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With Arsenal and Manchester City six points…
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With Arsenal and Manchester City six points…

With Arsenal and Manchester City six points clear, Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes rest entirely on a win at Anfield this Sunday. A tactical and psychological battle looms—one where history, momentum, and the weight of the Emirates loiter in the shadows.

30 Oct 2026
ArsenalEnglish Premier Leagueliverpool
From red-card controversies to colossal defensive lapses,…
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From red-card controversies to colossal defensive lapses,…

From red-card controversies to colossal defensive lapses, the Premier League has delivered its share of spine-chilling errors this campaign. As Halloween approaches, we highlight the most bone-chilling blunders that have left fans in shock—and managers scrambling for explanations.

30 Oct 2026
Carrick’s survival hinges on Chelsea showdown as Man Utd’s title hopes crumble
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Carrick’s survival hinges on Chelsea showdown as Man Utd’s title hopes crumble

Manchester United’s manager faces a make-or-break test against Chelsea, while Arsenal seek redemption against Liverpool after a humiliating League Cup exit. The stakes could not be higher for both sides.

30 Oct 2026
ArsenalChelseaEnglish Premier League
FA Rejects Arsenal Appeal Over Max Dowman Red Card in Carabao Cup Exit
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FA Rejects Arsenal Appeal Over Max Dowman Red Card in Carabao Cup Exit

The Football Association has dismissed Arsenal’s appeal against 16-year-old Max Dowman’s red card shown during their Carabao Cup exit to Fleetwood Town. The ruling means the teenage midfielder will serve a three-match domestic suspension following the Gunners’ penalty shootout defeat.

29 Oct 2026
ArsenalEnglish Premier League
Arsenal’s Striker Dilemma: Havertz’s Goal Drought Forces Arteta to Decide Before Liverpool
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Arsenal’s Striker Dilemma: Havertz’s Goal Drought Forces Arteta to Decide Before Liverpool

Kai Havertz has been Arsenal’s most creative force this season, but his goal drought—just three strikes in four games before September—has left Mikel Arteta facing a critical choice ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash with Liverpool. With Gyokeres returning to form and Merino proving his value, should Arteta rotate or double down on the German’s all-round potential?

29 Oct 2026
ArsenalEnglish Premier Leagueliverpool
Paris Brunner’s Ligue 1 explosion forces Monaco into a January sell-off—Arsenal and Chelsea eye the 20-year-old striker
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Paris Brunner’s Ligue 1 explosion forces Monaco into a January sell-off—Arsenal and Chelsea eye the 20-year-old striker

Monaco’s financial crisis is accelerating their plans to offload Paris Brunner, with Arsenal and Chelsea now in serious contention for the 20-year-old’s signature. A January move—followed by an immediate loan-back—could see him don the colours of a Premier League giant by winter.

29 Oct 2026
ArsenalAS MonacoBreaking News
Fleetwood Town’s Conor Haughey delivers Carabao Cup masterclass as Arsenal’s title defence collapses in shock
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Fleetwood Town’s Conor Haughey delivers Carabao Cup masterclass as Arsenal’s title defence collapses in shock

A 19-year-old penalty kick from Conor Haughey sealed Fleetwood Town’s historic Carabao Cup victory over Premier League champions Arsenal, ending their title defence in dramatic fashion. The non-league side’s resilience, tactical grit, and a red card for Max Dowman left Arsenal’s stars stunned as the ‘Cod Army’ made football history.

28 Oct 2026
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Max Dowman’s red card cements his place in Carabao Cup history—but Arsenal’s faith in him remains unshaken
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Max Dowman’s red card cements his place in Carabao Cup history—but Arsenal’s faith in him remains unshaken

At just 16 years old, Max Dowman became the youngest player ever dismissed in the Carabao Cup, a record that will forever link his name to a moment of frustration. Yet Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, has refused to waver in his belief in the youngster’s potential, even as the fallout from his sending off lingers.

28 Oct 2026
ArsenalEnglish Premier League
The Gipuzkoa School: How One Man’s Philosophy United Arteta, Alonso and Iraola
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The Gipuzkoa School: How One Man’s Philosophy United Arteta, Alonso and Iraola

Three of the Premier League’s most influential managers—Mikel Arteta, Xabi Alonso and Andoni Iraola—share a common origin: the Basque province of Gipuzkoa. Their paths converged under the guidance of a single mentor, whose tactical principles now shape England’s top clubs. This is the story of how a region’s footballing DNA forged three legends.

28 Oct 2026
ArsenalChelseaEnglish Premier League
Carabao Cup shock: Arsenal’s Max Dowman sent off as Fleetwood Town end Premier League champions’ fairytale run
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Carabao Cup shock: Arsenal’s Max Dowman sent off as Fleetwood Town end Premier League champions’ fairytale run

A 16-year-old Arsenal prodigy’s second red card this month sparked a penalty shootout disaster, while Mikel Arteta’s post-match reaction raised eyebrows. The League Two side’s historic upset leaves questions about discipline and mentality at the top of English football.

28 Oct 2026
ArsenalEnglish Premier League
Tresoldi’s Explosive Form Draws Premier League’s Biggest Clubs: Five Teams Scout Rising Star After Another Triple Haul
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Tresoldi’s Explosive Form Draws Premier League’s Biggest Clubs: Five Teams Scout Rising Star After Another Triple Haul

Nicolò Tresoldi’s 12-goal surge in 13 games has made him the Premier League’s most coveted striker, with Chelsea and Manchester City leading the charge. Club Brugge’s record-breaking fee demands—twice the €40m paid for Christos Tzolis—could redefine the transfer market this summer.

27 Oct 2026
EPL
English Premier League
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David Raya and Mikel Arteta’s Ballon d’Or Near-Misses Spark Debate Over Arsenal Recognition

David Raya’s second-place finish in the Yashin Trophy voting has prompted debate over whether Arsenal’s goalkeeper deserved greater recognition at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony. Raya was nominat

27 Oct 2026
ArsenalEnglish Premier LeagueFIFA World Cup
Arsenal’s Vinicius Jr dream collapses as Real Madrid lock in six-year deal, leaving Gunners with a €150m question mark
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Arsenal’s Vinicius Jr dream collapses as Real Madrid lock in six-year deal, leaving Gunners with a €150m question mark

After months of persistent pursuit, Arsenal’s bid for Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr has been derailed by a last-minute u-turn. The Brazilian’s new six-year contract at the Bernabéu—combined with a young French talent’s emergence—has forced the Gunners into a tactical and financial reckoning.

27 Oct 2026
ArsenalEnglish Premier League
Arsenal’s Carabao Cup Fourth Round: Arteta’s Tactical Masterclass Against Fleetwood Town
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Arsenal’s Carabao Cup Fourth Round: Arteta’s Tactical Masterclass Against Fleetwood Town

Mikel Arteta will deploy a tactical masterstroke against League Two side Fleetwood Town, balancing youthful promise with strategic rest for key players ahead of Liverpool’s Premier League showdown. A deep squad rotation—including academy starlets and fringe talents—will define Arsenal’s approach as they seek another Carabao Cup quarter-final berth.

26 Oct 2026
ArsenalCarabao CupEnglish Premier League
Arsenal’s Calafiori exits Everton game early after ‘slight issue’—Madueke’s versatility tested as Arteta balances injury risks
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Arsenal’s Calafiori exits Everton game early after ‘slight issue’—Madueke’s versatility tested as Arteta balances injury risks

Riccardo Calafiori left Arsenal’s Premier League win over Everton early due to an unspecified ‘slight issue,’ forcing Noni Madueke into an emergency left-back shift. With Bukayo Saka and Christos Ethiadis still sidelined, Arteta’s tactical flexibility is under scrutiny as he navigates a fragile defensive structure.

25 Oct 2026
ArsenalEnglish Premier LeagueManchester City
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