Matt Verri

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Matt Verri is a Football Reporter for Evening Standard. He also reports on tennis at Wimbledon and has covered big nights of boxing.

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Matt Verri is a Football Reporter for Evening Standard. He also reports on tennis at Wimbledon and has covered big nights of boxing.

Football

'He's doing me so proud': Saka's first coach reflects on Arsenal rise

From Greenford Celtic under-7s to Premier League champion, Gunners superstar has never forgotten his roots

12 Jun 2026
Football

Beth Mead explains decision to join Man City after leaving Arsenal

Mead has signed a three-year contract with the Women's Super League champions after leaving Arsenal

12 Jun 2026
Football

Tottenham face major transfer decision after huge new twist

£30million offer for teenage defender comes amid Spurs’ ongoing attempts to sign Jan Paul van Hecke

12 Jun 2026
Football

When Tottenham fans can get a first glimpse of new signing

New Spurs signing is likely to miss the start of pre-season following a major announcement

12 Jun 2026
Football

Rogers responds to Arsenal transfer links as new focus revealed

The Aston Villa star has not been able to escape the rumour mill

10 Jun 2026
Football

Who is Arnaldo Abrantes? New Arsenal hire with Rogers connection

Gunners have moved fast to snap up medical chief from Aston Villa after sacking Zafar Iqbal

10 Jun 2026
Eli Junior Kroupi, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Morgan Rogers
Football

Arsenal have Rogers transfer hope as Lewis-Skelly decision made

Gunners will not rest of their laurels after winning the Premier League title, with Eli Junior Kroupi also of interest

10 Jun 2026
Football

Five key transfer decisions Arsenal must make as Arteta faces dilemmas

Gunners have some huge calls to make this summer after Premier League title triumph

9 Jun 2026
Football

Arsenal sack head doctor Zafar Iqbal

Gunners chief has been shown the door and the search for his replacement has begun

9 Jun 2026
Declan Rice, Gabriel and Bukayo Saka
Football

From worst to best: Every Arsenal player ranked this season

As an historic season draws to a close, Gunners reporter Matt Verri assesses every player - from Buyako Saka to William Saliba

1 Jun 2026
LIVE

Arsenal Premier League trophy parade LIVE: Celebrations to continue

Over 500,000 fans are expected to be in attendance with FIFA Women’s Champions Cup also on show

31 May 2026
Football

Arteta makes surprise claim after Arsenal fume at penalty controversy

Gunners were denied spot-kick in extra time of Champions League final after Nuno Mendes’ challenge on Noni Madueke

30 May 2026
Football

The one crucial change Arteta must make after agonising Arsenal loss

Gunners so close to breaking new ground, but gameplan must be tweaked

30 May 2026
Football

Arteta reveals why Gabriel took crucial final penalty in shootout loss

Defender stepped up and blazed over to hand PSG the win in Budapest

30 May 2026
Football

Arsenal player ratings vs PSG: Cruel on Gabriel with Mosquera costly

Piero Hincapie heroic but Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka both struggle for impact in agonising shootout defeat

30 May 2026
LIVE

PSG 1-1 Arsenal: Penalty heartbreak for Gunners in Budapest - LIVE

Two best teams in Europe face off in Budapest for the continent’s biggest prize

30 May 2026
Football

Arteta confirms Arsenal injury minutes before Champions League final

Riccardo Calafiori was a surprise name on the bench, joining Jurrien Timber

30 May 2026
Football

Odegaard has a big opportunity to cement name in Arsenal history books

Martin Odegaard can do what no previous Arsenal captain has ever done and lift the Champions League trophy

30 May 2026