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Arsenal's German midfielder Mesut Ozil warms up for the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 15, 2019.

Mesut Ozil makes hilarious Tottenham promise ahead of City game

Former Arsenal star Mesut Ozil pledges to never mock Tottenham again if they defeat Man City, aiding Arsenal's title hopes.
8 Dec 1996: Paul Merson of Arsenal rubs his eyes, during the FA Carling Premier league match between Arsenal and Derby County at Highbury in London. The match ended in a 2-2 draw. Picture: Ben Radford/Allsport

Former Arsenal forward and Sky Sports pundit banned from driving

Former Arsenal footballer and Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson receives a six-month driving ban and heavy fine for repeated speeding offences.
Nicolas Pepe after signing for Trabzonspor (Photo via Trabzonspor on Twitter)

Former Arsenal record signing is available for free transfer

Former Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe will be a free agent this summer, and he's hoping to continue playing in Europe.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 03: Willian of Fulham during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Fulham FC at Anfield on May 03, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Former Gunner hoping to help Arsenal in Manchester City clash

Former Arsenal winger Willian believes Fulham can get a result against Manchester City on Saturday, despite rating their opponents as the best in the world.
Bayer Leverkusen's Granit Xhaka celebrates scoring the 2-0 goal with his team-mates during the German first division Bundesliga football match Bayer 04 Leverkusen v Werder Bremen in Leverkusen, western Germany, on April 14, 2024. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Gunner equals record as he helps team to European final

Granit Xhaka put in a record-equalling performance and provided an assist to help Bayer Leverkusen to progress to the Europa League final unbeaten on Thursday night.
Tolaji Bola

2nd Arsenal Academy graduate released

Rotherham United releases Arsenal academy graduate Tolaji Bola. Cheltenham Town confirms James Olayinka's departure following their relegation
Ajax's Chuba Akpom (R) celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Ajax Amsterdam and SC Heerenveen at The Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam on November 5, 2023. (Photo by MAURICE VAN STEEN/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

15-goal ex-Arsenal forward draws Premier League interest

Former Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom could be set for a return to the Premier League, with Nottingham Forest and Fulham interested.
Lyon's new French midfielder Jeff Reine-Adelaide, on transfer from French football club Angers SCO until 2024, looks on during a press conference on his presentation at the Groupama training center of Olympique Lyonnais (OL) in Decines-Charpieu, near Lyon, central-eastern France, on August 16, 2019. (Photo by ROMAIN LAFABREGUE / AFP)

Ex-Arsenal Reine-Adelaide stable after hospitalisation for brain injury

Former Arsenal player Jeff Reine-Adelaide is reportedly stable following an apparent brain haemorrhage during a match for RWD Molenbeek.
Amani Richards signing his contract with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Ex-Arsenal striker set to leave Leicester City as free agent

Former Arsenal academy striker Amani Richards looks to be on the move again this summer, with a number of clubs interested in his signature.
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 04: Jens Lehmann member of the Club of Former National Players is seen prior to the EURO 2016 Qualifier match between Germany and Poland at Commerzbank-Arena on September 4, 2015 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Thomas Niedermueller/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Ex-Arsenal man shocks club by trademarking the Invincibles

Jens Lehmann has surprised Arsenal by moving to trademark 'The Invincibles' before the club considered doing so themselves.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 16: Emmanuel Frimpong of Arsenal looks on ahead of the UEFA Champions League play-off first leg match between Arsenal and Udinese at the Emirates Stadium on August 16, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Peering through blinds – Arsenal cult hero in court on tenant harassment allegations

Ex-Arsenal player Emmanuel Frimpong faces accusations of harassment and trying to force tenants out. Court to decide on eviction validity.
Nicolas Pepe with the Trabzonspor fans after his arrival at the airport (Photo via Trabzonspor on Twitter)

Arsenal flop wanted by Juventus

Ex-Arsenal flop Nicolas Pepe struggles in Turkey, but Juventus and AC Milan could offer him a lifeline this summer.
NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: James Olayinka of Northampton Town in action during the Sky Bet League Two Play Off Semi-final 1st Leg match between Northampton Town and Cheltenham Town at PTS Academy Stadium on June 18, 2020 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Arsenal Academy graduate released

Arsenal academy graduate James Olayinka released by Cheltenham Town after relegation. What's next for the young midfielder?
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: BBC Sport presenter Alex Scott is seen during the Vitality Women's FA Cup: Quarter Final match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Meadow Park on September 26, 2020 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Arsenal legend on fighting racism and finding love

Alex Scott opens up about overcoming online abuse, finding strength, and her supportive relationship with Jess Glynne. Get inspired.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Joe Willock of Newcastle United battles for possession with Emile Smith Rowe and Jorginho of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on February 24, 2024. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

2 former Gunners ruled out through injury, season over for 1

Former Gunners Rob Holding and Joe Willock have been ruled out for their respective clubs through injury, with Willock out for the season.
France's forward Marcus Thuram gestures during a press conference at the Jassim-bin-Hamad Stadium in Doha on November 24, 2022, during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Inter Milan star thanks Arsenal legend after clinching Serie A title

Marcus Thuram has given special thanks to former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry after winning Serie A with Inter Milan on Monday night.
MONTERREY, MEXICO: Marcelo Flores of Tigres celebrates after scoring the team’s fifth goal during the 16th round match between Tigres UANL and Necaxa as part of the Torneo Clausura 2024 Liga MX at Universitario Stadium on April 20, 2024. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Ex-Arsenal academy 20yo scores first senior hat-trick

Former Gunner Marcelo Flores picked up a deserved Player of the Match award after three goals and an assist for Tigres on Saturday.
Lyon's French forward #10 Alexandre Lacazette takes a shot during the French L1 football match between Olympique Lyonnais (Lyon) and LOSC (Lille) at the Groupama stadium in Lyon, central eastern France on November 26, 2023. (Photo by ARNAUD FINISTRE/AFP via Getty Images)

32yo former Gunner on track for Olympics u21 call-up

France u21 assistant manager Gael Clichy has confirmed that Alexandre Lacazette is on their list of potential representatives for the summer Olympics.
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 20: Leandro Trossard of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates Gabriel Jesus and Jakub Kiwior during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal FC at Molineux on April 20, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Ex-Gunner predicts Arsenal title win as Redknapp predicts victory next year

Arsenal sit atop the Premier League, but can they win it? Walcott and Redknapp analyse the Gunners' title chances and look ahead to next season.
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY: Granit Xhaka of Bayer Leverkusen celebrates with fans who have invaded the pitch after the team's victory and winning the Bundesliga title for the first time in their history in the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and SV Werder Bremen at BayArena on April 14, 2024. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Granit Xhaka sends message to Arsenal after winning title

Granit Xhaka is hoping Arsenal can follow his example and win the league this season, despite Sunday's defeat to Aston Villa.
Lyon's Ainsley Maitland-Niles celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the French Cup football match between CA Pontarlier and Olympique Lyonnais (OL) at the Leo Lagrange Stadium, in Besancon, eastern France, on January 7, 2024. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Gunner admits he’s happy playing football again at new club

Former Arsenal academy graduate and first-team starter Ainsley Maitland-Niles has revealed he's finally happy playing football again under his new manager at Lyon.
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - OCTOBER 12: Kristoffer Olsson of Sweden looks on during the international friendly match between Sweden and Moldova at Friends Arena on October 12, 2023 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Linnea Rheborg/Getty Images)

Former Arsenal youngster regaining walking function after brain clots

Former Arsenal player Kristoffer Olsson shows positive recovery signs after being diagnosed with blood clots in his brain. Doctors are encouraged.
Lyon's French forward #10 Alexandre Lacazette (C) is fouled by Brest's Dutch goalkeeper #40 Marco Bizot (L) during the French L1 football match beetween Olympique Lyonnais and Stade Brestois 29 at the Groupama Stadium in Decines-Charpieu, near Lyon, on April 14, 2024. (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE/AFP via Getty Images)

Maitland-Niles scores winner after serious Lacazette injury drama

Lyon's Alexandre Lacazette suffers serious injury in Brest win. Maitland-Niles scores decisive penalty after dramatic incident.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Samir Nasri of Arsenal looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on August 20, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Disliked ex-Arsenal star picks favourite clubs in Arsenal snub

Samir Nasri reveals Marseille and Man City rank higher than Arsenal in his loyalties, reopening old wounds for Gunners fans.
BOLOGNA, ITALY - NOVEMBER 03: Mattéo Guendouzi of SS Lazio during the Serie A TIM match between Bologna FC and SS Lazio at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on November 03, 2023 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Arsenal mistakes? Sure, but midfielder regrets nothing

Matteo Guendouzi has admitted he made mistakes under Mikel Arteta, but he has no regrets about his time at Arsenal.
Bradley Ibrahim playing for the Arsenal u21s against Middlesbrough (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Former Arsenal youngster finding life tough after leaving

Former Arsenal midfielder Bradley Ibrahim is struggling to adapt to life in Germany with Hertha Berlin. Get the latest on his difficult start.
Serge Gnabry debut for Germany

Why Arsenal really sold Serge Gnabry

Serge Gnabry and Bayern Munich are struggling to agree a new deal and, years later, the media still want you to think Arsenal got wrong by selling him, but they didn't really have much choice.
DARMSTADT, GERMANY - MARCH 16: Serge Gnabry of Bayern Muenchen celebrates the team's fourth goal during the Bundesliga match between SV Darmstadt 98 and FC Bayern München at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on March 16, 2024 in Darmstadt, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Serge Gnabry ‘extremely happy’ to return to Arsenal

Ex-Arsenal star Serge Gnabry returns to the Emirates with Bayern Munich
Ajax' German director of football affairs Sven Mislintat attends a press presentation for Ajax' new head coach in the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam on June 14, 2023. (Photo by PHIL NIJHUIS/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

Sven Mislintat set for a sensational return to former club

Borussia Dortmund are set to welcome back a familiar face. Former scout Sven Mislintat close to a return with a contract to be signed 'soon'

Remembering David Rocastle

Today marks 223 years since David Rocastle passed and as we do every year, it's time to remember the Arsenal legend who was taken from us far too soon.

Graphic: Remembering David “Rocky” Rocastle

Today marks 22 years since David Rocastle lost his battle to cancer aged only 33.
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - DECEMBER 9: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of Besiktas looks on during the Turkish Super League match between Besiktas and Fenerbahce at Besiktas Park Stadium on December 9, 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

Ex Arsenal and Liverpool star picks up another season-ending injury

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's career is plagued by injuries. Once a rising star, his spells at Arsenal and Liverpool were marred by setbacks and he's injured again.
France's forward #09 Olivier Giroud celebrates winning the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final football match between England and France at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha, on December 10, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Arsenal striker reached verbal agreement to sign with MLS side

MLS side LAFC are set to sign former Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud this summer, according to reports.
Poland's Wojciech Szczesny (L) punches the ball ahead of Jakub Kiwior during the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 football match between France and Poland at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on December 4, 2022. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)

Kiwior shares what former Arsenal star said to him about the club

Jakub Kiwior has revealed that Wojciech Szczesny can't watch Arsenal matches because of the stress, but he wants the Gunners to win trophies this season.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 19: Former Footballer Ian Wright looks on as they present on ITV Sport prior to the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Manchester United and Fulham at Old Trafford on March 19, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

14-goal Arsenal loanee sought advice from Ian Wright

Young Arsenal striker Mika Biereth has revealed that Ian Wright gives him advice whenever he needs it, including over his recent loan move to Austria.
Gabon's Pierre Aubameyang (R) celebrates after scoring during the 2012 Olympic mens football match between Gabon and Switzerland at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north-east England on July 26, 2012.(Photo credit PAUL ELLIS/AFP/GettyImages)

Former Arsenal captain’s family criticise manager after snub

Aubameyang's strong Marseille form not enough for Gabon call-up. Striker's family slams coach's treatment, raising questions about player's international future.
Celtic's forward of Ireland Anthony Stokes gestures in front of Referee Wolfgang Stark during the Champions League football match AC Milan vs Celtic Glagow on September 18, 2013 at San Siro Stadium in Milan. (Photo credit GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Arsenal youngster jailed for 5 months

Former footballer Anthony Stokes jailed after breaching court orders & harassing ex-girlfriend. Details of abuse & his disregard for legal consequences.

Celebrating Arsenal’s Irish connection: St Patrick’s Day Special

Discover why Arsenal's rich history and Irish connections make it a beloved club in Ireland.
DORTMUND, GERMANY: Donyell Malen of Borussia Dortmund celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and TSG Hoffenheim at Signal Iduna Park on February 25, 2024. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

25yo 13-goal winger would like Arsenal return

Donyell Malen has admitted his dream is to play in the Premier League, and he would welcome a return to his 'favourite club' Arsenal.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Arsenal's Captain Tony Adams salutes the crowd during the game against Sunderland in the Premier League match at Highbury in London 30 March 2002. Adams playing his 500th league game, captained his team to a 3-0 victory. AFP PHOTO Adrian DENNIS

Arsenal legend wins fight to convert bat-filled stables

Tony Adams overcomes bat hurdle to transform Cotswolds mansion stables into a guest house. Protected species get new home.