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File photo dated 06-05-2025 of Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta who has backed the club�s handling of former midfielder Thomas Partey�s departure, following the arrest of the 32-year-old on suspicion of rape and sexual assault. Issue date: Monday 21st July, 2025.
Layth’s take / 26 September 2025
26 September 2025

Mikel Arteta has been receiving criticism in some quarters for his supposed negativity – but Arsenal reporter LAYTH YOUSIF insists the Gunners boss is on the right lines

Arsenal's Eberechi Eze scores their side's first goal of the game during the Carabao Cup third round match at Vale Park, Stoke-on-Trent, September 24, 2025
Men’s football / 25 September 2025
25 September 2025
Fulham's Harry Wilson (right) celebrates after scoring his side's second goal of the game ball during the Premier League match at Craven Cottage, London, September 20, 2025
Men’s football / 21 September 2025
21 September 2025
Arsenal's Leandro Trossard scores their side's second goal o
Men’s football / 18 September 2025
18 September 2025

Substitutes Gabi Martinelli and Leo Trossard seal Champions League victory in Bilbao

Brentford's Fabio Carvalho (second left) scores their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at the Gtech Community Stadium, London, September 13, 2025
Men’s football / 14 September 2025
14 September 2025
Arsenal's Noni Madueke during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London, September 13, 2025
Men’s football / 14 September 2025
14 September 2025

Gunners sweep past Ange Postecoglou’s insipid Forest in Saturday lunchtime stroll 

Manchester United's Victor Lindelof (centre) in action during the Premier League match at the Gtech Community Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday May 4, 2025
Men's Football / 5 May 2025
5 May 2025
An Arsenal branded corner flag
Men’s football / 2 May 2025
2 May 2025

In the shadow of Heathrow and glow of Thorpe Park, a band of Arsenal loyalists have built something lasting — a grassroots club with old-school values, writes LAYTH YOUSIF

Arsenal's Leandro Trossard (left) and Paris Saint Germain's Achraf Hakimi battle for the ball during the UEFA Champions League semi final, first leg match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Tuesday April 29, 2025
Men’s football / 30 April 2025
30 April 2025
Arsenal goal
Men's Football / 25 April 2025
25 April 2025

A point apiece at the Emirates with both Arsenal and Palace looking distracted by forthcoming semi-finals 

Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring against Real Madrid, April 16
Men's Football / 17 April 2025
17 April 2025
Arsenal's Thomas Partey scores their side's first goal of th
Men’s football / 13 April 2025
13 April 2025