Morning all.
The Premier League fixtures have just been released and thanks to Sky Sports, here is our list in full:
August
21: Coventry (h) – 8pm, live on Sky Sports
29: Aston Villa (a) – 3pm
September
5: Chelsea (h) – 3pm
12: Sunderland (a) – 3pm
19: Brighton (a) – 3pm
October
10: Leeds (h) – 3pm
17: Nottingham Forest (a) – 3pm
24: Everton (h) – 3pm
31: Liverpool (a) – 3pm
November
7: Hull (h) – 3pm
21: Newcastle (a) – 3pm
28: Man City (h) – 3pm
December
2: Brentford (a) – 8pm
5: Tottenham (a) – 3pm
12: Bournemouth (h) – 3pm
19: Man Utd (h) – 3pm
26: Crystal Palace (a) – 3pm
30: Fulham (a) – 8pm
January
2: Ipswich (h) – 3pm
6: Brentford (h) – 8pm
16: Hull (a) – 3pm
23: Newcastle (h) – 3pm
30: Man City (a) – 3pm
February
6: Liverpool (h) – 3pm
10: Ipswich (a) – 8pm
20: Fulham (h) – 3pm
27: Man Utd (a) – 3pm
March
3: Crystal Palace (h) – 8pm
13: Chelsea (a) – 3pm
20: Sunderland (h) – 3pm
April
10: Coventry (a) – 3pm
17: Aston Villa (h) – 3pm
24: Bournemouth (a) – 3pm
May
1: Tottenham (h) – 3pm
8: Leeds (a) – 3pm
15: Nottingham Forest (h) – 3pm
23: Everton (a) – 3pm
30: Brighton (h) – 4pm
December and May hold the NLD’s, probably the fixture both sets of fans look for first. December and January are busy and will get busier as the FA Cup comes into play during the latter. At least during December, we don’t step outside London.
As for the rest, until we know the dates for the Champions League fixtures and who we face either side, it’s hard to judge just how tough other months might be.
All fixtures are tough, we know that but if my eyes don’t deceive, we don’t face two from last seasons top four in one single month. Ok, over to you guys to chat about our potential season ahead.
Bit of transfer gossip:
Arsenal are set to make an offer to sign Georgia U21 international Andria Bartishvili, according to the BBC. The 17-year-old prospect is currently at FC Kolkheti until the end of 2026 and the Gunners are reportedly set to make a pre-contract offer for the attacking midfielder.
Bartishvili is viewed as one of the brightest talents in Georgia with several clubs, including Juventus, also monitoring his situation.
Catch up in the comments.
Morning.
New post up.
That German winner had shades of Gerd Muller
Well I got that wrong! Not so equally matched.
Germany one nil down to Ivory coast at half-time.
Summerville will be on the move this summer I’m sure. Especially with West Ham relegated…
“Anyone watching the West Ham game?
Summerville is a really good left winger. #Just saying.
Chavs already 2-0 down.”
31/01/2026 at 18:10
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Hmmm, Vetorri, Bond, Boult, Southee are in with a shout, Kevski. But Sir Richard was a class apart, tho’ it is Southee who holds our records across all three international formats.
We’ll wrap this one up tomorrow and see how we do in the third test when our home boy is back in your ranks.
I’m very impressed with Summerville of Netherlands,pacy,skilful,direct.
I thought he did ok, but seemed to be playing wide with Isak in the middle. Sweden spurned a number of chances.
Finished 5 – 1 , How did anyone that watched it think that Gyokeres played . I thought that he had a couple of half chances but mainly was linking the play
4 now Sweden not in it
Sorry Cicero but I posted earlier it was 6 kick off on BBC . Second half just started. Dutch 3 nil up
Netherlands/Sweden is the first non English involved game I have watched. 2 – 0 at half time.
Not particularly intense, being played at an easy pace, bit like a pre-season friendly really. Michael Oliver hasn’t managed to ruin the game yet, give him time and he’ll do his worst.
I guess this is what we can expect in an early round game between two fairly equal sides.
Fodder for the know nothing masses in the good old US of A.
kick off was at 6 sorry its half time now 2 nil to the Dutch ,Isak and Gyokeres are all that Sweden has and they are not getting enough of the ball but when they do they combine well .
Smith will be back for the next test I’m sure.
Can’t see that happening Kev.
Viktor and Isak do link up well.
Well, it looks like the England career of James Rew could possibly be a short one…
Wow! If we have a successful run next season, we might win it at home or celebrate winning it at home!
Is that when it kicks off, Potter? Or when the talkfest starts.
Saints beat the Chiefs to win the Premiership (rugby union that is). 🎺🏆🎺
Probably will watch Netherlands v Sweden at 6 oclock . At least Timber will not be there although Vik will be,;
In a couple of years Rico, yes.
The England cricket team also needs a German 🙄
They are just different imo which sometimes is all what’s needed. If either/both are more direct, that will help imo.
General wisdom seems to say at least one of Trossard and Martinelli will leave this summer and Morgan Rogers,maybe Barcola will come in.
Don’t know if it’s just me but they don’t seem a big upgrade on 2 important players for us,Trossard a starter,Martinelli a good squad player.
Tuchel Kev? 😜
Afternoon Devil.
Good afternoon Rico and all
On this day in 1995, Arsenal completed the signing of Dutch forward Dennis Bergkamp from Inter Milan for a then club-record fee of £7.5 million.
Bergkamp became Bruce Rioch’s first signing as Arsenal manager and went on to become one of the greatest players in the club’s history.
Kev, Turkey had 62 shots in two games…..and no goals to show for it.
They need a German manager Rico.
They need a better manager perhaps Kev.
3 for 46 today, is there an element of complacency from the Kiwis today?
They should be looking for a lead of 500
Turkey have to be the most consistent underachievers in world football Rico.
We can’t be good at everything Stuart, it comes and goes in cricket, we used to have arguably the best attack in world cricket (Anderson, Broad) at one time, now we have a County standard attack, no excuses for the batsmen though because the Kiwis bowlers arent exceptional, the last world class bowler you had was Richard Hadlee, you just play sensible cricket within your means.
Morning Geoff, all.
Watched WC highlights this morning. Scotland were unlucky, Turkey too. Goodness knows how the latter didn’t score.
A modicum of sorrow for your cricketers, too, Kevski… (:
Morning Rico and all, I am quite happy with the draw, and to finish the season at home can only be seen as an advantage if points count and if we can win back-to-back how great would that be for the fans that travel to the matches every week to be ther.
No Kev. you were not getting soft about Scotland because the ref was really useless. He just favoured Morocco in practically all decisions. Morocco only know how to foul and as you pointed out they are a snide team. They know that they will never manage to win with skill and good football so they resort to such tactics.
Good morning everyone.
I must be getting soft because I’m feeling a bit sorry for Scotland, the referee is useless and I’ve lost count of how many late challenges after the ball is passed that the Maroccans are getting away with, they are definitely a snide team
Just put on the TV and the flowers of Scotland are losing 1-0 to Morocco 😁
When Balogen was at Arsenal, I often read that he lacked pace. I think he’s just proved he has a lot of pace.
I wish it was Raya. Its not everyday that a keeper gets voted the best player.
I hope Raya has a good WC if he plays. There is always the ballon d’or but not holding my breath.
Evening Devil, I’m not at all surprised. It was always going to be him, Gabriel or Raya imo.
Good afternoon Rico and all
Thanks for the fixtures and post Rico.
Declan Rice has officially been named Arsenal’s Player of the Season for 2025/26 after receiving 44% of the fan vote.
It’s the second year in a row that Rice has picked up the award, highlighting another outstanding campaign from the midfielder
That’s why they’ve given us a Friday fixture I’m sure, a repeat of the Brentford game a few years ago. Big Frank will have his players up for the fight.
I agree our first few games are tough,I don’t think these Friday night games suit us. Coventry at home is a good fixture,but first game of the season,and an evening kick off gives them the best chance.
You can bet the media would love them to get something. They will be hyped up alright.
Viktor G to score against his old team ?
He is still rather rounded… lol
’He’s fat, he’s round, he bounces of the ground, Micky Quinn, Micky Quinn’
March, April and May when the prizes are decided and secured are all winnable fixtures, which will help with our CL campaign. But we have a tough start with those opening five fixtures looking a really difficult proposition especially as a few of our World Cup players will need a good rest and might miss a few of the early fixtures, not least if we want them all fit and firing in March, April and May.
Ha ha Micky Quinn,he was huge(probably still is)
As Limey said 3 nil against Coventry , Micky Quinn got a hat trick and a box of snake and pygmy pies.