🚨 Since his penalty miss in the #UCL final, Arsenal supporters have made Gabriel the top-selling shirt name at the club. His printed name is up 350% since Saturday’s final. At one stage he was outselling any other name x2. @theathleticfc.bsky.social 🔴⚪️🇧🇷❤️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/732...

Arsenal fans unequivocally supporting their club after their #ChampionsLeague heartbreak. #AFC

🚨 Arsenal demanding up to £20m for Gabriel Jesus this summer. Enquiries from multiple clubs for 29yo striker & quoted £18-20m. Brazilian can go as free agent when terms expire in June 2027 but #AFC not considering cheap sale before then 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/731...

The streets of N5 on a jubilant Sunday afternoon. Different cultures, different backgrounds, different languages, different hairstyles, and different generations all united together. How it should be. Don’t listen to the nonsense, London is still a beautiful place to live. #Arsenal #AFC

i saw this t-shirt outside the Emirates yesterday and i feel that you all should see it too

Sampha performing Indecision at the parade on Sunday is a must.

Very Trumpian press conference from Florentino Perez...

Couple of years ago, Rob Holding spoke about Ben White in an interview. Said he had a pretty serious hamstring injury but #AFC were short in defence, so he played through the pain against Newcastle in '22 to try and help #AFC qualify for the UCL. Absolute cult hero, rest well.

🚨 Ben White expected to miss rest of the season including Champions League final. Arsenal awaiting full prognosis but suspect MCL injury to right knee. w/ @david-ornstein.bsky.social for @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/727...

Gyokeres was fantastic last night, but I'd argue that was his third-best performance for Arsenal. Tottenham away being the best and Burnley away in second. But factoring in the opponent and the occasion last night, can see why people would say it was his best. #AFC

Disco time. And after 20 years, the Europa phase, clambering back up to compete at the top table, and shaking off their European imposter syndrome, they deserve to dance. Some words on Arsenal working like hell and enjoying the moment. www.nytimes.com/athletic/725...

Why has it taken until 2nd May for Myles Lewis-Skelly to start a game in midfield? He was fantastic today, but I think the majority of fans knew he would excel. Glad that we have finally got here. #AFC

🚨 Mikel Arteta is hopeful that Kai Havertz will be fit to face Atletico Madrid in Tuesday’s 2nd leg: "He's pushing every boundary." Havertz & Timber out for Fulham, Odegaard TBD. @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/724...

Fabian Hurzeler has confirmed that Brighton brought an MMA fighter to training to help the club trial new techniques for defending set pieces. More from @nnamdionye.bsky.social & @liamtharme.bsky.social

Mikel Merino spoke really well in interview w/@arseblog.com & @arsenalvpodcast.bsky.social Said recovery is going "slowly" "Suffering" having to watch from stands "Wishes" to be back before the end of season Quotes here but please do listen to full interview - www.nytimes.com/athletic/723...

I love Kai Havertz, man.

Result was a bit gutting but let's admit it, yesterday was a lot of fun. Five more performances like that, please. (and three more in the Champions League if you don't mind). #AFC

A lot to like from #AFC in that half. Proper CF performance from Havertz. Not loving the RHS - would look to make White/Martinelli subs pretty early in the second-half if that continues. Also, need to do something about that Cherki fella.

Swiss football club FC Basel have cancelled a planned concert by Kanye West, indicating the rapper doesn’t align with the club’s “values.” More from @sebsb.bsky.social and @nnamdionye.bsky.social bit.ly/4tCLqQR

The contrast between "bring the noise", "bring your lunch", "I want to see fire" to then come to the Emirates and witness #Arsenal's style of play is confusing. Surely all that energy has to be met with an exciting, attacking brand of football or it defeats the purpose? #AFC

Ghanaian footballer Dominic Frimpong has died after armed robbers attacked his team while they returned from a game. More from @nnamdionye.bsky.social

Made by debut on Handbrake Off this morning. Spoke about the win over Sporting, why #Arsenal are training with pens, and previewed the Bournemouth game with Art de Roche (with cameos from @gunnerblog.bsky.social & @amylawrence.bsky.social) Enjoy! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...

The league cup is Arsenal's enemy. A final with no redeeming features, like 68, 69, 88, 07, 11, 18... But it must be a game in isolation, not a defining moment of a season that still carries so much promise. Some words about how Arsenal process this and fight back. www.nytimes.com/athletic/713...

"I don't know how long my heart can take supporting #Arsenal." #AFC games this season have often been tense, holding onto slender leads or scoring late winners. So, I analysed my heart rate throughout the win over Everton. Story for @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/711...

Also, very glad that it was the fantastic duo of Seb Hutchinson and Alan Smith commentating over Dowman’s big moment today and not you know who! #AFC

You genuinely could not write a better script than that. Max Dowman, welcome to your Kodak moment. #AFC

HT thoughts: - Nice moments but frustrating overall - Denied a STONEWALL penalty - Zubi showing signs of early-season form + Havertz's movement and link-up has been refreshing - #AFC rode their luck at times (Calafiori block was spectacular) - Mosquera coming on before White was intriguing

Could be Saka No.10 with Eze and Madueke wide Or the return of Madueke LW (first time since Chelsea away in November) Either way, a nice starting XI with some refreshing changes. Excited. #AFC

Handy news for #Arsenal Leverkusen hosting Bayern today, three days before the second leg on Tuesday. They haven't been able to rest too many players - only two changes from their line-up on Wednesday. They are three points off a Champions League place and need the points. #AFC

James and Saka have both signed new deals for #Chelsea and #Arsenal recently. Both came through their club's academies to become fan favorites, star players, and captains (Saka not permanent captain). Such a rare thing and a huge accomplishment.

your FIFA Peace prize winner, ladies and gentlemen...🚮

I too am in the 'Would like to see Myles Lewis-Skelly get minutes in midfield' brigade. It has been 63 days since he last played a Premier League game. #AFC

I too am in the 'Would like to see Myles Lewis-Skelly get minutes in midfield' brigade. It has been 63 days since he last played a Premier League game. #AFC

Reaction to Saka's performance is interesting. Hard to criticise a fan favourite with so much credit in the bank, but he struggled yesterday. Was also captain and just signed a big-money deal. The midpoint between defending him and rightfully expecting more from your best attacker. #AFC

Big games require big decisions. Arteta made one, withdrawing a disappointing Saka on the hour mark. Noni Madueke provided the manager with his reward and "changed the game". For @theathleticfc.bsky.social, from Leverkusen 🔴⚪️🇩🇪 www.nytimes.com/athletic/710...

Brighton's final shot of the game, per Opta, came with 68:28 on the clock. After that they had four touches in the box. Arsenal had nine in theirs. I'd stand by what I said that this wasn't a good Arsenal performance in totality but it was a very good last quarter.

What a night for Arsenal fans: 🔴 7 points clear after a nail-biting 90 mins ⚪️ Saka scores on his 300th appearance 🔴 City twice surrender lead to draw ⚪️ West Ham win sucks Spurs further into relegation battle @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

HT thoughts: - Gabriel phenomenal - main reason #Arsenal haven't conceded #AFC's build-up poor - Zubi & Rice (probs fatigue) making too many mistakes - Probably Gyokeres' worst half of football in an #AFC shirt - #AFC need to keep ball better (42% possession)

Tonight will be Gabriel Martinelli's 9th Premier League start of the season. He has no goals or assists in those 8 PL starts, and #Arsenal have won just 4 of those games. Not sure why we haven't seen Madueke on the left wing since Chelsea away on 30th November. #AFC

Dr Raya, heart specialist, to the rescue. www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

Arsenal have waited ages for the attack to catch fire. Eze and Gyokeres, uninhibited and aided by Saka's renewed excellence, looked like the players Arsenal always wanted them to be. May not be such easy pickings every week so let's see if it is a turning point. www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

Player is racially abused. Clubs/organisations post performative statements: "No room for racism" "No place in our game or our society" "We offer XXX our full support" "Football is for everyone" Cycle repeats🥱. www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

Declan Rice has described Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Wolves as “sickening” and revealed that “heated” discussions were had by the squad after the game. More from @nnamdionye.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

Still don't get the reluctance to use the big squad that #Arsenal have built. Timber and Zubi have visibly fatigued recently but Norgaard and White (122) have played 132 minutes of PL football between them in 2026. Surely, there were times #AFC could have freshened things up?

Arsenal are introducing Safe Standing at the Emirates from next season. 🔺 What is being proposed & where? 🔺 What does this mean for stadium expansion plans? 🔺 How might it change the matchday atmosphere? w/ @amylawrence.bsky.social for @theathleticfc.bsky.social ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

29th November 2018: #Arsenal vs Vorskla Poltava in the Europa League. 17-year-old Bukayo Saka comes on in luminous yellow boots and the No 87 on his back to replace Aaron Ramsey. "The rest is his story." - wonderful from @amylawrence.bsky.social ✍️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/699... #AFC

When it comes to Jose Mourinho's comments about Vinicius Junior alleging he was racially abused by a Benfica player, it is difficult to know where to start. But the line about Benfica legend Eusebio is as good a place as any. ✍️ @nickmiller79.bsky.social 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

Gyokeres was really good last night, especially in an aspect of his game that he has struggled with all season - hold-up play. Continuing to show signs of improvement. Also, Rice was fantastic. Best #Arsenal player on the pitch. Spoke really well after the game, too. #AFC

Time will tell the value of this point. It was certainly hard earned after Arsenal got Arsenaled via set piece hell. Mosquera and Rice produced game saving moments. Not so easy to find match winning moments though. Second hardest game of the run-in out the way. www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...