Latest articles by Chas Newkey-Burden
Arsenal's almost-Invincibles: When Chelsea denied the Gunners history in '91
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
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?
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…
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
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?
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
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
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
Funny Chas Newky-Burden fits play-acting prima donnas to their big-screen buddies...
Why Arsenal fans are the biggest moaners in England
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
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?
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 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
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
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
Giroud's exponential improvements hint at a Wenger renaissance
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 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 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
Why finishing fifth would be good for Arsenal
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
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
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 it's time for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to get nasty and go fulfil his potential
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...
Bergkamp remembered by his former ghost writer, 20 years after his Arsenal arrival
Dennis Bergkamp Gooner Chas Newkey-Burden once helped run the Dutchman's personal website. Two decades on he pays tribute to the affable Iceman, and reflects on the (occasionally sozzled) conversations they shared...
