Arsenal star set for spell on the sidelines, Mikel Arteta confirms

Gunners captain, Martin Odegaard will miss tomorrow's clash at Atalanta because of an ankle injury. The midfield ace picked up a nasty-looking sprain while on international duty with Norway and it looks as if initial optimism that it might be relatively minor has proven in vain. Odegaard had already missed the north London derby win … Continue reading Arsenal star set for spell on the sidelines, Mikel Arteta confirms

Arsenal vs Bayern Munich: We’ve prayed for nights like these

It's been almost a decade since Arsenal last found themselves mixing it in the latter stages of the Champions League and the journey since then has been a painful one. But tonight, after years in the European wilderness, the Gunners return to the big time and find themselves with an opportunity to strike a blow … Continue reading Arsenal vs Bayern Munich: We’ve prayed for nights like these

Lens 2 Arsenal 1: Smash and grab for hosts as Gunners rue missed chances

If, for some mad reason, you've ever doubted what Bukayo Saka brings to this Arsenal side, you saw just how important he is tonight by his absence. With Saka on the pitch, the Gunners were incisive, confident and utterly in control. From the moment he left the pitch with what looked like a muscular injury, … Continue reading Lens 2 Arsenal 1: Smash and grab for hosts as Gunners rue missed chances

No poisoned lasagne means no Champions League for Arsenal despite spirited win

There was to be no fresh delivery of pestilential lasagne as Arsenal were denied an against-the-odds spot in the Champions League as both Liverpool and Manchester City did the business in their respective matches. In truth it was always going to be a miraculous achievement to snatch a top four spot having left it so … Continue reading No poisoned lasagne means no Champions League for Arsenal despite spirited win