Leeds United (0) 0 v Arsenal (2) 4 Premier League Matchweek 24 Talking Points By Kaz Mochlinski at Elland Road Could an apparently innocuous hip injury have changed Arsenal from contenders into champions-elect? A very late replacement turned out to be crucial in the Gunners’ best away result of the season as they won 0-4 against Leeds United at Elland Road. There were considerable concerns when Bukayo Saka could not complete the pre-match warm-up and with negligible notice No

Marching to their own tune at Leeds : Picture by @YTJourno Premier League Leeds United (0) 0 Arsenal (2) 4 Zubimendi 27, Madueke 38, Gyokeres 69, Jesus 86 Elland Road would not be most teams' choice of venue in which to calm a sudden rush of nerves - but the Gunners passed the test with flying colours. They endured a tricky first 25 minutes, during which home fans did their bit to crank up the mind games that might unsettle the league leaders. "You'll f*** it up!" and "Sec

Champions League preparation at the Emirates Stadium. Pic by @JTaylorSport ARSENAL 3 KAIRAT ALMATY 2 There might be one or two ongoing question marks concerning Arsenal’s durability to remain top of the Premier League. However when it comes to Europe, the Gunners are enjoying a certain serenity which may yet yield the ultimate club trophy. Arsenal are three points ahead at the top of the Champions League – above illustrious names such as Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Barcelona an

No half measures on the pitch : Picture by @YTJourno Premier League Arsenal (1) 2 Martinez og 29, Merino 84 Manchester United (1) 3 Mbeumo 37, Dorgu 50, Cunha 87 Two sensational second-half strikes condemned Arsenal to a first home loss of the campaign to extend their run of off-key results just when they desperately wanted to keep their foot on the gas. It looked like the Gunners had salvaged a late draw when Mikel Merino prodded home from close range following a corner, but

Exclusive by Alessandro Schiavone at San Siro An Italian legend praised Cristhian Mosquera and William Saliba for making life hard for Lautaro Martinez. Giuseppe Bergomi, who won the 1982 World Cup with Italy and is now a famous co-commentator for Sky Italia, leapt to the Argentine's defence. He exclusively told Capital Football: "Lautaro did well for what was possible. "He was up against two very strong Arsenal central defenders. "But he and Thuram worked well and enabled Su

By Alessandro Schiavone at the San Siro, Milano Champions League Matchday 7 Inter Milan 1-3 Arsenal Goals : Gabriel Jesus 10', 31' (A), Sučic 18' (I), Gyökeres 84' (A) Inter were taught a lesson by Arsenal who made it seven wins in as many Champions League games thanks to an emphatic 3-1 victory over last season’s finalists at the San Siro. The Gunners were already assured of a top-eight finish before a ball was even kicked last night and now have the certainty to finish top.

Nottingham Forest 0 v Arsenal 0 By Kaz Mochlinski at the City Ground Premier League Matchweek 22 Arsenal were held to a second successive scoreless draw in the Premier League but the point gained at Nottingham Forest was still seen by Mikel Arteta as another small step towards taking the title for the first time in 22 years. Matz Sels made a series of superb saves in the second half to stop Arsenal from scoring a winning goal, with the visitors being left frustrated by Forest

Welcome Liam. Rosenior takes charge of the Blues at the Bridge for the first time : Picture by @YTJourno Carabao Cup semi-final first leg Chelsea (0) 2 Garnacho 57, 83 Arsenal (1) 3 White 7, Gyokeres 49, Zubimendi 71 You don't usually win a two-leg tie in the first clash, but you can often lose it and Chelsea came close to doing just that. But a vital double from sub Alejandro Garnacho means Arsenal's advantage going into the second leg at the Emirates next month is a slender

There is still plenty of capital interest in the FA Cup, but little action will take place on London on the weekend of the fourth round ties - February 15/15. Arsenal are the only ones to get a home tie - with League One Wigan Athletic being handed a clash with the Gunners at Emirates Stadium. For the rest of our teams, travel is involved. Brentford's reward for a comfortable 2-0 win at Championship dead men Sheffield Wednesday is a clash against the darlings of the competi

Raining on their parade : Picture by @YTJourno Premier League Arsenal 0 Liverpool 0 The folly of believing three Man City draws in a row had just about finished the title race was exposed as just that. Champions Liverpool became the first side to leave the Emirates this season with a clean sheet and only the second after Man City to claim a draw here. Having also prevented the Gunners from scoring in the reverse fixture at Anfield, they have done their best to keep those Gunn