The Irish Times

Spectacular mauling of Madrid signals a new era for Xavi’s Barcelona

New manager has overseen a remarkable transformation since he took the reins

Mon Mar 21 2022 - 17:10

‘We are Barça. We are back’ - Barcelona revel in clásico win

‘If we still have a small chance to make a run for the title, we will fight until the end’

Mon Mar 21 2022 - 16:29

Coach Xavi gets that old familiar feeling as Barcelona put four past Real Madrid

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores two on memorable night for Barca at the Bernabéu

Sun Mar 20 2022 - 22:28

Xavi getting to grips with massive challenge at Barcelona

Legendary former star’s young tyros will have nothing to lose when they face great rivals Real

Sat Mar 19 2022 - 06:00

Aubameyang scores again as Barcelona cruise past Athletic Bilbao

European round-up: Borussia Dortmund’s Bundesliga title aspirations dealt a blow

Mon Feb 28 2022 - 08:56

Europa League: Barcelona revival continues with win over Napoli

Catalans into knockout stages as Rangers progress after draw with Dortmund

Thu Feb 24 2022 - 22:25

Barcelona wasteful at Camp Nou as Napoli hold on for draw

Catalans level things up with a penalty awarded for the softest of handballs

Thu Feb 17 2022 - 20:38

Aubameyang move shows how fortunes can change in the blink of an eye

When attitudes are perceived to be wrong, when conflict arises, Arteta does not tend to negotiate

Thu Feb 03 2022 - 22:00

Money merrygoround exposes football’s greed and graft

Soccer’s sleight of hand: chaotic expense evidence of life, vigour and stable future prospects

Tue Feb 01 2022 - 20:33

Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang set for Barcelona medical

The Catalan club are still trying to find a taker for Ousmane Dembélé

Mon Jan 31 2022 - 15:09

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ‘completely healthy’ after medical issue

Arsenal striker returned early from Africa Cup of Nations after health scare

Thu Jan 20 2022 - 18:01

Arsenal face a battle to land Fiorentina forward Dusan Vlahovic

Mikel Arteta wants a new midfielder and a striker in this January transfer window

Sat Jan 08 2022 - 13:18

Arteta keeps penalised Aubameyang out of Arsenal team for Leeds clash

Speculation grows over captain’s future after confirmation he will miss third match

Fri Dec 17 2021 - 16:49

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang dropped from Arsenal squad for ‘discplinary breach’

Alexandre Lacazette to captain the side as they welcome Southampton to the Emirates

Sat Dec 11 2021 - 14:35

Mikel Arteta left frustrated by Arsenal’s inability to take the next step

Manager urges senior players to set example for Arsenal’s youngsters

Fri Dec 03 2021 - 18:42

Manchester United’s helter-skelter win shows Ralf Rangnick what’s in store

Ronaldo’s two goals paper over the cracks of another erratic performance from United

Thu Dec 02 2021 - 22:35

Three goal Arsenal swat aside Villa to extend unbeaten run to six

Goals from Partey, Aubameyang and Smith Rowe secure avictory

Fri Oct 22 2021 - 23:00

Arsenal take full advantage of Tottenham’s glass jaw as they hit home early and often

Nuno Espírito Santo’s side were wide open for the taking as Gunners secure derby win

Sun Sept 26 2021 - 19:13

Mikel Arteta says it is time to ‘look in the mirror’ after Arsenal suffer 5-0 rout

‘I’m really disappointed with the things that happened on the pitch’

Sat Aug 28 2021 - 16:55

Carabao Cup: Arsenal and Southampton go goal crazy

Round-up: Newcastle were held by Burnley and then dumped out on penalties

Wed Aug 25 2021 - 22:16

Thomas Tuchel: Romelu Lukaku gives Chelsea ‘another dimension’

Belgian striker scored on debut as Arteta admits Arsenal are well behind Blues

Mon Aug 23 2021 - 10:41

Arsenal fans need Mikel Arteta to work out what he is trying to do

Twenty months in, the manager still has no vision for where the club wants to be

Fri Aug 20 2021 - 22:30

After nightmare start question marks loom as large as ever for Arsenal

Mikel Arteta finds himself on the back foot before 18 of his rivals have kicked a ball

Sat Aug 14 2021 - 12:13

Premier League season kicks off with Brentford beating Arsenal

Arsenal had plenty of the ball yet they never truly looked like hurting Brentford

Fri Aug 13 2021 - 22:38

Arsenal edge Chelsea to throw a cat amongst top four pigeons

Blues’ Champions League hopes take a hit after Emile Smith Rowe’s early winner

Wed May 12 2021 - 22:27

Ken Early: Chips are down for sorry Sergio Aguero

That City’s great striker felt obliged to apologise for a missed penalty was sad and absurd

Mon May 10 2021 - 06:00

Unai Emery’s Villarreal see off Arsenal to set up decider with United

Villarreal hold Arteta’s team at arm’s length to deservedly reach the Europa League final

Thu May 06 2021 - 22:39

Aubameyang aims to ‘give something back’ by firing Arsenal to final

Striker speaks of ‘really difficult’ season before facing Villarreal

Wed May 05 2021 - 17:53

Mikel Arteta backs Arsenal’s owners: ‘they are fully committed’

Arsenal boss ‘is sure they will do anything to bring the fans closer to them’

Wed Apr 28 2021 - 12:20

FA Cup semi-final and Premier League team news, kick-off times and TV details

Saturday’s cup meeting of Chelsea and Manchester City at Wembley tops the bill

Fri Apr 16 2021 - 17:29

Arsenal set up fascinating semi-final clash with Unai Emery’s Villarreal

Mikel Arteta’s side far too fast and dangerous for Slavia Prague in first half blitz

Thu Apr 15 2021 - 22:14

Aubameyang contracts malaria while on international duty

Arsenal striker says he is recovering after ‘few days in hospital’

Thu Apr 15 2021 - 22:08

Memorable Liverpool comebacks ahead of Real Madrid second leg

Jurgen Klopp’s team trail 3-1 after the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final

Tue Apr 13 2021 - 12:10

Arsenal on a tightrope as Arteta juggles player options

Brilliance needs to become a hallmark of the team and not just an occasional threat

Sat Apr 03 2021 - 06:00