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Declan Rice has been named Arsenal's player of the season. Rice got 52% of the votes. Saka second, Raya third.

Some people say Viktor Gyokeres is a flat track bully, but is that what Arsenal actually need? Myself, @samjdean.bsky.social & @srcollings.bsky.social discuss that and more in this week’s Arsenal Press Pass. For Inside Arsenal members - Watch & sign up πŸ‘‡ www.patreon.com/posts/patreo...

Arsenal have confirmed a list of 20 players who will be leaving at the end of their contracts this month. The club have also confirmed that discussions are ongoing with Thomas Partey, Chloe Kelly and Michal Rosiak over renewals.

As you can imagine, the Arsenal striker situation was one of the big topics of conversation on this week's Arsenal Press Pass show - with myself, @samjdean.bsky.social and @srcollings.bsky.social For Inside Arsenal members - Watch and sign up here πŸ‘‡ www.patreon.com/posts/patreo...

This week's Arsenal Press Pass show is now live for Inside Arsenal members. Myself, @samjdean.bsky.social and @srcollings.bsky.social dissect the early days of the transfer window and give our thoughts on what has - and hasn't - been done so far πŸ‘‡ www.patreon.com/posts/patreo...

Some thoughts on the striker situation at Arsenal and the anger that already seems to bubbling up from under the surface. Why does it seemingly have to be team Sesko vs team Gyokeres? Why does everything feel like it has to be so extreme πŸ‘‡

New deal for Gabriel will be huge for Arsenal. My player of the season. Absolute leader in this team. Keeping him had to be a top priority. It will be a big statement to others in a summer when renewals are just as important as new signings. It will also be an excellent start for Andrea Berta.

This week's Press Pass show with myself, @samjdean.bsky.social and @srcollings.bsky.social is live for Inside Arsenal members. Lots discussed this week, including the three of us plotting our way through Arsenal's transfer window. Watch and become a member πŸ‘‡ www.patreon.com/posts/patreo...

This week's Press Pass show with myself, @samjdean.bsky.social and @srcollings.bsky.social is live for Inside Arsenal members. Lots discussed this week, including the three of us plotting our way through Arsenal's transfer window. Watch and become a member πŸ‘‡ www.patreon.com/posts/patreo...

Exclusive interview with Albert Sambi Lokonga, on: πŸ”Ί His loan spell at Sevilla πŸ”Ί Learning from Arteta πŸ”Ί Luton always being in his heart πŸ”Ί What comes next πŸ‘‡ www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...

His honeymoon is done, so @jamesbenge.bsky.social is back and so is Inside Arsenal extra-time. This week we talk strikers, Sesko vs Gyokeres, player of the season & more πŸ‘‡ Ad-free for Patreons: www.patreon.com/posts/inside... YouTube: youtu.be/Uc4daBGQks0 Podcast: charleswatts.football/podcast/

A special thank you from Mikel Arteta to Kieran Tierney.

Great send off at the end for Jorginho and Tierney.

Ah what a lovely moment that is right before half-time for Tierney, lovely right foot volleyed finish from Ben White's cross. You could see the delight on his face when he celebrated. That meant a lot to him. 1-0 at the break.

For one final time this season.

Unbelievable. What an incredible effort. What a win, what a performance. History makers. Champions of Europe πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

Get in!!!!!! That touch was superb. Great finish.

Really good 45 minutes from Arsenal. Only thing missing is a goal, obviously. Overall though, that was very good. Need exactly the same as that in the second half.

Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Myles Lewis-Skelly all called up to the England squad for next month's international fixtures.

Lots discussed on this week's Arsenal Press Pass show with myself, @samjdean.bsky.social and @srcollings.bsky.social - Including all the Rodrygo to Arsenal chatter, Andrea Berta's impact and plenty more Full show πŸ‘‡ www.patreon.com/posts/patreo...

Arteta on Timber: β€œHe had surgery on Tuesday morning on his ankle. He has been feeling that discomfort for many, many weeks.” Back for pre-season? β€œWe don’t know yet. It will depend how the recovery goes. It will be weeks. Hopefully it will be somewhere near pre-season.”

This week's Arsenal Press show for Inside Arsenal members is now live - with myself, @samjdean.bsky.social and @srcollings.bsky.social Loads discussed, including Rodrygo, Williams, Timber, Arteta's message to the board, Saturday's UWCL final and plenty more πŸ‘‡ www.patreon.com/posts/patreo...

This week's Arsenal Press show for Inside Arsenal members is now live - with myself, @samjdean.bsky.social and @srcollings.bsky.social Loads discussed, including Rodrygo, Williams, Timber, Arteta's message to the board, Saturday's UWCL final and plenty more πŸ‘‡ www.patreon.com/posts/patreo...

If a player like Rodrygo comes on the market when you are looking to strengthen in wide areas, you simply have to enter the conversation. Arsenal didn’t with Kvaratskhelia, which still baffles me, they have to Rodrygo. That doesn’t mean they get him obviously, but it’s correct that they explore it.

Contract talks with Thomas Partey intensifying this week. Partey's agent was a guest at Sunday's game, with both sides now pushing for a swift resolution one way or the other so that they have clarity ahead of the summer. No agreement reached yet, but both sides would prefer that he stays in London.

Exclusive: Jurrien Timber is set to undergo an ankle procedure. The #AFC full-back has been managing fitness issues in recent weeks and the club's medical staff have decided he needs a procedure to address the problem. It remains unclear how long he will be ruled out.

Really firm public messages from Josh Kroenke and Mikel Arteta yesterday about the summer. Arteta's "Finish the season, go to the beach, enjoy a few days and make sure the ones upstairs, they do what they have to do" quote was particularly eye-catching. Big few months ahead.

Eze!!! So good. Love him.

🚨 Inside Arsenal update 🚨 It’s been a week since I launched the Patreon page to ensure the channel can continue to grow. The response so far has been amazing πŸ™ Members get access to exclusive extra shows, giveaways, daily ad-free episodes & more. Sign up here πŸ‘‡ www.patreon.com/charleswatts

At London Colney for Mikel Arteta's press conference - He says a decision will be taken tomorrow on Kai Havertz, but that he looks in 'great shape'. He adds that Trossard, Rice, Jorginho have all featured in 'parts' of recent sessions. Again, a final decision will be taken on them tomorrow.

The new Arsenal kit for 2025/26 has been released.

NEW: Some bits and pieces from today. Includes thoughts on the positive injury updates from earlier, plus some news on who is changing squad number at Arsenal next season and why Myles Lewis-Skelly isn't πŸ‘‡

🚨 David Raya will be handed the Arsenal No.1 shirt for the 2025/26 season despite the club’s attempts to sign Joan Garcia from Espanyol. Details on that and more in my CaughtOffside column, coming later today.

Why was Mikel Arteta so angry after the draw at Liverpool? @samjdean.bsky.social has his say on this week's Arsenal Press Pass show. All that and plenty more covered this week πŸ‘‡ Full show: www.patreon.com/posts/patreo... Become a member: www.patreon.com/charleswatts

They weren’t involved in the session but Gabriel and Timber are both here applauding and signing things for the fans.

🚨 Brand new for Inside Arsenal Patreons 🚨 Excited to announce the launch of the new weekly 'Arsenal Press Pass' show - with myself, @SamJDean and @sr_collings Loads covered this week - Liverpool, Arteta's reaction, who plays vs Newcastle & transfers πŸ‘‡ www.patreon.com/posts/patreo...

Who does Mikel Arteta start against Newcastle? We discussed that and plenty more in today's Arsenal Press Pass show. Full episode and plenty more now available to Patreon members πŸ‘‡ patreon.com/charleswatts

What an unbelievable moment for Dan Ballard. Incredible. He's deserved that as well. Absolutely exceptional performance from the former Arsenal man. Brilliant.

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Fair play. Given the week Arsenal have had, the physical and emotional toll of it all, that was some effort to come back from two goals down at half-time to get a draw at Anfield. Credit to the players.

Thanks so much to everyone who has taken out a Patreon membership already - Incredible support πŸ™ Two of my first 100 members will be picked at random and will win a new Arsenal shirt (when it’s released). Link to become a member is below πŸ‘‡

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Feeling the pain this morning. A tie that could have gone Arsenal's way, but one that again exposed the flaws we all know about. Couldn't have asked for much more performance wise. They were largely excellent, as they have been throughout the CL, but Arsenal just need more players who can score.

Oh do me a favour. What an absolute joke.