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Detailed coverage of Arsenal football club and its players, including match reports, transfer rumours, kits and general football news.

We also have sections on Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, Arsenal striker Thierry Henry (two legends in football), Cesc Fabregas, as well as all the latest Arsenal transfer news.

Chelsea Enjoy the Sun as Arsenal’s Summer of Pain Continues

Chelsea Enjoy the Sun as Arsenal’s Summer of Pain Continues

The English weather summed up Saturday’s football in its own unique style. Grey clouds and torrential rain for Arsenal, whilst Chelsea enjoyed late afternoon summer sun. André Villas-Boas claimed his first three points of the season, as the title challengers saw off a determined West Brom at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea has excelled over the last…

Arsenal slip again as Wenger obsesses over wantaway players

Arsenal slip again as Wenger obsesses over wantaway players

As Arsenal players struggled to convince Scousers that losing is part of being a trendy North Londoner this weekend, you’d be forgiven for asking exactly where all the adversity came from. A team carrying Robin Van Persie, Andrei Arshavin and Thomas Vermaelen shouldn’t struggle very often, yet it couldn’t pull away from a team containing…

Can Wilshere and Ramsey replace Fabregas and Nasri?

Stats show that youngsters Jack Wilshere and Aaron Ramsey are ready to fill the creative void in Arsenal’s midfield left by the departures of Cesc Fabregas and (soon-to-be-confirmed) Samir Nasri. With his Catalan captain Fabregas already returned home and French schemer Nasri about to move to Manchester City, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is now looking…

Five Things We Learnt This Weekend

Five Things We Learnt This Weekend

After three months of feigning interest in golf, cycling and cricket the Premier League football season finally returned and here are my “Five Things We Learnt This weekend.” 1. Liverpool Used to be Home to the Fab Four. The greatest quartet ever, was born in Liverpool: Lennon, McCartney, Harrsion and Starr, passionate, imaginative, good looking and…

Chelsea To Pip Manchester United To The Title – 2011/2012 Premier League Preview

Chelsea To Pip Manchester United To The Title – 2011/2012 Premier League Preview

It’s been a strange summer. Given that last season saw the Premier League’s top teams treat first place like a hot potato, and given that Manchester United’s relatively turgid trudge over the finishing line ahead of a resurgent but technically limited Chelsea, a cautious-bordering-on-paranoid Manchester City and Arsenal’s theatre de l’absurd, one might have expected…

Can Arsenal Survive In The Top Four?

Can Arsenal Survive In The Top Four?

Displaced by Manchester City last season and not able to sign the players they need yet. Arsenal are looking towards another disappointing season unless Arsene Wenger can somehow get his current team to perform as well as their potential. Star Player: Cesc Fabre..-cough- let’s say Robin van Persie, just in case. The Dutchman’s technical ability…

Udinese are the easiest hurdle for Arsenal in an incredibly tough August

Udinese are the easiest hurdle for Arsenal in an incredibly tough August

The season hasn’t started yet, but Arsenal are already contemplating a tough month ahead with matches against Liverpool, Manchester United, Newcastle and Udinese to start their season with, plus trouble in the transfer market with Fabregas and Nasri pushing for moves away and a lack of incoming talent. There’s a strong temptation to categorise Arsenal’s…

The Best of 2011/2012 Premier League Fixtures: Part Two

The Best of 2011/2012 Premier League Fixtures: Part Two

Last week we analysed the first half the 2011/2012 Premier League fixtures list, looking at the key clashes through August to December. Here we look at the second half of the season and try to pick where the best action is likely to be. Remember, you can watch the best of the 2011/2012 Premier League…

Manchester United striker ahead of Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal stars in selling football replica kits

Manchester United striker ahead of Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal stars in selling football replica kits

Wayne Rooney was king of the replica kit last season. The Manchester United striker’s surname was the most popular for the back of Premier League replica shirts. It is the first time the England forward has been the top name and he is the first United player to lead the list since Cristiano Ronaldo in…

Can Chelsea and Arsenal close the gap to Manchester?

Can Chelsea and Arsenal close the gap to Manchester?

Last season saw domestic dominance return to the north of England, with Manchester’s top clubs claiming the two biggest pieces of domestic silverware. With just over a month left in the transfer window, it’s time to see whether the London pair of Chelsea and Arsenal have closed the North-South Divide. Manchester United Sir Alex faced…