Arsenal were 4-0 winners in Leuven in the first leg of their round of 16 Champions League tie on Wednesday night. Chloe Kelly made her first start since a knee injury sustained in November and helped herself to an assist. She spoke in the mixed zone post-match, the question in italics is from Arseblog News. […] The post Chloe Kelly reacts to 4-0 win over Leuven appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

According to The Athletic, Kai Havertz is set for another spell on the sidelines after suffering a muscular injury. The 26-year-old had been in decent form since returning to first-team action last month, scoring twice and providing two assists in six appearances. He has featured up front, competing with Viktor Gyokeres and Gabriel Jesus for […] The post Havertz facing a month out with muscular injury appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal were 4-0 winners in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 away at Leuven on Wednesday night thanks to a brace from Frida Maanum and goals from Olivia Smith and Alessia Russo. Renee Slegers spoke to the press post-match, the first two questions are from Arseblog News. On the threat caused […] The post Renee Slegers reacts to 4-0 victory over Leuven appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal: Van Domselaar; Fox, Williamson, Codina, McCabe; Pelova, Mariona; Kelly, Maanum, Foord; Smith Substitutes: Voitkova (GK), Williams (GK), Wubben-Moy, Catley, Little, Russo, Holmberg, Cooney-Cross Arsenal have a foot in the quarter-final of the UEFA Women’s Champions League after beating OH Leuven 4-0 in Belgium, Frida Maanum scored twice and there were goals from Olivia Smith and […] The post Report: OH Leuven 0-4 Arsenal (inc goals) appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Olivia Smith again starts upfront for Arsenal in their Champions League round of 16 first leg away at Leuven. Victoria Pelova, Laia Codina, Chloe Kelly and Leah Williamson also start. Daphne van Domselaar is in goal with a back four of Fox, Williamson, Codina and McCabe. Pelova and Mariona play in the double pivot with […] The post Smith starts upfront, Codina, Pelova, Kelly and Williamson start for Arsenal against Leuven appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Not for the first time this season, upcoming opposition for Arsenal have parted ways with their manager/coach. The latest being Thomas Frank who was sacked as Sp*rs manager this morning, and their next game is the North London derby on Sunday week. It’s something it feels like the Gunners have to contend with a lot, […] The post Arteta plays down ‘new manager bounce’ & says schedule is ‘natural’ appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Mikel Arteta has admitted he will need to “wait and see” if Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard are fit to face Brentford on Thursday. Both Odegaard (knock) and Saka (hip) have missed the last two games through injury, with Trossard also forced off in Saturday’s 3-0 win over Sunderland with what looked a […] The post Arteta issues fitness update on key trio and previews Brentford clash appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

After going three matches without defeat, which has included three clean sheets, Arsenal U21s are back in action again on Friday night with a home game against their Newcastle United counterparts. Newcastle won 4-3 against Aston Villa last time out, which suggests that Arsenal’s streak of clean sheets could come under threat. It has been […] The post Arsenal U21s set for tough task against Newcastle appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

The London Football Awards have announced their nominees for next month’s gala, with stars from Mikel Arteta’s and Renee Slegers’ sides in contention for the top prizes. Jurrien Timber and Declan Rice are shortlisted for Premier League Player of the Year alongside Harry Wilson (Fulham), Igor Thiago (Brentford) and Moises Caicedo (Chelsea). Meanwhile, Alessia Russo, […] The post Gunners well-placed to dominate London Football Awards appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Earlier this week, in the Arsenal Women Weekly Newsletter, I reflected on topics of conversation among Arsenal fans and questions we had been asking of Renee Slegers. Questions around Arsenal’s weakness for transitions at the end of last season, around issues with ball progression at the beginning of the season without Leah Williamson and questions […] The post Slegers: ‘we have built a culture to be reflective and good at problem solving’ appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal defender Laia Codina has occasionally been repurposed as a midfielder this season. Like most La Masia academy products, Codina spent time in midfield as a youth player. Arseblog News asked the Spaniard about the challenge of playing in a slightly different role ahead of Wednesday night’s Champions League clash with Leuven. ‘For me it […] The post ‘I love challenges’ Codina relishing midfield role appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

THE LOWDOWN Arsenal are back on familiar territory as they face OH Leuven in Belgium in the first leg of their round of 16 Champions League tie. By coincidence, Arsenal’s most recent Champions League tie was against the same opposition at the same stadium on matchday six of the league phase. Arsenal were 3-0 winners […] The post OH Leuven v Arsenal Preview appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal have confirmed that Charles Sagoe Jr has joined Swedish side Kalmar FF on loan until next January. The timing is a little unusual, given the newly promoted side don’t begin their Allsvenskan campaign until April, but it should allow the winger time to settle into his new surroundings during pre-season. Since making his first-team […] The post Sagoe Jr heads to Sweden on loan appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal Women winger Vivienne Lia has joined Swedish side Hammarby on loan for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. Hammarby are the former club of Smilla Holmberg and Kyra Cooney-Cross. Lia spent the first half of the campaign on loan at WSL2 side Nottingham Forest but was recalled after a lack of game time and […] The post Vivienne Lia joins Hammarby on loan 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 cast an eye over Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Manchester City in the WSL. There is focus on Arsenal’s defensive improvement this season, the decision to play […] The post Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 154: Liv Forever appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

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Olivia Smith’s first half goal was enough to earn victory over the WSL leaders, serving as a massive confidence boost for the Gunners as they remain in contention for crucial Champions League spots next season. Join Tim Stillman at Emirates Stadium for the buildup to the game, reactions in real time, half time and full […] The post Video: Arsenal 1-0 Manchester City – highlights and match day vlog appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal defeated Manchester City 1-0 at Emirates Stadium on Sunday thanks to a first half goal from Olivia Smith. Renee Slegers spoke to the press post-match, the first two questions are from Arseblog News. On the different faces Arsenal showed today… I’m really happy with the performance and with the result, of course, another clean […] The post Renee Slegers reacts to 1-0 victory over Manchester City appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal: Van Domselaar; Fox, Wubben-Moy, Catley, McCabe; Little, Mariona; Mead, Russo, Smith; Foord Substitutes: Voitkova, Williams, Codina, Williamson, Holmberg, Harwood, Pelova, Maanum, Kelly Arsenal are up to third in the WSL after beating leaders Manchester City 1-0. City had won 13 games in a row, and had beaten Chelsea 5-1 last week but Olivia Smith’s 17th minute […] The post Report: Arsenal 1-0 Manchester City (inc goal) appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

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There are still several months remaining of the academy season but there has already been much planning ahead of the next campaign and what could be a very exciting scholarship intake. Max Dowman will lead the way, with the prospect having already made five competitive senior appearances despite technically being an U16 player. This week […] The post Arsenal’s 2026 scholarship intake shaping up well appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Renee Slegers has sprung a surprise by opting for a front three of Mead, Smith and Foord with Russo behind for Arsenal’s WSL clash against Manchester City at Emirates Stadium this lunchtime. Daphne van Domselaar starts in goal with a back four of Fox, Wubben-Moy, Catley and McCabe with Little and Mariona ahead of them. […] The post Foord starts upfront for Arsenal against Manchester City Women appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Martin Zubimendi’s rasping drive and a brace from substitute Viktor Gyokeres sealed a 3–0 win over Sunderland at the Emirates, a result that temporarily extends Arsenal’s lead at the top of the table to nine points. Here’s what the managers, players, pundits and stattos made of the action… Mikel Arteta on passing a tough test… […] The post Post-Sunderland quotes round-up: Arteta, Le Bris, Gyokeres, Martinelli, Wright, Merson appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

After watching Viktor Gyokeres come off the bench to score twice against Sunderland, Mikel Arteta said the Swede’s ability to navigate both the highs and lows of life as a striker is paying dividends. Following a run of one goal in 11 Premier League appearances, the summer signing has struck three times in his last […] The post “He’s in a really good moment” – Arteta delighted to see Gyokeres thriving appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Gabriel Martinelli spoke to bein sports after Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Sunderland today. Here’s what he had to say. Coming off the bench to make an impact … Yeah, I mean I think the whole team did superb. I think we did super well during the game in the beginning because we know in the […] The post Martinelli: Everybody loves Vik … appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.