With talk of Emirates Stadium expansion making headlines again, courtesy of The Telegraph, it’s worth looking at what Benfica are doing to transform the Estadio da Luz – a ground designed by the same architects as the Emirates, Populous, with a near-identical bowl shape and capacity. The current Luz opened in 2003, built in time […] The post How Benfica’s stadium renovation could offer clues to Emirates upgrade appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal started their Champions League defence with a 2-1 defeat to eight time winners Lyon at Meadow Park on Tuesday night. Arsenal took an early lead through Alessia Russo but two mistakes playing out from the back were punished by Melche Dumornay. Renee Slegers spoke to the press post match, the first question is from […] The post Renee Slegers reacts to 2-1 defeat to Lyon appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal: Van Domselaar; Fox, Reid, Catley, Hinds; Mariona, Little; Kelly, Maanum, Mead; Russo Substitutes: Zinsberger, Borbe, Wubben-Moy, Codina, McCabe, Smith, Foord, Pelova, Nighswonger, Blackstenius, Cooney-Cross, Harwood Arsenal are now winless in 4 matches after losing the opening game of the Champions League defence 2-1 to OL Lyonnes. Arsenal went 1-0 up early but two catastrophic defensive […] The post Report: Arsenal 1-2 OL Lyonnes (inc. goals) appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Renee Slegers has made five changes from Saturday’s 3-2 defeat at Manchester City for tonight’s UWCL group phase opener against Lyon. Taylor Hinds, Katie Reid, Frida Maanum, Beth Mead and Chloe Kelly all come into the team. Daphne van Domselaar starts in goal with Fox, Reid, Catley and Hinds across the back and Kim Little […] The post Hinds, Mead and Kelly start for Arsenal against Lyon appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

According to the BBC’s Sami Mokbel, Arsenal are set to agree new terms with David Raya as a reward for the goalkeeper’s impressive form since joining the club. A pay rise was negotiated during the summer, but not yet made official – and much like Leandro Trossard’s improved salary, which was reported back in August, […] The post Report: Raya set for new deal appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Patrick Stachow has had to be patient for opportunities in the early stages of the season but the young defender could soon get the chance to establish himself in the Arsenal U18 side. Stachow, who joined Arsenal’s academy in 2023, signed scholarship terms this summer and is now a full-time player at the Sobha Realty […] The post Patrick Stachow makes progress for Arsenal and Poland appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

THE LOWDOWN Defending European champions Arsenal take on eight time winners Lyon in the first game of the group phase at Meadow Park on Tuesday night. It is a very quick turnaround from Saturday’s damaging defeat at Manchester City, only giving the Gunners one full training session since that game to prepare for the visit […] The post Arsenal v OL Lyonnes Preview appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

After Arsenal’s 3-2 defeat at Manchester City on Saturday, Renee Slegers told Arseblog News ‘Momentum is really, really big in football, I think, from a psychology perspective, but also football and tactical perspective. So definitely agree with that. We spoke with staff and players about that after the game and definitely something to look at.’ […] The post Slegers looking to provide ‘clarity in the details’ ahead of Lyon clash appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

It looks like Kepa and Ben White will spend the next week playing keepy-uppy with each other at London Colney as the rest of the Arsenal first-team squad are either selected for international duty or recovering in the treatment room. In total, 19 of Mikel Arteta’s first team squad have departed for Interlull action – […] The post Who is doing what this Interlull? (October 2025) 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 try to make some sense of Arsenal’s 3-2 defeat away at Manchester City on Saturday and how much it can be isolated from previous disappointing results. […] The post Arsenal Women Arsecast 138: City Slicker in damaging defeat for Arsenal appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal have confirmed that Martin Odegaard has pulled out of Norway’s upcoming games against Israel and New Zealand after sustaining a medial collateral ligament injury to his left knee. The captain came off during the first half of the Gunners’ 2-0 win over West Ham on Saturday after seeming to collide knee on knee with […] The post Martin Odegaard suffers MCL injury appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Having added eight players to his squad in the summer, Mikel Arteta might have had the odd sleepless night wondering how best to juggle all that talent. He needn’t have worried. Seven games into the Premier League campaign, the only player yet to feature is Gabriel Jesus, who continues his recovery from ACL surgery in […] The post Arteta revels in “absolute dominance” as Arsenal swat away Hammers appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal beat West Ham 2-0 today thanks to goals from Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice. James was there, and here are his ‘on the whistle’ thoughts. Check out the player ratings! The post Video: Arsenal 2-0 West Ham ‘On the Whistle’ appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal made light work of West Ham, cruising to a 2–0 win thanks to Declan Rice’s opener and Bukayo Saka’s coolly taken penalty. It capped a fine week following wins over Newcastle and Olympiacos, but the mood was tempered by another injury scare for Martin Odegaard – the captain forced off in the first half […] The post Post-West Ham quotes round-up: Arteta, Nuno, Saka, Mavropanos, Wright appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

After Martin Odegaard went off in the first half of our 2-0 win over West Ham this afternoon, Arsenal fans will have been hoping for good news about the captain post-game. However, speaking to Sky Sports, Mikel Arteta sounded pretty downbeat about the Norwegian, saying, “With Martin it was a clash, knee to knee. It’s […] The post Arteta: Not looking positive for Odegaard appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

A first half goal from Declan Rice, and a second half penalty by Bukayo Saka saw Arsenal win 2-0 for the second time this week. West Ham weren’t completely hapless, and did prove hard to break down, but offered little threat up the other end. The only downside the day was another injury for Martin […] The post Arsenal 2-0 West Ham – player ratings appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori (Lewis Skelly 75′); Odegaard (Zubimendi 30′), Rice (Merino 79′), Eze (Martinelli 79′); Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard (Nwaneri 75′). Goals from Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka sent Arsenal top of the Premier League as the Gunners enjoyed a dominant performance and comfortable win over West Ham on Saturday. Mikel Arteta made […] The post Report: Arsenal 2-0 West Ham (inc. goals) appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal were defeated 3-2 at Manchester City on Saturday, Bunny Shaw gave City the lead, Mariona equalised, Casparij gave City the lead again, Chloe Kelly scored a late equaliser before Beney scored a late equaliser for City. Renee Slegers spoke to the press post-match, the first two questions are from Arseblog News. On starting Wubben-Moy […] The post Renee Slegers reacts to 3-2 defeat to Manchester City appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal: Van Domselaar; Fox, Wubben-Moy, Catley, McCabe; Little, Mariona; Smith, Pelova, Foord; Russo Substitutes: Zinsberger, Codina, Mead, Maanum, Kelly, Hinds, Blackstenius, Reid, Cooney-Cross Arsenal have fallen further behind in the WSL after losing to Manchester City 3-2 at the Joie Stadium. Arsenal have now not won in three WSL matches, and find themselves 5 points off […] The post Report: Manchester City 3-2 Arsenal (inc. goals) appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal are in Premier League action this afternoon, taking on West Ham at the Emirates. Here are today’s official line-ups. Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Rice, Eze, Odegaard, Saka, Trossard, Gyokeres Subs: Kepa, White, Mosquera, Martinelli, Norgaard, Nwaneri, Merino, Zubimendi, Lewis-Skelly West Ham: Areola, Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Diouf, Magassa, Fernandes, Paqueta, Bowen, Summerville, Fullkrug […] The post Eze and Odegaard start in midfield: Arsenal v West Ham team news appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal have selected Lotte Wubben-Moy at centre-half in place of Katie Reid at centre-half for the visit to Manchester City on Saturday lunchtime. Victoria Pelova and Caitlin Foord also start. Daphne van Domselaar starts in goal with a back four of Fox, Wubben-Moy, Catley and McCabe and Kim Little and Mariona in the double pivot. […] The post Wubben-Moy starts for Arsenal against Manchester City appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

When Bukayo Saka pulled up clutching his hamstring against Leeds, plenty of Arsenal fans feared the worst. This was, after all, a player who’d already needed surgery on a tear to the same muscle – albeit the other leg – last season, an injury that kept him out for three long months. This time the […] The post “We looked at everything” – injury probe inconclusive, says Arteta appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

THE LOWDOWN Arsenal travel to Manchester City on Saturday lunchtime in what has already become a crunch game for Arsenal’s title ambitions. A draw away at Manchester United a fortnight ago was understandable, if not totally desirable, a poor second half display at home to Aston Villa which yielded a stoppage time equaliser for the […] The post Manchester City Women v Arsenal Preview appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Mikel Arteta says he feels “very privileged” to be on the cusp of his 300th game in charge of Arsenal. Appointed head coach in December 2019 and promoted to manager nine months later, the Spaniard will reacg the milestone on Saturday when West Ham visit the Emirates. On the sheer number of games, he laughed: […] The post Trophies next on the agenda for triple centurion Arteta appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Mikel Arteta says he hopes Jurrien Timber enjoys a long career at Arsenal amid reports the Dutch international is in talks over a new deal. According to BBC Sport, the Gunners want to reward the 24-year-old’s growing importance in the squad with an extension and a pay rise, despite his current contract running until 2028. […] The post Arteta hails Timber as “total player” amid new deal talks appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.