Arsenal news

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has sparked a pre-match row with Arsenal by demanding radical rule changes to combat their perceived time-wasting. Despite leading the Premier League, Mikel Arteta’s side have faced criticism for their game management and set-piece antics. Hurzeler has now called for more stringent officiating to protect the flow of the game, putting the Gunners’ controversial tactics under the spotlight before the teams face off at the Amex Stadium.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly been left "deeply unimpressed" by the actions of their new academy scout, Neros Coachman, following a series of controversial social media posts. Coachman, a staunch Arsenal supporter, sparked outrage after joking about his loyalty shortly after officially joining the Lilywhites' backroom staff, with the club now considering action.

Arsenal may have restored their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 victory over Chelsea, but the performance has raised serious alarm bells. Liverpool legend Steve Nicol has warned Mikel Arteta that he cannot rely on £64 million ($85m) striker Viktor Gyokeres as the title race reaches its boiling point. Despite a recent upturn in form, the Sweden international's consistency remains a major point of contention.

Arsenal fan favourite Riccardo Calafiori has opened up about his transition to life in the Premier League, identifying one particular aspect of London that he finds hard to stomach. The Italian defender, who has become a key figure in Mikel Arteta’s defensive unit, admits that the capital's notorious congestion and the local driving culture have fundamentally altered his daily routine since moving from Serie A.

Arsenal remain in the hunt for an unprecedented quadruple, with former ‘Invincibles’ squad member Jeremie Aliadiere telling GOAL why the Gunners would not “swap” three of those trophies for a guaranteed Premier League title triumph. The Frenchman is of the opinion that domestic dominance can be restored at Emirates Stadium while collecting multiple pieces of major silverware.

Gary Lineker has sparked a heated debate by naming Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes as his pick for PFA Player of the Year, despite Arsenal's Declan Rice being the odds-on favourite. The legendary England striker turned pundit believes the Portuguese international's individual brilliance and tactical intelligence outshine the contributions of those currently fighting for the Premier League title.

Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori has opened up about his deep desire to return to his boyhood club Roma. The 23-year-old Italy international reflected on his sudden departure during Jose Mourinho's tenure following a heavy defeat. Despite his current focus on the Premier League, Calafiori admits he has unfinished business and dreams of celebrating a goal in front of the Curva Sud fans.

Bukayo Saka has been tipped as a surprise candidate to win the Ballon d'Or this year, with Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink naming the Arsenal star as a potential threat to Harry Kane and Declan Rice for the accolade. The former Chelsea striker believes the winger international is "very close" to his compatriots when it comes to succeeding Michael Owen as the next Englishman to take the crown.

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior has leapt to the defence of Robert Sanchez despite a shaky performance from the goalkeeper in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Arsenal. The Spaniard found himself under intense scrutiny at the Emirates Stadium after misjudging a cross for the Gunners' winning goal, but his manager insists the blame should not rest on one man's shoulders.

Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has issued a rallying cry to his teammates, insisting the Gunners must "address and talk about" the growing anxiety that appears to be creeping into their game during the final stages of matches. Despite securing a vital 2-1 victory over London rivals Chelsea on Sunday to maintain their lead at the top of the Premier League, the north London side were once again forced to sweat as they survived a frantic period of late pressure at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal icon Martin Keown has hailed the impact of William Saliba this season as the Gunners go in search of their first Premier League title since 2004. Saliba broke into the Arsenal first-team squad in 2022 following a series of loans back in his native France, and has since announced himself as one of the world's best centre-backs.

Arsenal might be leading the way on the pitch as they chase a first Premier League title in over two decades, but off it, they have secured a much less desirable accolade. A comprehensive new study has revealed that the Gunners’ faithful have been named the most disliked fanbase in the English top flight. The research, which highlights the tribal nature of modern football, suggests that the north London club’s return to the summit of the game has brought with it a significant wave of external hostility from rival supporters across social media platforms.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has admitted his "football heart" is struggling to adjust to the ways of a modern Premier League, claiming the division’s growing obsession with set-piece routines is making matches a chore to watch. The Dutchman, who won the title in his first season at Anfield, believes the tactical shift toward crowded goalmouths and physical dead-ball plays has turned the English top flight into an outlier compared to its European counterparts. Despite Liverpool’s own recent success from corners, Slot warned that this "new reality" is set to dominate the landscape for the foreseeable future.