I was at the game. The moment he came on, everything stopped.

A roundup of this weeks top stories

• The United hangover is real – Lost 2-3 at home, now winless in four league games. Time to respond.
• But in Europe? Different story. Eight wins from eight in the Champions League. Only City have done better. We’re coming for that record.
• Kai Havertz remembered how to play football – First start in 357 days. Scored. Assisted twice. Looked like he never left. I was at the game, him and Eze were unreal
• Odegaard discourse heating up – Charles Watts thinks he needs a rest. Eze waiting in the wings. Your thoughts?
• De Zerbi eyeing the exit at Marseille – One week after we sent Nwaneri there specifically for him. Brilliant timing.
• Max Dowman locked in – Pre-contract signed. Professional deal coming in December. The kid is going nowhere.

Latest News

Max Dowman Signs

Charles Watts @charles_watts Arsenal confirm Max Dowman has signed a pre-contract agreement which will lead to him signing his first professional deal when he turns 17 in December. Dowman said: “This means everything to me and my family. We all support Arsenal and I really feel like I belong here. There’s 9:3 AM • Jan 30, 2026 290 Retweets 4361 Likes Read 20 replies

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We Are Likely To Face Leverkusen

Sky Sports @SkySports With Arsenal, Liverpool, Spurs, Chelsea and Manchester City all in the Champions League top eight, should we expect an English side to win it? 🏆 Here's who they could face in the Round of 16 👀 6:0 PM • Jan 29, 2026 374 Retweets 3288 Likes Read 75 replies

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Arteta takes responsibility after United loss

DailyAFC @DailyAFC 🗣️ Mikel Arteta: “Defeats are part of winning. I take full responsibility.” 😤 8:48 AM • Jan 26, 2026 694 Retweets 9778 Likes Read 272 replies

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What Does This Mean For Odegaard?

George @GeorgeV_AFC This is the most significant piece of insight I’ve seen from Mikel and confirms a lot of my suspicions. The dropping out of the block contrary to popular belief has NOT been instruction- Odegaard needs to adapt. 2 years left this summer. 2:47 PM • Jan 30, 2026 353 Retweets 4023 Likes Read 113 replies

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Arteta's passionate message to fans

now.arsenal @now_arsenaI 🚨Mikel Arteta with a passionate message to the Arsenal supporters: “The reaction has been excellent. We took a moment to to bring the temperature down, to pause and to reflect and ask two questions. One is: How do we feel? And how do I feel myself? and then how we want to live 2:19 PM • Jan 27, 2026 1064 Retweets 8810 Likes Read 385 replies

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"Release the handbrake"

now.arsenal @now_arsenaI I’ve just watched Mikel Arteta’s press conference from earlier and it’s fair to say, I now have full belief again. It sounds to me like he’s about to release the handbrake. “We’re going to play the next four months with the conviction that we’re going to win it.” My gaffer. 🫡 5:45 PM • Jan 27, 2026 812 Retweets 11185 Likes Read 463 replies

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Havertz Player of the Match

DailyAFC @DailyAFC 🚨 Kai Havertz has been awarded ‘Player of the Match’ after his goal & assist in Arsenal’s victory vs Kairat Almaty. 🏆🌟 10:16 PM • Jan 28, 2026 1116 Retweets 15853 Likes Read 63 replies

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Stop These Stats Lol

DailyAFC @DailyAFC 📊 Kai Havertz is the first Arsenal player to score against an opponent (Kairat Almaty) whose first three letters are the same as the first three letters of his first name, since Lee Dixon against Leeds in 1996. ✅😅 [@TomEde1] 10:42 PM • Jan 28, 2026 401 Retweets 6251 Likes Read 382 replies

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Squad fully fit

now.arsenal @now_arsenaI 🚨BREAKING: Mikel Arteta confirms William Saliba and Jurrien Timber are both fit ahead of the game against Leeds this weekend. Both players were rested on Wednesday. Mikel Arteta also confirmed Kai Havertz is ready to start this weekend: “He is ready. He started the other day. 10:0 AM • Jan 30, 2026 672 Retweets 9798 Likes Read 133 replies

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Leeds vs Arsenal

Where to watch & time

Date:

​31st January 2026

UK

3:00 PM GMT - Not on live TV

US

10:00 AM ET

USA Network, Universo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue

Scout Report

Leeds Form

• Lost just 1 of last 10 league games after switching to 3-5-2
• Unbeaten at home in last 5 matches
• Only 13 goals conceded in that 10-game run

Leeds Threats

• Dominic Calvert-Lewin - 9 goals, dangerous in the air
• Anton Stach - 20 set-piece chances created (2nd in the league behind Bruno)
• Wing-backs provide width in the 3-5-2

Leeds Injuries

Out: Nmecha, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Harrison (loaned)

Arsenal Edge

• Unbeaten in last 15 meetings (won last 6)
• Won 5-0 in the reverse fixture
• Leeds have NEVER beaten the league leaders at home (0-14 all-time in PL)
• Saka scored in last 2 vs Leeds
• Jesus scored in last 3 vs Leeds

Arsenal Team News

Full squad available except Max Dowman (ankle). Saliba, Timber, Havertz all fit.

Cordell's Take

“ In the last three or four seasons, Arteta has always had a run where he drops points in at least three games in a row. I genuinely thought this would be the season that ended. Clearly not. Against United, we looked afraid. We lacked courage. And if City click into gear like they have in previous years, we're in big trouble. I Guys.....It's time to drop Odegaard. I was at the Champions League game. The moment he came on, all our swagger stopped. All our progressive football disappeared. Havertz was on the pitch for 45 minutes - got a goal and an assist. Got Gyökeres in a one on one situation in literally the first 5 mins. Am I Going Crazy?? — Cordell Hayes

Cordell Hayes Editor/Owner