Chuffed for former academy boy Arthur Okonkwo. Very much known to be one of the good guys. A great night for him.

Bukayo Saka was always going to recommit to Arsenal, but that doesn’t make it any less exciting No longer merely the club’s ‘starboy‘, the hope is this deal will signal a new era at the Emirates: that of Saka the leader, Saka the winner. @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Bukayo Saka agrees new + improved 5yr contract at Arsenal. 24yo England int’l currently at #AFC until June 2027; fresh terms to summer 2031 in process of being finalised. Deal to recognise winger’s standing among Europe’s best 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/625...

🎙️PODCAST! The 0-0 draw with Liverpool, Arsenal's very poor 2nd half, a big Gyokeres discussion, frustration and expectation feed post-game reaction, the Martinelli/Bradley incident, Qs about substitutions, MLS, the 9 situation overall, & LOADS more @gunnerblog.bsky.social p1r.es/arsecastextr...

🎥 "An opportunity missed" - Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool | On the Whistle youtu.be/p1XI7x2DwaY

🎥 "An opportunity missed" - Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool | On the Whistle youtu.be/p1XI7x2DwaY

The weekly Dealsheet is back on @theathleticfc.bsky.social: 🔺 Arsenal maintain interest in Blackburn’s 17-yr-old fwd Igor Tyjon. Has rejected pro deal at BRFC. 🔺 Maldini Kacurri returns to #AFC after successful loan. Albania int’l could move on loan or permanent. www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...

🔴⚪️ Arsenal will wear red-and-white shirts in the FA Cup third round for the first time since 2021. #AFC & Adidas' excellent #NoMoreRed initiative continues, but no all-white kit this year. Story w/ @amylawrence.bsky.social @theathleticfc.bsky.social ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...

PODCAST! The 3-2 win over Bournemouth, Gabriel's mistake & response, Declan Rice's 2nd half double, wobbly balls, an impressive triple sub, Arsenal's title determination, other PL results, Qs about Nwaneri, Eze, Rice's influence, Hincapie & LOADS more @gunnerblog.bsky.social p1r.es/arsecastextr...

If you have any questions or topics for discussion for tomorrow’s podcast, please send to me and @gunnerblog.bsky.social with the hashtag #arsecastextra Recording at 10am

🎥 "World class Rice at the double!" - Bournemouth 2-3 Arsenal | On the Whistle youtu.be/KGvp5IZGx2Q

🎥 "World class Rice at the double!" - Bournemouth 2-3 Arsenal | On the Whistle youtu.be/KGvp5IZGx2Q

Here’s to 2026. Could be a good one 🥂

🎙️ New Handbrake Off for @theathleticfc.bsky.social @ianstonecomedy.bsky.social is joined by @amylawrence.bsky.social, Art & me to discuss the 4-1 thumping of Aston Villa. 💥 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/g...

🚨 NEW: Closing out the year with @arseblog.com to talk all things Arsenal 4-1 Aston Villa. 🔺 How Villa exposed us in the first half 🔺 Ødegaard looking like himself again 🔺 Trossard propaganda, Gabi is back 🔺 Did this mean more than three points? 🎧 Have a listen - and Happy New Year! 🥳❤️

Just wanted to say a quick thanks for all the lovely messages of support I've received today. I feel a bit self-conscious about acknowledging the abuse at all - and certainly wasn't expecting so many kind messages. Feel very grateful and fortunate to have got those responses.

🎥 "Gunners obliterate Villa to send title message" - Arsenal 4-1 Aston Villa | On the Whistle youtu.be/iBLTT9TmCnA

🎥 "Gunners obliterate Villa to send title message" - Arsenal 4-1 Aston Villa | On the Whistle youtu.be/iBLTT9TmCnA

💥 ARSENAL 4-1 ASTON VILLA 🔥 #AFC lay down a marker in title race 🔥 Emi Martinez's pivotal error 🔥 Gabriel Jesus' beautiful goal Instant analysis of a statement win from @theathleticfc.bsky.social's writers ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...

I still think that’s a really strong XI… *ducks*

🚨 Declan Rice expected to miss Arsenal’s match against Aston Villa tonight after sustaining a knee injury in 2-1 victory over Brighton. #AFC hopeful it will be short absence but don't want to risk aggravating issue further. Story for @theathleticfc.bsky.social ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...

🎙️PODCAST! The 2-1 win over Brighton, a lot of talk about how the game made us feel, 1st Arsenal dominance, Odegaard ⚽️, Saka, 2nd half, OG ⚽️, Raya's incredible save, Qs about Arteta's use of subs, strikers, Gabriel's return, Eze & Madueke & LOADS more @gunnerblog.bsky.social p1r.es/arsecastextr...

If Arsenal go on to be Premier League champions, their 2025-26 highlight reel will undoubtedly include David Raya’s spectacular save from Brighton's Yankuba Minteh. But should it have been needed? 📝 @gunnerblog.bsky.social 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...

If you have any questions or topics for discussion for tomorrow’s podcast, please send to me and @gunnerblog.bsky.social with the hashtag #arsecastextra Recording at 10am.

📽️ "Raya save the difference after another nervy finish" - Arsenal 2-1 Brighton | On the Whistle youtu.be/RfrZjxTHx9s

📽️ "Raya save the difference after another nervy finish" - Arsenal 2-1 Brighton | On the Whistle youtu.be/RfrZjxTHx9s

📽️ "Martinelli dazzles & Kepa saves (eventually)" - Arsenal 1-1 Crystal Palace (8-7) | On the Whistle youtu.be/GfsGia_sZ0s

📽️ "Martinelli dazzles & Kepa saves (eventually)" - Arsenal 1-1 Crystal Palace (8-7) | On the Whistle youtu.be/GfsGia_sZ0s

@gunnerblog.bsky.social Hi James can you do the Lego loving Arsenal community a solid by sharing this idea to reach 10k so that it can be a reality beta.ideas.lego.com/product-idea... Thanks

🎙️PODCAST! The 1-0 win at Everton on Saturday, Gyokeres emphatic penalty & hopefully confidence boost, missing 2nd half chances, experiencing another game on the fine margins of a 1 goal lead, 3 points, Qs about Nwaneri, Madueke, attacking & LOADS more @gunnerblog.bsky.social p1r.es/arsecastextr...

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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...

🎙️ James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone on Handbrake Off to look ahead to Arsenal’s game against Everton on Saturday. podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/a...

Viktor Gyokeres’ start to life at Arsenal: A discussion @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...

Arsenal defender Ben White is expected to be sidelined for at least a month with a hamstring injury sustained during Saturday’s win over Wolves. More from @gunnerblog.bsky.social ⤵️ 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...

🎙️PODCAST! The 2-1 win over Wolves, balancing 3 good points with 1 pretty worrying performance, first half chances, Bukayo Saka's role in the 2 own goals, player reactions v fan reactions, Qs about Martinelli, Gyokeres, Arteta's reaction & LOADS more @gunnerblog.bsky.social p1r.es/arsecastextr...

If you have any questions or topics for discussion for tomorrow's pod, please send to me and @gunnerblog.bsky.social with the hashtag #arsecastextra Recording at 10am

Granit Xhaka is the signing of the season and it isn’t close.

🎥 "Poor Arsenal scrape through" - Arsenal 2-1 Wolves | On the Whistle youtu.be/8q66QLakzrU

🎥 "Poor Arsenal scrape through" - Arsenal 2-1 Wolves | On the Whistle youtu.be/8q66QLakzrU

I have #takes but like the coward I am I will wait until FT before deciding whether to deploy them.

🚨 Deel, the payroll & HR platform, is set to become Arsenal's new shirt sleeve sponsor from 2026-27, replacing Visit Rwanda. Deal led by Juliet Slot & brokered by Darren Dein. New board & J Kroenke key. w/ @david-ornstein.bsky.social for @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...

📽️ "Gabriel Jesus rises again amid miraculous wonder goals" - Club Brugge 0-3 Arsenal | On the Whistle youtu.be/ptMYwTJEgZA

Gabriel Jesus sauntered off the substitutes’ bench and straight back into the hearts of the Arsenal fans. To see him back on the pitch — smiling, combining, flitting into the channels and dropping into midfield — was a joy. @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...

📽️ "Gabriel Jesus rises again amid miraculous wonder goals" - Club Brugge 0-3 Arsenal | On the Whistle youtu.be/ptMYwTJEgZA

Arsenal have added Gabriel Jesus to their Champions League squad after Max Dowman sustained an ankle injury in action for the U21s on Saturday. Jesus now available for selection in CL. Arteta likely to address Dowman injury in press conf. @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...

PODCAST! The 2-1 loss at Villa Park, half-time subs, Trossard's impact from the bench, analysis of the late goal, reflections on where it leaves the title race + Qs about Jesus, Gyokeres, rotation, fan reaction to the Villa game, and LOADS more with @gunnerblog.bsky.social p1r.es/arsecastextr...

If you have any questions for tomorrow's pod please send to me and @gunnerblog.bsky.social with the hashtag #arsecastextra

🎥 "A cruel, late gut punch" - Aston Villa 2-1 Arsenal | On the Whistle youtu.be/O_rQdt9vsfM