For fans of the modern game, it is difficult to imagine a time when Arsenal and Nottingham Forest were chasing the same silverware. That is because modern football fans tend to think that the game began when the Premier League was formed in 1992, but Forest fans will remember a time long before that when … Read more
At the time of writing, Arsenal are in fourth position in the Premier League table, nine points behind leaders Liverpool. Mikel Arteta’s men have won just one of their last five league matches, and have lost to Newcastle and Bournemouth in recent weeks. One of the main problems for the Gunners has been how few … Read more
To fans of Arsenal or Spurs, every north London derby is a huge clash. Short-term bragging rights are at stake, whilst the chance to inflict damage on the longer-term aspirations of your main rival also means these games are highly anticipated. However, there is no doubt that some matches are more important than others. Over … Read more
Arsenal FC isn’t an ordinary football club; it symbolizes heritage, passion, and loyalty. The club’s iconic red and white kit, the legendary Highbury marble halls, and the “Victoria Concordia Crescit” (Victory Through Harmony) motto have all contributed to its unique identity. Over the years, Arsenal’s commitment to blending tradition with modernity has inspired fans and … Read more
Whilst it is technically true to say that this is a London derby, it lacks the spice that some of the other matchups between London clubs tend to boast. Both Arsenal and Chelsea supporters have an extremely dislike of Tottenham Hotspur, for example, with some truly fiery games taking place between them. It isn’t that … Read more
Eduardo César Daud Gaspar, known to most (except his granny, probably) as Edu, resigned as Arsenal’s sporting director in early November 2024. The Brazilian, who played for Arsenal, Valencia and Corinthians, had joined Arsenal in July 2019, initially as technical director, before shifting to the role of sporting director in November 2022. Although it’s not … Read more
In some ways, there isn’t really a rivalry between Arsenal and Newcastle United. The two clubs have rarely shared periods of success in which they were going at each other over the biggest prizes in the game. Prior to the advent of the Premier League, for example, Arsenal won the top-flight title ten times and … Read more
There have been some truly huge matches between Arsenal and Liverpool over the years. For the Gunners, the moment that Michael Thomas lifted the ball past Bruce Grobbelaar to secure a 2-0 win, which was enough to see them win the title at the Merseyside club’s expense, was a moment that will never be forgotten. … Read more
Much has been said over the past few days about Arsenal’s record of collecting red cards. There are facts, which cannot be denied, and solid arguments which should not be ignored. But there are also stats that are being used deliberately to paint a picture which isn’t true, or certainly is not wholly accurate. Moreover, … Read more
The Gunners haven’t had a huge amount of beef with Bournemouth over the years in the same way that they have against their fellow London sides or clubs that they’ve battled for titles such as Liverpool. Even so, there have been a few big clashes between the two sides and some famous wins for Arsenal. … Read more