Arsene Wenger at Arsenal: Money spent, trophies won, players used

With Arsene Wenger set to stay at Arsenal for at least another two years despite not having the best season in the league, it's easy to lose sight of everything he's achieved up until this point.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 03: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal warms up prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on November 3, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal must start this star if they want to win North London derby

Lucas Torreira is fast becoming one of the most crucial parts of this Arsenal team, and the stats suggest Unai Emery needs to keep starting him if he wants to keep this unbeaten run going.

'He had a big performance today' - Arsenal man impresses Arsene Wenger, fans and...

Ainsley Maitland-Niles was very impressive against Chelsea on Wednesday night, catching the eyes of fans, pundits and his own manager with his performance.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Unai Emery gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium in London, on March 2, 2019. (Photo by Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)

Arsenal's top 5 players of the season so far

With just a couple of months left of the 2018/19 season, let's have a look at Arsenal's top five players of the campaign according to the stats.

More stats emerge that shatter Mesut Ozil narrative as pundits show their true colours

More statistics have emerged following Germany v England's 0-0 draw on Friday evening that prove Mesut Ozil isn't the lazy player the media insist on labeling him when he plays for Arsenal.
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1 stat that highlights Arsenal’s big problem

No greater indictment of Arsenal's season can be found than the fact that Willian has more Premier League assists than any other Arsenal player

Is Lacazette right to say Premier League refereeing is more dangerous?

Alexandre Lacazette said in a recent interview that some of the decisions made by referees surprise him, and what he considers a dangerous challenge seems normal in the Premier League.

Incredible Petr Cech stat

Petr Cech was the man of the match against Stoke on Sunday afternoon as he kept yet another cleansheet. The Arsenal keeper, who holds the...

Surprising Arsenal man makes top 10 for Premier League touches, Granit Xhaka tops it

While the fact that Granit Xhaka has already had the most touches in the Premier League this season probably won't surprise you, the second Arsenal player to get into the top 10 might.

Stat: Arsenal new boy reckless against Liverpool

To Arsenal fans' surprise, Granit Xhaka didn't start against Liverpool but when he came on with 24 minutes left to play, he made his mark on the game.

Head-to-head record between Arsenal and Crystal Palace will mean a one-sided outcome on Thursday

Arsenal usually win when they play Crystal Palace, but they will have a difficult time extending that run on Thursday given recent form.

22 Arsenal loanees rated

Squawka has ranked all 22 of Arsenal loanees from last season.

Mesut Ozil 10-year stats v Manchester City superstar's destroys biased media narrative

Mesut Ozil comes under more fire than any other creative player on the planet despite his stats consistently being amongst the best.
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Stat: Arsenal with amazing FA Cup scoring record

Arsenal put three past Jordan Pickford in the Sunderland goal on Saturday afternoon as they ensured their name would be in the hat for...

How often does Mesut Ozil score or assist for Arsenal?

Taking a look at his goals and assists since he first arrived at the club, it was easy to work out that Mesut Ozil scores or creates a goal every 1.9 games. So what about the rest of his Arsenal stats from his time in London?
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Stat shows Arsenal should have been prepared for Liverpool's late goal

An alarming statistic from OptaJoe after our 3-3 draw against Liverpool shows that Arsenal are no stranger to last minute goals at Anfield, nor...

Stats: Alexis playing his best football since arriving at Arsenal

Alexis Sanchez is just a machine and his stats this season show he's just getting better.
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Arsenal’s top six travel woes

Arsenal had, until recently, an excellent away record but in their last 21 trips to sides in the traditional top six, they've not been doing so well.

Stat: Arsenal have worst London derby record for half a century

Arsenal are currently 'enjoying' their worst season against fellow London teams since the 1960s.

Shocking stats show Arsenal's transfer value struggles as Liverpool soar

Not one Arsenal player made the CIES Football Observatory's top 50 players for transfer value increase in the last six months, whilst other Premier League stars topped the list.
Eddie Nketiah, Reiss Nelson and Tyreece John-Jules (Photo by David Price)

Study proves Arsenal should use their academy to win titles

The more academy products in your first-team squad, the better your chances of winning titles, according to the results of a study by the CIES Football Observatory.

Lacazette v Giroud: Stats and team influence

How do Alexandre Lacazette and Olivier Giroud match up when you compare their recent stats?
SWANSEA, WALES - JANUARY 30: Petr Cech of Arsenal reacts after Jordan Ayew of Swansea City (not pictured) scored his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Swansea City and Arsenal at Liberty Stadium on January 30, 2018 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Battered Arsenal star 9th best in Premier League this season: Better than Liverpool man

Petr Čech is the ninth best goalkeeper in the Premier League this season, according to the CIES Football Observatory's analysis.

Messi embarrasses Arsenal with Champions League record

Time to look away, Arsenal fans. Almost undoubtedly the best player in the world, Lionel Messi has punished Arsenal time and time again, scoring an...
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Worse than you think: Mike Dean penalty stats ‘ridiculously stacked against’ Arsenal

Mike Dean awards more penalties to every big-six club other than Arsenal, with the exception of Liverpool, who he hardly ever referees.

The 9 most surprising stats about Wenger’s Arsenal reign

With Arsene Wenger signing a new two-year deal with Arsenal, it can be pretty satisfying to look back at his statistics from his 21-year (and counting) reign.
CARDIFF, WALES - SEPTEMBER 02: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal sits on the bench before the Premier League match between Cardiff City and Arsenal FC at Cardiff City Stadium on September 2, 2018 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea, Crystal Palace and Arsenal men most fouled in Premier League

The top two most fouled players in the Premier League might not come as any surprise when you hear their names, but you might not be expecting Arsenal’s enforcer to be on the list.
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Tactical long read: Both sides demonstrate strange tactics in Arsenal's draw with Manchester City

Arsenal broke their Premier League losing streak with a well-earned point in what transpired to be a strange tactical battle against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.

105 touches, 88 passes, 3 chances - numbers behind Arsenal man's Chelsea performance

Mesut Ozil continued his run of good form with a another fine display against Chelsea. The German was a stand-out performer in the 2-2 draw...
Mesut Ozil of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on February 16, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Arsenal set new pass record with Ozil goal also involving all 11 players

Mesut Ozil scored his first goal for Arsenal in 10 months as the Gunners smashed four past Newcastle on Sunday but that was only the start of the story of that goal.

No place for Bellerin or Monreal in 10 best European fullbacks with only Manchester...

CIES Football Observatory have revealed the top performing full backs and centrebacks in Europe this season and there is no place for any Arsenal player.

Since 2013: Chelsea benefit from 3 penalties and 4 reds v Arsenal

It feels like the same old story, and that's because it is. We do something stupid, Chelsea take advantage, we don't beat them. Basically there...
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Arsenal player Joe Willock in action during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on August 11, 2019 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Stats rank Arsenal youngster in top-3 dribblers in the league for his position

Joe Willock is one of the Premier League's top midfield dribblers, according to the statistics for this season so far.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Arsenal celebrate with the Community Shield Trophy following his team's victory in during the FA Community Shield final between Arsenal and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on August 29, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Tallis/ pool via Getty Images)

What is Arsenal’s record at Wembley?

Arsenal have played at Wembley a massive 57 times in our history, winning more than we have lost and collecting quite a few trophies

Danny Welbeck’s efficient stats against Everton

He might have only featured in five Premier League games this season, but he has three goals to his name. Yes, Danny is back. Welbz has...
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Arsenal haven’t scored against Chelsea since signing Mesut Özil

Mesut Özil signed for Arsenal in September 2013, eight months after the Gunners' most recent Premier League goal against Chelsea. Unbelievable, isn't it? One goal...
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on February 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Aubameyang scores more against Spurs than Kane does against Arsenal & he doesn’t need...

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores against Tottenham Hotspur more regularly than other any Arsenal player in the Premier League era.
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Stat that proves Olivier Giroud is level with Gareth Bale in key area

Olivier Giroud is level on headed goals with former Spurs star, Gareth Bale.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal warms up prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on January 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal's £35m deal adds to interesting 21-year record

Alexis Sanchez's will only be the second player Arsenal have sold Manchester United since Arsene Wenger came on board in 1996.

Worrying stat highlights Arsenal's defensive troubles away from home after conceding three to Liverpool

Although we've only lost one match at home in the Premier League (cheers, West Ham), our away form leaves a lot to be desired. In...