LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 22: Marcos Alonso of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 22, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Frank Lampard gives Chelsea injury update for Arsenal clash

Marcos Alonso should return in time to face Arsenal but Reece James won't, according to Chelsea boss Frank Lampard in an injury update.

Since we last met – Swansea v Arsenal

Arsenal face Swansea this weekend, so what has happened since the side's last met in October?

Crystal Palace increase their shouty-pointy potential by signing Mathieu Flamini

Crystal Palace have increased their ability to shout and point wildly on the pitch by signing former Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini.
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Martinez bemoans one-off performance against Arsenal

Roberto Martinez believes his side performed in a manner never before seen as they crashed 2-0 at home to Arsenal on Saturday afternoon. The Gunners,...

Newcastle replace goalkeeping coach who joined Arsenal

Steve Harper has replaced Chris Terpcou who left for Arsenal in the summer.

Blackpool bus protester to be prosecuted under Thatcher anti-picketing law

The protester who sat on top of Arsenal’s bus ahead of their FA Cup third-round game on Saturday, doing nothing but inconveniencing a few millionaires, will be prosecuted under a law brought in by Margaret Thatcher to ‘deal’ with secondary pickets during the miner’s strike.

Miquel hails Vermaelen after Barcelona appearances

Former Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen is finally fit and playing games again following a frustrating first year in Spain. The centre-half moved to Barcelona in...
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Eric Dier hails ‘unbelievable’ Arsenal legend

Eric Dier will not be winning himself any friends up the Seven Sisters Road after his latest comments that basically involved a love-in over...
Arsenal predicted lineup

Surprise inclusion in Arsenal v Leicester official teams

Nervous? Needless to say, this game is a ‘must-win’ for Arsenal. Even a draw would cause problems and while five points may not seem like...
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City speaks with the media during a Press Conference at The Academy Stadium on September 30, 2019 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Pep Guardiola addresses gossip about Manchester City contract

The three people who hoped Pep Guardiola might leave Manchester City for Arsenal are set to be disappointed as the Spaniard addressed gossip about his contract

Kolo Toure hopes daily Arsenal pain helps Liverpool

Kolo Toure is hoping to use the defeat he still thinks about ‘every day’ to spur Liverpool on to Europa League glory. The former Invincible...
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 07: Raheem Sterling of Manchester City acknowledges the fans after the Carabao Cup Semi Final match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on January 07, 2020 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Raheem Sterling’s longest goal-drought coincides with Mikel Arteta leaving for Arsenal

Raheem Sterling missed a number of glorious chances in his last match to end his goal-drought but as some journalists wonder if it is down to fatigue, I wonder if it has anything to do with Mikel Arteta leaving.
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Zouma apologises for calling Costa a ‘cheat’

Kurt Zouma has taken to twitter to apologise for telling the truth and calling his own teammate, Diego 'cheaty' Costa a cheat. Speaking after the...

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.

Wenger taking Leicester seriously in title race

So we now know that Claudio Ranieri's Leicester City but the the nail in José Mourinho's Chelsea coffin on Monday. The Foxes beat the champions...
European Super League money

Arsenal squad cost v squad value – worth more or less?

This week, the CIES Football Observatory have taken a look at the top sides from the five leagues across Europe to determine what their squad value is compared with the cost of assembling it.

Goalkeeper issues ‘come and get me’ plea to Arsenal, Manchester United

FC Koln’s young goalkeeper, Timo Horn, has said that he would ‘think about it’ if Arsenal, Manchester United, or Real Madrid made an approach...

Wenger: It’s hard to assess Zidane

Always insightful, Arsène Wenger is regularly asked questions on world football during his press conferences. The Gunners may be up against Barcelona in the Champions...

Craig Eastmond could miss Arsenal game – depending on the weather!

Craig Eastmond is waiting to find out if he will be suspended when Arsenal roll into town after being sent off against Boreham Wood in the FA Trophy on Saturday.
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Van Gaal: Rashford won’t start but he will be on the bench

Louis van Gaal has admitted that Marcus Rashford, who scored a brace on his debut during the week, will not start against Arsenal on Sunday at Old Trafford, so who will?
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Infograph: All set for Arsenal win against broken and toothless Manchester United?

Arsenal travel to Old Trafford for the first time as favourites. Some ten points ahead of the Manchester side, Arsenal know that there has never been...
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Mounted police ride past the stadium ahead of the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on December 8, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Manchester United terror appointment points to new reality for clubs, Arsenal sure to follow

Manchester United have become the first Premier League club to appoint a counter-terrorism manager, pointing the way to a new reality for all clubs and match-going fans.

Swansea boss admitted to hospital, misses Arsenal clash

Swansea's boss, Francesco Guidolin, will miss his side's game at the Emirates tonight after being admitted to hospital. Guidolin, 60, has apparently been suffering from a...

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.

Chelsea’s hatred of Tottenham could benefit Arsenal

Pedro may not know it, but his desire to make sure that he’s not part of the first Chelsea team in 26 years to lose at home to Tottenham could help Arsenal catch their north London rivals.
Manchester United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward (R) listens as Manchester United's Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho talks with former Manchester United player Bobby Charlton (not pictured) following the pre-season friendly football match between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United at the DW stadium in Wigan, northwest England, on July 16, 2016. / AFP / JON SUPER /

Manchester United fans to fly first protest banner of the season

Now Arsene Wenger is gone from the Premier League, banner-flying firms might have wondered how they would stay in business but Manchester United fans look set to step up.

Loan watch: Szczesny targets title and Roma win

A return to Serie A football saw Wojciech Szczesny win with Roma on Sunday. The Italian club had a disappointing time in midweek, losing to...
JANUARY 28: Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City looks on prior to The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round between Cardiff City and Manchester City on January 28, 2018 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp looks on during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Liverpool at St. James Park on October 1, 2017 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

FA drop Manchester City hacking complaint about Liverpool

The FA will take no action against Liverpool for an alleged hack into Manchester City's scouting system.
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Howe “It’s meaningless, I don’t want to hear about [Arsenal links]”

Eddie Howe has dismissed the rumours that emerged earlier in the week that Arsenal are lining him up as a successor to Arsene Wenger.

Chelsea goalkeeper to miss Arsenal game

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has been ruled out of action for 10 weeks after undergoing surgery on a meniscus injury. The goalkeeper kept two clean...

Leicester luck continues as Mahrez survives injury scare

Look, we do not want to see opposition players getting injured. Well, at least not seriously. However, we’d be lying if we said that we didn’t...
Romelu Lukaku

Lukaku to snub former Arsenal man’s advice and sign new deal says agent

Romelu Lukaku will sign a new deal at Everton according to his agent, rejecting calls from Ian Wright to return to Chelsea.

Will Arsenal get any love from the referee against Manchester United?

Craig Pawson will take charge of Manchester United v Arsenal on Sunday, so what are Arsenal likely to get from the young referee? At just...

Loan watch: Szczesny still wants title and backs under-fire manager

Four points behind league leaders Internazionale going into the second half of the season, Wojciech Szczesny and AS Roma are still aiming to win...
European Super League money

Giroud, Koscielny and Debuchy’s salaries ranked with other French stars

L'Equipe Magazine have published their annual sports salaries review and Cristiano Ronaldo still leads the way.

Tottenham miss out as Arsenal old boy arrives back in London

West Ham have completed the signing of Alex Song on another season long-loan, beating out alleged interest from Totteham who were said to be...
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Manchester United talisman admits side are ‘tired’ ahead of Arsenal game

Juan Mata has admitted that United are 'tired' ahead of the show down at the Emirates this weekend and Arsenal fans everywhere will hope...
Watford's Spanish midfielder Gerard Deulofeu controls the ball during the English Premier League football match between Watford and Tottenham Hotspur at Vicarage Road Stadium in Watford, north of London on January 18, 2020.

Gerard Deulofeu to miss Arsenal game

Watford will be without one of their most influential and dangerous players in Gerard Deulofeu when the sides face each other after the Spaniard was ruled out for the rest of the season.

Pochettino: I admire Wenger

Mauricio Pochettino is the very rarest of Tottenham managers. The Argentine went through his first season against Arsène Wenger's Arsenal without suffering defeat. Yes, at...

Manchester United get pre-Arsenal injury boost

Manchester United have been handed a massive boost ahead of their game at the Emirates on Sunday with the news that Michael Carrick will...