Arsenal fans are used to the usual hogwash espoused by the resident gum flappers in footballing punditry, and at this point in the 2025/26 Premier League season, the Gunners faithful have pretty much heard it all said about their beloved club.
Michael Owen now expects Arsenal to end the season as Premier League champions, with the Gunners remaining at the top of the league table. Under Mikel Arteta, Arsenal has assembled a squad containing some of the best players in England, and the team has been working tirelessly in pursuit of major honours.
Steve Nicol believes Viktor Gyokeres has now had enough opportunities to prove himself at Arsenal and feels the time has come for the striker to be dropped.
Martin Zubimendi has been linked with a move to Real Madrid, with the Spanish side reportedly keen to sign him in the summer. They competed with Arsenal for his signature, but the Gunners won the race, and he now plays for them.
Kai Havertz has been in fine form since he returned from injury and showed his quality again with a late goal against Chelsea last night. The German was sidelined for a long time as he battled different injuries last season, and he would be eager to leave those setbacks behind.
In a recent report, Football.London claimed that Arsenal are keeping tabs on Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. It has been mentioned that the Gunners would have to rival Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea in the race to land French talent next summer.
Arsenal has made it into the Carabao Cup final, and even if that proves to be their only trophy this season, it would still represent a successful campaign.
Ethan Nwaneri has sparked debate in France following a controversial incident during Olympique Marseille’s French Cup victory over Rennes, after the referee declined to send him off for a rough challenge on Glen Kamara.
Arsenal’s mentality and resolve saw them secure their place in the Carabao Cup final, but the moment felt bigger than a single result. It was not just about advancing to Wembley or keeping a trophy dream alive, but rather felt like something internally had shifted.
Sandro Tonali was linked with a potential move to Arsenal late in the most recent transfer window, but no agreement was reached, an outcome that did not come as a surprise.
Eberechi Eze is a lifelong Arsenal supporter, and joining the Gunners in the summer represented the fulfilment of a long-held ambition. The move came after a successful period at Crystal Palace, where he won two trophies in a matter of months, and he is eager to continue that run of success in north London.
Most observers felt that Chelsea delivered a strong performance despite their defeat to Arsenal in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal last night, but Paul Merson strongly disagreed with that assessment.
Kai Havertz struck in stoppage time against his former club as Arsenal beat Chelsea 1-0 on Tuesday to secure a 4-2 aggregate victory and reach the English League Cup final at Wembley Stadium.
Arsenal secured a dramatic 1-0 victory against Chelsea in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal last night, a result that booked their place in the final, but came after a demanding and tense encounter.
If anyone wanted to see Mikel Arteta at his very best, they only needed to watch last night’s victory. It was an evening that underlined how dramatically the balance of this fixture has shifted.
Matthew Upson believes Arsenal simply had to reach the final of the Carabao Cup, arguing that the time has come for the club to start winning trophies again.
Arsenal beat Chelsea in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semifinal at the Emirates last night, securing their place in the final thanks to a late goal from Kai Havertz.
Arsenal are one step away from silverware after securing a 1–0 win over Chelsea on Tuesday night, completing a dominant 4–2 aggregate victory in the Carabao Cup semifinals and booking their place in the final.
Arsenal have officially booked their place at Wembley for the Carabao Cup final after a pulsating 2-1 victory over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium, securing a 4-2 aggregate win.
Arsenal beat Chelsea 1-0 in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal at the Emirates, even though the Blues delivered a very strong performance. The result confirms that Arsenal have reached the final of the competition.
Arsenal take on Chelsea in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semifinal at the Emirates Stadium, with hopes of reaching the final, and this is the team that Mikel Arteta has chosen to do just yet.
Paul Scholes is among those who believe this has been a disappointing Premier League season, and if Arsenal are crowned champions, he feels they will be the worst title winners in a long time.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gave the perfect response when asked about Manchester United legend Paul Scholes criticising his team’s style. Speaking at his press conference on Monday, Arteta was asked about concerns over his tactics and how entertaining the style of football has been this season.
Arsenal have reportedly won the race to sign Jaden Dixon from Stoke City, but Chelsea also had an interest in the 18-year-old defender. That’s according to Sam Dean of the Telegraph, who has posted on X about his understanding of the Gunners’ pursuit of Dixon.
Arsenal avoided a major Champions League upset in their final formality of a game during the league phase, outlasting Kairat Almaty 3-2 to continue on to the knockout stages.