Independent attack Arsenal, Leicester, for doping by mentioning them in headline

The big story on Sunday was, no doubt, the allegations that some Arsenal players, along with Chelsea, Leicester City and Birmingham City ones, have been a little bit naughty when it comes to following the anti-doping regulations.

Arsenal's Eastern focus at US expense paying dividends, for now

With the international break under way, we look at why Arsenal's own international focus has been on the Middle-East and Asia at the expense of the United States of America.

Walcott deal is highlight of the summer, no matter what else happens

by Helen Trantum Thirteen and a half years is a long time. It’s longer than we’ve been at the Emirates. It’s longer than Daily Cannon has...
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 61: Kolo Toure’s calm down hands

Matthew is joined by Helen and special guest JB (@gunnerpunner) to discuss going to Hull and back, tactical evolutions, left backs and the Arsenal...
(From L) Former French international football players Zinedine Zidane speaks with Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira before a ceremony honouring French former international football players with more than hundred caps ahead of the friendly football match France vs Brazil, on March 26, 2015 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris. AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE

If Arsenal hire Thierry Henry as manager they’re in even more trouble than we...

Thierry Henry wants to be Arsenal manager. Of that there is absolutely no doubt. Not only has he said it repeatedly, while also mouthing platitudes...

What have we learnt from the Emirates Cup?

With another pre-season trophy in the bag, pre-season has gone well, but what have we learnt about Arsenal from the Emirates Cup weekend? With Arsenal...
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 29: Bernd Leno of Arsenal reacts after Chelsea score their first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on December 29, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Are Arsenal fans being unfair to this player?

Before picking up a knee injury, many Arsenal fans were calling for a Bernd Leno statue but Martinez's cameo showed how fickle fans really are

What did Ivan Gazidis actually do at Arsenal?

Ivan Gazidis has finally departed for Milan after taking his sweet time to make up his mind, but what did he actually achieve in his 10 years at Arsenal?

Why what Wenger wants isn’t what he needs at Arsenal

There has been much debate around the structure of Arsenal’s hierarchy but what is a director of football and how could it help Arsene Wenger return to his glory days

Why Arsenal’s biggest threat to their future is themselves

There was a moment during the 3–0 loss at Crystal Palace on Monday which summed up Arsenal's current problems so perfectly, no protest or chant or tweet or YouTube video could improve on it.
Helen Trantum column

If Walcott starts, Arsenal win

Arsenal’s record on the opening day of the season leaves something to be desired. In fact, since we moved to the Emirates we have won...

Arsenal’s most improved player of 2017

Nacho Monreal has gone from being a decent left-back, to a key central defender for Arsenal in 2017, and has been the Gunners' most-improved player of the year.
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47 deals completed: Arsenal’s transfer window roundup

The summer transfer window has now closed and Arsenal got through a lot more business than you might have been expected at the start of it.

My FIFA u-20 Women World Cup Diary: Part 1

The 2018 FIFA u-20 Women's World Cup is now over and it is time to review my adventures during the tournament.

Arsene Wenger’s 5 most dubious free Arsenal 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.

Long read – Arsene through the ages

There is a generation of Arsenal fans who have known no other, so what, exactly, has Arsene Wenger done in his 20 years at the club?

Good for England = Good for Arsenal?

By Matthew Wade Why Jack Wilshere making himself central to Roy Hodgson's plans can only be a positive thing for Arsenal. So after my column last...
LIVERPOOL, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 26: Arsenal manager George Graham celebrates on the pitch after Arsenal had beaten Liverpool 2-0 to win the First Division Championship at Anfield on May 26, 1989 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Allsport/Getty Images)

George Graham: 2 sides of the fierce and bitter Arsenal and Tottenham divide

Until 2018, Arsenal fans under the age of 20 knew only one man to occupy the manager's office, but how much do they know about George Graham?

New hire, new statue + more: 7 Arsenal things you probably missed this weekend

It was another busy weekend for Arsenal, and with most of us spending it watching Özil's volley against Newcastle on repeat, I wouldn't blame you for missing a few things.

Have we all judged Ospina too harshly? Stats suggest so

Arsenal's 3-2 loss to Olympiacos marked a low-point in an indifferent start to the season for the Gunners. Having already been upset by Dinamo Zagreb...
Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - Emirates Stadium Arsenals Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring their side s second goal of the game with team-mate Emile Smith Rowe left during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday September 26, 2021.

Saka MOTM: Player ratings as Arsenal batter Tottenham 3-1

Arsenal battered Tottenham on Sunday at the Emirates to finish the weekend above their north London rivals, so how did each Arsenal player rate?

What did Ivan Gazidis actually do at Arsenal?

Ivan Gazidis is off to Milan after taking his sweet time to make up his mind, but what has he actually achieved in his 10 years at Arsenal?

Why selling Szczesny to Juventus paved the way for Arsenal’s spineless performances

I can't help but believe that Wojciech Szczesny signing for Juventus in the summer had a knock-on affect for the rest of the squad.

Arsenal lose, beer wins

Yes. I saw my Arsenal live for the first time ever. And yes, they lost. But, Gooners are the best people out there, and...
Arsenal tactics

3 years v 3 weeks: Tactics and why Arsenal lost at Spurs

Arsenal held on for 55 minutes, before they succumbed to two second half goals against a Spurs side they never looked like beating.

Graphic: Remembering David “Rocky” Rocastle

31st March marks 16 years since David Rocastle lost battle to cancer at only 33. It's the perfect time to remember his time in Arsenal.

Is this Arsenal’s greatest forgotten player?

The very first man to have the number 7 on the back of a red Arsenal shirt was flying winger, Joe Hulme. Most fans of...
Helen Trantum column

Blame me, Arsenal, blame me

First of all, I owe you an apology. In fact, I owe you a couple. In writing last week’s column on the beautiful football of our...

Özil is the answer, not the problem

Mesut Özil accomplished something last week that is both damning to his critics and completely irrelevant to his fans; he failed the 'eye test'.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 170: Eleven wins and done

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew & Anita discuss the win in Lisbon, the Welbz renaissance, and the bump back...
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 27: Vivianne Miedema of Arsenal celebrates scoring her side's first goal with team mates during the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Meadow Park on October 27, 2019 in Borehamwood, United Kingdom. (Photo by Kate McShane/Getty Images)

Arsenal Women top 5 moments of the decade

To celebrate the new year, here are my Arsenal Women top 5 moments of the decade.
Mesut Ozil

Misunderstood Mesut – How the majority haven’t got a clue

Mesut Ozil’s teacher knew that he was something special from the first time he saw him on the playground so why does he get such a hard time from the English media?

3 top Arsenal targets for key position

Arsenal already have two defensive signings already on the way in Sokratis and Stephan Lichtsteiner. With an Aaron Ramsey extension looking more and more likely, and the club being sorted in attack, a goalkeeper seems the most important signing.
Ross Barkley

Is Ross Barkley what Arsenal need?

Ross Barkley looks certain to leave Everton this summer, but he's not someone who's needed at Arsenal.
(Aug 1993: Peter Schmeichel of Manchester United waits by the post with Ian Wright of Arsenal during the Charity Shield Final match played at Wembley Stadium in London, england. Manchester United won 6-5 on penalties. (Shaun Botterill/Allsport)

Arsenal legends: Ian Wright Wright Wright!

Thinking about something to write this weekend... well, I didn't have to think too hard. I thought a look back at the career of Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, may be in order.

Long read: There’s a fly in Arsene’s Soup

Now that the chaos of the transfer window is behind us, and Arsenal have played a couple of games will all of our new players available for selection, what can we ascertain from both the starting XIs that were picked and how they were deployed tactically?
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 173: Cherries popped, but can we mash the Spuds?

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew reviews the narrow win on the south coast, looks forward to the NLD (but...

Epic Breitbart fail as they use Lukas Podolski image for migrant smuggling story

Breitbart have written an article about gangs bringing migrants from Morocco to Spain, and incredibly have used a picture of Lukas Podolski in the article.

My Women’s World Cup 2019 diary: Part 4

With the FIFA WWC 2019 being played at home in France, I thought I would write a diary of my travel adventures and games attended during the tournament.

12 things that didn’t exist when Tottenham last finished above Arsenal

With Tottenham’s win over Bournemouth on Saturday, finishing above Arsenal for the first time since 1995 now seems inevitable. Here are a few things we didn’t have/know about the last time Spurs managed this spectacular feat.