2 May 2000: Marc Overmars of Arsenal takes on Frederic Kanoute of West Ham during the match between Arsenal and West Ham United in the FA Carling Premiership at Highbury, London. Credit: Laurence Griffiths/ALLSPORT

OTD Overmars was born

On 29 March 1973, Marc Overmars was born.
Reims' defender #2 Joseph Okumu (L) fights for the ball with Monaco's forward #29 Folarin Balogun (R) during the French L1 football match between Stade de Reims and AS Monaco at Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims, northern France on October 7, 2023. (Photo by FRANCOIS NASCIMBENI/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Gunner refuses to celebrate 3rd goal in 5 games

Folarin Balogun scored his third goal for Monaco on Saturday against former loan side Stade de Reims, sending his new team top of Ligue 1.
China's Nico Yennaris (R), known as Li Ke in Chinese, walks off with goalkeeper Yan Junling after the team's football friendly match against the Philippines in Guangzhou, in China's southern Guangdong province on June 7, 2019. (Photo by STR / AFP) / China OUT)

‘Very proud’: Nico Yennaris who played with Harry Kane makes history

Nico Yennaris has made history again by becoming the first foreign-born national to represent China.
Marc Overmars

‘Ashamed’ Marc Overmars quits Ajax

Mark Overmars has resigned from Ajax as their Director of Football with immediate effect after admitting sending 'inappropriate' messages to several female staff.

Aubameyang is a troublemaker, Alexis is a ‘professional’: But only one downed tools

Ever since Alexis Sanchez's move to Manchester City fell through in the summer, people have practically been insisting that the Chilean is one of the most professional footballers to ever play the sport, so why is Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang viewed as the opposite?
Thierry Henry

Thierry Henry leaves Belgium managerial position

The Belgian Football Association has confirmed that Thierry Henry will not return to his role as the country's assistant manager following the appointment of Domenico Tedesco as the new head coach.
Dani Ceballos 10 Spain gets subbed out injured after a foul during the Mens Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020 match between Egypt and Spain at Sapporo Dome in Sapporo, Japan. Egypt v Spain - Sapporo Dome

Dani Ceballos ligament tear misdiagnosed by Spain as sprain

Dani Ceballos picked up what was meant to be a grade II ankle sprain when on Olympic duty but it turns out it was actually a complete ligament tear.
Emmanuel Adebayor, during his Arsenal days.

He told me Arsenal wanted me

Emmanuel Adebayor has revealed that the first time Arsene Wenger called him to talk about a move to Arsenal, he hung up on him.
Ian Wright

Wright urges Walcott to leave

Theo Walcott should Arsenal leave "for his own sake", according to Ian Wright.

Thierry Henry names best finisher he’s ever seen

Thierry Henry has said that David Trezeguet was the best finisher he had ever seen.

Will Arsenal benefit from Carlos Vela’s latest move?

Former Arsenal striker Carlos Vela is about to join MLS expansion club Los Angeles FC so we decided to check if Arsenal might benefit from a sell-on clause.
Celtic's forward of Ireland Anthony Stokes gestures in front of Referee Wolfgang Stark during the Champions League football match AC Milan vs Celtic Glagow on September 18, 2013 at San Siro Stadium in Milan. (Photo credit GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Arsenal and Celtic man hunted by police

The fugitive former Arsenal youngster Anthony Stokes faces yet another legal challenge after failing to attend court

Benik Afobe: It wasn’t my decision to leave Arsenal

In 2015, Arsenal finally put an end to years of loan moves for Benik Afobe and sold him to Wolves for good. The striker quickly...
Mikel Arteta vs Burnley (Photo by Laurence Griffiths / POOL / AFP)

Mikel Arteta adopts Arsene Wenger’s fatal flaw

If Mikel Arteta wants to turn things around at Arsenal, he needs to let go of something he has obviously picked up from Arsene Wenger.
Arsenal should be favourites says Jens Lehmann

Lehmann: I spoke to Wenger about making chances at Arsenal

Jens Lehmann says he wants to progress from his coaching role to become an assistant manager, and explained how he got his current job at Arsenal.

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...

Nicholas: I would drop Xhaka

Charlie Nicholas believes Arsenal should leave midfielder Granit Xhaka out of their upcoming home games.

Gilberto: Ozil has to be on the field

Gilberto Silva believes that Unai Emery should play Mesut Ozil more, stating that the German 'has to be on the field'.

20yo Valencia midfielder spotted in Arsenal shirt

Yunus Musah, a former Arsenal player now with Valencia, creates a stir by appearing in an Arsenal shirt, causing speculation about his potential return to the Premier League.

1896: Arsenal player breaks arm, dies from complications

On 23rd November 1896, as Arsenal's right-back went to kick a high ball during a game against Kettering Town aged just 26, he could have no idea it would cost him his life.
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - SEPTEMBER 27: Jose Antonio Reyes of Arsenal looks up at the Ajax supporters during the UEFA Champions League, group B, match between Ajax and Arsenal at the Amsterdam Arena. September 27, 2005 in Amsterdam, Netherlands (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Tribute paid to Jose Antonio Reyes with all 11 clubs he played for represented

Sevilla held a tribute to Jose Antonio Reyes on Saturday night before their game against Atletico Madrid.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 09: Thierry Henry of Arsenal celebrates scoring during the FA Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium on January 9, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Thierry Henry: I can’t tell Auba to stay, but I want him to

Thierry Henry says he's in no position to tell Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to stay after he left Arsenal for Barcelona, but he hopes the forward stays at the club.

Chelsea announce Petr Cech return

Petr Cech has returned to Chelsea in the role of technical and performance advisor.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 31: Troy Deeney of Watford celebrates his side's 2-1 win in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Watford at Emirates Stadium on January 31, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Keown: Deeney told me about two Arsenal players he wasn’t happy with

Martin Keown mentioned on BT Sport that Watford striker, Troy Deeney, told him the names of two Arsenal players the 29-year-old was disappointed in.
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 28: Willian of Corinthians reacts after missing a chance of goal during the match between Corinthians and Athletico Paranaense as part of Brasileirao Series A 2021 at Neo Quimica Arena on November 28, 2021 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Ricardo Moreira/Getty Images)

Arsenal flop still struggling 6 months after leaving

Willian is still struggling to make an impact in Brazil after leaving Arsenal in August and has yet to score or even complete a full match.

Kenyan fans make fascinating discovery during Thierry Henry advert

Kenyan football fans are convinced that Thierry Henry would have been from Kikuyu if he was from their country.
Peter Nicholas

OTD Arsenal sign Peter Nicholas from Crystal Palace

On 11 March 1981, Arsenal signed Peter Nicholas from Crystal Palace for a reported £400,000.
Arsenal's Mexican striker Carlos Vela (L) celebrates scoring the second goal with teammate Sanchez Watt (R) during their Carling Cup 3rd round match against West Bromwich Albion at the Emirates, London, on September 22, 2009. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK

Vela: I wasn’t ready to join Arsenal – everything was too fast

Carlos Vela admits he wasn't ready to join Arsenal when he did, and it put a mental strain on him as such a young player.

OTD Jack Crayston was born

On this day in 1910, William John 'Jack' Crayston, who would play over 180 times for Arsenal before managing them, was born.

Hartson: Arsenal must win Europa League

John Hartson believes Arsenal must win the Europa League if they want to qualify for the Champions League.

Nicholas: Arsenal’s young players are getting punished for the first-team’s failures

Charlie Nicholas thinks Arsenal's youth players are being punished for the first-team's failures, and I can't say I disagree with him.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 09: Former footballer Ian Wright speaks for the BT Sports prior to the Barclays Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal at the Boleyn Ground on April 9, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Ian Wright blames Wenger for Walcott stagnation

Ian Wright believes that Theo Walcott's failure to develop during his 12 years at Arsenal is down to the 28-year-old's lack of schooling in his position.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of Liverpool looks on from the bench during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Etihad Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Klopp: Oxlade-Chamberlain has so much potential it’s unbelievable

Jurgen Klopp has been gushing about Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain again and this time it's about how much potential the 24-year-old has... where have we heard that before?
Alexandre Lacazette announcement photo for Lyon transfer (Photo via ol.fr)

Freak injury sidelines Alexandre Lacazette

Alexandre Lacazette is a doubt for Lyon's friendly against Feyenoord on Sunday after he was attacked by wasps during a walk in the forest.
MONACO, MONACO - FEBRUARY 18: Arsene Wenger winner of the Laureus Lifetime Achievement award speaks at the Winners Press Conference during the 2019 Laureus World Sports Awards on February 18, 2019 in Monaco, Monaco. (Photo by Christian Alminana/Getty Images for Laureus)

Brexit could ‘kill’ ‘Premier League ‘superiority’ says Arsene Wenger

Arsene Wenger believes that Brexit could damage the Premier League and might return it to the type of league we watched before he arrived in England.

Petit on Bergkamp, Keown + dressing room banter

Emmanuel Petit was talking with Le vestiaire show from SFR Sport about his time at Arsenal and this time had a few words on Dennis Bergkamp and Martin Keown.

OTD Arsenal equal record with Wigan win

On 12 April 2014, Arsenal beat Wigan 4-2 on penalties in the FA Cup semi-final.
TOPSHOT - Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka and Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard (R) celebrates their team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on May 7, 2023. (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images)

Granit Xhaka: It felt completely impossible for me to play again for Arsenal

Granit Xhaka discusses his near-exit from Arsenal following fan backlash and his eventual decision to stay, influenced by coach Mikel Arteta.

Szczesny: Dybala could become better than Henry, Fabregas and Ozil

Wojciech Szczesny says Paulo Dybala could be the best in the world, comparing him to some of Arsenal's best players of the last decade or so.

Emmanuel Petit: I would love to see Kylian Mbappe at Arsenal

Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has stated his desire to see Arsenal win the race to sign Monaco wonderkid Kylian Mbappé.