Latest articles by Chas Newkey-Burden
In defence of Michael Owen: the ex-footballer who just wants to be honest
Michael Owen So what if he thought Beckham’s kick was daft? So did an entire nation. Chas Newkey-Burden says reaction to the striker’s autobiography only encourages future tedium
The end of an era – but how will Arsenal fans reflect on Aaron Ramsey?
Arsenal The Welshman looks poised to join Juventus for nothing in the summer; another Gunner biting the dust on a free transfer. Chas Newkey-Burden reflects on a decade-long association
What the heck is going on with Mesut Ozil at Arsenal?
Arsenal A combination of curious injuries and ‘tactical reasons’ mean the Premier League’s second-highest-paid player is struggling to get a kick in N5. How did it come to this?
Why Arsenal’s defensive woes have worsened under Unai Emery – and improvement looks far away
Arsenal The Gunners conceded 51 goals last season, yet started this term with even fewer defensive options. Chas Newkey-Burden examines Arsenal’s ongoing problems
Opinion: I was ‘Wenger In’ until the end – but thank goodness he’s going, for his sake
Arsenal Lifelong Arsenal supporter Chas Newkey-Burden on the greatness of Arsene, whose departure signifies the cutting of the last tie to those old Highbury days
Arsene Wenger: his 20 most memorable quotes
Arsene Wenger As Le Professeur announces his departure as Arsenal boss at the end of the season, Chas Newkey-Burden picks out his best utterances from his time in north London...
Walcott’s Arsenal career sums up a disappointing era – but his departure now has to mean something
Arsenal The arc of Walcott’s career - which began with great expectation and ends so flatly - sums up 12 years at Arsenal, says Chas Newkey-Burden
Arsene Wenger’s major flaw – and why it impacts Arsenal now more than ever
Arsenal Twenty years ago, a change of plan helped Arsenal win the Premier League – but it also revealed a great manager’s long-standing weakness, says Chas Newkey-Burden
Why Arsenal should sell Alexis Sanchez for the collective good
Arsenal If one of Alexis Sanchez or Mesut Ozil has to has to leave Arsenal this summer, Chas Newkey-Burden argues that it should clearly be Sanchez
When club heroes go sour: why Tony Adams is tarnishing his Arsenal legacy
Arsenal Watching Adams swipe at his former club and Arsene Wenger, while ignoring his own failings, is hard for Arsenal fan Chas Newkey-Burden to bear
Which football manager would make the best Prime Minister?
Funny With Theresa May having called a snap election, many voters are less than impressed with the choices on offer. Chas Newkey-Burden imagines an election contested by leading gaffers
Analysing the cold, hard evidence: Will Arsene Wenger stay, or will he go?
Arsenal Chas Newkey-Burden fights through the noise to work out whether or not the Frenchman will extend his stay at the Emirates Stadium
Opinion: Alexis Sanchez isn't world-class – and here's why
Arsenal Chas Newkey-Burden analyses just how good the Gunners' Chilean maestro really is…
What the actual heck is going on with Granit Xhaka at Arsenal?
Granit Xhaka The Swiss arrived from Borussia Mönchengladbach for big money this summer but hasn't held down a first-team place since. Amid a storm of wild rumours, furious Gunners and Wenger contradictions, Chas Newkey-Burden evaluates what on earth has happened
Has there really been a change at the Emirates or is this just the same old Arsenal?
Arsenal The Gunners have gone 16 games unbeaten in all competitions, their best run of form since 2009. But are they really any closer to winning the title? Chas Newkey-Burden debates the issue…
What if football personalities did The Apprentice? FourFourTwo imagines…
Funny It’s that time of year again: when over-confident clots compete in business battles, as Lord Sugar – scarcely able to conceal his crushing boredom – looks on. Chas Newkey-Burden imagines what would happen if football folk joined the fray...
The three phases of Arsene: How Wenger's approach to transfers has changed down the years
Arsene Wenger As Arsenal fans grow increasingly frustrated with their minimal business this summer, Chas Newkey-Burden examines the Frenchman's changing attitude to putting his hand in his pocket...
Poet, flasher and tabloid nemesis: Long may Louis van Gaal's wacky reign continue
Louis van Gaal Chas Newkey-Burden is enjoying the eccentric madness provided by the Dutchman and reflects on his greatest hits so far...
How Arsene Wenger could end Arsenal's civil war in an instant
Arsenal Gooners are fiercely divided on the subject of whether the Frenchman should stay or go, writes Chas Newkey-Burden – but only the man himself can end the bickering once and for all...
Why Thierry Henry should never be Arsenal's manager
Arsenal He may have been a superb player for the north Londoners, writes Gooner Chas Newkey-Burden, but the former France international doesn't have the right personality for the top job at the Emirates...
Santi's back this weekend – but how much of Arsenal's woe is down to his absence?
Arsenal While fans shout abuse at their manager for another failed title challenge, they should also be considering the significance of the Spaniard’s injury says Gooner Chas Newkey-Burden…
Finishing below Tottenham is the best thing that could happen to Arsenal
Arsenal St Totteringham's day may not come to pass this year, with Spurs six points ahead of their north London rivals. And y'know what? Gooner Chas Newkey-Burden thinks it'll be a good thing...
