Arsenal 4 – Portsmouth 1 match report: job done

Arsenal breezed past Portsmouth into the FA Cup 4th round with a comfortable 4-1 win. The Gunners' heavily rotated side (Gabriel was the only...
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Arsenal at Portsmouth match thread: no Cup Magic, please

Arsenal travel to Fratton Park to take on Portsmouth in the third round of the FA Cup. The Gunners, the most successful club in the history of the...
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Arsenal at Portsmouth FA Cup Preview: Road Trippin'

Arsenal begin a series of four consecutive away days on Sunday morning when they begin their 2025/26 FA Cup campaign, traveling to face...
THE SHORT FUSE Jan 10

Grading the Arsenal: Halfway there

Forgive the tardiness for the post, folks. Life, in fact, is lifing a bit too hard at the moment. Nevertheless, it's time for our favorite...
THE SHORT FUSE Jan 9

Arsenal 0 – Liverpool 0 match report: missed opportunity

Arsenal and Liverpool played to a rather dull 0-0 draw in the pouring rain at the Emirates. On one hand, it's a missed opportunity for the Gunners...
THE SHORT FUSE Jan 8

Arsenal vs. Liverpool match thread: stay calm, take control

Arsenal host Liverpool at the Emirates in one of the marquee fixtures of the Premier League calendar. The Gunners watched Manchester City and Aston...
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Arsenal vs Liverpool Premier League preview: Driver's seat

Arsenal welcome Liverpool to the Emirates for the first massive home match of 2026 for the Gunners as the second half of the season begins with the...
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Arsenal 3 – Bournemouth 2 match report: a double serving of Rice

Arsenal saw off a pesky Bournemouth side 3-2 at the Vitality Stadium to consolidate Manchester City dropping points midweek, extend the lead at the...
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Arsenal at Bournemouth match thread: new year, same Arsenal?

Arsenal travel to Bournemouth to open their 2026 schedule. The Gunners sit atop the Premier League table, four points clear of Manchester City...
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Arsenal at AFC Bournemouth Premier League Preview: New year, same resolution

After a resounding close to 2025 with a battering of Aston Villa at home, Arsenal begin 2026 looking to build off another statement performance as...
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Arsenal 4 – Aston Villa 1 match report: contenders, pretenders

Arsenal smashed Aston Villa 4-1 at the Emirates to firmly reestablish the Premier League pecking order and a five-point lead atop the table, with...
THE SHORT FUSE Dec 30, 2025

Arsenal vs. Aston Villa match thread: payback

Arsenal host Aston Villa to close out the calendar year 2025, a clash of first against third in the Premier League table. Aston Villa are on an...
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Arsenal vs Aston Villa Premier League preview: Fireworks

Arsenal and Aston Villa meet for the second time in December as the Villans travel to the Emirates to take on the Gunners. A massive match with...
THE SHORT FUSE Dec 29, 2025

Arsenal 2 – Brighton 1 match report: did it the harder way

Arsenal reclaimed their spot atop the Premier League table with a 2-1 win over Brighton at the Emirates. The Gunners had to work hard, harder than...
THE SHORT FUSE Dec 27, 2025

Arsenal vs. Brighton match thread: naughty or nice?

Arsenal host Brighton at the Emirates in their penultimate Premier League game in 2025. The Gunners are looking to remain atop the Premier League...
THE SHORT FUSE Dec 27, 2025

Arsenal vs Brighton Premier League Preview: Shooting boots under the tree

After a brief holiday respite, the Gunners welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to the Emirates for the penultimate match of the 2025 calendar year at...
THE SHORT FUSE Dec 26, 2025

Arsenal 1 – Crystal Palace 1 (8-7): moving on!

Arsenal advanced to the semifinal of the Carabao Cup with an 8-7 penalty shootout win over Crystal Palace after the visitors equalized deep into...
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Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Carabao Cup preview: Christmas cracker

‘Twas two nights before Christmas,and all through the grounds,the supporters are hopingthere's silverware to be found… Arsenal welcome Crystal...
THE SHORT FUSE Dec 22, 2025

Everton 0 – Arsenal 1 match report: back on top

Arsenal climbed back atop the Premier League table with a 1-0 win over Everton. Deep breath, folks. For all the angst you may be feeling, that was...
THE SHORT FUSE Dec 20, 2025

Arsenal at Everton match thread: get right game

Arsenal make their first trip to the new Hill Dickinson Stadium to take on Everton. The Gunners are looking to reclaim their spot atop the Premier...
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Arsenal at Everton Premier League preview: Shake it off

Arsenal return to action after their first weeklong non-international break since August when they travel to face Everton for a Saturday night...
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Arsenal 2 – Wolves 1 match report: take the money and RUN

Wolverhampton Wanderers scored three goals at the Emirates and lost 2-1 to Arsenal. The less time spent thinking and talking about this dreadful...
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Arsenal vs. Wolves match thread: make sure of it

First-place Arsenal host last-place Wolves at the Emirates in Matchweek 16 of the Premier League. The Gunners lead Manchester City by two points...
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Arsenal vs Wolverhampton Premier League Preview: Polar opposites

League-leaders Arsenal head back to the Emirates after two road trips last week as they welcome 20th placed Wolverhampton to the Emirates for an...
THE SHORT FUSE Dec 12, 2025

Arsenal 3 – Club Brugge 0 match report: all bangers, all the time

Arsenal bounced back from their second defeat of the season exactly how you'd expect them to do, if you're cool-headed and rational in your...
THE SHORT FUSE Dec 10, 2025

Arsenal vs. Club Brugge match thread: bounce back

Arsenal travel to Brussels to take on Club Brugge on Matchday 6 of the Champions League league phase. The Gunners have the only remaining perfect...
THE SHORT FUSE Dec 10, 2025

Arsenal at Club Brugge Champions League preview: In Bruges

Arsenal continue their Champions League campaign Wednesday evening as they travel to Belgium to take on Club Brugge for the 6th match of the league...
THE SHORT FUSE Dec 9, 2025

Aston Villa 2 – Arsenal 1 match report: gut-punch

Well, that stinks! Arsenal looked to be heading towards a respectable 1-1 draw at Villa Park only to be done in by the last kick of the match....
THE SHORT FUSE Dec 6, 2025

Arsenal at Aston Villa match thread: mettle-tester

Arsenal travel to Birmingham to take on Aston Villa, a tasty matchup of first against third in the table. In an odd quirk of the schedule and how...
THE SHORT FUSE Dec 6, 2025

Arsenal at Aston Villa Premier League preview: Familiar villains

After besting Brentford at the Emirates to retain their lead at the top of the table, Arsenal head west to take on an ascendant Aston Villa for a...
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