Gabriel Martinelli

Arsenal faced Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup quarter-final, and the Gunners qualified for the semi-finals by winning the penalty shoot-out after a 1-1 draw in regular time. Arsenal looked more dangerous in front of goal throughout the match but were not clinical enough, which prevented them from winning in...

Arsenal hosted Manchester City in matchweek 5 of the 2025/2026 Premier League season, which ended in a 1-1 draw. This game saw a different Man City at the Emirates Stadium. With just 33%, this was the lowest ball possession Pep Guardiola’s Man City have ever recorded in this fixture. The visitors...

The summer of 2025 brought one of the more fascinating storylines in the Premier League transfer window, with Eberechi Eze opting to join Arsenal over Tottenham Hotspur, their North London rivals. While much of the discussion centred on the financials and rivalry narratives, this move's footballing significance lies far deeper....

After a third successive season as the Premier League runners-up, Arsenal have been in the market for a serious overhaul. Mikel Arteta’s side had an impressive UEFA Champions League campaign, beating Real Madrid to reach the Champions League semi-final. However, their lack of goals in crucial situations, especially in their...

Arsenal have gone and spent £52m to secure the signing of Noni Madueke from Chelsea. On the surface, it looks like a very expensive backup signing, considering the Gunners already have one of the best right-wingers in the world in Bukayo Saka.  However, there is more underneath the surface with Noni...

After the game, though the scoreline was negative, Mikel Arteta said his Arsenal team were better in the second leg against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Arsenal were knocked out of the Champions League semi-final by PSG with a 1-3 aggregate score, after PSG won the second leg 2-1 at Parc des Princes. However, Arsenal really did look...

Paris Saint-Germain brought home a victory from their UEFA Champions League trip to North London. They beat Arsenal 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final. As Mikel Arteta pointed out in his press conference, it was a victory down to the small margin and the efficiency of...

Real Madrid faced a considerable challenge in overturning the three-goal deficit against one of Europe’s most disciplined defensive sides. To stage a remontada against Arsenal, Madrid needed creativity and courage to disrupt Arsenal’s defensive structure. Yet, this was far from reality. Arsenal, content to concede possession, managed the game with...

Since last season, Arsenal have been consistent in creating goals from crosses. This season (not including the game vs Leicester last weekend), Arsenal have already scored 11 goals from crosses, which means they're just seven goals away from matching last season's total. Their 0.5 assists per game this season are...

One of the biggest emerging stories of the January transfer window is Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's status as a Napoli player. It’s been reported that Kvaradona and his club have reached a stalemate in contract extension talks. The Georgia international’s current deal expires in the summer of 2027. This news has put...

Edu Gaspar, Arsenal's former sporting director, oversaw a significant transformation in the club's transfer department.  He made some big moves, bringing in new players and letting others go.  From the 2019/20 season to 2024/25, the club focused on developing young talent, acquiring proven experience, and enhancing squad depth.  They also...

The Championship playoff final back in May must feel like a distant memory for Southampton fans. At the time of writing, before the international break, the Saints find themselves rooted to the bottom of the Premier League. To compound their plight, Opta has predicted only a 5.23% chance of survival...

Edu Gaspar, Arsenal's former sporting director, led the club through a big change in the transfer department.  He made some big moves, bringing in new players and letting others go.  From the 2019/20 season to 2024/25, the club focused on young talent, proven experience, and squad depth.  They also aimed...

Set pieces are becoming increasingly important, attracting the attention of coaches, analysts, and even fans worldwide. Now, fans are familiar with the names and faces of set-piece coaches, as they frequently direct players during set pieces on the line.  Coaches have also become more confident in acknowledging the role of set-piece...

The competition in the Premier League is intensifying. After seven rounds, Arsenal are in third place with 17 points, tied with the defending champions Manchester City and trailing the current league leaders, Liverpool, by a single point. The indicators are pretty promising for the Gunners, as they possess the third-strongest attack...

On this upcoming Friday evening, global attention will turn to the return of the world’s most popular football league, as the English Premier League 2024/2025 season restarts with a match between Manchester United and Fulham. The English Premier League has now become a significant event attracting a diverse range of...

Signed for around seven million euros, Gabriel Martinelli's performances have already made him a prized asset for Arsenal's future. The Brazilian, who is 22 years old, is now playing his fifth season in the English Premier League. His adaptability to the league under Mikel Arteta tactics, has become increasingly noticeable...

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal have reached a new level of play this season, having been developing for three years since Arteta took over as manager. The overhaul has been profound, and while this progress hasn’t yet been quantified by UEFA Champions League football or a top-end Premier League finish, this season...