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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.

How Much Does A Captain Influence A Club’s Title Chances?

How Much Does A Captain Influence A Club’s Title Chances?

Arsenal have William Gallas, a player who agitated for a move away from Stamford Bridge on a contract dispute, was at Arsenal for only an year before he was made captain, has spent less time at Arsenal than most players at the club, is inspirational and temperamental, and has a habit of talking to the…

Transfer Rumors (13 July 08): Arsenal drop Adebayor price, African striker interests Tottenham and more

Transfer Rumors (13 July 08): Arsenal drop Adebayor price, African striker interests Tottenham and more

There’s not a great deal to report on in today’s transfer roundup, but we’ve got all the latest in the Frank Lampard and Emmanuel Adebayor sagas and more, so the cupboard certainly isn’t bare by any means.

Transfer Rumors (12 July 08): United make Berbatov bid, Arsenal officially tie up Nasri, two out, one in at Liverpool, and more

Transfer Rumors (12 July 08): United make Berbatov bid, Arsenal officially tie up Nasri, two out, one in at Liverpool, and more

There’s not a great deal of actual speculation in today’s roundup, as there are several signings to report, and there are a few more that are set to be finalized before long.

Transfer Rumors (11 July 08): Luis Garcia to Tottenham, Inter set for final Lampard bid, Zenit rebuff English bid for Arshavin, and more

Transfer Rumors (11 July 08): Luis Garcia to Tottenham, Inter set for final Lampard bid, Zenit rebuff English bid for Arshavin, and more

Well folks, another week has flown by, and it’s already Friday again. But, before you call it a week and do whatever it is you do on the weekends, check out today’s roundup of transfer news and rumors.

Transfer Rumors (10 July 08): Arsenal to finally part with Hleb, Liverpool’s Crouch pens Portsmouth deal, Chelsea offload Sidwell, and more

Transfer Rumors (10 July 08): Arsenal to finally part with Hleb, Liverpool’s Crouch pens Portsmouth deal, Chelsea offload Sidwell, and more

There’s a lot to pack in to today’s roundup, and a few of the running transfer sagas from the summer are being settled, which could get some other moves in motion. It looks like Alexander Hleb is finally set for his move to Barcelona, as multiple reports are saying that Barca could soon officially seal…

Transfer Rumors (09 July 08): Arsenal agree to sell Ade, Chelsea reject Lampard bid, Blackburn raise Bentley’s value, Tottenham’s Chimbonda not headed to Spain, and more

There’s not a great deal to report on today, unless you want to hear a few recycled rumors regarding the ‘will he, won’t he?’ sagas of Emmanuel Adebayor, Alexander Hleb, and Andrei Arshavin. But, there are some signings to report from around Europe, so the cupboard certainly isn’t bare in news.

Arsenal’s Transfer Policy: Smart or Limiting?

Arsenal’s Transfer Policy: Smart or Limiting?

So far this summer, Arsenal’s transfers read like this: In: Carlos Vela (returning from loan, work permit approved), Aaron Ramsey (£5m, Cardiff) Out: Mathieu Flamini (free, AC Milan), Jens Lehmann (free, Stuttgart) Add to this the impending arrivals of both Samir Nasri and Amaury Bischoff and you have a nice nucleus of young stars arriving…

Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea v AC Milan, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid

Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea v AC Milan, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid

AC Milan, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid have been linked with the Premier League in a host of transfer rumours, and the top 3 (Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United) all have players in demand. Let’s take a quick look at the status of these transfers (rumours):

Transfer Rumors (07 July 08): Chelsea make bid for Kaka, or do they?, Inter in for Lampard, Liverpool set for final Barry bid, and more

Transfer Rumors (07 July 08): Chelsea make bid for Kaka, or do they?, Inter in for Lampard, Liverpool set for final Barry bid, and more

Today’s roundup will start off with speculation and news about a few big names, so for those who love to read about the biggies, enjoy! England So, have Chelsea made a bid for Kaka? AC Milan say so, but Chelsea say no. Rumor Rating: 1 – Not happening, at least not right now. That is…

Football kits and a lack of club identity

Football kits and a lack of club identity

A club’s colours and kit are a fundamental part of their tradition and heritage; indeed many would recognise a team because of their uniform before their badge. Take my side, Arsenal, and the introduction of their famous white sleeves back n the 1930′s. Manager Herbert Chapman introduced white sleeves to the previously all-red Arsenal shirts…