Player focus: Mesut masterclass v Manchester United

Mesut Ozil frequently runs games; he conducts them. It's usually through simple, often underrated, moments that change the course of a particular play, but against...
Mesut Ozil

Player focus – We want our Ozil back!

Mesut Ozil's performance against Hull at the Emirates one once again disappointing.

Damning Theo Walcott stat shows real problems for Arsenal

Theo Walcott faced the ire of Gooners everywhere for what was an awful display against Manchester United on Sunday. Standing head and shoulders above the...

How to be a speedster by Hector Bellerin

Hector Bellerin has revealed the secret of his speed – he was born that way. Hardly a revelation in itself, I think most of us...

No Santi, no party for Coquelin

Even the most basic tactical analyst knows that success in football is all about balance and partnerships. When Francis Coquelin picked up his injury, he...

Rough diamond Sanogo – can Eagles help him to soar?

The gangly Arsenal forward is unable to play against his parent club on Saturday, but does the young French forward have a future at the Gunners?

Player focus: Energetic Ox excels against City

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was a revelation for Arsenal during their 2-1 win over Manchester City at Wembley.

Chambers loving midfield role – and it shows

This weekend, Calum Chambers was once again deployed in Arsenal’s midfield and the youngster put in another great performance. Showing a great ability on the...

Player focus: Mesut Özil returns with silky style v Watford

There were a few pre-match doubts as to whether Özil was going to start, after returning to first team action during our goalless draw away at Leicester last weekend.

Arsenal player focus: Alex Iwobi impresses off the bench

In a turn of events no one was expecting, Arsenal managed to beat Bayern Munich, on penalties, and much of the credit has to go Alex Iwobi.

Player focus – An evening to forget for Ospina despite decent personal performance

Arsenal's 5-1 loss away to Bayern Munich probably wasn't David Ospina's finest 90 minutes yet he didn't actually have too bad a game compared to the rest of the team.

Wenger: Walcott quicker on the pitch than off it

Arsene Wenger is expecting Theo Walcott's contract negotiations to turn into another saga.

In focus: Francis Coquelin's 14/15

by Lee Hurley Francis Coquelin was voted Arsenal's second best player of the season. Voted by the fans, the decision might seem a bit harsh on...

Size doesn’t matter (to Alexis and Santi at least)

As Arsenal come up against the shortest team in the Premier League this weekend, we take a look at why size isn’t always everything.

Daily Cannon POTS: 2nd place

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.

Former Arsenal number 10 hails Özil

Paul Merson wore the number 10 for Arsenal for much of his 11 seasons at the club, eventually relinquishing it for Dennis Bergkamp. The former...
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal gestures to his team mates during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on August 11, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Granit Xhaka: Bad player or just a bad spell?

In just over a year at Arsenal, Xhaka has shown signs of being a quality midfielder, yet further improvement is needed.

Analysis: UEFA Youth League is Chris Willock’s chance to shine

Having officially turned professional in February of this year, Chris Willock is a talented youngster patiently hoping for his chance to progress through the...

Mertesacker stands tall and delivers in massive win

Vice-captain Per Mertesacker led the team out against Bayern Munich on Tuesday, before delivering one of his best performances in an Arsenal shirt. The German...
Aaron Ramsey and Edinson Cavani

Player focus – Aaron Ramsey v PSG – Great or awful?

When it comes to Aaron Ramsey, fan opinion is always divided. So, how did he actually do against PSG?

Özil Arsenal’s only hope in north London derby draw

A poor first half was followed by a frustrating second half, but one man lived up to his billing. No, not Dele Alli, who was...

Wenger says he will rotate Walcott and Giroud

Arsenal's 2-0 defeat of Stoke City on Saturday afternoon saw both Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud on the scoresheet. Both forwards have been criticised for...

Player focus: Koscielny helps France to first cleansheet

With France winning 2-0, it was the first clean sheet for the French defence in the tournament.

Hector Bellerin proud to be a Gunner

Hector Bellerin is loving his life as an Arsenal player and feels proud to be part of the team and how he is developing.

Welbeck encourages on first start in 10 months

In his first first team start since last April, Danny Welbeck completed 67 minutes against Hull City on Saturday. And that is almost the best...

Walcott – not Bellerin – the quickest player on FIFA

Arsenal forward Theo Walcott is the quickest player on the new FIFA 16 video game. The England international is known for his blistering pace, but is...

Cazorla: That’s what Ozil and I do best

Santi Cazorla has been on fire recently. Back to his sublime best, he is flourishing in a deeper role for Arsene Wenger's side, Cazorla has...

Player focus: Héctor Bellerín – solid, efficient display

Within the space of 11 days, Bellerín has had three tricky tasks to contend with for Arsenal. First, the relentless energy and eye-catching skills of Douglas Costa...

Henry: Ozil and Cazorla can control a game

by Nia Griffiths Thierry Henry has been singing Mesut Ozil's praises recently - and why wouldn't he? Speaking to Arsenal Player, the retired forward said, "Mesut is...

8 shots, 6 key passes, 4 dribbles + 1 assist: Alexis comes alive

Alexis Sanchez came to life in the second half against Brighton.

Bielik’s debut a bright spot on bleak night for Arsenal

Polish teenager Krystian Bielik played half an hour for the Arsenal first team on a horrible Tuesday night in Sheffield. The Gunners faced Sheffield Wednesday...

Player focus: Magical Mesut Ozil delights and destroys v Ludogorets

In what was a weird evening, Arsenal were outpassed by Ludogorets and Mesut Ozil saw his passing stats drop, but he still left with the match ball after grabbing a hattrick and his first assist of the season.

Wenger: Media reports on Wilshere are ‘out of proportion’

Facing the press for the first time since a story was released that Jack Wilshere was talked to by police after a night out, Arsène Wenger was quick to defend the midfielder.

Cazorla happy to fight

Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla continued to show the surprising grit that he's added to his game in the 3-0 win over Watford on Saturday. The...

Alexis hailed as the ‘Messi of Chile’

Alexis Sanchez has been hailed as the 'Messi of Chile' by his international teammate, Gary Medel. With the Premier League season now over and only...

Player focus: Xhaka – Tenacious, influential and convincing

Granit Xhaka made his 44th international appearnce against Albania in Saturday's Group A encounter - but all of the pre-match analysis surrounded the sibling rivalry between...

Player focus: Lacazette proves his worth during insane season opener

Alexandre Lacazette has officially played his first Premier League game for Arsenal and what an introduction it was.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: Aaron Ramsey (C) of Arsenal controls the ball under pressure of Michael Keane (L) and Matthew Lowton (R) of Burnley during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Burnley at the Emirates Stadium on January 22, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Player focus: Ramsey running Arsenal’s engine

Aaron Ramsey was back alongside Granit Xhaka against Burnley on Sunday and seems to really be finding his rhythm again.
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Player focus: Granit rock solid against Basel

Granit Xhaka started for Arsenal against Basel, facing not only his former side but his brother also and quietly put in another excellent display despite what the Mirror want to believe.

Squad review: Strikers

I didn't stick my head above the parapet and offer to write this section of our end of season review just so I could slate Theo Walcott.