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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
A point apiece at the Emirates with both Arsenal and Palace looking distracted by forthcoming semi-finals
Two goal hero Declan Rice has been praised by Gunners manager Mikel Arteta after the game of his life
LAYTH YOUSIF writes about the highlights and lowlights on his journey to reaching The 92 Club after four decades of trying
LAYTH YOUSIF pens a column about his recent travels and the football he encountered on the journey
Report by Layth Yousif at Ashburton Grove
by Layth Yousif
Despite Arsenal lead, Son keeps Gunners quiet as match ends with 2-2 draw
Buy your club’s fanzine, says the Gooner's editor LAYTH YOUSIF
Ahead of QPR vs Ipswich Town at Loftus Road, Layth Yousif takes a trip down memory lane to recall west London heroes in blue and white hoops
Arteta’s Gunners started the season on the right foot despite a delayed start due to 'issues with the ticketing system' which prevented fans from entering the ground on time
LAYTH YOUSIF has been at the club's HQ London Colney to speak with the Basque ahead of the Wembley curtain raiser
From Broadway to Boreham Wood, LAYTH YOUSIF reflects on Arsenal’s pre-season tour to the United States and says it is only a matter of time until the Premier League will play matches Stateside
LAYTH YOUSIF pens a letter to Morning Star readers from across the pond, where he’s followed the Gunners for some pre-season football action
The Colliers are looking to seal an immediate return to the Championship against South Yorkshire rivals The Owls at Wembley Stadium on Bank Holiday Monday. Ahead of the big game, LAYTH YOUSIF focuses on Michael Duff’s Reds
With Coventry City set to take on Luton Town in this weekend’s Championship Playoff final, LAYTH YOUSIF takes a look at the proud history of this club, which, along with its fans, has proved itself to be a survivor
by Layth Yousif at Edgeley Park
LAYTH YOUSIF discusses Thursday’s action-packed night in Islington, and previews Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Crystal Palace this weekend
As Arsenal gear up to face Sporting Clube De Portugal in the last 16 of the Europa League this evening, Layth Yousif spoke to Gabi Martinelli on behalf of the Morning Star newspaper
LAYTH YOUSIF reminisces reporting on Sporting Lisbon as Arsenal prepare to face them once again
LAYTH YOUSIF looks back on precious moments spent with his Dad connecting through their beloved Gunners, and reflects on Arsenal v Man Utd over the years
LAYTH YOUSIF explains why when the tournament kicks-off, he will be refraining from reading, writing, commenting on, or watching it
LAYTH YOUSIF explains how the North London Derby near sell-out is a moment to celebrate for all those involved
LAYTH YOUSIF questions why anyone would rather pore over Fantasy Football and transfer news instead of playing or watching the beautiful game
LAYTH YOUSIF speaks to Jen McKenzie, who played football for England U16s in the early 1990s, about last week’s Wembley triumph
LAYTH YOUSIF fills us in on his week spent savouring top-quality sport, travelling from Birmingham to Brighton
Here’s LAYTH YOUSIF’S special feature examining why
LAYTH YOUSIF writes about his passion for the longer, brighter and warmer evenings, and gives insight into how he spends them
LAYTH YOUSIF discusses Jonny Bairstow’s loss of his father to suicide, and gives his own brave account of losing two friends the same way
LAYTH YOUSIF is savouring his delight after witnessing two Test victories earlier in the week, and hopes England’s fine form will continue at Headingley in the third and final Test
Layth Yousif sampled the T20 London derby at Lord’s on Thursday and ponders whether this particular format has had its day
LAYTH YOUSIF takes us through his highs and lows of the season, including a presser with Mourinho, his goal of the season, and the prestigious best pie award...
LAYTH YOUSIF finds himself fascinated by Jose Mourinho’s theatrical demeanour and asks himself the questions: What is charisma? What defines it?
Football fanatic LAYTH YOUSIF can’t bring himself to look past the abuses of the rights of migrant workers, women, and the LGBTQ+ community in the host country
LAYTH YOUSIF reflects on the life of one of Cricket’s all-time greatest players
LAYTH YOUSIF speaks to three people from different walks of life, who are all doing their part through the power of sport
The events of the past few days have had LAYTH YOUSIF wondering: should sport and politics ever mix?
LAYTH YOUSIF looks ahead to Arsenal’s fixture against Wolves next Thursday, and defends their heavily criticised manner of celebrating after a 1-0 win at Molineux last week
LAYTH YOUSIF discusses January’s deals, winter break and the rise and fall of former Arsenal Captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
LAYTH YOUSIF takes us through his week to forget, as he finds himself disappointed by sports results and politics
LAYTH YOUSIF celebrates a worthwhile outing to Anfield after a 10-man Arsenal side held Liverpool to a draw, and talks title race as things heat up in the Premier League
Lack of clarity and consistency in the Premier League over Covid-related match postponements and VAR decisions is frustrating to witness, says LAYTH YOUSIF
LAYTH YOUSIF takes us through the ups and downs of the season so far
LAYTH YOUSIF battles with his different perspectives of the beautiful game as both a journalist and a fan - and clarifies when it’s appropriate to celebrate
LAYTH YOUSIF powerfully examines the problems with the Magpies’ takeover earlier this year, and the importance of fans learning about the injustices associated with Saudi Arabia
Featuring League Two round-up
Manchester United Women 0-2 Arsenal Women
LAYTH YOUSIF looks ahead to Sunday’s clash, and discusses the consequences of a punishing schedule
LAYTH YOUSIF weighs up both squads’ strengths and weaknesses ahead of one of the biggest games of the season
As Arsenal head to the East Midland's club this weekend, LAYTH YOUSIF remembers Khun Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha
Sport-mad LAYTH YOUSIF is baffled by Arsenal’s Ben White, who last week admitted that he doesn’t watch the footie when he’s not at work
Palace boss and former Gunner Vieira welcomed back to Ashburton Grove