Player focus: Arsenal fans quick to judge as Lacazette makes Emirates debut

Despite Alexandre Lacazette barely playing quarter of an hour against Benfica, Arsenal fans have already made up their minds about the former Lyon striker.

Giroud dropped, Lacazette starts for Arsenal v Bayern Munich

Arsenal’s Alexandre Lacazette will start this afternoon’s International Champions Cup clash with Bayern Munich.
Rob Holding

Analysis: Rob Holding and his encouraging debut display

When the deal was initially announced, it was met with surprised eyebrows from supporters and critics alike, but he has already impressed.

Player ratings v Lens: Ox and Campbell shine despite dopey defence

Our first pre-season match is behind us, how did our players do?
Aron Sanchez with AD Cantolao (Photo: FPF)

Arsenal invite Peruvian 18-year-old Arón Sánchez on trial

Arsenal have reportedly invited Peruvian centre-back Arón Sánchez to train with the club in pre-season, ahead of a potential signing.
SINGAPORE - JULY 28: General view of Arsenal dressing room ahead of the International Champions Cup match between Arsenal and Paris Saint Germain at the National Stadium on July 28, 2018 in Singapore. (Photo by Suhaimi Abdullah/Getty Images for ICC)

Why Arsenal will now play Fiorentina not Roma in International Champions Cup

Arsenal will now face Fiorentina instead of Roma in the International Champions Cup in Charlotte after the Italians pulled out.
TOPSHOT - A woman takes a photo of a drawing by artist Claudio Pampillon depicting Argentine football star Lionel Messi, at the 9 de Julio avenue in Buenos Aires, on June 19, 2023. (Photo by LUIS ROBAYO / AFP) (Photo by LUIS ROBAYO/AFP via Getty Images)

Lionel Messi Inter Miami debut could come against Arsenal

Arsenal's pre-season tour may turn into a headline-grabbing event as Lionel Messi could potentially make his US debut against them in an MLS All-Stars clash. 
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides first goal with Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Burnley at Emirates Stadium on May 6, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Assessed: Arsenal’s top 5 stars of Unai Emery’s first match against Boreham Wood

Arsenal kicked off pre-season in style with an 8-0 victory against non-league Boreham Wood, so let's take a look at the top five performers from the match.
Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang shake hands after Arsenal's second goal against Real Madrid in pre-season (Photo via AFP)

Arsenal planning Scotland and Ireland pre-season tour

Arsenal are planning to tour Scotland and Ireland in late August to early September as part of their pre-season plans for the next campaign.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Emile Smith Rowe attends the "All Or Nothing: Arsenal" Global Premiere at Islington Assembly Hall on August 02, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Lia Toby/Getty Images)

Arteta gives Emile Smith Rowe injury update

Arsenal beat Lyon 3-0 on Thursday afternoon as they ramp up preparations for the return of the Premier League, but while many youngsters got an appearance, Emile Smith Rowe was not in the squad, and after the game, Mikel Arteta explained why.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 26: Jack Wilshere of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and VfL Wolfsburg at the Emirates Stadium on July 26, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Wilshere confident ahead of new season, out for Liverpool game

Jack Wilshere’s ‘one-week’ injury will keep him out for the season opener against Liverpool, two weeks on from being ruled out for a week but he's still looking forward to the new season.

Wenger on Singapore and challenge of winning

by Lewis Ambrose Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger had no time to rest when the team touched down in Singapore on Monday. A journey of about 6500...

Eating habits of football stars

by Winnie O'Blindt There’s not much longer to wait until the Premier League returns and the Arsenal squad’s pre-season campaign got underway earlier this month. They have...

Giroud excited by “new adventure”

Olivier Giroud has flown to China with the rest of the Arsenal squad for their pre-season tour and he's rather excited.
Eddie Nketiah after scoring against Fiorentina in pre-season (Photo via USA TODAY Sports)

Player ratings vs Fiorentina: Academy stars make the difference again despite defensive frailties

Arsenal overcame a relatively poor first-half performance to win comfortably against Fiorentina on Saturday night.

Look: Wenger gets his sword out

No one could have predicted that we would see Arsene Wenger holding a massive silver sword, gifted to him by the manager of a Norwegian team called Viking FK, and thrusting it in the air proudly. Yet here we are.
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 19: Declan Rice #41 of Arsenal FC in action during the MLS All-Star Game between Arsenal FC and MLS All-Stars at Audi Field on July 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta confirms Declan Rice injury

Get the latest updates on Declan Rice and Oleksandr Zinchenko's injuries and how their absence could impact Arsenal's upcoming matches.
Hibernian v Arsenal - Pre Season Friendly - Easter Road Arsenal s Alexandre Lacazette right and Hiberninan s Alex Gogic battle for the ball during the pre-season match at Easter Road, Edinburgh. Picture date: Tuesday July 13, 2021. Copyright: Ian Rutherford

With goals: Hibs 2 vs Arsenal 1

Arsenal's first match of pre-season has ended in a defeat so let's take a look at how they lined up against Hibs and the key moments from the game.
NUREMBERG, GERMANY - JULY 08: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal reacts with head coach Mikel Arteta after the pre-season friendly match between 1. FC Nürnberg and Arsenal F.C. at Max-Morlock-Stadion on July 08, 2022 in Nuremberg, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Nuremberg ready for Arsenal ‘absolute endurance test’

Second division team 1. FC Nürnberg will host a pre-season friendly against  Arsenal, on July 13th in a match their Sporting Director has called "an absolute endurance test".

Embarrassment for Liverpool and Chelsea legends left out of MLS squad to face Arsenal

When Arsenal travel to the States in pre-season they will play an MLS All Star team that will *not* feature either Steven Gerrard or Frank Lampard.
Arsenal team news

Wenger on Gabriel: It’s an ankle sprain

After Gabriel went in for a challenge during Arsenal 3-2 win over Manchester City and he didn't get up, fans instantly feared the worst.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette modelling the new Arsenal Adidas Home and Away kits for 2019/20 in leaked pictures

Yellow numbers on new Arsenal Adidas shirt only temporary – we hope

Arsenal faced Colorado Rapids in the early hours of Tuesday morning and while they won comfortably 3-0, the sight of the beautiful new Adidas home shirt emblazoned with yellow names and numbers was just awful.

Unai Emery wants 2 things from Arsenal in Singapore

Unai Emery has tweeted as Arsenal head off to Singapore for their pre-season games against Atletico Madrid and PSG in the International Champions Cup.
William Saliba returns to training (via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal get massive William Saliba boost

Arsenal defender William Saliba returns to training, lifting team morale ahead of the new season. Saliba's comeback could be a game-changer.

Wenger ‘happy’ to have Emirates Cup back after ‘missing’ it last season

With the Emirates Cup taking place this weekend, Arsene Wenger claims that he's happy to have it back.

Watch: Arsenal 3 Chivas 1 highlights

Arsenal beat Chivas 3-1 in the early hours of Monday morning, but like most of you, we missed it because we were asleep.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JULY 16: Arsenal fans celebrate the teams second goal against Everton in the first half during a preseason friendly at M&T Bank Stadium on July 16, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta on beating Everton, Gabriel Jesus & more

Arsenal continued their winning pre-season with a 2-0 victory over Everton in Baltimore on Saturday night and Mikel Arteta is impressed with what he has seen so far.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 04: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal gives his team instructions during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Sheffield United at Emirates Stadium on October 04, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth - Pool/Getty Images)

5 stories to watch out for on Arsenal’s preseason tour of the US

Arsenal are heading back to the United States this summer, so let's take a look at some of the things to watch out for on the tour.

Pictures: Arsenal continue training ahead of Bayern Munich clash

Arsenal continued their pre-season training in China ahead of tomorrow's game against Bayern Munich.

Quick watch: All Arsenal’s preseason goals.

Pre-season is finally over and it's all eyes ahead for the start of a new Premier League season with a mouth watering fixture against Liverpool on the horizon for Arsenal. Watch all the goals here.

Arsenal kick-off times for Australia tour confirmed

Arsenal's kick-off times for their pre-season Australia tour have been confirmed.

Pictures: Koscielny, Giroud and Elneny visit famous Yuyuan Garden

Arsenal players were working hard in training on Monday, but Laurent Koscielny, Olivier Giroud and Mohamed Elneny found the time to visit the impressive Yuyuan Garden.

FA announce new penalty format for Community Shield

The FA have announced a new penalty format for the Community Shield match between Arsenal and Chelsea on Sunday, should the game be tied after 90 minutes.

Arsenal announce 25-man squad for pre-season tour

Arsenal have named the 25 players travelling to Australia to start their two-week pre-season tour of Sydney, Shanghai and Beijing.
NUREMBERG, GERMANY - JULY 08: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal reacts with head coach Mikel Arteta after the pre-season friendly match between 1. FC Nürnberg and Arsenal F.C. at Max-Morlock-Stadion on July 08, 2022 in Nuremberg, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Arsenal fans love a panic + 3 other things from FC Nurnberg vs Arsenal

Arsenal got pre-season underway on Friday with a 5-3 win over FC Nurnberg, so did we learn anything?

5 things we learned from Arsenal’s 2-1 loss against Sevilla

It might only be pre-season but it's never pleasant to lose, is it?

Nacho Monreal: I’m very happy to go there

Nacho Monreal is excited to visit Australia for Arsenal's pre-season tour in July.

Chelsea ‘ready’ to face Arsenal says Courtois

Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois insists that the Blues are 'ready' to face Arsenal in the Community Shield.

Video: More from Arsenal’s Shanghai fan party

Mesut Ozil, Alexandre Lacazette, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Emi Martinez, Francis Coquelin and Nacho Monreal all attended an Arsenal fan party in China.
Paris Saint-Germain's Spanish headcoach Unai Emery gives a press conference at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on May 7, 2018 on the eve of the French Cup final football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Les Herbiers VF. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

The Unai Emery era begins: Predicted XI vs Boreham Wood

On Saturday, Arsenal play their first match of their 2018/19 pre-season schedule, against Boreham Wood, so let's take a look at the likely starting eleven for the clash.