At least the anger generated by the Martinelli shove is going to bring about regime change in Iran. That's something.

Without wanting to sound hyperbolic, that performance was arguably worse than drinking a pint of steaming liquid poo.

Legendary Arsenal manager Herbert Chapman died on this day in 1934. Three weeks later, Arsenal appointed his widow as hostess in the club tea room on a salary of £500 per year. At the time, footballers were subject to a maximum wage of £368 per year.

It could be an interesting few months for 'Big Six' managerial changes... ✅ Chelsea ✅ Manchester United ⏳ Sp*rs ⏳ Manchester City 🙏 Liverpool Time to capitalise, Arsenal.

We’re six points clear in the league, top of the Champions League and still in two other competitions - I’m not that bothered about Eze (or Nwaneri) not playing at the moment. There will be Eze days, if there aren’t enough Nwaneri days - send him on loan in late January. Football changes quick.

If I were Arsenal, I’d start playing a bit better.

RIP Isiah.

Anyway, I’ve been saying for ages that Declan Rice has been holding this team back.

Don’t let me down, Mikel.

Trying to get ahead of things...

I took a picture.

Nice of Palace to force the lads to do some shooting practice.

Over 20% of the xG Arsenal have conceded ALL season came in the Aston Villa defeat. Another cracking vid by @adamclery.bsky.social who also covers Gyokeres and Odegaard at Everton with aplomb. youtu.be/V4coZRpFYlg

Cracking interview this. Well worth your time.

My new Arsenal long-read is out. On Madueke, Gyökeres, Hincapié, and building chemistry under pressure.

Via the Arsenal Supporters' Trust, Arsenal are planning a "red and white display" for the Liverpool game on 8 January - every fan will have a recyclable bag to hold up.

❤️

No…you be the one to make a gag about Viktor Gyokeres redacting himself.

New ArseMail - the last of 2025 - out now for @arseblog.com Patreon members. - Quiz Question / Answer - Recommended Reads / Watch / Listens - Object of Desire - Matchday Recommendation - Site News www.patreon.com/posts/arsema...?

Six years at Arsenal for Mikel Arteta. He never set out to be decade-spanning manager à la Wenger, but is now the football league’s third longest-serving manager. How long will he stay? And what might his future hold? Some thoughts for @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...

On Tuesday, I spent the afternoon at The Arsenal Hub, seeing first-hand the work Arsenal in the Community has been doing for 40 years. I spoke to staff, participants and Mikel Merino, and came away genuinely humbled. Here’s my write-up for @arseblog.com. arseblog.news/2025/12/insi...

This week’s column is about competing for the title in the digital age and the fear of being perceived 👇🏻🔴⚪️ arseblog.com/2025/12/the-...

On Tuesday, I spent the afternoon at The Arsenal Hub, seeing first-hand the work Arsenal in the Community has been doing for 40 years. I spoke to staff, participants and Mikel Merino, and came away genuinely humbled. Here’s my write-up for @arseblog.com. arseblog.news/2025/12/insi...

Got to hand it to Arsenal - an infuriating last-gasp defeat one week, an infuriating last-gasp win the next.

Arsenal just lost a game of who can shit the bed the most. But it was close.

Our latest ArseMail newsletter is now available to @arseblog.com members on Patreon. - Quiz Question / Answer - Recommended Arsenal Content - Random Arsenal Video - Object of Desire - Matchday Recommendations www.patreon.com/posts/arsema...

On this day 1886, the founding members of Dial Square FC finished work in the Royal Arsenal at lunchtime then travelled to the Isle of Dogs where they thumped Eastern Wanderers 6-0. A legend was born. Club secretary Elijah Watkins wrote a small piece on the game in October 1902.

Every week @aallensport.arseblog.com sends out a great newsletter for our Patreon members. In a bonus edition this week, he's put together the definitive Arsenal Christmas gift list and it's free for everyone to read. Check it out here and please share - www.patreon.com/posts/arsema...

Another push for our 2025 Arsenal gift guide, featuring: - Artwork - Bootleg gear - Official merch - Books / Magazines - Stocking fillers Lots of independent creators included, some you know, some you might not.

Number of Christmas presents I've bought this year - 0. Number of words I've written recommending Arsenal-related Christmas presents - 1,400. Here's the inaugural Arseblog Patreon ArseMail newsletter festive gift guide 2025, which we're making free to read. www.patreon.com/posts/arsema...

Shoutout to everyone who supports the team that is currently top of the Premier League and Champions League. Bad day today. Had to sit in the dark for a while. Quite a while. But we’re back. We go again. Pep talk over.

I think the next step in Merino's development is to commit to a proper beard. Think he'd look good.

Excellent from James, who I fear will be deported the next time he visits the States.

Dearly hoping Arsene Wenger walks on stage and rips up his FIFA contract.

Delighted that Jonathan Pearce can barely hide his disgust on the BBC coverage.

If Infantino goes any further up Trump's arse, he's going to come out of his mouth.

FIFA awards a trophy that appears to celebrate Donald Trump's groping tendencies.

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14 years, I’ve been part of this team. and I love it every day. Thanks for reading, listening, commenting, emailing and, of course, for voting. Big love. ❤️

The date on which the Football club now known as Arsenal FC was founded is a somewhat grey area. However, at their annual dinner in May 1890, secretary George Osborne stated that the club records had recorded the date as 1 December 1886. Happy birthday Arsenal FC.

Horrible game. Poor performance. Solid result. You can have regrets about not taking advantage of the 10 men, but at the same time, be impressed that we got back into a game we never properly controlled. Onwards.

A Riccardo Calafiori-flavoured snippet from this week's @arseblog.com Arsecast. Full episode 👉 p1r.es/arsecast855

We are aware of this episode not appearing on Spotify yet. 1 - That's a Spotify issue, it's out of our hands. 2 - It's available literally EVERYWHERE else, all other apps and on site, as well as YouTube. Send complaints to Mr D. Ek 😉

The one where I'm drunk on Arsenal...

A fine time to be an Arsenal fan.

“There is a huge collection of fans who made this happen. It’s almost indescribable, the feeling of being part of something like that.” The making of Arsenal's #NLD tifo 🔥 - via Germany, Hale End & Saturday's secret dress rehearsal. @theathleticfc.bsky.social 🔴⚪️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...

I'm not sure I'm going to get through all the #content before we start celebrating the win over Bayern 😞

If Arsenal had any problems with chance creation in open play, they don't anymore. The reason? 𝐄𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐢 𝐄𝐳𝐞 🔥 theanalyst.com/articles/ebe...

If you’re in Devon or Cornwall, this might be of interest - Arsenal fan George is looking for support (financial and otherwise) to help get his free “Our Pitch” festival off the ground. You can check out the website here: our-pitch.org