Chris Darwen

Right then, fellow Gooners – fancy putting a bit of money where your mouth is when it comes to Arsenal matches? You’re not alone. Betting on Arsenal games has become massively popular, and it’s not hard to see why. We’re one of the biggest clubs in the Premier League, we play exciting football, and let’s be honest – we can be wonderfully unpredictable at times.

Are sections of the media unfairly piling pressure on Mikel Arteta, or is it time for Arsenal to demand silverware? With the spotlight fixed on the Gunners’ manager, the debate over his future is heating up as the new season approaches. With Premier League relegation and the title race decided almost a month before the season ended, a vacuum opened up for compelling stories as the 2024/25 campaign meandered toward a predictable close.

(Stock ID: 2598583035) Arsenal find themselves at a familiar crossroads. For three consecutive seasons, Mikel Arteta’s side have finished second in the Premier League, watching Manchester City and Liverpool lift the trophy that has tantalisingly slipped through their fingers. The pattern is becoming painfully repetitive: promising starts, title challenges that capture the imagination, and ultimately falling short when it matters most. Things need to change in north London.