THE LOWDOWN Arsenal Women are back in Lisbon to play Benfica at Estadio da Luz on Thursday evening. It’s the city that played host to their ultimate triumph in May when they beat Barcelona 1-0 in the 2025 Final at nearby Estadio Jose Alvalade. Having been beaten at home by Lyon on match day one, […] The post Benfica Feminino v Arsenal Preview appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly have both been named on the 25-man shortlist for the 2025 Golden Boy award. The Hale End duo, aged 18 and 19 respectively, have been recognised for their performances since October last year – back when both were still hovering on the fringes of Mikel Arteta’s first team. Since then, […] The post Nwaneri and Lewis-Skelly shortlisted for Golden Boy award appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

The latest Premier League TV schedule has been announced, and four Arsenal games are affected. They are as follows. Arsenal v Brentford Date: Wednesday, December 3rd Kick-off time: 19.30 TV channel: Sky Sports Aston Villa v Arsenal Date: Saturday, December 6th Kick-off time: 12.30 TV channel: TNT Sports Arsenal v Wolves Date: Saturday, December 13th […] The post TV fixture changes for four December games confirmed appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

After Sunday’s 1-0 win over Brighton, Renee Slegers told Arseblog News the team had worked on playing fewer backwards passes and playing less into areas where teams can press them. ’We’ve also been working on the buildup and when the ball is in our own half, how we can have more forward intent, so we […] The post ‘All WSL teams have the capacity to put pressure on’ Renee Slegers discusses changes in opposition approaches appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Following the conclusion of the international break Arsenal U18s are back in action on Saturday with a home game against West Bromwich Albion in the league. Adam Birchall’s side are top of the southern section table (albeit having played a game more than their closest challengers Chelsea) and have generally enjoyed an encouraging start to […] The post Arsenal U18s coach Birchall faces selection decisions appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

The second Interlull of the season is over, and it’s been a largely successful one for the lads – poor Viktor aside. Nineteen first-team players were in action, with several making key contributions in World Cup qualifiers. The lack of any new injury concerns is an added bonus ahead of Saturday’s trip to Fulham. Here’s […] The post Arsenal Interlull round-up – 19 players, 2,355 minutes, appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Six Arsenal players (technically seven) have been called into Sarina Wiegman’s England squad for friendlies later in the month against Brazil and Australia. The Euro 2025 winners will play Brazil at the City of Manchester Stadium on Saturday, 25 October and then play Australia at Pride Park on Tuesday, 28 October. Katie Reid is called […] The post Katie Reid and Taylor Hinds called into Lionesses squad appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

As the October Interlull nears its end, here’s our latest round-up of Arsenal bits and bobs – including more from Cristhian Mosquera and thoughts on Mikel Arteta’s squad from several Invincibles. Cristhian Mosquera on training with Viktor Gyokeres… He’s a beast, an animal. Training with him helps defenders improve. There were great players at Valencia, […] The post Interlull quotes round-up: Mosquera, Zubimendi, Vieira, Campbell, Gilberto, Wilshere appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

The BBC’s Sami Mokbel reports that Martin Odegaard will remain sidelined with a knee injury until after the next international break. The Arsenal captain suffered damage to his medial collateral ligament in the 2-0 win over West Ham on October 4th, his third successive injury in a home game this season. The 26 year old […] The post Report: Odegaard out until after next Interlull 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 pick over the bones of Sunday’s 1-0 win over Brighton and consider whether this is the first building block of repaired confidence or another slightly underwhelming […] The post Arsenal Women Arsecast 139: Always look on the Brighton side appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Undoubtedly it has been a difficult start to the season for Daphne van Domselaar in the Arsenal goal. In Friday’s pre-Brighton press conference, Renee Slegers was asked about the prospect of dropping her first choice goalkeeper for this game. ‘I think with that, if you shy away from the problem, I think you make the […] The post Analysis: van Domselaar gets out of the rut and into the groove against Brighton appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal got back to winning ways in the WSL on Sunday with a 1-0 home win over Brighton thanks to a first half own goal from Marisa Olislagers. Renee Slegers spoke to the press post-match, the first two questions are from Arseblog News. On whether this felt like a step forward in terms of performance… […] The post Renee Slegers reacts to 1-0 victory over Brighton appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal: Van Domselaar; Fox, Reid, Catley, McCabe; Little, Mariona; Smith, Maanu, Foord; Russo Substitutes: Zinsberger, Wubben-Moy, Codina, Mead, Kelly, Pelova, Hinds, Blackstenius, Cooney-Cross Arsenal have returned to winning ways, beating Brighton 1-0 at the Emirates. A first half own-goal was enough, though Arsenal’s performance was hugely unconvincing, with many of the ball progression issues that […] The post Report: Arsenal 1-0 Brighton (inc. goal) appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Katie McCabe is restored to the starting line up for Arsenal’s WSL home game against Brighton on Sunday afternoon, with Caitlin Foord and Olivia Smith on the wings. It means the Gunners start with Daphne van Domselaar in goal and a back four of Fox, Reid, Catley and McCabe. Kim Little and Mariona play in […] The post McCabe returns, Foord and Smith on the wings for Arsenal v Brighton appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

THE LOWDOWN Arsenal play at home to Brighton in the WSL on Sunday afternoon aiming to turn their season around after a run of four games without a win. An away draw at Manchester United did not really hint at the start of a slump for the European Champions, a 1-1 home draw with Aston […] The post Arsenal v Brighton & Hove Albion Women Preview appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

The FA have handed Arsenal a suspended £500,000 fine for failing to give Manchester United their full ticket allocation for January’s FA Cup third-round tie at the Emirates Stadium. Under FA Cup Rule 191, visiting clubs are entitled to up to 15% of available tickets (to a maximum of 9,000), but Arsenal, reportedly citing safety […] The post Arsenal handed suspended £500k fine over reduced United allocation appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal Women Manager Renee Slegers says she likes to take inspiration from other sports where possible and has this week shown her team a video of tennis great Roger Federer as she looks to repair the team’s confidence following four games without a win. Arsenal have drawn away at Manchester United, at home to Aston […] The post Renee looks to Roger to help Gunners out of slump appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

We may only be two months into the season but it is already shaping up to be a significant campaign for Ife Ibrahim. Prior to this campaign the defensive midfielder had yet to feature competitively for Arsenal at U21 level. Now, though, he has established himself as the team’s first-choice option at the base of […] The post Ife Ibrahim enjoying excellent start to the season appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

As always during the Interlull, there’s a flurry of Arsenal snippets from players on international duty – most not quite worthy of a full article on their own. That’s where these round-ups come in handy: a quick Arsenal fix you can skim in seconds before getting on with your day. Also, we’re in Lisbon, and […] The post Interlull quotes round-up: Norgaard, Kiwior, Kepa, Trossard, Saliba, Saka appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal are in talks with several potential partners over a new sleeve sponsorship deal from the end of the current season, including, according to The Athletic, existing backers, Visit Rwanda. The Gunners have been tied to the Rwandan tourist board since 2018, when the Premier League first approved additional shirt tenancy. The partnership was quietly renewed […] The post Report: Visit Rwanda in frame for sleeve sponsorship extension appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

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.