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Mesut Ozil – Don’t let facts get in the way of opinion

Mesut Ozil divides opinion, but the facts tell you everything you need to know about Arsenal's mercurial one.

Two players Arsenal need on form to beat Chelsea

After a far from comfortable win on Saturday we’re in the FA Cup final! Hooray! And after Villa spoiled Stevie G’s birthday dream we’ll be playing...

4 Arsenal players now free to speak with other clubs

As we’ve now hit January, that means there are a number of players in the Arsenal squad who can talk to other clubs as their contracts expire in the summer.
Laurent Koscielny

Could new contract boost Kos to legendary status?

It looks as if Laurent Koscielny could be about to sign a new contract with Arsenal.

13 players who could leave Arsenal this summer

There are sure to be some departures across the club's first-team squad, as well as youngsters from the Academy as Arsenal aim to progress...

10 managers who could replace Arsene Wenger

Arsene Wenger isn't going anywhere this summer but if here were, there are plenty of options out there to replace him.

Daily Cannon POTS: Mesut Özil

The season is over and we put our heads together at Daily Cannon to try and figure out who the player of the season is. That...

Why Arsenal signing Rob Holding makes so much sense

With Arsenal's first pre-season fixture out of the way, the need for reinforcements for final third is as clear as ever. With all now quiet on the striker front, column inches pile up about Riyad Mahrez with a bewildering array of entirely contradictory theories emerging daily.

Why Arsenal fans shouldn’t panic about lack of transfers

Everywhere you look, there are Gooners panicking about our 'lack' of transfer activity.

Xhaka, Mustafi, Holding, Lucas: Arsenal’s 2016/17 transfers rated

Arsène Wenger spent almost £100m on transfers last summer and with the campaign finally over, it's time to rate his acquisitions.

15 things Jamie Vardy really said

No matter what you think about Jamie Vardy, there’s no denying he’s quite the character. Here are 15 things he actually said.

Can Arsenal fans learn to love Jamie Vardy given his past?

During the season, one of our writers said on Twitter in regards to Jamie Vardy ‘He’s like Marmite; you either love him or remember he’s a racist’.

The Arsenal goalkeeper debate – part 2

Is it better to have tried and failed than never to have tried at all? Szczesny's willingness to risk everything is why he is Arsenal's only long term viable candidate for the #1 jersey as Helen Trantum explains.

Five things Leicester did in the title race that Arsenal didn’t

As Leicester brushed Sunderland aside with a 2-0 win at the Stadium of Light, Arsenal’s slim title hopes faded further from view. Here are five reasons why Leicester will win and Arsenal won't.

How Jon Moss got the new rules mixed up to send Granit Xhaka off

The majority of people who have seen Granit Xhaka’s red card against Swansea agree that it should have been a yellow, so did Jon Moss get his rules mixed up?
Helen Trantum column

Cracking Arsenal’s combination code

Helen Trantum tries to understand if Arsenal's lack of players combinations lies at heart of many poor performances this season.

A failed protest: two fingers to the press

As Saturday's protest was drowned out, Arsenal fans proved the media wrong.

Four reasons Theo Walcott is not getting picked for Arsenal

Why is Theo Walcott not getting games for Arsenal? We try to get to the bottom of it.

Aaron Ramsey’s gambling problem

The Arsenal man has been integral to Arsenal's success recently, but does the midfielder have a problem? Martin Keown thinks so.

How much is Olivier Giroud worth?

How much would Arsenal have to pay if they wanted to buy Olivier Giroud?
Paul Williams Santi Cazorla

Draxler, Mahrez and Lacazette, the usual suspects

Julian Draxler, Riyad Mahrez, Alexandre Lacazette, that Mustafi guy. Everyday, a different rumour for us all to obsess and puzzle over.

No Trains From Manchester- Thanks BBC Sport

Arsenal fans were left furious with the news that the BBC had moved their FA Cup quarter final to Monday night.

Is Lucas Perez an ‘upgrade’ on Olivier Giroud?

With the signing of Deportivo's Lucas Perez all but officially announced, fans have already started to question whether the striker is really an 'upgrade' on Olivier Giroud.

How much is Olivier Giroud worth?

How much would Arsenal have to pay if they wanted to buy Olivier Giroud?

Is this really all Olivier Giroud is worth?

By the end of this summer I can guarantee one thing – you will be absolutely sick of talking about strikers and their prices, but what is Giroud really worth?

Why Wenger was right to refuse Mourinho’s request

Whether it actually happened or not, the reports that Arsene Wenger refused to let Jose Mourinho sit beside him at a recent manager’s forum have already passed into legend on the internet which it means, for the majority of people who read it, it’s true.

Gedion Zelalem: What’s next?

Having made his first-team debut in January two years ago, Gedion Zelalem has previously been tipped for future stardom and it seems only a matter of time before he asserts his credentials in the senior side.

Why Manchester United could be Arsenal’s biggest threat

Despite one appointing a new manager and several of our other rivals buying players, very few actually pose a real threat to us - except Manchester United.

Why Wenger is right about transfer fees but also wrong

After the draw against Leicester on Saturday evening, most of the post-game focus was about the transfer window and Arsene’s reported reluctance to spend.

Has Wenger gone crazy in the transfer market?

Over the years, we have not been used to see Arsene Wenger overpay much for new players. But this summer, he seems to have gone totally mad.

José Antonio Reyes, a career wrecked at Old Trafford

Jose Antonio Reyes could have been world class. But then he went to Old Trafford...

Jose Mourinho has spent over £1bn on transfers

This news may not come as a surprise to many but Jose Mourinho has become the first manager to spend over £1bn on new signings.

Francis Coquelin is a lucky boy

Whether by luck or judgement, Arsenal have found themselves a decent holding midfielder, but how close was our number 34 to missing out?
Olivier Giroud

Why do people hate Olivier Giroud? Let me tell you a story…

He’s tall, handsome, rich and plays (and scores) for Arsenal, so why do so many Arsenal fans (and fans in general) have such a problem with Olivier Giroud?

Should Arsenal swallow their pride and sign Van Persie?

It was only a matter of time; after the Fenerbahce president, Azil Yildirim, confirmed that they would be willing to listen to offers for Robin van Persie, we all knew that he'd be linked with a return to Arsenal.

Long read: Wenger has two weeks to save Arsenal

Ok. So it's a dramatic title. But it's a dramatic situation.

14 of the biggest surprises in Arsenal’s season

2016/17 was certainly an odd season.

Long read: That was the window that was

With the transfer window coming to a frenetic and frankly hilarious end, it's time to assess how well Arsenal have done in regards to putting together a team that can win trophies, both in this season and in the future.
Paul Williams Santi Cazorla

Is Xhaka way to beat Chelsea?

It is a thankless task writing about football, or any sport come to that.

Arsenal’s 3 worst players of the season

This is the first time that Arsenal have finished outside of the UEFA Champions League places in two decades and a spell of inconsistency midway through the campaign proved pivotal.