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Composure and availability were the first words that came to Mikel Arteta when asked about the difference between being a winner and a runner-up. The question came after defeat to …

Why can’t Arsenal create? – The Athletic Read More

Anthony Taylor has been selected as the referee for the crucial Premier League title clash between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. The Premier League confirmed …

Anthony Taylor to referee Manchester City vs. Arsenal Read More

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to two counts of rape. Partey, 32, gave his plea at a hearing at Southwark Crown Court on Monday, a day …

Ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey pleads not guilty to two further counts of rape Read More

Welcome to The Briefing, where every Monday during this season, The Athletic will discuss three of the biggest questions to arise from the weekend’s football. This was the weekend when …

The Briefing: Will playing at Etihad help Arsenal? Are Tottenham done? Is Ngumoha the real thing? Read More

Rayan Cherki had ticked the box. Done the boring job. Met his efficiency quota. Two assists in six second-half minutes to unlock the game. Now, with the admin out of …

Rayan Cherki plays with freedom and flamboyance – exactly the qualities Arsenal are lacking Read More

Execution is the vital part of any plan in football. Tactics and ideas don’t play out on their own. They are tailored to the profiles of the players available and …

How Arsenal’s technical shortcomings prevented them and David Raya from playing out Read More

This has been a dramatic weekend in the Premier League title race. On Saturday, Arsenal were stunned at home by Bournemouth, losing 2-1 in front of a nervy crowd at …

Who will win the Premier League title? Arsenal or Manchester City? Our writers have their say Read More

Every season, there is one moment, one game, one result, when the team that eventually finishes as Premier League champions knows it is going to be their year. Sometimes it …

Arsenal have blinked in the Premier League title race — can Manchester City take advantage? Read More

Arsenal’s surprise 2-1 home defeat by Bournemouth on Saturday has presented a golden opportunity for Manchester City to narrow the gap in the title race. As of full time at …

Premier League title race: Who do Arsenal and Man City play and how quickly could the gap close? Read More

On Grand National day, Arsenal showed signs they could yet fall at the final fence. A win over Bournemouth would have seen Arsenal go 12 points clear, at least temporarily. …

If Arsenal win the league, they won’t stagger over the line, they will crawl Read More