Arsenal news

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, who now plays in Spain for Villarreal, has been charged with two new counts of rape. The 32-year-old, who severed ties with the Gunners in the summer of 2025 when reaching the end of his contract and becoming a free agent, faces trial in November after denying allegations of raping two women and sexually assaulting a third.

Arsenal are heavy favourites to go on and win this season's Premier League. They've put themselves in a commanding position with around a third of the campaign remaining and ought to see out the job from here on in. It's been a real team effort with everyone in Mikel Arteta's squad pulling their weight, but there will always be clamour to crown one player above all others. Why can't that be Martin Zubimendi?

The Metropolitano pitch has become a major talking point ahead of Atletico Madrid's Copa del Rey semi-final first leg against Barcelona. "Honestly, it's not in good condition," Koke admitted after Sunday's home defeat to Real Betis. "We slip, the turf comes up. Clearly, we have to play better, so it's not an excuse, but we're expected to perform at a high level and we need a pitch of that same quality to be able to do so."

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Arsenal forward Kai Havertz is set for another spell on the sidelines after picking up an injury. The Germany international has missed most of the 2025-26 season so far with various fitness issues, and is now expected to sit out several further matches, including next weekend's north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur, due to a fresh problem.

Ex-Arsenal and England goalkeeper David Seaman has called out Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma for regularly celebrating the saving of shots. The legendary former stopper has also given his opinion on Gunners star David Raya, as the north London club aim to win their first Premier League title since Seaman was still playing.

In the latest episode of the Beast Mode On Podcast, former Arsenal and England goalkeeper David Seaman joins Adebayo Akinfenwa to chat about his career and his journey from being released by Leeds United to appearing at a World Cup. The two-time Premier League winner also runs the rule on the current Gunners squad, his honest thoughts on Jordan Pickford, THAT Ronaldinho goal and much more.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed his sympathy for Thomas Frank after he was sacked by rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday. Spurs sit only five points clear of the Premier League's relegation zone having failed to win a single game in domestic competition in 2026, despite managing to finish fourth in the league phase of the Champions League.

Thomas Frank has been sacked as manager of Tottenham after just eight months in charge of the north London club. The Dane leaves after overseeing a run of just two wins from Tottenham's last 17 games and with the team being dragged into a relegation scrap. Frank's departure comes as little surprise, and it has now been claimed that he angered Spurs players with his constant references to bitter rivals Arsenal.

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Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior has hit back at his online trolls after his woeful attempt to control the ball on the touchline against Arsenal went viral. The 41-year-old, who has led the Blues to seven wins in his first nine games, admitted that the "LinkedIn Liam" jibes are starting to affect his family. However, the former Strasbourg manager remains defiant as he prepares his side for a crucial clash against Leeds.

Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino has sent out a positive message to supporters after undergoing surgery on a fractured foot. The Spain star has been forced to go under the knife and is now facing some significant time on the sidelines. However, he appears to be in positive mood and will be hoping he can still play a part in Arsenal's 2025-26 season.