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SEASON TICKET HOLDERS AND PORTO

For those who elected (or were forced by the club) to buy Champions League tickets match by match, the window to buy your seat for Porto (h) is January 18-22…
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STATUES AROUND THE STADIUM

News is breaking that there’s to be an Arsene Wenger statue outside the stadium. We understand it’ll be sited in front of the Museum, not far from Ken Friar and…
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Was Arsenal’s manager a dope?

Leslie Knighton, Arsenal manager In the Arsenal History Programme for last season’s home match against AFC Bournemouth we led with a story entitled “Leslie Knighton – Arsenal hero or villain?”. Having…
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Bob Wilson introduces Willow

Willow is the only national charity working with seriously ill young adults aged 16 to 40 to fulfil uplifting and unforgettable Special Days. Founded by former Arsenal goalkeeper and TV…
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My first Arsenal match

AISA member Gary Stewart shares his memories. The first time I went to see the Arsenal, I was 12 years of age and lived in Northern Ireland. My dad knew…
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ROOF, WHAT ROOF?

Last week, we covered the club’s announcement of repairs to the stadium roof. At the weekend, we noticed just how much water was landing on lower tier supporters in the…

Arsenal vs Chelsea (Sunday 1 August) information

The road layout around the stadium was been changed by Islington council during lockdown. It’s said that the closures, that are marked by signs not blocks, have garnered a million…
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Roots

How many remember going to Highbury? There will come a time when the answer will be none – though not for a long while, hopefully! But we know of no…