Chas Newkey-Burden
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Arsenal's almost-Invincibles: When Chelsea denied the Gunners history in '91
By Chas Newkey-Burden published
Arsene Wenger's 2003/04 unbeaten lot will forever be remembered as arguably the Premier League's finest-ever team, but Chas Newkey-Burden recalls another Gunners side that almost achieved the unthinkable...
In defence of Michael Owen: the ex-footballer who just wants to be honest
By Chas Newkey-Burden published
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
Which football manager would make the best Prime Minister?
By Chas Newkey-Burden published
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
What if football personalities did The Apprentice? FourFourTwo imagines…
By Chas Newkey-Burden published
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...
Poet, flasher and tabloid nemesis: Long may Louis van Gaal's wacky reign continue
By Chas Newkey-Burden published
Louis van Gaal Chas Newkey-Burden is enjoying the eccentric madness provided by the Dutchman and reflects on his greatest hits so far...
How did Danny dodge blame at Arsenal this season?
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Danny Welbeck Chas Newkey-Burden says former Manchester United graduate Danny Welbeck has repeated the same mistakes at the Emirates Stadium this season...
Van Gaal and Wenger braced for night of nerves in sides' biggest meeting for six years
By Chas Newkey-Burden published
FA Cup Manchester United and Arsenal's bruising battles were a staple under Fergie and Arsene – but not for some time has winning been this important, writes Chas Newkey-Burden...
The Wenger successors that weren't
By Chas Newkey-Burden published
Arsene Wenger Over the years, the Wenger Outers have proposed a number of replacements to succeed Arsene at the Emirates Stadium. Chas Newkey-Burden wonders if they were all that wise...
Film Footballers: Ferris Le Tissier, Arsene Yoda, Darth Fergie and more
By Chas Newkey-Burden published
Funny Chas Newky-Burden fits play-acting prima donnas to their big-screen buddies...
Why Arsenal fans are the biggest moaners in England
By Chas Newkey-Burden published
Arsenal The Gunners are guilty of harbouring the whingiest supporters in England, writes Chas Newkey-Burden, but here's why...
Ozil, Ronaldo and football's distrust of introverts
By Chas Newkey-Burden published
Mesut Özil Why do fans not take to the quiet man? Chas Newkey-Burden examines the introverts...
The end of an era – but how will Arsenal fans reflect on Aaron Ramsey?
By Chas Newkey-Burden published
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
Why finishing fifth would be good for Arsenal
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Arsenal Proud Gooner Chas Newkey-Burden has been here before - and change proved a catalyst...
Finishing below Tottenham is the best thing that could happen to Arsenal
By Chas Newkey-Burden published
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...
How Arsene Wenger could end Arsenal's civil war in an instant
By Chas Newkey-Burden published
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 Arsenal should sell Alexis Sanchez for the collective good
By Chas Newkey-Burden published
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
By Chas Newkey-Burden published
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
Opinion: I was ‘Wenger In’ until the end – but thank goodness he’s going, for his sake
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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
Giroud's exponential improvements hint at a Wenger renaissance
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Olivier Giroud Chas Newkey-Burden suggests why the Gunners boss is rediscovering his eye for home improvements where the former Montpellier man is concerned...
What the actual heck is going on with Granit Xhaka at Arsenal?
By Chas Newkey-Burden published
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
Is social media killing football as we know it?
By Chas Newkey-Burden last updated
Transfer news Social media offers a lot to football clubs and fans alike, but it’s not without its downsides – ‘ITKs’ chief among them. Chas Newkey-Burden explores the influence Twitter and Facebook hold over the game today...
What the heck is going on with Mesut Ozil at Arsenal?
By Chas Newkey-Burden published
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 Thierry Henry should never be Arsenal's manager
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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...
Why it's time for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to get nasty and go fulfil his potential
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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain The Arsenal forward is well-liked by fans and the media alike. Chas Newkey-Burden investigates whether Mr Nice is headed for both success and popularity...
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