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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

Arteta faces biggest Arsenal test after costly Carabao Cup final error

Ruthless streak deserts the Gunners boss as abject Manchester City defeat at Wembley piles on pressure for title run-in

23 Mar 2026
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Arsenal 0-2 Man City: O'Reilly double wins Carabao Cup final - LIVE

Gunners’ quadruple bid over as they fall to Premier League title rivals at Wembley after Nico O’Reilly goals

22 Mar 2026
Football

Arteta reveals worrying new Eze injury update as Arsenal decision made

England midfielder was a surprise absentee from Carabao Cup final defeat against Manchester City at Wembley

22 Mar 2026
Football

Guardiola makes title race claim after Man City dominate Arsenal

Guardiola also hails ‘surprise’ impact of Nico O’Reilly this season after match-winning goals at Wembley

22 Mar 2026
Football

Arteta reveals message to Arsenal stars after Carabao Cup final defeat

Gunners boss issues new rallying cry after Manchester City inflict psychological blow with Wembley victory

22 Mar 2026
Football

Three things we learned from Arsenal loss as Arteta makes huge mistake

Painful questions return as passive Gunners miss chance to end trophy drought in Wembley no-show

22 Mar 2026
Football

Arsenal player ratings vs Man City: Kepa horror show in Wembley defeat

Mikel Arteta’s biggest selection call backfires badly for Gunners at Wembley

22 Mar 2026
Football

Arteta explains Eze injury as Arsenal star misses Carabao Cup final

Influential midfielder ruled out, with Jurrien Timber also absent for Carabao Cup final

22 Mar 2026
Football

Arteta explains decision to start Kepa in goal for Carabao Cup final

Kepa given nod over David Raya for Wembley showdown with Manchester City

22 Mar 2026
Football

Will Carabao Cup final launch an era of Arsenal dominance?

Significance of the Wembley showdown is not lost on Mikel Arteta as Pep Guardiola’s years of dominance begin to fade

22 Mar 2026
Football

New leader emerges to guide Tottenham away from relegation doom

Archie Gray has been relegated once and has no desire to do so again

22 Mar 2026
Football

Gabriel backs his own brand of 'beautiful football' to clinch a trophy

Defender’s rule-bending approach may not be pretty to some, but it’s working

21 Mar 2026
Football

Arteta wants to use Man City experience to end Arsenal trophy drought

Arsenal manager has also shared his routine ahead of Carabao Cup final

20 Mar 2026
Football

Arteta sends 'clear' message to Arsenal stars before Carabao Cup final

Gunners boss delivers rallying cry ahead of Manchester City showdown at Wembley

20 Mar 2026
Football

Arteta reveals Odegaard and Timber injury update before Arsenal final

Gunners duo have been in a race against time to prove fitness for Manchester City clash at Wembley

20 Mar 2026
Football

Arteta's big decision on his Arsenal goalkeeper for Carabao Cup final

Choice between David Raya and Kepa Arrizabalaga could be crucial

20 Mar 2026
Football

Tottenham boss Tudor charged by FA over referee rant

Tudor accused Thomas Bramall of being a ‘home referee’ after Fulham defeat

19 Mar 2026
Football

Tottenham get ideal lift for Forest clash as Tudor turns corner

Atletico Madrid win gives Spurs renewed belief for relegation fight

19 Mar 2026
Football

Porro reveals message in Tottenham dressing room ahead of Forest clash

Spurs defender also addresses his future after exit talk

19 Mar 2026
Football

Tudor makes Tottenham prediction after Champions League exit

Interim head coach earned first victory despite aggregate defeat

18 Mar 2026