Tag: Arsenal

Chuba Akpom

Why loan spell could benefit Akpom amid Championship interest

According to a recent report in the Times, three Championship sides are all interested in signing Chuba Akpom on loan until the end of the current campaign.
Danny Welbeck

Wenger – This is what Danny Welbeck went through

It was a long-awaited return to first-team action for Danny Welbeck on Saturday evening against Preston North End, eight months after his last senior appearance during Arsenal's 2-2 away draw against Manchester City.

Willie Young – I wasn’t ex-Spurs anymore, I was an Arsenal man

Strong, intimidating centre-backs rarely make the switch from arch-rivals Tottenham to Arsenal.
Rob Holding

Rob Holding – This is how I control aggression

Since his £2m move from Bolton Wanderers last summer, Rob Holding has settled into life in England's top flight well when called upon.

Player focus: Ainsley Maitland-Niles’ under-rated display vs Preston

Squad rotation was always likely with Arsenal's FA Cup clash away against Championship opposition, and Ainsley Maitland-Niles made his third start for the senior side this season after impressing in previous fixtures.
Arsenal match preview

Preston North End vs Arsenal: Match preview

Arsenal face Preston North End in one of this weekend's FA Cup third round ties and after a frantic fightback from a three-goal deficit on Tuesday against Bournemouth, they'll be eager for a much smoother ride against the Championship outfit.

Progress report: Krystian Bielik

Considering the confusion and surprise that his move had on many when announced in January two years ago now, it's clear to see that Krystian Bielik has progressed well under the radar in Arsenal's youth ranks since his £2.7m move.
Ademola Lookman

Ademola Lookman: Arsenal’s loss, Everton’s gain

After he netted his seventh goal of the current campaign in a narrow Boxing Day win over MK Dons, Charlton's highly-rated teenager, Ademola Lookman, is becoming increasingly close to a potential Everton move.
Carl Jenkinson

Jenks set for Championship loan move – report

According to reports in the Birmingham Mail, Aston Villa are set to make a formal approach for Carl Jenkinson's services until the end of the current campaign.
Arsenal match preview

Preview: West Ham v Arsenal

After Arsenal's unbeaten run was ended in underwhelming fashion in an EFL Cup quarter-final against Southampton on Wednesday, it's a welcome return to Premier League football for Arsène Wenger's side.
Arsenal injury

Injury update: Laurent Koscielny’s face

Laurent Koscielny's 31st birthday was definitely one to remember - a fantastic bicycle kick helped us to prevail over Southampton at home, but he also suffered a facial injury too.

Tactics: Avoiding formation predictability

With the majority of things in football, once a team is successful in adopting an approach to winning - others follow suit.

Arsenal fan problems #1 – Watching Manchester United vomit money

With the news that Juventus have given Manchester United the go-ahead to bring Paul Pogba in for a medical after agreeing an eye-watering fee of €100mfor their former player, many Arsenal fans find themselves watching something they can’t comprehend.

Reine-Adelaide promoted to senior squad

There's some exciting and equally intriguing news for Arsenal.

N’Golo Kanté is simply not what Arsenal need

N'Golo Kanté has had a superb first season for Leicester City, the ever-beating heart of a midfield which has won the league.
Helen Trantum column

Comparing Leicester and the Invincibles

If you believe the press, Leicester City are the best side ever to play in the Premier League. Of course, we all know that the real best side ever to play in the Premier League is our very own Invincibles, achieving a feat that none has even come close to since.
Arsenal match preview

Arsenal vs Watford: It’s crunch time

Eight games remain and the majority of diehard fans gave up hope long before the international break but, there's still a chance.

Video: Arsenal u17s top group in Amsterdam competition

Arsenal u17s have topped their group at the end of the first day of the ABN AMRO Future Cup in Amsterdam.

Gladbach confirm Nordtveit departure

Bundesliga club Borussia Mönchengladbach have confirmed that versatile Norweigan Havard Nordtveit will leave the club this summer. A former Arsenal academy player, Nordtveit actually captained...

Arsenal’s title challenge clinging on by its fingertips

On a weekend where the Arsenal tail attempted to wag the dog, like England's bowlers after another batting collapse, the team's combination of pride,...

A pivotal week, for this season and beyond

Occasionally as a fan with unconventional career choices, I am forced to miss big games. Sometimes it's no bad thing. As Arsenal were once again...

Title rivals benefit from penalties more than Arsenal

With just two penalties this season, one scored and one missed, it's fair to say referees haven't given Arsenal a huge hand in the...

Assessing Arsenal’s title chances

Following the last gasp Welbeck winner at the weekend, Arsenal are back to being the bookies' favourites for the title, but despite hope, can...

Jenks set for surgery after season-ending injury

Carl Jenkinson has returned to Arsenal after picking up a cruciate knee ligament injury that has ended his season. The injury, which puts an end...

Failing to sign Petr Cech before could be a blessing in disguise

Arsene Wenger has tried to sign Petr Cech on three occasions. The first time, when Cech was just 19, was thwarted by work permit issues....
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Infographic: Arsenal v Chelsea, everything you need to know

Sunday afternoon sees Chelsea visit the Emirates Stadium in an unfamiliar position. Last season's champions are just four points above the Premier League relegation zone...

Sky taking liberties with fixture changes, north London derby moved

Sky Sports, BT Sport and the Premier League have announced their latest round of fixtures to be moved for television, but there's a twist. Arsenal...

Premier League history suggests a loss on Monday would be dreadful

It's pretty clear that a lot is riding on Monday night's game between Arsenal and Manchester City. Leicester City are currently top of the Premier...

Is former Gunner involved in transfer dealings?

Could an ex-Arsenal player be helping Arsenal to push through the transfer of Ruben Neves? Rumours started emerging a few days ago that Arsenal were...

John Stones? Don’t bet on it

Reports that Arsenal are interested in or 'set to enter the race' for John Stones is unlikely are lead to anything. The England defender was...
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Farewell, Banksy: Saying goodbye to a true Gooner

I hope you’ll forgive me, comrades, for not dwelling on Arsenal’s impressive 3-0 win against Dinamo Zagreb. I’d like to dedicate Wednesday’s column to my...

Arsenal in ruder health heading into big week

With Olympiakos and surprise league leaders Manchester United on the horizon, last week's turnaround in form and fortunes was vital. The last time I put...
Arsenal predicted lineup

Predicted XI: A midfield shock? Bellerín and Ramsey out

Arsène Wenger will name his first Champions League team of the season on Wednesday night, but who will he pick? Héctor Bellerín and Aaron Ramsey...

Arsenal plan to continue helping refugees

Arsenal are planning to continue aiding refugees as Europe plunges into crisis. As the most popular sport in Europe, and a remarkably lucrative one at...

Why Arsenal don’t have an automatic starting XI

"And here comes Alexis," my father bellowed as we observed Arsenal's acrimonious defeat at home to West Ham with equal parts dread and hangover. The...
Arsenal preview Crystal Palace

Preview: Crystal Palace v Arsenal

First of all I would like to apologise to all Arsenal fans reading this. If you read my match preview this time last week (do...

Arsenal v West Ham match preview

Things are great. The sun is shining, England are on the verge of clinching the Ashes, and The Arsenal are about to embark on...

Infographic: Arsenal fans seventh loudest in Premier League

Unfortunately I'm about to give Manchester United fans something to shout about. According to Independent Hearing Professionals those at Old Trafford were the loudest in the...

Arsenal squad depth key to Premier League glory

After what seems like the smallest break of all time, the 2015/16 season is now upon us. I mean, seriously, I saw Darren Berry yesterday...

Five things we learned from the Community Shield

Arséne Wenger broke his hoodoo over Jose Mourinho with his first ever victory against the Chelsea boss, and it was a refreshing change from the...