James Benge
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Only two players in the Premier League (Haaland and Mateta) have taken more shots this season than Eberechi Eze. He averages more shots per 90 than most elite strikers and significantly more than anyone else on Arsenal.
Eze, just what Arsenal needed. www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
Eze, just what Arsenal needed. www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
November 24, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Only two players in the Premier League (Haaland and Mateta) have taken more shots this season than Eberechi Eze. He averages more shots per 90 than most elite strikers and significantly more than anyone else on Arsenal.
Eze, just what Arsenal needed. www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
Eze, just what Arsenal needed. www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber had as many touches in the Tottenham penalty area (four) as Tottenham had in the Arsenal penalty area (four)
November 23, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber had as many touches in the Tottenham penalty area (four) as Tottenham had in the Arsenal penalty area (four)
In tifo terms, this is Forest going from the cusp of the relegation zone to UCL dreaming
November 23, 2025 at 4:25 PM
In tifo terms, this is Forest going from the cusp of the relegation zone to UCL dreaming
It looks nice here
November 23, 2025 at 4:24 PM
It looks nice here
Jeremy Doku take ons vs. Liverpool: 5 successful/7 attempts
Liverpool take ons vs. Man City: 3 successful/7 attempts
Liverpool take ons vs. Man City: 3 successful/7 attempts
November 9, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Jeremy Doku take ons vs. Liverpool: 5 successful/7 attempts
Liverpool take ons vs. Man City: 3 successful/7 attempts
Liverpool take ons vs. Man City: 3 successful/7 attempts
Three banners in the stands as the Etihad hums to chants of “We’ve got Guardiola”
November 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Three banners in the stands as the Etihad hums to chants of “We’ve got Guardiola”
I would estimate around 40 people have gathered outside the Etihad Stadium to protest UAE involvement in the conflict in Sudan.
November 9, 2025 at 2:44 PM
I would estimate around 40 people have gathered outside the Etihad Stadium to protest UAE involvement in the conflict in Sudan.
A few too many final third flicks in areas of the pitch that really aren't the final third
November 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM
A few too many final third flicks in areas of the pitch that really aren't the final third
Declan Rice now has as many PL and UCL assists since joining Arsenal as Martin Odegaard (22). He is only three behind Bukayo Saka.
He has played a lot more minutes than either (nearly 1800 over Odegaard) but what development this has been from Rice.
He has played a lot more minutes than either (nearly 1800 over Odegaard) but what development this has been from Rice.
November 4, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Declan Rice now has as many PL and UCL assists since joining Arsenal as Martin Odegaard (22). He is only three behind Bukayo Saka.
He has played a lot more minutes than either (nearly 1800 over Odegaard) but what development this has been from Rice.
He has played a lot more minutes than either (nearly 1800 over Odegaard) but what development this has been from Rice.
The one shot Leicester had in February 2023 might just be the closest we ever get. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, the history you could have made if you'd done the smart thing and cycled it wide to Harvey Barnes.
November 1, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The one shot Leicester had in February 2023 might just be the closest we ever get. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, the history you could have made if you'd done the smart thing and cycled it wide to Harvey Barnes.
Good memory, there was a game at Leicester in 2023 where this was their only shot.
November 1, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Good memory, there was a game at Leicester in 2023 where this was their only shot.
You deserve more Arsenal fans 💔
November 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
You deserve more Arsenal fans 💔
One of the biggest sporting organisations on the planet:
October 31, 2025 at 5:57 PM
One of the biggest sporting organisations on the planet:
Mikel Arteta isn't the only one applying lessons from other sports in pursuit of marginal gains. Mikel Merino's been learning how to use his hands more effectively.
That and more in this week's big UCL preview www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
That and more in this week's big UCL preview www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
October 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Mikel Arteta isn't the only one applying lessons from other sports in pursuit of marginal gains. Mikel Merino's been learning how to use his hands more effectively.
That and more in this week's big UCL preview www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
That and more in this week's big UCL preview www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
Since Gabriel Magalhaes arrived in the Premier League he has more goal contributions from corners (17) than Leicester City (16).
October 18, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Since Gabriel Magalhaes arrived in the Premier League he has more goal contributions from corners (17) than Leicester City (16).
No wonder Raya is so good at those scrambling saves. Just caught the end of a mini-session on them. It’s very impressive.
October 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
No wonder Raya is so good at those scrambling saves. Just caught the end of a mini-session on them. It’s very impressive.
I love this band so much
October 15, 2025 at 12:57 PM
I love this band so much
Not every boy Taylor. Not every boy.
October 3, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Not every boy Taylor. Not every boy.
Bukayo Saka has 11 Champions League goal in 19 games. Six assists in that time by the way.
Saka now level with Robert Pires for Arsenal UCL goals. It took Pires 63 games. (This is not Bobby P slander, I promise. I would never.)
24 more to match Thierry Henry.
Saka now level with Robert Pires for Arsenal UCL goals. It took Pires 63 games. (This is not Bobby P slander, I promise. I would never.)
24 more to match Thierry Henry.
October 1, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Bukayo Saka has 11 Champions League goal in 19 games. Six assists in that time by the way.
Saka now level with Robert Pires for Arsenal UCL goals. It took Pires 63 games. (This is not Bobby P slander, I promise. I would never.)
24 more to match Thierry Henry.
Saka now level with Robert Pires for Arsenal UCL goals. It took Pires 63 games. (This is not Bobby P slander, I promise. I would never.)
24 more to match Thierry Henry.
In this week's UCL preview I went graphics mad on Arsenal's left eight. Or should that be left six? Games like Olympiacos will tell us how much of the midfield change (which Rice delivered excellently) is borne out of need vs. desire. www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
September 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM
In this week's UCL preview I went graphics mad on Arsenal's left eight. Or should that be left six? Games like Olympiacos will tell us how much of the midfield change (which Rice delivered excellently) is borne out of need vs. desire. www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
William Saliba signs his five year contract with Arsenal. The best young centre back in the sport commits his prime years to north London.
"I feel at home. We have a good team, we have a good squad, we have good staff. The coach is perfect for me, so it's the best place to be."
"I feel at home. We have a good team, we have a good squad, we have good staff. The coach is perfect for me, so it's the best place to be."
September 30, 2025 at 9:03 AM
William Saliba signs his five year contract with Arsenal. The best young centre back in the sport commits his prime years to north London.
"I feel at home. We have a good team, we have a good squad, we have good staff. The coach is perfect for me, so it's the best place to be."
"I feel at home. We have a good team, we have a good squad, we have good staff. The coach is perfect for me, so it's the best place to be."
Couldn’t miss the Premier League’s xG leaders coming to town. It’s the table every team wants to top.
September 27, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Couldn’t miss the Premier League’s xG leaders coming to town. It’s the table every team wants to top.
Earlier in the press conference Arteta had acknowledged that it hadn't been the easiest start for him and Saliba. I asked him about the pride he took in dealing with that and in a player committing to the Arsenal cause amid Real Madrid interest.
September 26, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Earlier in the press conference Arteta had acknowledged that it hadn't been the easiest start for him and Saliba. I asked him about the pride he took in dealing with that and in a player committing to the Arsenal cause amid Real Madrid interest.
