Lucas Perez

Player focus – Why Lucas’ Reading performance proves Wenger right

Arsene Wenger recently spoke about how Lucas has potential but needs to transfer what he does in training onto the pitch and Arsenal's match against Reading proved this.

Why Manchester United legend is clueless when it comes to Mesut Ozil

Paul Scholes has claimed that Mesut Ozil has taken the easy route by joining Arsenal. What is he going on about?

Last kick of the season wins Čech the Golden Glove outright

Manchester United secured fifth place in the final Premier League game of the season on Tuesday evening but the last touch of the campaign won Petr Čech the Golden Glove outright.

Defenders need to be fast? Don’t tell Per and Cal

All week long I heard people talk about Jamie Vardy and how Gabriel needs to play against Leicester City because of his pace. Speaking on...

Anniversary of career changing moment for Özil

by Lewis Ambrose Mesut Özil reminded me of something with a post on Instagram earlier. The German star wasn't really considered as such at last season's...

German midfielder knows he faces a fight to get in Arsenal starting XI

Serge Gnabry is getting ready to help Arsenal in the second half of the season and is fully over his knee injury.

Celebrate Rosicky’s new contract with an amazing compilation

Gooners everywhere rejoiced at the news that Tomas Rosicky would be staying at Arsenal for another year at least. Out of contract in the summer,...
Helen Trantum column

If Walcott starts, Arsenal win

Arsenal’s record on the opening day of the season leaves something to be desired. In fact, since we moved to the Emirates we have won...

Alexis Sánchez, what’s the problem?

Rushing on the ball, working hard but fruitlessly off the ball, and generally looking a shadow of himself: what's up with Alexis Sánchez? The Chilean...

Why Gabriel offered enough to worry Mertesacker

Making his first Premier League start, it was interesting to see how Gabriel Paulista got on. We kept a close eye on him against Everton.

Ozil: That is how it all started

Mesut Ozil has been speaking about his Turkish and German roots and the influence both have had on his football.

Wenger: Cazorla transformed completely when I moved him

I thought the reason we didn't buy Cesc Fabregas was because we had Mesut Ozil. Speaking ahead of the game against Swansea at the Emirates,...

Alexis crowned Arsenal's best player

by Nia Griffiths It'll come as no surprise that our new signing Alexis Sanchez has won the Arsenal fan's Player of the Season award. The Chilean...

Chambers and Wenger agree on best position

Calum Chambers is set for a life as a central defender, which is handy as that's his favoured position. Speaking to Arsenal.com, the manager has been...
Mesut Ozil's goal v Ludogorets was something special

Football porn – Mesut Ozil’s goal v Ludogorets – all the angles

Mesut Ozil's goal against Ludogorets for Arsenal in the Champions League on Tuesday night was something special. Watch all the angles here

Gabriel – A look at Arsenal’s new boy

Arsenal have finally announced the signing of Gabriel from Vilarreal. Here's what you need to know about the club's new Brazilian.
Jack Wilshere

Loan watch: Analysing Jack Wilshere’s performance against Liverpool

It was a mixed afternoon for the creative midfielder, who was heavily involved defensively for large periods but adapted accordingly when Bournemouth had momentum on their side with a two-goal deficit to overturn.

Player focus: Xhaka – Tenacious, influential and convincing

Granit Xhaka made his 44th international appearnce against Albania in Saturday's Group A encounter - but all of the pre-match analysis surrounded the sibling rivalry between...

Player focus : Mezut Ozil’s understated genius shines again

Mesut Ozil was instrumental once again as Arsenal brushed past Watford. Here we look at his display in more detail.

Player focus: Theo Walcott’s pass map v Southampton

Theo, Theo, Theo, what are we to do with you?

Francis Coquelin – I never got the chance

Francis Coquelin. What hasn't already been said 100 times? This...

Long read: Attacking midfielders and wide-men that might join Iwobi in breaking through in...

In the absence of any actual news about Vardy or Henrikh Mkhitaryan it seems a good time to follow on from last week, where I covered the youth set-ups striking options in detail. This time I’m going to talk about attacking midfielders and wingers.

Would Arsenal have to alter their playing style to fit Jamie Vardy?

News that Arsenal have triggered Jamie Vardy's release clause was met a mixed response from Gooners but what would it mean in term of tactical changes for Arsene Wenger's side?

Fan verdict on Emiliano Martinez’s Wolves loan

As the season comes to a close, Arsenal's loanees will start returning to the club. With the immediate futures of David Ospina and Wojciech Szczesny...

Is Giroud Arsenal's most important player for the run-in?

Many players in this current Arsenal squad are hailed as being vital, but is Olivier Giroud the most important of them all?

Old head, young shoulders, huge talent: Bellerín steals the show

All the buildup was centred around Sterling, but it was young Arsenal star Héctor Bellerín who set his team up for a brilliant win.

Player focus: Xhaka shows why Arsenal bought him

Granit Xhaka was once again Arsenal's stand-out passmaster against West Ham on Wednesday night.

Who lit a fire under Theo?

Theo Walcott has had a tough ride from Gooners – we look at how his performance against West Ham demonstrates there might be some light at the end of the tunnel.

Arsenal 14/15 School Report: The Midfielders

As the season wraps up with a 12th FA Cup win and third-place league finish, we look at how the players did over the...
Hector Bellerin

Since he grew hair he’s the new Eboue: Arsenal fans slate Bellerin

Hector Bellerin hasn't been up to his usual standard for months now but his performance against West Brom was perhaps one of his worst.

Player focus: If Xhaka had done that…

Although no Arsenal player was exactly fantastic against West Brom, Granit Xhaka wasn't as horrendous as some.

Player focus: Welbeck grabs greatest assist in football history

Danny Welbeck's assist for Hector Bellerin's goal against Everton was probably one of the best in football history.

It's Nacho year, United, it's ours!

We look at how Arsenal's understated left back is having a season to remember.

In Focus: Francis Coquelin at Wembley

by Helen Trantum That winning feeling. It’s a pure adrenaline rush that is simply unequalled in football. For one of our boys in particular, ending the season...
Rob Holding

Bright future in store for Rob Holding

Since signing for Arsenal from Bolton in 2016, Rob Holding has shown time and time again why Arsene Wenger has reason to be very excited about his future.
Lucas Perez v Southampton

Player focus – Lucas proves influential again

Lucas Perez made another appearance in an Arsenal shirt against Southampton on Saturday and was once again hugely influential.

Arsenal: With and without Coquelin

Francis Coquelin has been one of the standout performers for Arsenal this season, so how have the side done with him and without him?

Ramsey must be central to Wenger’s plans once again

With Arsenal struggling at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon, Aaron Ramsey was moved back into his natural midfield position. The change paid off and The...

Dat Guy a better transfer as Reliant Robin’s wheels come loose.

Arsenal and Manchester United have swapped a pair of strikers in the past few years, but who got the better deal?

How does Sanchez compare to Chelsea and Manchester City hitmen?

I don't think anyone will argue that Alexis Sanchez is amazing. But do you realise how amazing?