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Liam Rosenior, Manager of Chelsea, looks on prior to the Carabao Cup Semi Final Second Leg match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on February 03, 2026 in London, England

Rosenior says Arsenal showed lack of respect in warm-up

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior admitted he lost his cool at Arsenal's players over a lack of "respect" shown to his team ahead of Tuesday's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg.

Soccer • 2 hrs

'Magical' - Arteta toasts Arsenal's final date

Mikel Arteta hailed a magical night after Arsenal beat Chelsea 1-0 in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final to reach a first Wembley final in six years.

Soccer • 03 Feb

Kai Havertz scores the injury-time winner for Arsenal against Chelsea

Havertz nets late winner as Arsenal seal Wembley date

Kai Havertz scored the winner deep in stoppage time as Arsenal edged one step closer to ending their trophy drought by securing a 1-0 semi-final second-leg win against Chelsea to book their place in the final of the Carabao Cup.

Soccer • 03 Feb

Liverpool's Florian Wirtz (left) and Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali

Howe not concerned that Tonali might try to force move

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe does not fear a repeat of the Alexander Isak transfer saga after holding deadline-day talks with Sandro Tonali.

Soccer • 03 Feb

Players of Arsenal celebrate after the team's victory in the FIFA Women's Champions Cup 2026 Final match between Arsenal Women FC and SC Corinthians at Arsenal Stadium on February 01, 2026 in London, England.

More silverware for McCabe as Gunners win Champions Cup

Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe helped Arsenal to win the inaugural Women's Champions Cup winners after substitute Caitlin Foord scored to inspire the Gunners to a 3-2 extra-time victory over Brazilian side Corinthians.

Soccer • 01 Feb

Max Dowman of Arsenal runs after the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD4 match between SK Slavia Praha and Arsenal FC at Eden Arena on November 04, 2025 in Prague, Czech Republic.

Arteta compares prodigious Dowman to Messi

Mikel Arteta has compared Max Dowman to Lionel Messi after it was announced the 16-year-old English sensation will sign a professional contract with Arsenal.

Soccer • 30 Jan

Kai Havertz of Arsenal scores their 2nd goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD8 match between Arsenal FC and FC Kairat Almaty at Arsenal Stadium on January 28, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via

Arsenal top Champions League standings with 100% record

Kai Havertz scored and set up two goals on his first start in 357 days as Arsenal saw off Kairat 3-2 to complete a clean sweep of eight victories in the Champions League.

Soccer • 29 Jan

Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta during the Arsenal Press Conference at Sobha Realty Training Centre on January 27, 2026 in London Colney, England.

Arsenal players' reaction to United loss pleases Arteta

Mikel Arteta has revealed he called his players for a meeting to "bring down the temperature" – and pleaded with Arsenal's anxious fanbase to "jump on the fun boat" – in the wake of their defeat to Manchester United.

Soccer • 27 Jan

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal looks dejected during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 25, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Anxiety not an issue for Arsenal - Odegaard

Martin Odegaard says Arsenal's catalogue of near-misses must serve as fuel rather than fear as they bid to bounce back from their Manchester United setback.

Soccer • 26 Jan

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Head Coach Michael Carrick of Manchester United greets Manager Mikel Arteta of Arsenal ahead of the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 25, 2026 in London, England. (Photo

Arteta: Vieira 'questions' fine after last-gasp defeat

Mikel Arteta had no problem with former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira questioning his team's mental strength after their Premier League title hopes were dealt a huge blow by Manchester United.

Soccer • 25 Jan

Matheus Cunha of Manchester United celebrates scoring their third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 25, 2026 in London, England.

Cunha curler dents Arsenal title bid as United triumph

Matheus Cunha scored a stunning late goal as Manchester United completed a thrilling 3-2 comeback win at the Emirates to dent Arsenal's Premier League title bid.

Soccer • 25 Jan

Matheus Cunha of Manchester United scores his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 25, 2026 in London, England.

Premier League: Arsenal 2-3 Man United - recap

Leaders Arsenal lose 3-2 at home to Manchester United as their lead at the top is left at four points above Manchester City and Aston Villa.

Soccer • 25 Jan

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer the manager of Manchester United and his assistant Michael Carrick look on during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford on September 22, 202

Solskjaer is there if I need him – Carrick

Michael Carrick has spoken to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer since beating him to the Manchester United job and says the club's former manager is there if he ever needs any advice.

Soccer • 25 Jan

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola greets Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta before the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Manchester, England.

Arsenal are the best team in the world - Guardiola

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes Arsenal are the best team in the world.

Soccer • 23 Jan

Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, celebrates victory with his player Martin Zubimendi following the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD7 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Arsenal FC at Stadio San Siro on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy

Arteta hails Arsenal's San Siro hunger as United await

Mikel Arteta hailed the "hunger, desire and ambition" of his Arsenal players after they secured their place in the Champions League last 16 with a statement 3-1 victory against Inter Milan at San Siro.

Soccer • 20 Jan

Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres (left) celebrates scoring their side's third goal

Gunners too good for Inter with top-two place secure

Arsenal maintained their perfect run in the Champions League with a 3-1 win over Inter Milan at the San Siro, where Gabriel Jesus scored a first-half double and Viktor Gyokeres wrapped up the victory late on.

Soccer • 20 Jan

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 17: Nottingham Forest's Ola Aina survived a VAR investigation for potential handball during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal at City Ground on January 17, 2026 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by A

Arsenal paid the penalty over Aina VAR call - Arteta

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta felt his side were denied a "very clear" penalty as they missed the chance to strengthen their grip on the Premier League title race after a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest.

Soccer • 17 Jan

Nottingham Forest frustrate Arsenal in City Ground draw

Arsenal missed a golden opportunity to take a decisive step towards winning their first Premier League title in 22 years after being held to a 0-0 draw at struggling Nottingham Forest.

Soccer • 17 Jan

Declan Rice of Arsenal during the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on January 14, 2026 in London, England.

Arteta plays down Rice row with Arsenal assistant

Mikel Arteta insisted the relationship between Declan Rice and one of his top coaches is "all good" following a heated exchange in the tunnel at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer • 16 Jan

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 14: Martin Zubimendi of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammates during the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on January 14, 2026 in London, England. (Pho

Advantage Arsenal, but Garnacho keeps Blues in the tie

Liam Rosenior's first home game as Chelsea manager ended in defeat as Arsenal edged a thrilling Carabao Cup semi-final first leg 3-2 at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer • 14 Jan

Conor Bradley of Liverpool is treated for injury as Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal look on during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on January 8, 2026 in London, England.

'The comeback starts now', says Liverpool's Bradley

Liverpool defender Conor Bradley is fully focused on his rehabilitation after undergoing surgery on a season-ending knee injury.

Soccer • 14 Jan

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 14: Head Coach Liam Rosenior of Chelsea during the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on January 14, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)

'I am lucky' - Rosenior still getting to know Chelsea

Liam Rosenior said he is "lucky" after substitute Alejandro Garnacho struck twice to keep Chelsea's Carabao Cup hopes alive despite a 3-2 opening-leg semi-final defeat to Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer • 15 Jan

Mikel Arteta manager / head coach of Arsenal applauds after the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Portsmouth and Arsenal on January 11, 2026 in Portsmouth, England.

Arteta on a mission to end Arsenal's trophy wait

Mikel Arteta said it is his "mission" to knock Chelsea out of the Carabao Cup and deliver Arsenal's first major trophy in almost six years after last season's "painful" semi-final exit.

Soccer • 13 Jan

Arsenal's Brazilian midfielder #11 Gabriel Martinelli celebrates scoring the team's fourth goal, his hat-trick, during the English FA Cup third round football match between Portsmouth and Arsenal at Fratton Park in Portsmouth, southern England on January

FA Cup round-up: Arsenal make light work of Portsmouth

Gabriel Martinelli scored his first hat-trick for Arsenal as the Premier League leaders beat second-tier ⁠strugglers Portsmouth 4-1 to reach the FA Cup fourth round..

Soccer • 11 Jan

Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool confront Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal after he pushes Conor Bradley of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on January 8, 2026 in London, Engla

Martinelli 'deeply sorry' over Bradley incident

Gabriel Martinelli said he is "deeply sorry" for shoving Conor Bradley off the pitch and revealed he has apologised directly to the seriously injured Liverpool defender.

Soccer • 09 Jan