Charles Watts

Charles Watts

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Charles Watts covers Arsenal home and away and has written for GOAL since April 2019, having spent the previous three years with football.london. He has become a trusted and respected journalist on the Arsenal scene - regularly appearing on media outlets such as talkSPORT, Love Sport and SiriusXM and has also been a guest on Arsenal's official TV channel.

Articles by Charles Watts

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Rice shines vs. former club West Ham, but Odegaard struggles
Declan Rice came back to haunt West Ham once again as the former Hammer opened the scoring against his old club to help Arsenal to a 2-0 victory which sent them to the top of the Premier League table. Bukayo Saka was also on target but there was to be more injury agony for Martin Odegaard, as he once again had to leave the pitch prematurely in what's proving to be a bit of a nightmare start to the season on a personal level.
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Virtuoso Odegaard inspires Gunners on return
The Gunners had to endure some nervy moments as they beat Olympiacos and made it two wins from two to start their Champions League campaign
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Noni Madueke shows his class, Eberechi Eze impresses
Arsenal's new signings caught the eye as the Gunners bounced back from defeat at Anfield to spoil Ange Postecoglou's return
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Odegaard snatches Arsenal win as Tierney bows out in style
A late goal from the captain ensured Mikel Arteta's side finished their campaign with three points on the south coast
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Kiwior's hard work undone by Crystal Palace stunners
Another draw for Mikel Arteta's side leaves Liverpool just one point away from securing the Premier League title
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Arsenal have done it: Rice colossal, Saka goes from zero to hero
Mikel Arteta's side are through to the semifinals after a historic 5-1 aggregate win against the 15-time European champions
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Injustice for Arsenal as Lewis-Skelly gets done by the ref
Mikel Arteta's side saw two more points slip away at Goodison Park after being pegged back in controversial fashion
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Merino makes his mark & Rice impresses in Arsenal win
Mikel Arteta's side edged a tight London derby at the Emirates Stadium thanks to the Spain international's first-half header
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Rice to the rescue - but Arsenal miracle isn't happening
The Gunners fought back from a goal behind at Old Trafford, but Mikel Arteta's side still dropped further behind runaway leaders Liverpool
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Impotent Arsenal attack falls flat again at Forest
The Gunners were toothless up front once again as they were held to a frustrating stalemate at the City Ground

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No striker, no problem: Mikel Merino's a goalscoring machine
The Gunners moved to within four points of Premier League leaders Liverpool thanks to two late second-half goals at the King Power Stadium
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Calafiori saves Arsenal after controversial red card
The Italian full-back's goal gave the north Londoners a crucial win in a highly controversial clash at Molineux
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Arsenal down Dinamo - but Sterling has another stinker
Mikel Arteta's side moved back up to third in the European standings on a straightforward night at the Emirates
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Why Arsenal need Isak: Wasteful Gunners lose to Newcastle
The Gunners saw several chances go begging as Newcastle seized control of the Carabao Cup semi-final
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Nwaneri's a gem but Joao Pedro's killing Arsenal's title dream
Ethan Nwaneri's early goal was cancelled out by Joao Pedro as Brighton claimed a 1-1 draw with Arsenal at the Amex Stadium
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Nwaneri sparkles as Arsenal beat Brentford without Saka
The Gunners fought back from going behind to claim a crucial win in the Premier League title race, with Nwaneri sparkling throughout.
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Gabriel Jesus scores second-half hat-trick for Gunners
The Gunners came back from 1-0 down to book their spot in the Carabao Cup semifinals thanks to Gabriel Jesus' second half hat-trick
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More questions for Arteta as Arsenal frustrated at Everton
The Gunners' attack had another off day as they dropped more points in the Premier League title race
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Saka leads wasteful Arsenal to brink of UCL last 16
The winger scored twice and assisted another as Mikel Arteta's men overcame some poor finishing to down the side from the principality
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Frustration for Arsenal as Saliba rescues point at Fulham
The Gunners dropped two crucial points in the Premier League title race after being held at Craven Cottage