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Arsenal came in for some rare praise from former Manchester United defender Gary Neville on Sunday after their 0-0 draw away to Chelsea, but that still didn’t stop him having another go at Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil. The 42-year-old was eager to praise Arsene Wenger’s team selection at Stamford Bridge, stating that the Arsenal manager chose hard-working players over talent …

Arsenal’s form in recent weeks has seen them fall back behind Chelsea in the race for the Premier League title. Arsène Wenger’s side had been ticking over nicely since a sluggish start to the season – in fact, they even led the table  briefly at the beginning of the month. However, two consecutive defeats (in matches they had taken the …

Manchester City faced Arsenal at the Etihad on Sunday afternoon, with both sides needing points in order to keep up with Premier League leaders Chelsea. The visitors were handed the best possible start after just five minutes, when a moment of sloppiness in the Man City defence allowed Theo Walcott to put Arsenal into an early lead. However, they were …

Arsenal are in Switzerland looking to see out their Champions League group stage in the best manner possible. With Arsene Wenger’s side relying on a Paris Saint-Germain slip-up in order to top their group, the Gunners needed to win to do their part to emerge on top. It is safe to say that they have done just that, thanks in …

Arsene Wenger has brought changes as promised for tonight’s game as Arsenal take on Southampton in the EFL Cup. The Gunners won their last game in the Premier League against Bournemouth with Alexis Sanchez putting in a stunning display as the Chilean was at the forefront of the 3-1 victory, but Wenger has wisely decided to rest his star. Other …

Tottenham took on north London rivals Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday with their unbeaten Premier League record on the line. An own goal from defender Kevin Wimmer, a late replacement in the absence of Dele Alli, just before time could have sank Tottenham in the wrong circumstances, but a penalty from the returning Harry Kane just five minutes into …

Arsenal face Ludogorets in the Champions League on Tuesday knowing that a win will likely see them progress to the knockout stages with two games to spare. Somewhat uncharacteristically, it has been relatively smooth sailing for Arsenal’s side and a 1-1 draw in their opening game in Paris means that they are favourites to top a Champions League group for …

Arsenal took on Sunderland at the Stadium of Light knowing that a point would see them return, temporarily at least, to the top of the Premier League table. Sunderland, for their part, were looking to avoid the ignominy of having the worse record after ten games than any side in Premier League history. Once the visitors took the lead after …

Middlesbrough became the first team in the league to take anything away from a Premier League game with Arsenal since their fantastic win at Watford on August 27 after a 0-0 draw at the Emirates. The home side had thought they had won at the death after Mesut Ozil converted, but much to the devastation of the Gunners, the apparent goal …

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has opted for three changes from the team that beat Bulgarian side Ludogorets in the Champions League, with Santi Cazorla, Kieran Gibbs and Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain being replaced by Mohamed Elneny, Nacho Monreal and Alex Iwobi. Cazorla’s exit from the starting eleven is an enforced one after he picked up a problem in midweek, but Monreal returns …

Arsenal face Middlesbrough in the Premier League this weekend, with an extraordinary winning streak aiming to be extended in the Premier League after recent wins over Swansea, Burnley, Chelsea and Watford. The Gunners have also been in stunning form in the Champions League also, with the most recent victory coming in midweek after Mesut Ozil inspired a six-goal rout of …

Arsenal’s blistering early season form has meant that several players are unable to force their way past their performing colleagues in the starting lineup. Among those are £30m summer signing Granit Xhaka, while winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has hinted that he may look to leave the club at the end of the season if he cannot nail down a first team …

Arsenal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has hinted that he may look to leave Arsenal at the end of the season if he can’t nail down a first team place. The 23-year-old appeared as a guest on Sky Sports‘ Goals on Sunday programme (along with his father Mark) and although he pledged his immediate allegiance to his club, he did admit he …

Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi has accomplished another feat in what his still in the infancy of his football career. The youngster only broke into the Arsenal first-team midway through last season, but has already established himself as one of the most creative players in the squad, and is now one of the first names on Arsène Wenger’s teamsheet. His rise …

Arsenal have enjoyed a somewhat mixed start to the season.  The opening day defeat at home to Liverpool got things off to the worst possible start.  A convincing win over Antonio Conte’s Chelsea revived their hopes for the season while last weekend saw the Gunners struggling to break down a battling Burnley side, with a last minute winner sealing all …

Being compared to some of footballs biggest names is always nice. When it is your team-mate, Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil no less, making the comparison, you know you are doing something right. Arsenal’s star midfielder and assist king has claimed that young team-mate Alex Iwobi reminds him of a blend of Netherlands legend Edgar Davids and former Botlon Wanderers Jay Jay …

Italian publication Tuttosport have this morning published the full list of nominees for their annual Golden Boy award. The award, created in 2003, is voted on by sports journalists from select publications across Europe, to a player under the age of 21 who is deemed to have had the most impressive calendar year (i.e. the back end of last season …

Arsenal welcome Basel to the Emirates in the Champions League tonight, as both sides look to get their first win in the group stage of the competition after draws on the opening night. Arsene Wenger’s team got off to somewhat of a rocky start against defending French champions Paris Saint Germain, with an Edinson Cavani goal less than a minute …