenal, from Thierry Henry's legendary status to Olivier Giroud's memorable goals.
Barcelona's Gabonese midfielder Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gestures before the start of the friendly football match between FC Barcelona and Manchester City, at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on August 24, 2022. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP)

Barcelona or Arsenal? Aubameyang names best spell of his career

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang says he's never enjoyed football as much as his time at Barcelona, even going to training on his off days.
Marseille's French-Gabonese forward #10 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reacts during the UEFA Europa League Group B football match between Olympique de Marseille and Ajax Amsterdam at the Velodrome Stadium in Marseille, southeastern France, on November 30, 2023. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Aubameyang: I wasn’t happy with everything that was happening

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reflects on his journey at Olympique de Marseille, expressing contentment after a hat-trick against Ajax in the Europa League.