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‘He does everything right, every day’: How Myles Lewis-Skelly forced his way back into the Arsenal team after ‘tough love’ from Mikel Arteta, the quality his boss raves about behind the scenes and the team-mate who holds the key to his future

Myles Lewis-Skelly (left) has excelled since returning to the Arsenal starting XI in a midfield role, starring in the wins over Fulham and Atletico Madrid

In the mind of Myles Lewis-Skelly, ceilings are there to be shattered.…

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May 9, 2026

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Why Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice may NOT both start for England at the World Cup but Morgan Rogers has to, says Gareth Barry – as he opens up on James Milner breaking his Premier League record and playing non-league in his 40s!

Gareth Barry believes Jude Bellingham (left) and Declan Rice (right) shouldn't necessarily start together in midfield for England at the upcoming World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the USA

We are now into the business end of the season but for…

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May 8, 2026

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Declan Rice needs ‘to get to that next level’ – he is not yet an elite Premier League midfielder, argues IAN LADYMAN on the Daily Mail’s Whistleblowers podcast

Declan Rice cannot 'bend games to his will' and must step up a level if he is to be remembered as a truly elite midfielder, Ian Ladyman has argued

Unlike Steven Gerrard or Patrick Vieira, Declan Rice cannot ‘bend games to…

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May 7, 2026

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Paris Saint-Germain are an amazing team… but there’s one area where they’re vulnerable and it plays right into Arsenal’s hands. Exploit it and the Gunners can win the Champions League, writes CRAIG HOPE

Arsenal celebrate reaching the Champions League final - but it will be no easy task to beat PSG in Budapest

Steven Gerrard says Arsenal can beat Paris Saint-Germain if they ‘take them…

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May 7, 2026

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How Arsenal adapted their style to beat Atletico Madrid: Why the new way they’re using ‘immense’ Viktor Gyokeres is key, what the striker did ‘incredibly’ well and why his numbers are so misleading

Viktor Gyokeres held the ball up superbly at the Emirates on Tuesday night as Arsenal beat Atletico Madrid to reach the Champions League final

Mikel Arteta tried to suppress a grin but eventually the smile gave…

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May 6, 2026

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OLIVER HOLT: I’ve been going to the Emirates for 20 years but I’ve NEVER experienced a night like the win over Atletico… here’s how Arsenal fans created a spine-tingling atmosphere that I feared was a thing of the past at Premier League grounds

The tone for the raucous atmosphere at the Emirates before, during and after Arsenal's win over Atletico Madrid was set by a bus welcome organised by fan group REDaction Gooners

Arsenal scored two victories in their Champions League semi-final second leg win…

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May 6, 2026

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Mikel Arteta’s big call pays off, Viktor Gyokeres stands up when it matters and why reaching the Champions League final can aid Arsenal’s Premier League title push, writes IAN LADYMAN

Bukayo Saka's winner against Atletico Madrid sent Arsenal into the Champions League final

For Arsenal a Premier League and Champions League double is suddenly on. What…

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May 5, 2026

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Arsenal can blitz Atletico Madrid at the Emirates – but only if Mikel Arteta shows bravery. These are the players he needs to put faith in – and the creative force that really makes the Gunners tick, writes JAMES SHARPE

Eberechi Eze's creative instincts were on show against Fulham - when he played in Viktor Gyokeres for Arsenal's second goal despite Mikel Arteta urging his team to play things safe

Eberechi Eze was too busy spotting the run of Viktor Gyokeres up…

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May 4, 2026

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This is the deeply embarrassing truth about why referees never overrule VAR. It’s an open secret in football, now exposed by IAN LADYMAN – and the proof that Arsenal WERE robbed against Atletico Madrid

Once referee Danny Makkelie had given a penalty for a foul on Eberechi Eze, IFAB rules state he could only overturn the decision if it was a clear and obvious error

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April 30, 2026

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Moment grown man grabs home run ball from young girl | Sport

This is the moment an adult male baseball fan was caught snagging…

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April 28, 2026

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Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal’s title run-in ‘won’t be a path of roses’ as he lays down gauntlet to Man City after reclaiming top spot – and reveals where his side ‘must do much better’

Mikel Arteta jubilantly celebrates Arsenal's winner - as his side earn a 1-0 win over Newcastle

By CRAIG HOPE, CHIEF FOOTBALL REPORTER Published: 15:56 EDT, 25 April 2026…

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April 26, 2026

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Alex Scott vows to end Football Focus on a high amid criticism following BBC’s decision to axe show after 52 years

Scott made only a brief nod to the broadcaster's decision to axe the show in her introduction, vowing to ensure the long-running institution was left on a high

Alex Scott was all smiles while hosting her first edition of Football…

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April 25, 2026

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How Arsenal fans’ boos are taking their toll on the squad behind the scenes – and leaving Mikel Arteta scrambling for artificial ways to lift the mood at the Emirates

The Arsenal fans show their frustration during their side's crucial loss to Bournemouth

The Arsenal fans groaned. Mikel Arteta turned to the stands and asked…

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April 24, 2026

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Declan Rice is right – this title race isn’t done yet. Here are five reasons why Arsenal CAN still win the Premier League – from the returning player who will ‘unleash havoc’, to the mentality shift on display against Man City

Arsenal's 2-1 loss to Manchester City was the biggest blow of a brutal month for their title hopes, but there are still reasons for their fans to be optimistic about the run-in

As Declan Rice promised his Arsenal skipper Martin Odegaard at full-time on Sunday: ‘It’s…

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April 21, 2026

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Revealed: Declan Rice’s defiant three-word message to Arsenal team-mate after Man City took charge of the title race with victory over the Gunners

Declan Rice issued a defiant message to team-mate Martin Odegaard after Arsenal's defeat

By LIAM MORGAN, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Published: 14:56 EDT, 19 April 2026…

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April 19, 2026

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Tony Adams reveals leadership concerns for Mikel Arteta’s Gunners ahead of title showdown with Man City – as he lauds Pep Guardiola and Bernardo Silva’s connection

Declan Rice looks set to captain Arsenal again ahead of their title showdown with Man City

When Arsenal stand on the brink of their biggest league game for…

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April 18, 2026

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Lenny Henry squirms as The Assembly grills him on his relationship | Culture

Sir Lenny Henry was taken aback as The Assembly asked him a…

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April 18, 2026

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‘The virus spreads through the team, you can’t escape it’: As Arsenal wobble, those who’ve bottled title races relive the horror of the wheels coming off – and reveal what you should and definitely SHOULDN’T do to get over the line

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal have stopped scoring goals. All of a sudden they look and sound nervous and in all likelihood that’s because they are

Kevin Keegan described it as a virus sweeping through his Newcastle dressing…

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April 17, 2026

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Crisis-hit Arsenal see FIVE first-choice stars miss training on eve of their Champions League decider against Sporting – and with days to go until they travel to Man City in must-not-lose game

Arsenal's plans for a huge week were hindered by the absence of five key players on Tuesday

By LUKE AUGUSTUS, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Published: 07:24 EDT, 14 April 2026…

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April 14, 2026

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‘He takes you to another level’: How Pep Guardiola mastered the art of the title race – JACK GAUGHAN reveals the genius moves that mean Man City always thrive in the run-in… and the reason why Arsenal fall apart

Pep Guardiola has always played a cautious game around accepting praise for his tactical genius, but it is the reason why Manchester City are the masters of the title race

It wasn’t the tactics that blew away Chelsea on Sunday, said Pep…

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April 13, 2026

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Mikel Arteta receives major boost as £105m star returns to Arsenal training – but four first-team players are nowhere to be seen

Declan Rice has returned to Arsenal training ahead of their Champions League clash

By LEWIS BROWNING, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 08:49 EDT, 6 April 2026 |…

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April 12, 2026

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‘He does everything right, every day’: How Myles Lewis-Skelly forced his way back into the Arsenal team after ‘tough love’ from Mikel Arteta, the quality his boss raves about behind the scenes and the team-mate who holds the key to his future

Why Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice may NOT both start for England at the World Cup but Morgan Rogers has to, says Gareth Barry – as he opens up on James Milner breaking his Premier League record and playing non-league in his 40s!

Declan Rice needs ‘to get to that next level’ – he is not yet an elite Premier League midfielder, argues IAN LADYMAN on the Daily Mail’s Whistleblowers podcast

Paris Saint-Germain are an amazing team… but there’s one area where they’re vulnerable and it plays right into Arsenal’s hands. Exploit it and the Gunners can win the Champions League, writes CRAIG HOPE

How Arsenal adapted their style to beat Atletico Madrid: Why the new way they’re using ‘immense’ Viktor Gyokeres is key, what the striker did ‘incredibly’ well and why his numbers are so misleading

OLIVER HOLT: I’ve been going to the Emirates for 20 years but I’ve NEVER experienced a night like the win over Atletico… here’s how Arsenal fans created a spine-tingling atmosphere that I feared was a thing of the past at Premier League grounds

Mikel Arteta’s big call pays off, Viktor Gyokeres stands up when it matters and why reaching the Champions League final can aid Arsenal’s Premier League title push, writes IAN LADYMAN

Arsenal can blitz Atletico Madrid at the Emirates – but only if Mikel Arteta shows bravery. These are the players he needs to put faith in – and the creative force that really makes the Gunners tick, writes JAMES SHARPE

This is the deeply embarrassing truth about why referees never overrule VAR. It’s an open secret in football, now exposed by IAN LADYMAN – and the proof that Arsenal WERE robbed against Atletico Madrid

Moment grown man grabs home run ball from young girl | Sport

Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal’s title run-in ‘won’t be a path of roses’ as he lays down gauntlet to Man City after reclaiming top spot – and reveals where his side ‘must do much better’

Alex Scott vows to end Football Focus on a high amid criticism following BBC’s decision to axe show after 52 years

How Arsenal fans’ boos are taking their toll on the squad behind the scenes – and leaving Mikel Arteta scrambling for artificial ways to lift the mood at the Emirates

Declan Rice is right – this title race isn’t done yet. Here are five reasons why Arsenal CAN still win the Premier League – from the returning player who will ‘unleash havoc’, to the mentality shift on display against Man City

Revealed: Declan Rice’s defiant three-word message to Arsenal team-mate after Man City took charge of the title race with victory over the Gunners

Tony Adams reveals leadership concerns for Mikel Arteta’s Gunners ahead of title showdown with Man City – as he lauds Pep Guardiola and Bernardo Silva’s connection

Lenny Henry squirms as The Assembly grills him on his relationship | Culture

‘The virus spreads through the team, you can’t escape it’: As Arsenal wobble, those who’ve bottled title races relive the horror of the wheels coming off – and reveal what you should and definitely SHOULDN’T do to get over the line

Crisis-hit Arsenal see FIVE first-choice stars miss training on eve of their Champions League decider against Sporting – and with days to go until they travel to Man City in must-not-lose game

‘He takes you to another level’: How Pep Guardiola mastered the art of the title race – JACK GAUGHAN reveals the genius moves that mean Man City always thrive in the run-in… and the reason why Arsenal fall apart

Mikel Arteta receives major boost as £105m star returns to Arsenal training – but four first-team players are nowhere to be seen

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Inside Jose Mourinho’s looming Real Madrid return: How training ground chaos has provided conditions for shock move and the Kylian Mbappe vs Vinicius Jnr divide his predecessors have failed to solve