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Arsenal’s week has gone from bad to worse ahead of their FA Cup tie against Preston at Deepdale on Saturday. A number of players picked up injuries in Tuesday’s 3-3 draw at Bournemouth to add to those already on the sidelines, and while there was every possibility that manager Arsene Wenger was going to rotate the squad for the cup …

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 …

Manchester City take on Arsenal on Sunday with both sides knowing they they cannot afford to lose in the race to catch Chelsea. Man City’s win against Watord in midweek was just their fifth in 16 games in all competitions, while Arsenal’s great run came to a juddering halt with a 2-1 defeat at Everton. Pep Guardiola’s side sit one …

With a number of players seeing their contracts expire in the next 18 months, Arsenal have some work to do. As well the by now infamous cases of Alexis Sánchez and Mesut Özil, the likes of Aaron Ramsey, Olivier Giroud, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Kieran Gibbs are all set to be out of contract in 2018. To that end it was always …

Unlike previous seasons, Arsenal find themselves in the position of having already qualified from their Champions League group. In addition, tonight’s fixture against Paris Saint-Germain not only provides the Gunners with the opportunity to qualify with a game to spare, but do so as a group winner, handing Arsene Wenger’s side the chance to secure an easier draw in the last 16, …

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 take on Tottenham this weekend in a north London derby made all the more intriguing by the narrative before it. Arsenal, unbeaten since the opening day and looking to mount their first sustained title challenge in over a decade, take on a Spurs side who remain without defeat in the Premier League but whose form has seriously started to …

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 …

There are a number of life’s problems that often prove too difficult to come to a satisfying decision for all, especially in football. Does a 4-3-3 offer enough support for defenders when it comes to counter-attacks? Is Lionel Messi the greatest footballer of all time? And of course for Arsenal fans, who on earth deserves to start between Granit Xhaka …

Having returned to first team action on Saturday, following a knee injury sustained against Premier League rivals Chelsea last month, Arsenal defensive midfielder Francis Coquelin has stated that Wednesday’s Champions League game against Bulgarian side Ludogorets is of great significance to Arsenal’s hopes of progressing into the knockout rounds of the Champions League. After previously drawing with Paris Saint-Germain and defeating …

Arsenal are inching ever closer to having a fully-fit squad for the first time this season. Francis Coquelin and Lucas Pérez have today returned to full training as they continue their respective comebacks from injury, ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League fixture at home to Bob Bradley’s Swansea City next weekend. Coquelin had been absent from the starting lineup since picking …

Arsenal star Francis Coquelin could return to the side against Burnley after making remarkable progress in his return from a knee injury sustained against Chelsea last weekend. The French midfielder has enjoyed a phenomenal start to the season, enjoying a sublime performance against Watford in particular, but there were fears that the 25-year-old could miss months on the pitch after …

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that Francis Coquelin will only miss three weeks after initial fearing that the French midfielder would be out of action for months following an injury sustained in the 3-0 win against Chelsea at the weekend. Coquelin, 25, broke into Wenger’s side after impressing on loan with Charlton Athletic in the Championship, and firmly established …

Arsenal defensive midfielder Francis Coquelin has seen his fair share of injury troubles in the last 12 months and following Saturday’s emphatic victory over Chelsea, things appeared to be going from bad to worse for the Frenchman. A heavy challenge from N’Golo Kante on the half hour mark saw Coquelin limp from the field with a knowing look of despair …

Arsenal’s incredible drubbing of London rivals Chelsea at the weekend was tarnished by the sight of key midfielder Francis Coquelin limping off the field, nursing a suspected knee ligament injury. The 25-year-old has had a strong start to the new campaign and looked to be back to his best following a dismal, injury-blighted season last time around. Now, however, things …

Arsenal’s depth could be tested further in the coming weeks. Following the euphoria that erupted following Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Chelsea, comes to an immediate low after news of a possible injury to Francis Coquelin began to filter through. The French midfielder played a starring role in Arsenal’s emphatic win, and has formed a brilliant partnership alongside Santi Cazorla. Such has been Coquelin’s rise to …