So Arsenal would have to lose, shall we say, 6-0, against 31st placed Girona (who have so far managed to win one game in seven in the Champions League) while at the same time Brest would have to win 4 ...

Leaving aside the penalties in the FA Cup in those eight games Arsenal have scored thirteen goals and conceded eight, so a fairly decent run of form – although if you just judged Arsenal on the media ...

The referees’ body, Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), has said it is appalled by the “abhorrent abuse”, including death threats, Michael Oliver and his family have received after the ...

But the most cursory glance at the referee data that is published constantly by WhoScored shows that referees follow their own tracks, and it is quite possible to know in advance what is going to ...

It was refreshing to hear the Match of the Day commentators be unequivocal in their condemnation of the referee for the Wolverhampton match, although it was a shame that their review, like the BBC ...

The Telegraph called it “The most controversial red card of the season,” and the Guardian noted that “it seems inevitable Arsenal will dispute PGMOL’s definition of ‘serious foul play’ in the coming ...

As the Arsenal site puts it, “Arsenal have scored in their past 34 meetings with Wolves, since a 1-0 home loss in February 1979. It is both the Gunners’ longest scoring streak against an opponent and ...

Wolverhampton v Arsenal; and the team that gives Southampton hope; An interview on Radio 5 about “North London Forever” By Bulldog Drummond. You may recall that in the last le ...

So although it is never over until it’s over (etc etc), it is pretty much clear that Arsenal will qualify for the Champions League knockout stages without having to play in the extra special added-on ...

A preliminary notice. I’ve just recorded a piece for BBC Radio 5 on the subject of “North London Forever” and why it is unique in the world of football. I am told it is being broadcast on Sunday 2 ...

In this run of matches from 30 November onward, Wolverhampton have conceded 25 goals, although perhaps we should add that interestingly, aside from the wins over Leicester City and Manchester U, they ...

Which is rather interesting given the level of injuries to key players Arsenal have had (and really, you hardly need look beyond Saka) and yet Arsenal are 20 points above Tottenham and have conceded ...