Long read: Chivas victory shows Arsenal what they’ve been missing

Yes. I am one of those weirdo's that stayed up to watch a 3-1 win in a meaningless pre-season friendly that didn't finish until 4am UK time. And it was worth it.

Danny does de Gea – Arsenal player ratings v Manchester United

How did the players get on against Manchester United? Far better than many anticipated.
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Stat: Walcott tackling better than Xhaka

One of the main criticisms levelled at Theo Walcott is that he doesn’t work hard enough unless he’s due a new contract, but is he working to change that?

Jenkinson plays but England lose at Euros

by Lewis Ambrose England u21s got off to a bad start at the European Championships in Czech Republic on Thursday evening as they lost their...

Emirates Cup lineup and dates announced

The expected line up for the Emirates Cup was leaked recently but it has now been confirmed by the press in Lyon – and...

Manchester City missing 4 for Arsenal clash

What sort of team will Pep Guardiola be able to field against Arsenal in the FA Cup on Sunday? Here's who's currently out for City. Bacary...

Arsenal Player Ratings: Santi Cazorla is better than all of you

Phew, we survived another nerve-wrecker at The Emirates as Arsenal managed to snatch a late win against Southampton, with both of our new signings getting their debuts.
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Predicted Arsenal XI v Swansea City – Rest for Alexis?

As Alexis, as well as others, have only just returned from international duty, it's likely that we'll see an ever-so-slightly rotated squad against Swansea.
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Predicted Arsenal 4-2-3-1 lineup v Watford – All change

Arsenal welcome Watford to the Emirates tonight in the Premier League and we should see a number of changes to the side that brushed past Southampton at the weekend.
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Granit Foundations – Why his integration took so long

In the first of his regular post-match tactics pieces, Amrit Rae explains why it's taken so long to integrate Granit Xhaka at Arsenal
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Predicted 4-2-3-1 Arsenal lineup v Stoke – Cech back, Gabriel to stay

After Arsenal performed well against FC Basel midweek, I think a couple of players will get rewarded with starts against Stoke on Saturday.

Ozil’s first assist of the season is a record-breaker

Mesut Ozil's assist for Germany on Saturday set a new record

Picture: Arsenal celebrate in Newcastle dressing room

The Arsenal players were visibly happy and relieved to have taken all three points at Newcastle on Saturday.

Two sides: why I hate United more than Spurs (I think)

As Arsenal travel to Old Trafford this weekend, we look at why our rivalry with the Red Devils can be more intense than with Spurs, despite geographic differences
Chuba Akpom set to leave Arsenal on loan

Quick watch: Arsenal 3 Manchester City 2 highlights

Arsenal’s final pre-season game against Manchester City all became a little pointless when Gabriel was crippled in the final moments of the game.
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Arsenal the best at something surprising this season in the Premier League

With all the talk of Arsenal needing a clinical goalscorer, it is perhaps quite surprising to see that they have the best goal conversion rate in the Premier League.
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Arsenal currently statistically 6th best team in Europe

Arsenal are in sixth place when it comes to the best teams in Europe this season with two potential Champions League opponents occupying spots above them.

Winning with Walcott as Ramsey teaches Ozil a lesson

Victory through harmony. It may be the club's motto, but it also applies to two of our most exciting yet divisive players. Mesut Ozil and Theo...
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Arsenal predicted XI v Middlesbrough – Elneny to step in for Cazorla

Although there have been no further injuries or players to return for Arsenal's clash with Middlesbrough, could Santi Cazorla still be rested?

Cazorla: That’s what Ozil and I do best

Santi Cazorla has been on fire recently. Back to his sublime best, he is flourishing in a deeper role for Arsene Wenger's side, Cazorla has...

Alexis saves Arsenal: Player ratings v Reading

That was lucky. We began the first half with a few encouraging balls over top and early corners but were playing a bit flat. In general,...
Arsenal's French manager Arsene Wenger (R) and Arsenal's German midfielder Mesut Ozil smile as Arsenal players celebrate their victory over Chelsea in the English FA Cup final football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley stadium in London on May 27, 2017. Aaron Ramsey scored a 79th-minute header to earn Arsenal a stunning 2-1 win over Double-chasing Chelsea on Saturday and deliver embattled manager Arsene Wenger a record seventh FA Cup. / AFP PHOTO / Adrian DENNIS

Ozil hoping for quick return

Mesut Ozil is hoping to return to football quickly after missing his side's win on Saturday with illness.

Four Arsenal players make London team of the week

After demolishing Liverpool on Saturday, four Arsenal players made the London team of the week.

Future of Arsenal depends on Man City game – Wenger

The season has been an arduous one and, like Arsenal, Manchester City will have regrets, but Arsène Wenger believes the game is still a crucial one.

Crazy Arsenal goalkeeper stat

Arsenal are on a great run and racking up records all over the place. Here's the latest.

Mesut Ozil individual highlights v Manchester United

Quietly brilliant once again, here's Mesut's showreel from Old Trafford.

Szczesny: Don’t worry, I’m overrated

We couldn't pronounce his name, so we dubbed him 'Chesney'. It would, therefore, make perfect sense that when Woj appeared on A league of Their...

Ramsey aims to be best in the world – and he can be

by Lee Hurley Aaron Ramsey is gearing up for a title charge with Arsenal in the new season. The young midfielder, a New Balance ambassador, showed...

Was Danny Welbeck right to celebrate against his boyhood club?

Danny Welbeck didn't hold back against Manchester United, and that's a good thing.

Granit Xhaka second only to Chelsea man for pass stats this season

Granit Xhaka has completed the second most passes in the Premier League this season.

Analysis – Should Arsenal’s goal against Burnley have been disallowed?

It seems, at times, that there's nothing that the media love more than to whinge that Arsenal shouldn't have won when they've pulled off something dramatic.
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Arsenal predicted XI v Chelsea – Xhaka to start

Arsenal welcome Chelsea to the Emirates on Saturday afternoon, so how are they likely to lineup?
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Arda Turan suspended for Tuesday’s match

Barcelona midfielder Arda Turan is suspended for one Champions League match and won't feature against Arsenal on Tuesday evening. The Turkish midfielder became a Barcelona...

Mesut Ozil realises he has a choice to make

Well it had to happen sometime, didn’t it? You win the lottery 20 years in a row, there’s going to come a time when...

Ramsey and Ozil make Opta’s team of the Euros

Aaron Ramsey and Mesut Ozil have made Opta's best XI of the Euros.

Wenger hails ‘ideal’ win as Holding scores [with goal videos]

Arsene Wenger has hailed Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Chivas Guadalajara in the early hours of Monday morning as the ‘ideal preparation’ ahead of the new season.
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Van Gaal: Rashford won’t start but he will be on the bench

Louis van Gaal has admitted that Marcus Rashford, who scored a brace on his debut during the week, will not start against Arsenal on Sunday at Old Trafford, so who will?
Paris Saint-Germain's French midfielder Adrien Rabiot (3rdR) vies with Arsenal's German defender Shkodran Mustafi (2ndR), next to Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian defender Maxwell (R), and Paris Saint-Germain's French midfielder Blaise Matuidi (L) during the UEFA Champions League Group A football match between Paris-Saint-Germain vs Arsenal FC, on September 13, 2016 at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris. AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE / AFP / FRANCK FIFE

Stats: Mustafi continues to show he’s a pass master against PSG

There wasn't much to cheer about in Arsenal's game against PSG but they somehow managed to get themselves a draw and Mustafi stood out once again with his passing ability.

Player focus: Mustafi puts in another solid display v Hull City

Shkodran Mustafi appears to be adapting to the Premier League and his partnership with Laurent Koscielny is developing nicely.

Özil sets new Premier League record for chances created

Arsenal playmaker Mesut Özil set a new Premier League record for chances created in a season (since 2003/04) on Sunday.