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Arsenal's English midfielder Reiss Nelson (C) celebrates after scoring his team third goal of the team during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 4, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Why Arsenal fans are right to be optimistic about next season

Explore the reasons behind Arsenal's optimism despite recent Premier League setbacks. Discover the unseen strength of the Gunners!
Mikel Arteta apologises to Arsenal fans after Brighton defeat - LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 14: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, applauds their fans after their side's defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on May 14, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

How Arsenal’s lack of depth cost them the Premier League title

Arteta apologises as Arsenal's Premier League title hopes diminish. How did a lack of squad depth lead to Arsenal's defeat against Brighton?
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 02: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on May 02, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Martin Odegaard excels at Arsenal matching Fàbregas record

Martin Odegaard's performance at Arsenal mirrors legend Cesc Fàbregas'. With 15 goals this season, Odegaard could soon surpass Fàbregas' record.
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)

Arsenal fans discuss what’s going on with Emile Smith Rowe

Arsenal fans discuss Emile Smith Rowe's future, Arteta's role, and the impact of competition within the squad.
Arsenal's Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus celebrates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 1, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Can Arsenal face down the Anfield voodoo?

Arsenal's title race heats up with a crucial match at Anfield; can they overcome the challenge and send a strong message to Guardiola?
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. (ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images)

Mesut Özil’s Arsenal saga: From euphoria to estrangement

Mesut Özil's time at Arsenal Football Club was a rollercoaster ride, filled with moments of brilliance, high expectations, and ultimately, a turbulent departure.
Arsenal's Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Martinelli celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 19, 2023. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal’s Premier League title dream now within reach

Arsenal's dream of winning the Premier League title is within reach, and writer Paul Williams lays out his case for why they might just ride the train to the top.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Arsenal's Sol Campbell (L) and an unidentified teammate hold the Premiership trophy after Arsenal won the Premiership title and defeating Leicsester City 15 May, 2004 at Highbury in London. Arsenal defeated Leicester City 2-1 and finish the season undefeated. AFP PHOTO/JIM WATSON

When did Arsenal last win the Premier League?

As Arsenal maintain their lead at the top of the Premier League table a lot of fans have been asking about Arsenal's history, so, when did Arsenal last win the Premier League
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Gabriel of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's first goal with teammate William Saliba during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Arsenal FC at Craven Cottage on March 12, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Arsenal march towards Premier League title

Arsenal continued their impressive run towards a league title win with a convincing win over Fulham, extending their lead at the top of the table and this weekend they can stretch it further.
LUSAIL CITY, QATAR: Emi Martinez of Argentina celebrates the team's first goal scored by Lionel Messi during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semi-final match between Argentina and Croatia at Lusail Stadium on December 13, 2022. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Why Emi Martinez would probably love a move to Tottenham

Emi Martinez, ex-Arsenal keeper, might consider a surprising move to Tottenham Hotspur. Despite his past with Arsenal, Martinez seems to relish any opportunity to challenge his former club
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's third goal during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Arsenal FC at Craven Cottage on March 12, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Martin Odegaard takes his game to another level

Martin Odegaard has been in superb form for Arsenal this season, particularly in front of goal, and the Norwegian midfielder has already reached double figures in terms of goals scored in the Premier League, a career high for him.
Arsenal's English midfielder Reiss Nelson (C) celebrates after scoring his team third goal of the team during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 4, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Believe in Arteta, believe in Arsenal

I don't suppose we Arsenal fans are, by any means, the only set of fans who feel like our team have been put on this planet for the sole purpose of being extremely hazardous for our health. However, it is our team, our beloved, brilliant team who have scored three last minute winners in the last six weeks.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25: The LED board shows the decision of "No Goal" after a VAR check during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Arsenal FC at The King Power Stadium on February 25, 2023 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

When are Arsenal fans allowed to complain about VAR?

If you complain about VAR when Arsenal lose, then you’re just being bitter and if you do it when they win, well, what are you moaning about, you won didn’t you? So just when, exactly, are Arsenal fans allowed to complain about things that have a very real impact on the scoreline?
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND: Moises Caicedo of Brighton & Hove Albion is put under pressure by Ruben Neves of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brighton & Hove Albion at Molineux on November 05, 2022. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Media outrage over Caicedo-to-Arsenal move makes no sense

Brighton and Hove Albion are well within their rights to stand firm on the sale of Moises Caicedo, but the outrage surrounding Arsenal's bidding is nonsensical.
England's Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group B football match between England and Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on November 21, 2022. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal contracts: 5 to renew, 3 to expire

Arsenal are trying to tie down a number of players to new deals, but some of the players they are not offering contracts to is quite telling.
England's midfielder Kalvin Phillips (L) and England's defender Ben White take part in a training session at the Al Wakrah SC Stadium in Al Wakrah, south of Doha, on November 20, 2022, on the eve of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament Group B match between England and Iran. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Ben White England bust-up claims don’t add up

Claims of a Ben White bust-up in the England camp don't appear to stand up to scrutiny, despite his departure from the World Cup tournament.
Marcelo Flores playing for Real Oviedo (Photo via Flores on Instagram)

Arsenal loanee looks set for January recall

With a month to go until the January transfer window, Marcelo Flores looks increasingly likely to be recalled from his loan by Arsenal.
Arsenal season ticket prices - WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal celebrates in front of the fans after the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal FC at Molineux on November 12, 2022 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Episode 344: Arsenal top of the League for Christmas!

Matthew is joined by Paul to reflect on a comfortable win away at Wolves, and extending our lead at the top of the League.
Arsenal's English midfielder Reiss Nelson (L) celebrates with Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka (R) after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 30, 2022.(Photo by IAN KINGTON/AFP via Getty Images)

Could Arsenal really be contenders?

After an excellent October for Arsenal, Paul Williams lets himself get a little excited...
Arsenal's English midfielder Reiss Nelson (L) celebrates with Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka (R) after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 30, 2022.(Photo by IAN KINGTON/AFP via Getty Images)

Will Arsenal stay top of the Premier League until after the World Cup?

Arsenal have come through October still at the top of the league but will they remain there by the time the World Cup break rolls around?

5 worst Arsenal injuries

Thankfully, Arsenal haven't suffered a really bad injury in a while, but there was a time when we couldn't escape them.

Arsenal's worst free transfers

It’s hard to complain when you receive something for free but it would be difficult to criticise anyone for thinking that these free Arsenal transfers were still a waste of money.
(Front row from L) Arsenal's Brazilian midfielder Marquinhos, Arsenal's Scottish defender Kieran Tierney, Arsenal's English striker Eddie Nketiah, Arsenal's Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Martinelli, Arsenal's Portuguese midfielder Fabio Vieira (Back row from L) Arsenal's Belgian midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga, Arsenal's US goalkeeper Matt Turner, Arsenal's English defender Rob Holding, Arsenal's Brazilian midfielder Arsenal's Brazilian defender Gabriel, Arsenal's Japanese defender Takehiro Tomiyasu and Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka pose prior to the UEFA Europa League Group A football match between Arsenal and Bodoe/Glimt at The Arsenal Stadium in London, on October 6, 2022. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Is Martinelli's massive Arsenal claim coming true?

Earlier this year, Gabriel Martinelli made a big claim about the future of this Arsenal side, so with the team sitting on top of the Premier League table, having won 11 of their 12 games in all competitions, was he right?
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Gabriel Martinelli during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Arsenal FC at Brentford Community Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

How Arsenal signed Gabriel Martinelli after Barcelona and Manchester United trials

Gabriel Martinelli is currently valued at around £36m, although you would need a lot more than that to get the club to sell him as he gets close to signing a new deal but how did Arsenal sign him when so many others wanted him?
Arsenal's English defender Ben White (L) vies with Liverpool's Colombian midfielder Luis Diaz during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 9, 2022. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Boost for Arsenal’s Ben White after another England right-back injury

Ben White's chances of an England call-up are seemingly on the rise, with another of Gareth Southgate's current options facing surgery.
LEEDS, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 18: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Arsenal at Elland Road on December 18, 2021 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Gabriel Martinelli explains why Manchester United turned him down

Not long after he signed for Arsenal, Gabriel Martinelli revealed that he used to train regularly with Manchester United, so why didn't he sign for them?
Liverpool's English midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain controls the ball as he attends a team training session at Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, north west England, on April 26, 2022, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg football match against Villareal. (Photo by Lindsey Parnaby / AFP) (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images)

89th game missed for Liverpool: Oxlade-Chamberlain out of Arsenal game

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will not play any part in Liverpool's game against his former side as the 29-year-old's injury problems continue.
Arsenal's Portuguese midfielder Fabio Vieira (2nd L) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's third goal during the UEFA Europa League Group A football match between Arsenal and Bodoe/Glimt at The Arsenal Stadium in London, on October 6, 2022. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Are Arsenal the only side who can stop Manchester City’s title march?

Ahead of Liverpool's visit to the Emirates this weekend, the Telegraph's chief football correspondent, Jason Burt, has claimed that Arsenal are 'the one side who can stop City's march to the title'.
Arsenal's Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus (R) celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 1, 2022. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

North London is red: Basking in Arsenal’s win over Tottenham

After Arsenal's 3-1 win over Tottenham to remain top of the Premier League table, Paul Williams is here with his thoughts.
Arsenal's English midfielder Emile Smith Rowe celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brentford at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 19, 2022. (Photo by IAN KINGTON / AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal vs Brentford to go ahead with new kick-off time

Arsenal's game against Tottenham on 1 October looked like it would be the next match after the Queen's death was announced at half-time of the game against FC Zurich on Thursday but the game against Brentford will go ahead with a rearranged kick-off time.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, celebrates their side's win with their players during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on August 31, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta’s player-fan connection can triumph at Old Trafford

Over the course of three hours football at the Emirates in the last week, the Arsenal have showed an impressive resilience to go with an increased level of control in their game with five wins out of five, but can they make it six against Manchester United?.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta reacts during a club-friendly football match between Arsenal and Sevilla at the Emirates Stadium in London on July 30, 2022. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

What is Arsenal’s best lineup for the 22/23 season?

After so many years of a lack of depth and ambition, this season, it has all changed for Arsenal, so who makes the best starting Arsenal lineup?
Saint-Denis, FRANCE: Arsenal's French forward and team captain Thierry Henry passes next to the trophy after the UEFA Champion's League final football match Barcelona vs. Arsenal, 17 May 2006 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, northern Paris. Barcelona won 2 to 1. AFP PHOTO ODD ANDERSEN

Will Arsenal find joy instead of heartbreak in Europe this season?

Arsenal's record of winning in Europe is far from great, so why do fans get so excited when it always leads to disappointment ponders Paul Williams...
Chelsea's English midfielder Callum Hudson-Odoi shows the Club World Cup trophy to supporters prior to the start of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg football match between Chelsea and Lille (LOSC) at Stamford Bridge stadium, in London, on February 22, 2022. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Where would Callum Hudson-Odoi fit at Arsenal?

In the past few days, Arsenal have been linked with Chelsea winger, Callum Hudson-Odoi, so would the 21-year-old fit at Arsenal?
WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal reacts during the Carabao Cup Second Round between West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal at The Hawthorns on August 25, 2021 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

8 players Arsenal still need to sell

Arsenal aren't finished in the transfer window but before they can bring in any more players, they have quite a few they need to move on.
Arsenal's Spanish defender Hector Bellerin during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London on November 29, 2020. (Photo by Catherine Ivill / POOL / AFP)

Who is Arsenal’s longest serving player?

Arsenal's first team squad has undergone quite a transformation since Arsene Wenger left, but who is the longest serving player and who will that be when the transfer window closes?
Zinchenko in training via Arsenal.com

Episode 334: Arteta’s vision, Barcelona madness & Manchester United’s confusion

Matthew & Lana touch base on the the summer signings (and give Fabio Vieira some love), ponder the plan for Pepe, and look forwards by looking back at some of the not so dearly departed.

Will Gabriel Jesus break Arsenal’s number 9 curse?

As Arsenal finally announce the signing of Gabriel Jesus, will he be the one to break the number 9 curse that's hung over the shirt for years?
Arsenal's French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi waves to the crowd at the end of the English Premier League football match between Leicester City and Arsenal at King Power Stadium in Leicester, central England on November 9, 2019. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

What really happened between Mikel Arteta and Matteo Guendouzi?

When Mikel Arteta arrived at Arsenal, Matteo Guendouzi was valued at £45m and was a regular first team starter, but a handful of games later, he was out of the squad altogether, so what happened between Mikel Arteta and Matteo Guendouzi?
COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 03: Matt Turner #30 of New England Revolution in goal during their game against the Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field on July 03, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Who is Matt Turner? Arsenal’s new American under the spotlight

Arsenal have finally announced the signing of Matt Turner from New England Revolution in the MLS, so who is he and why are they signing him?