Arsenal Opinion

20 years on from his debut – what if Abou Diaby had never met Dan Smith?

Arsenal are watching the defensive market in January but there is little sign a deal is close, with decisions hinging on injuries and return timelines.

Arsenal have exited the Christmas and New Year period having extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to six points.

A weekend that shifted the mood of the title race, as Arsenal deliver under pressure and rivals unravel across a chaotic and revealing round of fixtures.

Arsenal Women face a decisive January with five trophies in play, as a packed schedule tests depth, rotation and long term ambition.

A look back at the most memorable women’s matches of 2025, from Champions League finals to standout European and international fixtures.

Arsenal’s Wolves win sparks reflection on form, fatigue and belief, as familiar flaws resurface despite another decisive intervention.

Following Saturday’s injury to Ben White, Arsenal need to put faith in their youth players to step up to the first-team squad over the festive period.

A late Villa defeat stings, but injuries, fatigue and fine margins tell a wider story as the title race tightens heading into a brutal December run.

Arsenal’s visit to Stamford Bridge ended in frustration, but the wider implications may yet prove more revealing than the result itself.

A new report has raised serious questions about structure, succession planning and dressing room unity at Arsenal Women as pressure builds on and off the pitch.

Eberechi Eze delivered a decisive North London derby display, shaping Arsenal’s win with composure and quality in a match charged with expectation.

Bukayo Saka’s latest England display raises fresh questions over why his excellence is so often underplayed while others, like Phil Foden, receive greater attention.

Liverpool are being compared to Arsenal from five years ago after Sunderland’s late equaliser, highlighting how far Arteta’s side have risen and how far Liverpool have slipped.

Arsenal’s draw with Chelsea reignites calls for VAR in the WSL as five missed decisions left fans and players frustrated by another officiating controversy.

A chance meeting, old friends, a brilliant strike and a defensive confidence that shows how far Arsenal have come.

Pundits are already declaring the Premier League “Arsenal’s to lose” after just nine games, a claim that says far more about the media than the title race itself.

Missed flights, late arrivals, and sharp insights – a look at Arsenal’s win over Palace and how matchday culture differs between the men’s and women’s teams.

Arsenal’s four-point lead at the top of the Premier League table has generated plenty of debate about their playing style, but the Gunners aren’t the ones playing ‘anti-football’.

From the chaos of 2019 to total control in 2025, Arsenal’s transformation under Arteta has turned doubt into dominance – and this season feels different.