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The Arsenal πŸ”΄βšͺ️ - 45 years+ Takes photos and tells stories... Book incoming Collector of old Arsenal programmes and memorabilia. Uploading photos, opinions and more βš½οΈπŸŽ— Up The Arsenal!

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TikiTakaConnor (@connorhumm_) on Threads jamesbenge asked Mikel Arteta what his thoughts were on Fabian HΓΌrzeler saying David Raya went down three times during the game and the criticisms that followed. πŸ—£οΈ Mikel Arteta replied: β€œWhat a surp...

"It's fine that people hate us, it's part of our history. We're The Arsenal. They hate us. Go out and be The Arsenal" #arsenal

05.03.2026 13:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This is genius πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ˜‚ #arsenal

28.01.2026 21:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Say what you like about that Eze hat-trick... how about that assist from Foden! πŸ€”πŸ˜Ž GET THE F*CK IN!!! HAVE SOME OF THAT!!!!!! πŸ”΄βšͺ️ #Arsenal

23.11.2025 23:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rotation tonight. We have enough to progress. Would love us to get to the final. The squad is good enough. Big opportunity for the Hale End boys. Up The Gunners! Whatever the weather πŸ”΄βšͺ️ #arsenal

29.10.2025 18:51 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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01.10.2025 07:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This is a beautiful piece of writing πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

22.09.2025 22:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Despite the frustration of yesterday's performance it was brilliant to go on the matchday tour with THE legend Charlie George. Great stories and his hate for 'that lot' is still as strong as ever πŸ˜‚ Love this football club πŸ™ŒπŸ» #arsenal

22.09.2025 13:06 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The line up was wrong imo. He made changes at half time to address. No problem. Conceding a soft goal didn't help. I do feel we don't play on the front foot enough, especially at home. We need to start games better. That said it's much easier on the outside looking in. But take the Handbrake off πŸ™πŸ»

22.09.2025 08:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This risk averse football is going to kill me! We deserved a point. We play so much better with the shackles off. The starting midfield 3 doesn't work especially at the home. We have to be braver. Magnificent finish from Martinelli. City are awful and we should have taken them. #arsenal

21.09.2025 17:50 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

So much quality and versatility in this Arsenal squad. Really does feel like we'll put teams to the sword this season. So good to see. Mosquera for Β£13m is insane business. Fantastic team performance. UTG! #arsenal

13.09.2025 15:09 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Looks like Kiwiors exit is imminent. Proved himself as solid and dependable at the end of last season. Probably not versatile enough hence his exit. Will do a great job as an ever present elsewhere. Best of luck to him #Arsenal

26.08.2025 09:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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06.08.2025 13:48 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 21 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Been fortunate enough to see this kid play a few times and it's hard to see how he won't get a good number of minutes this season. What a talent πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ» #arsenal

28.07.2025 08:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Desperately trying not to get carried away with the Eze rumours... BUT... What a signing it would be! Just the type of maverick player we need imo. Unpredictable, makes things happen. A real game changing signing. Bring him home πŸ™πŸ» #arsenal

01.07.2025 08:01 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Transfer business has been sensible but sensible and social media opinion doesn't really go together when you hear and read some of the absolute lunacy out there! Remember it's all for clicks and every time you click or share its a pound note for them to spout more sh*t! UTA #arsenal

26.06.2025 08:19 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Absolute pleasure to meet Perry Groves, Paul Merson, Alan Smith and Charlie Nicholas last night. Some great and hilarious stories! Bagging a raffle prize was a nice bonus! Proper Arsenal legends πŸ‘πŸ» #arsenal

15.06.2025 11:24 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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100 years ago today, the nation's evening newspapers were reporting on Herbert Chapman being appointed as the new Arsenal manager.
It was at this moment that the club's future changed as he would make
The Arsenal the most famous club in the world.

11.06.2025 07:04 πŸ‘ 70 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

Salt sprinkling meat wanker was my favourite tbh! 🀣

02.06.2025 20:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Just finished reading these 2. Cannot recommend both books enough. Written by proper Arsenal men. Fascinating to read our history from Martin Wengrews perspective. Outstanding... must read for any proper Arsenal supporters #Arsenal

24.05.2025 09:50 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thought exactly the same... either that or didn't have the guts to own the question. Either way it was cringe

22.05.2025 10:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Definitely interested!! πŸ™‹πŸ»

22.05.2025 07:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Absolute class!!

17.05.2025 21:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It certainly is!!

17.05.2025 21:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Holy sh*t!!! @arseblog.com is f*cking massive! These are the efogging estandards now πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ» #arsenal

17.05.2025 20:24 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

Just goes to show that money can't buy you class!! Stay humble eh?! πŸ˜‚ #arsenal

17.05.2025 19:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We did the very best with what we had. Could ask no more. Close but not close enough but a performance to be proud of. Fine margins etc. Ignore the noise that's coming. Don't repost it, don't share it, don't buy into it. Think about where we were and where we are now #arsenal

08.05.2025 09:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ordered this book by Martin Wengrow on the train home from yesterday's game at around 8pm... turns up this morning at 11am! Can't wait to get stuck into it. As someone writing about supporting The Arsenal from 80s to present, I'm sure this will inspire πŸ‘πŸ» #Arsenal

04.05.2025 14:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

As poor a 2nd half performance as I've seen. Players look scared of the ball, tired and afraid to shoot. Drained of energy and confidence. So poor. I'd say if we win on Weds it'll be forgotten but playing like that we can forget finishing 2nd let alone Champions League Final #arsenal

03.05.2025 18:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ» I'd have Steve Nicol in there slightly ahead Van Nistlerooy

21.04.2025 10:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Couple of months ago I booked 'A night with Arsenal legends' at a local theatre. Just so happens 2nd leg of PSG semi final is the same night so will be with 500 gooners plus Alan Smith, Merse, Perry Groves and Charlie Nicholas cheering on The Arsenal πŸ‘πŸ»what a night that could be πŸ™πŸ» #Arsenal

18.04.2025 12:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0