Morning all.
We have a new referee officiating our game today, new to Arsenal anyway. Farai Hallam has officiated just four Premier League fixtures this season. Born in Rugby, it’s refreshing to see an official coming through who is not from the far north of England. Perhaps that’s why he stuck to his guns when Darren England asked him to review a penalty decision he’d not awarded to Man City during their game against Wolves back in January.
The result might not matter today but I’m sure Mikel Arteta will send his team onto the pitch with nothing other than a win in mind.
I’ve no idea how Glasner will approach this game, even he said he keeps changing his mind but with a European final in just a couple of days time and the sudden arrival of summer, I cannot see him risking his big guns any more than I can see Arteta risking his.
Maybe the two managers have been in touch and agreed to treat the game for what it is, an end of season knock about with nothing at stake. If only eh…
The last time these two clubs met in the league at Selhurst Park, this happened…
Ethan Nwaneri is probably all smiles today as he’s been called up by Thomas Tuchel to join England’s pre-World Cup training camp in Florida. Who knows, maybe he’ll excel and end up in the squad which would be ironic really after Marseille and the French media didn’t have a lot of positive things say about our midfielder/winger. Selfishly though, I hope he spends the summer somewhere a long way away from the international stage.
Arsenal announced a departure yesterday as Karl Hein has agreed a move to Werder Breman on a permanent deal.
Crystal Palace fans will be saying farewell to Oliver Glasner today as he moves on to pastures new at the end of the season and after the Europa Conference League Final. One I hope they win by the way.
Glasner’s last press conference was amusing, for Arsenal fans at least.
First of all, I want to congratulate Arsenal, Mikel Arteta, his players and his staff for a huge achievement after winning the title after 22 years. It’s a special job they have done. Also, special congrats to Eberechi [Eze]. I think he has taken the right decision to go to Arsenal and not another club.
Any dig at Totts, regardless of how subtle, is good..
Squad news, Mikel Merino is back and I’m thrilled to bits. He’s been through it with this recent injury and I think we’ve missed him but he aimed to return before the season needed and that’s just what’s he’s done. Hopefully he’ll get a run out today at some stage, feel no after effects and be available next weekend. Jurrien Timber remains out apparently which is a great shame because I was hoping to see him on the bench too.
24th May 2026…..
Days like today is what football is all about for players, managers, their staff and the fans. Going into the final game of the 2025/26 season knowing that the Premier League is in the bag and all that is left is to receive the big trophy.
This season has been all about The Arsenal. The set-piece kings, the best defence, the best goalkeeper and the best squad. Let’s not forget the number of injuries we’ve had either and the media biased against us. Yet through it all, whatever has been said or written about Arsenal, or the constant bottlers jibe, this group of players have stood strong and achieved what they set out to do. Arsenal FC – Premier League Champions of 2026.
Today is about enjoying the day, taking stock of what Mikel Arteta and his players have achieved, what and who they have overcome to bring this fabulous trophy back to north London. The two financial juggernauts in Chelsea and Man City, the “new” Liverpool who were tipped for big things after their Premier League title last season, the forever present parked bus the team has had to face on numerous occasions – none have stopped us in our fight for top spot. And boy have we had to fight hard for it.
The officials have been on our side, yes, I’ve read this suggestion many times but what a load of twaddle. Arsenal don’t make the rules, they’ve just learned to catch up with rest who test those rules to the limit. Having not had a player sent off all season, we’ve clearly played within the rules. Hopefully that won’t change today. Lol
Enjoy this day everyone and wherever you are, be sure bask in the glory of The Arsenal being crowned Premier League Champions 2026….
Catch up in the comments.
