Arsenal striker Selina Cerci has withdrawn from the Germany squad for their friendlies against Japan and Australia due to a knee problem. Cerci has only played 40 minutes for Arsenal so far this season. Germany have no need to take part in the UEFA World Cup playoffs and had friendlies lined up for this break. […] The post Selina Cerci withdraws from Germany squad appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Following the lengthy international break, Arsenal U21s are set to return to action on Saturday with a home game against Sunderland. Although they managed to overcome Leyton Orient in the EFL Trophy, David Horseman’s side are still awaiting their first league victory of the campaign. So far the young Gunners have drawn three and lost […] The post Arsenal U21s set to return to action against Sunderland appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

According to BBC Sport, Declan Rice is close to signing a new long-term contract with Arsenal that will secure him a significant pay rise on his already hefty wages. The England international joined the Gunners from West Ham in the summer of 2023 for an initial £100 million, with a further £5 million due in […] The post Report: Rice set to sign Arsenal contract extension appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal future has been secured with the contract extension that was announced earlier today. The Spaniard took over in 2019, with a club in the doldrums, but after years of hard work and investment (emotional and financial), led us to a first Premier League title in 22 years. The new deal takes him, […] The post Arteta: Continuing at Arsenal is a privilege appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal have confirmed that Mikel Arteta has signed a new contract. Already the longest-serving current manager in the Premier League, his latest deal follows extensions signed in 2022 and 2024. It will reportedly keep him at the club until 2030, by which point he will have completed a decade in the Gunners’ dugout. The agreement […] The post Confirmed: Mikel Arteta signs contract extension appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal’s long-serving general counsel Svenja Geissmar has left the club after 17 years. The Lawyer reports that Geissmar has departed, while her LinkedIn profile lists her time at Arsenal as running from September 2009 until August 2026. The club have yet to announce her exit or confirm how her responsibilities will be reassigned. Geissmar was […] The post Arsenal’s General Counsel departs after 17 years appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

So, the longest in-season Interlull since the 2022 World Cup is over, and Mikel Arteta can turn his squad’s attention to Saturday’s home game against Leeds. It will be Arsenal’s first at the Emirates since the 2-1 win over Chelsea more than a month ago. Before we get to that, here’s a quick review of […] The post Interlull round-up: 16 players, 2,771 minutes, 13 goals, 7 assists, 3 injuries appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Welcome to a brand new episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, the number one podcast about Arsenal Women. In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie analyse Arsenal’s 4-2 defeat at Manchester City on Sunday, starting with events in Paris last week and Slegers’ pre-match rallying cry. There is discussion over goalkeeper […] The post Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 177: Where do we go from here? appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

After a remarkable turnaround in fortunes since May, Myles Lewis-Skelly has been named on the 25-man shortlist for the Golden Boy award, which recognises the best under-21 player in Europe. It is the second year in a row the Hale End graduate has been nominated, although this time it is his progress in midfield, rather […] The post Lewis-Skelly earns second Golden Boy nomination appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

This was last week’s edition of the Arsenal Women Weekly Newsletter (which is free to sign up to!). We felt it was worth reprinting here since we get a lot of questions about press conferences and the like. Press conferences tend to have somewhere between five and eight questions, it is unlikely we can cover […] The post The beat goes on- mythbuster on being an Arsenal Women Correspondent appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal have confirmed they are not pursuing a “huge scale masterplan” for Emirates Stadium, despite exploring whether a significant increase in capacity would be feasible. Instead, the club intend to continue upgrading their home in stages, with hospitality, retail, catering and the wider visitor experience identified as areas of focus. The update was delivered at […] The post Arsenal rule out major Emirates expansion but plan further upgrades appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

England have confirmed that Ezri Konsa has returned to Arsenal for assessment after sustaining an injury and will miss Tuesday’s Nations League encounter with Czechia. The centre-back completed the full 90 minutes in two of the Three Lions’ fixtures during this Interlull, the 3-2 defeat to Spain at Wembley and Saturday’s 7-0 thrashing of Croatia. […] The post Injury concerns see England release Konsa and Dowman appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Manchester City has exacerbated Arsenal’s case of the blues. The defeat sees the Gunners in 10th place, and 10 points from the top of the WSL table. It’s hoped that the international break proves to be a circuit breaker of sorts and allows Slegers’ squad to shake off the slump and return with renewed focus. […] The post Video: Manchester City 4-2 Arsenal – match day vlog appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Following Sunday’s 4-2 defeat at Manchester City, Tom Garry from the Guardian asked Renee Slegers whether it was the substitutions thta proved the difference in the game, with City gradually turning a tight game in their favour after introducing the likes of Beney, Casparij and Fowler. ‘They get immediate effect when they make their changes. […] The post No substitute for clarity: Arsenal are ending games badly appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal were defeated 4-2 by Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday in the WSL (report here). Lisa Baum gave Arsenal a 1-0 lead in the first half before Lauren Hemp equalised. Russo restored the lead early in the second half before goals from Casparij, Hemp and Shaw consigned Arsenal to another damaging defeat. […] The post Renee Slegers reacts to 4-2 defeat to Manchester City appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal: Borbe; Fox, Williamson, Wubben-Moy, Batlle; Stanway, Little, Cooney-Cross; Baum, Russo, Mariona Substitutes: Misa, Catley, Foord, Smith, Maanum, Reuteler, Blackstenius, Cerci, Holmberg Arsenal’s horrific start to the WSL season has continued, with Arsenal losing 4-2 to the champions, Manchester City. Arsenal are now 10 points behind Manchester City, in 10th place, and the title is […] The post Report: Manchester City 4-2 Arsenal (inc. goals) appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Anneke Borbe starts in goal for Arsenal away at Manchester City in the WSL this afternoon, having started away at Chelsea too. The back four ahead of her consists of Fox, Williamson, Wubben-Moy and Batlle. The midfield three is Little, Cooney-Cross and Stanway for the third game running. Also for the third game running, the […] The post Borbe starts for Arsenal at Manchester City appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

THE LOWDOWN Arsenal travel to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday at 4.30pm to face Manchester City in the WSL. It has been a very trying opening to the season for the Gunners who have won only once since the opening day of the season with a stoppage time penalty at home to Koge. The pain […] The post Manchester City Women v Arsenal Preview appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

It may seem like a somewhat strange situation but there have been several instances of players featuring at senior level on the international stage while still technically being a youth player at Arsenal. That was the case previously for the likes of Karl Hein and Daniel Ballard, who first represented Estonia and Northern Ireland respectively […] The post O’Neill and Scanlon gain further senior international experience appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Christos Tzolis is returning to London early after suffering a hamstring injury in Greece’s 2-2 draw with the Netherlands. The winger started the game but lasted only 18 minutes before requiring medical attention. He initially indicated that he wanted to continue, but coach Ivan Jovanovic decided it wasn’t worth the risk and withdrew him as […] The post Tzolis heads home after hamstring scare appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal boss Renee Slegers was apologetic about missing Wednesday night’s post-match press conference in Paris, but insists she felt it was better to be with her players in that moment. After tossing away a two goal lead to Paris FC, including a bizarre late penalty concession, Slegers handed over her post-match commitments to assistant Aaron […] The post ‘It was important to spend time with the players after the game’ Slegers apologetic about missing Paris press conference appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

According to L’Equipe, William Saliba is targeting a return to action in November as he steps up his recovery from a long-standing back problem. The 25-year-old hasn’t kicked a ball in anger since France’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain on 14 July, when he was forced off during the first half. It’s believed Saliba […] The post Report: Saliba targeting November return appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

After Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Paris FC, Arseblog News spoke briefly with Alessia Russo. Do bear in mind we had a lot of questions written before the end of the game which were rendered less relevant by the result and we didn’t have a great deal of time to pivot, which goes some way to […] The post ‘We are in a tough spot’ Alessia Russo speaks to Arseblog News in Paris appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Last season, when Arsenal had thrown away a 2-0 lead in Munich to lose 3-2 to Bayern Munich in the Champions League, it took Renee Slegers over an hour to appear for the post-match press conference. This is not unusual after a bad result and was pretty much anticipated. In moments like these, coaches will […] The post Piece from Paris: It’s ok to be angry, Renee appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal’s assistant coach Aaron D’Antino faced the press after the 2-2 draw with Paris FC this evening. Here’s what he had to say. On how the players and manager are feeling … It’s incredibly disappointing, or frustrating I should say, because we felt like for large periods of the game we had good control. They […] The post Aaron D’Antino reacts to 2-2 draw with Paris FC appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal make two changes for tonight’s from Sunday’s 1-0 defeat at Chelsea for tonight’s UWCL game against Paris FC with Misa coming back in goal ahead of Anneke Borbe and Lotte Wubben-Moy coming in for the injured Steph Catley. That means Misa will start ahead of a back four of Fox, Williamson, Wubben-Moy and Batlle. […] The post Misa for Borbe and Wubben-Moy for Catley the only changes for Arsenal against Paris appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Andre Harriman-Annous already possesses experience of playing senior football for Arsenal and the versatile youngster is now continuing to make progress on the international stage. Having previously represented England at U18 level in May 2025, Harriman-Annous was initially named on the standby list for the Three Lions at U20 level for this set of international […] The post Harriman-Annous makes international progress appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal boss Renee Slegers is bullish about Arsenal’s travails in front of goal, which have seen them score just three times in their opening five games. Slegers says that when the attack clicks the team will reveal its true potential. Speaking ahead of tonight’s UWCL game away at Paris FC, Slegers dismissed the suggestion there […] The post ‘We know that it will come’ Slegers bullish about Arsenal attacking woes appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

THE LOWDOWN Arsenal travel to Paris to take on Paris FC in matchday two of the UWCL Group Phase. The Gunners salvaged some blushes on match day one when Mariona’s stoppage time penalty gave them a 1-0 win over unfancied Danish side HB Koge. More importantly than spared blushes, it gave Arsenal three points. Arsenal […] The post Paris FC v Arsenal Preview appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Welcome to a brand new episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, the number one podcast about Arsenal Women. In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie look back over Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat at Chelsea on Sunday and ask where it leaves the season, how much the issues in front of goal are […] The post Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 176: Bridge over troubled water appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

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If you’re already a c*nt at Manchester City, the chances of becoming an even worse person after moving to Real Madrid to work with that sociopath Jose Mourinho were always going to be pretty high. And so it has proved for Bernardo Silva, whose snide attitude towards his fellow professionals continues to mark him out […] The post Furious Odegaard takes aim at Silva and his ‘head fog’ appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Sunday represented Arsenal’s first defeat of the season but it certainly didn’t feel that way. Once again, the Gunners toiled in front of goal in their 1-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge. In isolation, losing a tight game by a single goal away at Chelsea can happen. But previous draws in winnable fixtures left no room […] The post The washing machine: lack of clarity hamstringing Arsenal Women’s attack appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal were defeated 1-0 at Stamford Bridge in the WSL on Sunday afternoon thanks to a first half goal from Alyssa Thompson. Renee Slegers spoke to the press post-match, the first two questions are from Arseblog News. On not capitalising on a strong opening 30 minutes… In a game like this, two strong teams going […] The post Renee Slegers reacts to 1-0 defeat to Chelsea appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal: Borbe; Fox, Williamson, Catley, Batlle; Cooney-Cross, Stanway, Little; Baum, Russo, Mariona Substitutes: Misa, Wubben-Moy, Foord, Smith, Reuteler, Kelly, Blackstenius, Cerci, Holmberg Arsenal have again failed to score in the WSL, losing to Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge. The Gunners dominated the first half an hour, but in what’s fast becoming apparent is a feature not […] The post Report: Chelsea 1-0 Arsenal (inc. goal) appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Renée Slegers has made two major changes for Arsenal’s WSL game away at Chelsea this afternoon with Anneke Borbe coming into the starting line-up and Mariona starting on the wing. Kyra Cooney-Cross comes into midfield too. Borbe starts in front of a back four of Fox, Williamson, Catley and Batlle. Meanwhile, Stanway, Cooney-Cross and Little […] The post Borbe in goal, Mariona on the wing for Arsenal at Chelsea appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

THE LOWDOWN Arsenal travel to Stamford Bridge at 4.30pm on Sunday to take on Chelsea in the WSL. The season has not started how Renee Slegers and her charges will have wanted, they have only scored three goals in their first four games of the season in all competitions. They rested eight players for the […] The post Chelsea Women v Arsenal Preview appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal undoubtedly laboured to a 1-0 win over HB Koge on Tuesday night. In the official Arsenal Women Whatsapp channel, they ask for fans to vote for Player of the Match. Cooney-Cross earned over 4,100 votes. Leah Williamson ranked in second place with 366 votes. Her performance did not go unnoticed by Arsenal fans. Arseblog […] The post ‘She has been mature, calm and enjoying her football’ Slegers praises Cooney-Cross reintegration appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

The new Interlull might be long, but Kai Havertz’s international adventures have been cut short after he picked up an injury last night. The Arsenal striker was caught by Quinten Timber in Germany’s 1-1 draw with the Netherlands, and subsequently went down in some discomfort – appearing to mouth the word ‘hamstring’ to the physio […] The post Havertz heads back to Arsenal after Germany injury appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Making the breakthrough as a young goalkeeper is an incredibly difficult task but Charlie Phillips has achieved several significant milestones in the past week or so. Phillips, who is technically an U16 player this season, was selected as Arsenal’s third-choice goalkeeper for the recent Carabao Cup tie against Ipswich Town. The opportunity to experience a […] The post Arsenal goalkeeper Charlie Phillips makes good progress appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal right-back Emily Fox has extended her contract with the club. The US international joined from North Carolina Courage in January 2024 and her previous deal was set to expire at the end of this season. Arseblog News understands this is a three year-contract. There was significant ($$$) interest from the NWSL in the player […] The post Emily Fox signs new Arsenal contract appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

England Under-21s coach Lee Carsley says Max Dowman’s name regularly crops up in squad selection discussions with Thomas Tuchel, but he is wary of promoting the Arsenal youngster too quickly. Rumours have circulated this week that the 16-year-old could be invited to train with the senior squad at St George’s Park during the Interlull, giving […] The post Carsley: England must get the timing right with Dowman appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal U18s went into the international break following three consecutive wins, which emphasised the considerable improvements that have taken place at that level this season. Under the guidance of new coach Josh Smith (who previously worked as an assistant to Adam Birchall), Arsenal U18s have looked more solid defensively and have also often played with […] The post Attacking arrivals can help Arsenal U18s continue good progress appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

I was dearly hoping to not have to write another article about Arsenal Women toiling in front of a low defensive block again for a while. But alas. On Tuesday evening, Renee Slegers made eight changes to her line-up for the UWCL opener against Danish side Koge. It made sense, Arsenal have a big squad […] The post In your head: Gunners low block woes become psychological against Koge appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

A heavily rotated Arsenal side beat Koge 1-0 at Meadow Park on Tuesday night thanks to a stoppage time penalty from Mariona. Renee Slegers spoke to the press post match. The first two questions are from Arseblog News. On the psychological importance going forward of getting the late goal… It was a mentality, resilience win […] The post Renee Slegers reacts to 1-0 victory over HB Koge appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal: Borbe; Homberg, Williamson, Catley, Hinds; Little, Cooney-Cross; Kelly, Maanum, Foord; Blackstenius Substitutes: Misa, Damm, Fox, Wubben-Moy, Stanway, Mariona, Smith, Reuteler, Baum, Batlle, Russo, Cerci Arsenal have won their first Champions League match, beating HB Koge 1-0. The result and performance will do little to assuage fans, with Arsenal taking until a 92nd minute penalty to […] The post Report: Arsenal 1-0 HB Koge (inc goal) appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Renee Slegers makes eight changes from Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United with only Leah Williamson, Steph Catley and Stina Blackstenius keeping their places in the line up for tonight’s UWCL League Phase opener at home to HB Koge. Anneke Borbe starts in goal with a back four of Holmberg, Williamson, Catley and Hinds. The […] The post Eight changes for Arsenal against HB Koge appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

According to The Athletic, Mikel Arteta’s backroom staff are negotiating new deals as Arsenal edge closer to announcing an extension for the manager. We’ve known for some time that Arteta, who arrived as head coach in 2019 before being promoted to manager, has been in talks over his future, so it makes sense that his […] The post Report: Arteta’s backroom staff set for new deals appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Welcome to a brand new episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, the number one podcast about Arsenal Women. In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie run the rule over Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United. There is conversation over Arsenal’s continued struggle to create against low blocks, the line-up choices, the […] The post Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 175: Points Divided against United appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.