Football News Archives: 11/2025

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny has revealed that a severe teenage injury played a decisive role in his first retirement from football.

Mikel Arteta says Declan Rice is still improving after standout displays against Tottenham and Bayern, as Arsenal tighten their grip on the title race.

Arsenal announce a new global partnership with Paramount+, featuring in-stadium branding, social campaigns and co-branded content with players and legends.

Vincent Kompany defends Manuel Neuer after heavy criticism following Bayern’s defeat, dismissing claims the goalkeeper was at fault in key moments.

Noni Madueke says Arsenal fan support has driven his comeback after injury as the winger reflects on his first goal and his return to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea confirm Cole Palmer is fit to face Arsenal after recovering from a broken toe, with Enzo Maresca hailing his return as a major boost.

Declan Rice admits he voted for Moisés Caicedo in last season’s PFA Team of the Year as Arsenal prepare to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

UEFA fine Atlético Madrid €40,000 over racist abuse and crowd disorder at the Emirates in October, with a suspended away-fan ticket ban imposed.

Arteta says he is confident Martin Odegaard will be in the squad for Bayern as Arsenal assess Gyokeres and Havertz ahead of Chelsea

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

Declan Rice has gone 12 Premier League games without winning a single foul. The strange stat highlights growing frustration at refereeing inconsistency this season.

Arsenal and Bayern Munich meet in a top-of-the-table Champions League clash, both unbeaten and level on points as the league’s two standout teams.

Mikel Arteta hails Eberechi Eze’s “aura” after the forward’s derby hat-trick sealed a dominant win over Spurs and extended the lead at the top of the Premier League.

Jurrien Timber says Arsenal have the depth to handle Gabriel’s thigh injury, as Mikel Arteta confirms the defender will be out for weeks after Brazil duty.

Tottenham may be missing up to 13 players for the derby, with a long injury list adding pressure before their Premier League meeting with Arsenal.

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.

Nottingham Forest confirm Arsenal’s January trip to the City Ground has been moved to a 5.30pm kick-off, replacing the original 3pm start time.

Arsenal apply to enter the 2026 Dirinon Tournament as organisers review more than 200 applications and introduce new criteria for the oversubscribed youth event.

Stefan Schwarz says Viktor Gyokeres must improve fitness and lose weight to reach his peak in the Premier League after missing pre-season and recovering from injury.

Arsenal end their long running Visit Rwanda sleeve partnership amid political criticism and fan pressure, with the deal set to conclude in June 2026.