Charles Watts
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Arsenal journalist. Author.
Great result. Ugly game, Prague clearly sent out to try and wind Arsenal up. Arsenal dealt with it well and the extra quality made the difference.
Special moments for Dowman & Harriman-Annous and yet another clean sheet. 8 in a row now, first time Arsenal have done that for 122 years. Incredible.
Special moments for Dowman & Harriman-Annous and yet another clean sheet. 8 in a row now, first time Arsenal have done that for 122 years. Incredible.
November 4, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Great result. Ugly game, Prague clearly sent out to try and wind Arsenal up. Arsenal dealt with it well and the extra quality made the difference.
Special moments for Dowman & Harriman-Annous and yet another clean sheet. 8 in a row now, first time Arsenal have done that for 122 years. Incredible.
Special moments for Dowman & Harriman-Annous and yet another clean sheet. 8 in a row now, first time Arsenal have done that for 122 years. Incredible.
In place at Turf Moor - Another big day to come in the Premier League.
November 1, 2025 at 1:04 PM
In place at Turf Moor - Another big day to come in the Premier League.
Arsenal got one point last season from Newcastle (a), West Ham (h) and Fulham (a). They've just picked up nine points from those same fixtures this time around.
Wasn't pretty today, especially first half. But it's five wins in a row now in all comps.
Wasn't pretty today, especially first half. But it's five wins in a row now in all comps.
October 18, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Arsenal got one point last season from Newcastle (a), West Ham (h) and Fulham (a). They've just picked up nine points from those same fixtures this time around.
Wasn't pretty today, especially first half. But it's five wins in a row now in all comps.
Wasn't pretty today, especially first half. But it's five wins in a row now in all comps.
Two goals for Mikel Merino tonight in Spain’s 4-0 win against Bulgaria. Six goals for Merino in his last four World Cup qualifiers.
Eberechi Eze came off the bench to score for England in Latvia. Gabriel Martinelli on target for Brazil against Japan.
Eberechi Eze came off the bench to score for England in Latvia. Gabriel Martinelli on target for Brazil against Japan.
October 14, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Two goals for Mikel Merino tonight in Spain’s 4-0 win against Bulgaria. Six goals for Merino in his last four World Cup qualifiers.
Eberechi Eze came off the bench to score for England in Latvia. Gabriel Martinelli on target for Brazil against Japan.
Eberechi Eze came off the bench to score for England in Latvia. Gabriel Martinelli on target for Brazil against Japan.
H/T: 1-0 Arsenal
Dominant 45 minutes from the hosts, who deservedly lead through Declan Rice's goal against his former club. Eze and Timber have had decent chances, while Saka has had a goal ruled out for offside and Calafiori has hit the post.
The one big blow is losing Odegaard to injury, again.
Dominant 45 minutes from the hosts, who deservedly lead through Declan Rice's goal against his former club. Eze and Timber have had decent chances, while Saka has had a goal ruled out for offside and Calafiori has hit the post.
The one big blow is losing Odegaard to injury, again.
October 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
H/T: 1-0 Arsenal
Dominant 45 minutes from the hosts, who deservedly lead through Declan Rice's goal against his former club. Eze and Timber have had decent chances, while Saka has had a goal ruled out for offside and Calafiori has hit the post.
The one big blow is losing Odegaard to injury, again.
Dominant 45 minutes from the hosts, who deservedly lead through Declan Rice's goal against his former club. Eze and Timber have had decent chances, while Saka has had a goal ruled out for offside and Calafiori has hit the post.
The one big blow is losing Odegaard to injury, again.
Lovely day for it.
October 4, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Lovely day for it.
Half-time: 1-0 Arsenal
Martinelli's goal the difference at the break. Arsenal have played very well at times and could have had a few more. Martinelli, Gyokeres and Trossard have all missed chances. Olympiacos have looked a threat though and David Raya had to make one superb save to keep it at 1-0.
Martinelli's goal the difference at the break. Arsenal have played very well at times and could have had a few more. Martinelli, Gyokeres and Trossard have all missed chances. Olympiacos have looked a threat though and David Raya had to make one superb save to keep it at 1-0.
October 1, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Half-time: 1-0 Arsenal
Martinelli's goal the difference at the break. Arsenal have played very well at times and could have had a few more. Martinelli, Gyokeres and Trossard have all missed chances. Olympiacos have looked a threat though and David Raya had to make one superb save to keep it at 1-0.
Martinelli's goal the difference at the break. Arsenal have played very well at times and could have had a few more. Martinelli, Gyokeres and Trossard have all missed chances. Olympiacos have looked a threat though and David Raya had to make one superb save to keep it at 1-0.
Champions League nights….
October 1, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Champions League nights….
Mikel Arteta says Odegaard, Saka and White have 'not done anything yet' this week in terms of training with the group, but adds there is a session tomorrow and says a decision on the trio will be made then.
September 19, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Mikel Arteta says Odegaard, Saka and White have 'not done anything yet' this week in terms of training with the group, but adds there is a session tomorrow and says a decision on the trio will be made then.
That's just a superb result away from home to kick off your Champions League campaign.
Brilliant defensively, saw out the storm and then the subs made the difference.
Mosquera and Gabriel outstanding. Great second half from Rice after a difficult first half.
Brilliant defensively, saw out the storm and then the subs made the difference.
Mosquera and Gabriel outstanding. Great second half from Rice after a difficult first half.
September 16, 2025 at 6:44 PM
That's just a superb result away from home to kick off your Champions League campaign.
Brilliant defensively, saw out the storm and then the subs made the difference.
Mosquera and Gabriel outstanding. Great second half from Rice after a difficult first half.
Brilliant defensively, saw out the storm and then the subs made the difference.
Mosquera and Gabriel outstanding. Great second half from Rice after a difficult first half.
H/T: 1-0 Arsenal.
Zubimendi's stunning volley the difference at the break. Arsenal much the better side and deserved their lead. Key thing now will be killing this off in the second half.
Madueke excellent. A constant menace. Odegaard's injury the big negative.
Zubimendi's stunning volley the difference at the break. Arsenal much the better side and deserved their lead. Key thing now will be killing this off in the second half.
Madueke excellent. A constant menace. Odegaard's injury the big negative.
September 13, 2025 at 12:22 PM
H/T: 1-0 Arsenal.
Zubimendi's stunning volley the difference at the break. Arsenal much the better side and deserved their lead. Key thing now will be killing this off in the second half.
Madueke excellent. A constant menace. Odegaard's injury the big negative.
Zubimendi's stunning volley the difference at the break. Arsenal much the better side and deserved their lead. Key thing now will be killing this off in the second half.
Madueke excellent. A constant menace. Odegaard's injury the big negative.
At London Colney for Mikel Arteta's press conference and he's just revealed that William Saliba is back in training already.
"Willy trained today, so we have a decision to make (about tomorrow's game). Very good news."
"Willy trained today, so we have a decision to make (about tomorrow's game). Very good news."
September 12, 2025 at 12:42 PM
At London Colney for Mikel Arteta's press conference and he's just revealed that William Saliba is back in training already.
"Willy trained today, so we have a decision to make (about tomorrow's game). Very good news."
"Willy trained today, so we have a decision to make (about tomorrow's game). Very good news."
Anders Limpar is one of my all time favourite Arsenal players, so it was an absolute pleasure to sit down with him for this latest instalment of the 'My Arsenal Story' series.
Here's a snippet of him talking about THAT day at Old Trafford.
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Here's a snippet of him talking about THAT day at Old Trafford.
Full episode: www.patreon.com/posts/my-ars...
September 11, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Anders Limpar is one of my all time favourite Arsenal players, so it was an absolute pleasure to sit down with him for this latest instalment of the 'My Arsenal Story' series.
Here's a snippet of him talking about THAT day at Old Trafford.
Full episode: www.patreon.com/posts/my-ars...
Here's a snippet of him talking about THAT day at Old Trafford.
Full episode: www.patreon.com/posts/my-ars...
For Inside Arsenal members - This week's Press Pass show with @srcollings.bsky.social is now live.
Immediate reaction to the Havertz news, discussing how Arsenal might react, today's open training session, Leeds and plenty more 👇
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Immediate reaction to the Havertz news, discussing how Arsenal might react, today's open training session, Leeds and plenty more 👇
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August 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
For Inside Arsenal members - This week's Press Pass show with @srcollings.bsky.social is now live.
Immediate reaction to the Havertz news, discussing how Arsenal might react, today's open training session, Leeds and plenty more 👇
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Immediate reaction to the Havertz news, discussing how Arsenal might react, today's open training session, Leeds and plenty more 👇
www.patreon.com/posts/arsena...
Loads coming up on Inside Arsenal for 25/26 - Here's some of what members get access to 👇
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August 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Loads coming up on Inside Arsenal for 25/26 - Here's some of what members get access to 👇
- My usual daily content ad-free
- The weekly Press Pass show
- The Inside Arsenal FPL show
- My Arsenal Story interview series
- Giveaways
- Discord access
Join the community here 👇
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- My usual daily content ad-free
- The weekly Press Pass show
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Join the community here 👇
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👋 Viktor Gyokeres being introduced to the Arsenal fans at the Singapore National Stadium ahead of today’s game against Newcastle.
July 27, 2025 at 11:29 AM
👋 Viktor Gyokeres being introduced to the Arsenal fans at the Singapore National Stadium ahead of today’s game against Newcastle.
Viktor Gyokeres on choosing Arsenal:
"I just felt that it was the right club for me. What I heard from Mikel and Andrea and just what I've seen in the past years. When I was playing against Arsenal last season, I could really feel it was a very strong team. That made me choose Arsenal."
"I just felt that it was the right club for me. What I heard from Mikel and Andrea and just what I've seen in the past years. When I was playing against Arsenal last season, I could really feel it was a very strong team. That made me choose Arsenal."
July 26, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Viktor Gyokeres on choosing Arsenal:
"I just felt that it was the right club for me. What I heard from Mikel and Andrea and just what I've seen in the past years. When I was playing against Arsenal last season, I could really feel it was a very strong team. That made me choose Arsenal."
"I just felt that it was the right club for me. What I heard from Mikel and Andrea and just what I've seen in the past years. When I was playing against Arsenal last season, I could really feel it was a very strong team. That made me choose Arsenal."
Arsenal confirm the signing of Viktor Gyokeres in a €63m deal (with €10m add-ons).
He has signed a five-year deal and will wear the No.14 shirt.
He has signed a five-year deal and will wear the No.14 shirt.
July 26, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Arsenal confirm the signing of Viktor Gyokeres in a €63m deal (with €10m add-ons).
He has signed a five-year deal and will wear the No.14 shirt.
He has signed a five-year deal and will wear the No.14 shirt.
Special show today with the excellent Nick Wright from Sky, focusing on the Madueke/Mosquera signings and looking at what both could bring to the squad this season.
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July 26, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Special show today with the excellent Nick Wright from Sky, focusing on the Madueke/Mosquera signings and looking at what both could bring to the squad this season.
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This week's Arsenal Press Pass with @samjdean.bsky.social and @srcollings.bsky.social show is now live for Inside Arsenal members.
Lots discussed as always, including what Mikel Arteta will be hoping to get from the pre-season tour.
Full show: www.patreon.com/posts/arsena...
Lots discussed as always, including what Mikel Arteta will be hoping to get from the pre-season tour.
Full show: www.patreon.com/posts/arsena...
July 21, 2025 at 3:47 PM
This week's Arsenal Press Pass with @samjdean.bsky.social and @srcollings.bsky.social show is now live for Inside Arsenal members.
Lots discussed as always, including what Mikel Arteta will be hoping to get from the pre-season tour.
Full show: www.patreon.com/posts/arsena...
Lots discussed as always, including what Mikel Arteta will be hoping to get from the pre-season tour.
Full show: www.patreon.com/posts/arsena...
Arsenal's new away kit for the 2025/26 season has been officially launched.
July 21, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Arsenal's new away kit for the 2025/26 season has been officially launched.
Noni Madueke will wear the No.20 shirt at Arsenal having completed his move from Chelsea for an initial fee of around £48m.
Mikel Arteta: “Noni is an exciting and powerful young player. He is one of the most talented wide forward players in the Premier League."
Mikel Arteta: “Noni is an exciting and powerful young player. He is one of the most talented wide forward players in the Premier League."
July 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Noni Madueke will wear the No.20 shirt at Arsenal having completed his move from Chelsea for an initial fee of around £48m.
Mikel Arteta: “Noni is an exciting and powerful young player. He is one of the most talented wide forward players in the Premier League."
Mikel Arteta: “Noni is an exciting and powerful young player. He is one of the most talented wide forward players in the Premier League."
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Olivia Smith from Liverpool - She becomes the first ever £1m transfer in women's football.
Smith: “It’s a privilege and an honour to sign for Arsenal. It’s my dream to compete for the biggest titles here in England and in Europe and I’m excited to get started."
Smith: “It’s a privilege and an honour to sign for Arsenal. It’s my dream to compete for the biggest titles here in England and in Europe and I’m excited to get started."
July 17, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Olivia Smith from Liverpool - She becomes the first ever £1m transfer in women's football.
Smith: “It’s a privilege and an honour to sign for Arsenal. It’s my dream to compete for the biggest titles here in England and in Europe and I’m excited to get started."
Smith: “It’s a privilege and an honour to sign for Arsenal. It’s my dream to compete for the biggest titles here in England and in Europe and I’m excited to get started."
Moving house today (finally!)- A big day after months of stress.
Just found our old wedding table cards from when we got married in the mass clear out.
The head table was the Bergkamp table 🐐
Just found our old wedding table cards from when we got married in the mass clear out.
The head table was the Bergkamp table 🐐
July 9, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Moving house today (finally!)- A big day after months of stress.
Just found our old wedding table cards from when we got married in the mass clear out.
The head table was the Bergkamp table 🐐
Just found our old wedding table cards from when we got married in the mass clear out.
The head table was the Bergkamp table 🐐
"I'm forever proud to have been a Gunner."
Takehiro Tomiyasu's goodbye message after his Arsenal contract termination was confirmed.
Takehiro Tomiyasu's goodbye message after his Arsenal contract termination was confirmed.
July 4, 2025 at 12:18 PM
"I'm forever proud to have been a Gunner."
Takehiro Tomiyasu's goodbye message after his Arsenal contract termination was confirmed.
Takehiro Tomiyasu's goodbye message after his Arsenal contract termination was confirmed.