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...
Why players, not fans, must take the lead against homophobia
Arsenal Rainbow laces aren't enough, says Chas Newkey-Burden – football won't change until players speak out… or come out
Continuity is king at Arsenal – and it's why they might just win the league this year
Arsenal Chas Newkey-Burden thinks worked-up Gooners need to chill for a moment. What better way to keep a good thing going than by leaving it to blossom?
Cash in the bank but few trophies in the cabinet: Highbury did not die for this
Arsenal Arsenal's move to the Emirates Stadium was supposed to usher in a new trophy-laden era, but as Chas Newkey-Burden explains, things haven't exactly gone to plan...
Walcott’s Arsenal career sums up a disappointing era – but his departure now has to mean something
Arsenal The arc of Walcott’s career - which began with great expectation and ends so flatly - sums up 12 years at Arsenal, says Chas Newkey-Burden
Why Arsenal’s defensive woes have worsened under Unai Emery – and improvement looks far away
Arsenal The Gunners conceded 51 goals last season, yet started this term with even fewer defensive options. Chas Newkey-Burden examines Arsenal’s ongoing problems
Analysing the cold, hard evidence: Will Arsene Wenger stay, or will he go?
Arsenal Chas Newkey-Burden fights through the noise to work out whether or not the Frenchman will extend his stay at the Emirates Stadium
The three phases of Arsene: How Wenger's approach to transfers has changed down the years
Arsene Wenger As Arsenal fans grow increasingly frustrated with their minimal business this summer, Chas Newkey-Burden examines the Frenchman's changing attitude to putting his hand in his pocket...
Has there really been a change at the Emirates or is this just the same old Arsenal?
Arsenal The Gunners have gone 16 games unbeaten in all competitions, their best run of form since 2009. But are they really any closer to winning the title? Chas Newkey-Burden debates the issue…
Why Piers Morgan is my guilty pleasure
Arsenal Chas Newkey-Burden is one of the few who actually enjoys listening to the outspoken Gooner buffoon...
Santi's back this weekend – but how much of Arsenal's woe is down to his absence?
Arsenal While fans shout abuse at their manager for another failed title challenge, they should also be considering the significance of the Spaniard’s injury says Gooner Chas Newkey-Burden…
How Alexis Sanchez made Arsenal weaker
FFT100 The big summer signing's success has come at a huge cost, says Chas Newkey-Burden...
Arsene Wenger’s major flaw – and why it impacts Arsenal now more than ever
Arsenal Twenty years ago, a change of plan helped Arsenal win the Premier League – but it also revealed a great manager’s long-standing weakness, says Chas Newkey-Burden
