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Twenty years. That’s how long the Emirates has been home now, and it still feels odd to write it. For anyone who remembers the move from Highbury as a recent event, the stadium has quietly accumulated two decades of history, more than 550 competitive men’s first-team matches, and a set of records that tell you … Read more
Arsenal, then still known as Woolwich Arsenal and based across the river from their current location, in Plumstead, first met Hull City in an FA Cup tie in the January of 1908. It ended in a draw, before Hull won the replay at their own ground, gaining a notable scalp for a club playing only … Read more
Arsenal and Manchester City first played each other way back in 1893, although back then it was billed as Woolwich Arsenal versus Ardwick. The Gunners got the upper hand that day, winning 1-0, but of course in the 21st century it has very much been the Manchester outfit that has come out on top. That … Read more
Football fans, managers, players and pundits will spend much of the next month focused on the World Cup. But for those in the employ of professional clubs, at least at the highest level, work never stops. Mikel Arteta will of course be watching the events in North America, though he may not have been too … Read more
Going out on loan spells can play a huge part in the development of a young footballer. Exceptional youngsters are believed to gain more benefit from playing competitive first-team football at a lower level than they would by competing in youth teams or sitting on the bench. Not that we like to mention a player … Read more
Managerial tactics are central to how odds are set for Arsenal matches, often having a greater impact than recent form alone. For those analysing betting markets, understanding how Arteta adapts his tactical approach provides specific insight into market movements. In competitive Premier League matches, market edges are commonly found by interpreting Arsenal’s likely strategy rather … Read more
There is one number that matters for Arsenal fans as far as 2025/26 is concerned, and that is the number “one”, which was where the Gunners finished in the league table. After finishing second three times in a row, twice to Manchester City and once to Liverpool, Mikel Arteta’s men were in real danger of … Read more
Now that Pep Guardiola has said his farewells to Manchester City and sailed off into the sunset, Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta has become the longest-serving manager in the Premier League. What’s more, he’s actually the longest-serving manager in the top four divisions of English football, and the only one currently working who was appointed before the … Read more
A match can turn on a sequence that barely shows up in the scoreline. A recycled corner, a second ball won, then a cutback that forces a desperate block. The scoreboard stays quiet, yet the chance quality spikes. That gap between what happened and what got counted shapes how live markets move. Expected goals, used … Read more
The end of the football season is an exciting time for many, with the big prizes handed out. May 2026 was certainly a great time to be an Arsenal fan, with the club finally winning the Premier League after three consecutive second-place finishes. All connected with the club will have been delighted with the campaign, … Read more