Brentford aren’t really a London club, even if the press still insist on matches between them and the likes of Arsenal being referred to as ‘derbies’. Certainly the Gunners have got enough other clubs to worry about with the likes of Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Fulham. If you start adding the Bees in the mix … Read more
Arsenal stunned the footballing world by hammering defending champions Real Madrid in their Champions League quarter-final first-leg – a match the Gunners’ faithful will remember for years to come. Inspired by this superb performance, we wanted to look back at some other Arsenal victories that could be considered among the greatest in the club’s history, … Read more
In terms of a ‘rivalry’ with a Merseyside-based team, there is little between Arsenal and Everton when compared to the one between Arsenal and Liverpool. That is largely down to the lack of success that Everton have enjoyed over the years, with the 1980s being the last time that they were successful for anything like … Read more
Arsenal legend and the club’s second-highest scorer, Ian Wright, appeared on Radio 4’s long-running Desert Island Discs in February 2020 and gave a brilliant insight into various aspects of his life. Interviewed by Lauren Laverne, the former Arsenal and England man got emotional when discussing his close friendship with another Gunners legend, David Rocastle. Not … Read more
From iconic managers to fierce rivalries, Arsenal have played their part in the rise of English football over the last few decades. Additionally, the Gunners have improved the quality of the Premier League thanks to some undoubted superstars who carried Arsenal on numerous occasions and entertained crowds at both the Emirates and Highbury. When assessing … Read more
In the strictest sense, matches between Arsenal and Fulham are derbies, given the fact that the two clubs are based in London. In reality, though, it is unlikely that either team really thinks of the other as one of their major rivals in the city. Even if we ignore the fact that Arsenal have been … Read more
We hear so much in the modern game about player burnout and the relentless nature of the fixture list. Mikel Arteta is just one of many top managers to have suggested that the best players have to play too many games, and are given too little rest. That said, the Arsenal boss may just wish … Read more
As Ted Drake made his last appearance for Arsenal in 1945, he is not a name too many fans recognise these days. Anyone with an appreciation of the club’s past though would do well to know a little bit more about this extremely talented striker. He scored so many goals for the Gunners and holds … Read more
The English Premier League has always been renowned for its financial muscle, and recent seasons demonstrate that this reputation is only growing stronger. Clubs are not merely spending on star players; they are also investing in state-of-the-art facilities and global scouting networks. This financial might stems from lucrative broadcasting deals, heavyweight brand endorsements, and massive … Read more
Arsenal’s former ground Highbury had plenty of dramatic events over the years, but few were as explosive as this one in the 1930s. Fresh from their triumphant 1934 FIFA World Cup campaign, Italy headed to north London for a friendly against the Three Lions. Over 56,000 fans attended a match that despite only being a … Read more