Nia Griffiths

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A twenty-something writer living in North London. Likes caffeine, food that’s bad for her and Arsenal. Dislikes avocados, rudeness and Arsenal.

5 things Arsenal learned from exciting Watford win

Arsenal have managed another emphatic win, this time against Watford, this week and it was pretty enjoyable to watch, but what did we learn?

Senior Arsenal players reportedly want Thierry Henry in charge

'Senior' players at Arsenal are reportedly keen to see Thierry Henry take over from Arsene Wenger.
WATFORD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 14: Per Mertesacker of Arsenal looks dejected in defence the Premier League match between Watford and Arsenal at Vicarage Road on October 14, 2017 in Watford, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

BFG: My body’s finished – I’d rather sit in the stands

Per Mertesacker has made the heartbreaking admission that his body is completely 'finished' and he would much rather sit in the stands than play.

‘Give him a statue now’: Arsenal fans in stitches as Bellerin trolls Deeney

Hector Bellerin, who was in the stands after being ruled out with an ankle injury, decided to troll Troy Deeney on Twitter following the striker's penalty miss and Arsenal's 3-0 win.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Jack Wilshere of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Arsenal at Amex Stadium on March 4, 2018 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Watford fans hilariously mad at Wilshere’s cheeky ‘cajones’ tweet

When I clicked on Jack Wilshere's cheeky 'cajones' tweet on Saturday evening, I was actually surprised to see a lot of the responses were from angry Watford fans.
Olivier Giroud after signing for Chelsea in January 2018

4 of the weirdest decisions Arsenal made this season

When Arsenal tied Arsene Wenger down to another two-year extension at the end of last season, fans thought the decision pretty weird considering the state of the club, but little did we know this was only the beginning.

Bellerin pays young Arsenal fan visit

After reaching out to Arsenal fans on Twitter, Hector Bellerin finally managed to find the little girl holding the 'I *heart* Bellerin' sign at the Crystal Palace clash on 28 December.

Watch: Kelechi Nwakali nets stunner for MVV Maastricht

Kelechi Nwakali scored a stunning goal for loan side MVV Maastricht on Friday night.

Arsenal fans brutal in their assessment of Wenger’s Sky Sports interview

Arsene Wenger claims that he hasn’t been sleeping recently in an interview with Sky Sports but Arsenal fans aren’t having any of it.
MILAN, ITALY - MARCH 08: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal celebrates after scoring during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 match between AC Milan and Arsenal at the San Siro on March 8, 2018 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Maitland-Niles & Aubameyang to start: Predicted 4-3-3 v Watford

Arsenal may have put in a convincing display against AC Milan on Thursday but will a tired team return to their shambolic worst against Watford?
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 24: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal looks on during the Carabao Cup Semi-Final Second Leg at Emirates Stadium on January 24, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Injury update: Lacazette has 1st run on anti-gravity treadmill

Arsene Wenger has provided a positive injury update on Alexandre Lacazette ahead of the Watford match, as has the player himself.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Jack Wilshere of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Arsenal at Amex Stadium on March 4, 2018 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

7 biggest problems Arsenal have

Arsenal have a lot of problems right now and if some aren't dealt with soon, they could have massive repercussions going forward.
Tottenham Hotspur's Dutch Rafael van der Vaart celebrates scoring his goal during an English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Blackburn Rovers at White Hart Lane in London, on April 29, 2012. (IAN KINGTON/AFP/GettyImages)

Van der Vaart: I spoke to Van Persie about signing for Arsenal

Rafael van der Vaart recently took part in a Q&A session with FourFourTwo and opened up about links with Arsenal when he was still at Real Madrid.

Justin Kluivert reveals admiration for Spurs and Arsenal again

Son of legendary Dutch footballer Patrick Kluivert and Ajax winger, Justin Kluivert, admits that while he doesn’t have a preference when it comes to future clubs, he admires the football Spurs are playing and likes Arsenal.
Arsenal's midfielder Jack Wilshere of England gestures during the UEFA Europa League round 16 first-leg football match AC Milan Vs Arsenal at the 'San Siro Stadium' in Milan on March 8, 2018. Arsenal won 0-2. (MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP/Getty Images)

Things have changed: Wilshere admits he’s no closer to signing new contract

Jack Wilshere has confirmed that he’s no closer to signing a new contract with Arsenal.
Marcus McGuane during his Barcelona first team debut. (via Twitter)

McGuane’s Barcelona buyout clause revealed

When Marcus McGuane left Arsenal for Barcelona in January, the Catalans reportedly gave the then 18-year-old a considerable £21.9m buyout clause.
MILAN, ITALY - MARCH 08: Danny Welbeck of Arsenal reacts after team-mate Aaron Ramsey scores during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 match between AC Milan and Arsenal at the San Siro on March 8, 2018 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Terminate his contract’: Arsenal lay into Welbeck after huge miss v Milan

Arsenal may have put in a vastly improved performance at the San Siro on Thursday night but Danny Welbeck was his usual clumsy self.
Barcelona's new player Belarus international midfielder Alexander Hleb gives a press conference on July 16, 2008 at the Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona during his official presentation. Hleb signed for Catalan giants Barcelona from English Premiership side Arsenal for 15million euros on a four year contract which will see him team up again with another former Gunner in Thierry Henry. Picture: JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images

Hleb jokes that he will ‘fly to London tomorrow and sign for Arsenal’

Aleksandr Hleb recently revealed that although he's taking a break from football, he's happy to evaluate offers, and the 36-year-old took the opportunity to joke that he could sign for Arsenal again.
PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 06: Lucas Vazquez of Madrid controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid at Parc des Princes on March 6, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Lucas Vazquez holds ‘secret meeting’ amid reported Arsenal interest

Lucas Vazquez has reportedly held 'secret meetings' with his agent over a move away from Real Madrid.
Arsenal's French manager Arsene Wenger checks his watch during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 1, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK

4 questions Arsene Wenger needs to ask himself

Arsene Wenger insists he's still the right man for the Arsenal job, which is fine and all... but maybe he should consider asking himself these questions before insisting that he'll honour the remaining season of his contract.
Juventus' Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny warms up prior to the Italian Serie A football match AC Chievo vs Juventus at the Marcantonio-Bentegodi stadium in Verona on January 27, 2018. (MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP/Getty Images)

Arsenal fans delighted yet devastated as Wojciech Szczesny brutally trolls Spurs again

Wojciech Szczesny proved he's still a Gooner after Juventus beat Spurs on Wednesday evening and Arsenal fans are loving it... although a little bit emotional.

6ft 2in at 12: Arsenal interested in PSG ‘phenomenon’

Arsenal are reportedly interested in Paris Saint-Germain 'phenomenon' Bitshiabu El Chadaille.
PRESTON, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 27: Stephene Henchoz of Wigan waits to get into the action during the pre-season friendly match between Preston and Wigan at Deapdale on July 27, 2005 in Preston, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Stéphane Henchoz: Xhaka is too slow for Premier League

Former Switzerland defender Stéphane Henchoz believes that Granit Xhaka's problems with Arsenal stem from the 25-year-old's lack of pace.

1 win from 9: Arsenal to wear unlucky blue kit of doom against Milan

Arsenal are set to wear their unpopular blue kit for their clash against AC Milan at the San Siro on Thursday evening.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 01: Fans watch the match with empty seats all around during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on March 1, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

5 types of Arsenal fan still hanging in there in 2018

It’s not an easy time to be an Arsenal fan.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Jack Wilshere of Arsenal goes down injured during the UEFA Europa League group H match between Arsenal FC and Crvena Zvezda at Emirates Stadium on November 2, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

How Arsenal injury woes have turned a corner

Arsenal’s form on the pitch might be terrible at the moment but, believe it or not, off it, the club are doing pretty well.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson (R) shakes hands with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger after their English Premier League football match at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England on April 13, 2008. United won the game 2-1. (PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images)

Why Arsene Wenger should have followed in Fergie’s footsteps

The longer Arsene Wenger stays at Arsenal, the more he appears to be tarnishing his 22-year legacy.

‘Better than Ozil’: Arsenal fans call for Smith-Rowe to start v Milan

Arsenal fans are going crazy for Emile Smith-Rowe's stunning free-kick against Colchester on Tuesday night.
TOPSHOT - Ostersunds' Swedish defender Tom Pettersson vies with Arsenal's English striker Danny Welbeck during the second leg of the Europa League Round of 32 football match between Arsenal and Ostersunds at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 22, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Adrian DENNIS /

Bellerin out, Welbz to start: Predicted 4-3-3 v AC Milan

Arsenal travel to Italy to face AC Milan at the San Siro in their Europa League clash this week and after a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Brighton on Sunday, Arsene Wenger's team selection has to be perfect.
Wenger's face during a post-match interview before Arsenal signed Mesut Ozil in 2013

How Arsenal & Chelsea could prevent Spurs from getting Champions League football

Believe it or not, Arsenal could still find a way to prevent Spurs from getting Champions League football next season.

How Arsenal’s board are to blame for current shambles

Although fans are quick to blame Arsene Wenger for the current state of Arsenal, as with any organisation, it's always useful to look higher up if you're going to start finger-pointing.

‘If Wenger truly loves Arsenal he’ll resign’: Times journo hits nail on head

The Times' Henry Winter believes that if Arsene Wenger loves Arsenal, he'll stand down as manager.
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of Liverpool arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Burnley and Liverpool at Turf Moor on January 1, 2018 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

Was Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was right to dump Arsenal after all?

After a shaky start, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is loving life at Liverpool, which does make you wonder whether he actually did the right thing by leaving Arsenal last summer.
Arsenal's French manager Arsene Wenger checks his watch during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 1, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK

‘I’ll drive him myself!’ Arsenal fans thrilled with Wenger to Everton rumour

Arsenals fans are offering to drive Arsene Wenger to Merseyside themselves after the Daily Star reported that Everton want to bring him on board to replace Sam Allardyce.

45 from 29: Wenger’s 2017/18 season worse than Moyes’ United record

Arsenal have won just 45 points from 29 Premier League games this season, which is fewer than David Moyes during his one season at Manchester United.
BELGRADE, SERBIA - AUGUST 29. Andrija Zivkovic of FK Partizan in action during the Serbia Super League match between FK Partizan and OFK Belgrade at Partizan stadium August 29, 2015 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)

Arsenal scouts in attendance as Benfica thrash Martimo

Arsenal scouts were reportedly in attendance as Benfica demolished Martimo this weekend.
Thierry Henry

Thierry Henry keen to ‘help’ Arsenal but fans unconvinced

While Thierry Henry insists that, if Arsenal were to ask for his 'help', he would offer it but fans haven't forgotten when he chose Sky Sports over the club he 'loves' in 2014.

Seaman: I think Wenger will see out his contract

Despite Arsenal being in terrible form, David Seaman doesn't see Arsene Wenger leaving until his contract expires in 2019.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: Mikel Arteta, Manchester City coach looks on prior to the Premier League match between Manchester City and Southampton at Etihad Stadium on November 29, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Arsenal and Everton to fight over Arteta

Arsenal not only reportedly want to hire Mikel Arteta as manager in the summer, they're allegedly going up against Everton in order to do so.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Jack Wilshere of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Arsenal at Amex Stadium on March 4, 2018 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

‘You need that armband’: Arsenal fans hail Wilshere after social media apology

After Arsenal's 2-1 defeat away to Brighton on Sunday, Jack Wilshere apologised for the abject display his side put on.