Charles Watts
@charleswatts.bsky.social
Arsenal journalist. Author.
🆕 New for Inside Arsenal Patreons - This week's Press Pass show with @samjdean.bsky.social and @srcollings.bsky.social.
Lots covered, including:
- Havertz's return
- Who starts vs Leeds
- Odegaard's form
- Risk vs Reward
- Arteta's press conference
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Lots covered, including:
- Havertz's return
- Who starts vs Leeds
- Odegaard's form
- Risk vs Reward
- Arteta's press conference
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January 29, 2026 at 5:35 PM
🆕 New for Inside Arsenal Patreons - This week's Press Pass show with @samjdean.bsky.social and @srcollings.bsky.social.
Lots covered, including:
- Havertz's return
- Who starts vs Leeds
- Odegaard's form
- Risk vs Reward
- Arteta's press conference
Watch/Sign up: www.patreon.com/posts/arsena...
Lots covered, including:
- Havertz's return
- Who starts vs Leeds
- Odegaard's form
- Risk vs Reward
- Arteta's press conference
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🎙️PODCAST! Chatting with @charleswatts.bsky.social about the 3-2 win over Kairat, Kai Havertz's impactful return, Viktor Gyokeres' busy night, not scoring more goals, a different second half, Odegaard's form, Eberchi Eze, the CL draw, Arteta's boat comments, and loads more
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January 29, 2026 at 1:11 PM
🎙️PODCAST! Chatting with @charleswatts.bsky.social about the 3-2 win over Kairat, Kai Havertz's impactful return, Viktor Gyokeres' busy night, not scoring more goals, a different second half, Odegaard's form, Eberchi Eze, the CL draw, Arteta's boat comments, and loads more
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Arteta on Havertz:
"The quality that he showed, the way he connected with the team, the goal that he scored. A really positive contribution."
On Havertz being replaced at half-time:
“That’s what we planned. He wanted to continue playing today, so I know what is coming tomorrow.”
"The quality that he showed, the way he connected with the team, the goal that he scored. A really positive contribution."
On Havertz being replaced at half-time:
“That’s what we planned. He wanted to continue playing today, so I know what is coming tomorrow.”
January 28, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Arteta on Havertz:
"The quality that he showed, the way he connected with the team, the goal that he scored. A really positive contribution."
On Havertz being replaced at half-time:
“That’s what we planned. He wanted to continue playing today, so I know what is coming tomorrow.”
"The quality that he showed, the way he connected with the team, the goal that he scored. A really positive contribution."
On Havertz being replaced at half-time:
“That’s what we planned. He wanted to continue playing today, so I know what is coming tomorrow.”
Ife Ibrahim on for his Arsenal debut, replacing Norgaard.
January 28, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Ife Ibrahim on for his Arsenal debut, replacing Norgaard.
This time Jesus does score when clean through.
But the goal is ruled out for offside following a VAR check.
Still 3-1
But the goal is ruled out for offside following a VAR check.
Still 3-1
January 28, 2026 at 9:47 PM
This time Jesus does score when clean through.
But the goal is ruled out for offside following a VAR check.
Still 3-1
But the goal is ruled out for offside following a VAR check.
Still 3-1
Honestly, the chances Arsenal have missed in this game. It could have been a cricket score.
Jesus the latest to waste a good opportunity. Really wasteful night in front of goal for the home side.
Jesus the latest to waste a good opportunity. Really wasteful night in front of goal for the home side.
January 28, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Honestly, the chances Arsenal have missed in this game. It could have been a cricket score.
Jesus the latest to waste a good opportunity. Really wasteful night in front of goal for the home side.
Jesus the latest to waste a good opportunity. Really wasteful night in front of goal for the home side.
Brando Bailey-Joseph and Gabriel Jesus about to come on for Arsenal.
January 28, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Brando Bailey-Joseph and Gabriel Jesus about to come on for Arsenal.
Back underway, Odegaard on for Havertz and Hincapie on for Calafiori.
You would imagine that 45 minutes was always the plan for those two. Really positive first start back for Havertz.
You would imagine that 45 minutes was always the plan for those two. Really positive first start back for Havertz.
January 28, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Back underway, Odegaard on for Havertz and Hincapie on for Calafiori.
You would imagine that 45 minutes was always the plan for those two. Really positive first start back for Havertz.
You would imagine that 45 minutes was always the plan for those two. Really positive first start back for Havertz.
Half-time: 3-1 Arsenal
It's been a cruise so far, with Gyokeres, Havertz and Martinelli all on target.
The lead could have been far greater, plenty of missed chances, but it's been a fun night so far as Arsenal head towards eight wins from eight in the Champions League.
It's been a cruise so far, with Gyokeres, Havertz and Martinelli all on target.
The lead could have been far greater, plenty of missed chances, but it's been a fun night so far as Arsenal head towards eight wins from eight in the Champions League.
January 28, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Half-time: 3-1 Arsenal
It's been a cruise so far, with Gyokeres, Havertz and Martinelli all on target.
The lead could have been far greater, plenty of missed chances, but it's been a fun night so far as Arsenal head towards eight wins from eight in the Champions League.
It's been a cruise so far, with Gyokeres, Havertz and Martinelli all on target.
The lead could have been far greater, plenty of missed chances, but it's been a fun night so far as Arsenal head towards eight wins from eight in the Champions League.
3-1
Martinelli, I think. After a long VAR check. Looks like he's nicked it off Gyokeres right on the line.
Martinelli, I think. After a long VAR check. Looks like he's nicked it off Gyokeres right on the line.
January 28, 2026 at 8:38 PM
3-1
Martinelli, I think. After a long VAR check. Looks like he's nicked it off Gyokeres right on the line.
Martinelli, I think. After a long VAR check. Looks like he's nicked it off Gyokeres right on the line.
Great feet from Madueke to dance into the box, but his shot is blocked. The crowd loved that.
January 28, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Great feet from Madueke to dance into the box, but his shot is blocked. The crowd loved that.
Brilliant move from Arsenal, but Gyokeres can't quite turn Lewis-Skelly's cross in on the stretch.
January 28, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Brilliant move from Arsenal, but Gyokeres can't quite turn Lewis-Skelly's cross in on the stretch.
Goal and an assist for Havertz inside 15 minutes.
Ben White with the ball down the line, Havertz races onto it, cuts inside a lashes a shot past the keeper (who looks like he dived past it).
2-1
Ben White with the ball down the line, Havertz races onto it, cuts inside a lashes a shot past the keeper (who looks like he dived past it).
2-1
January 28, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Goal and an assist for Havertz inside 15 minutes.
Ben White with the ball down the line, Havertz races onto it, cuts inside a lashes a shot past the keeper (who looks like he dived past it).
2-1
Ben White with the ball down the line, Havertz races onto it, cuts inside a lashes a shot past the keeper (who looks like he dived past it).
2-1
Penalty to Kairat. Calafiori booked for a shirt pull in the box.
January 28, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Penalty to Kairat. Calafiori booked for a shirt pull in the box.
Havertz and Gyokeres start.
Calafiori at CB. White is skipper.
Arsenal: Kepa, White, Mosquera, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Norgaard, Eze, Havertz, Madueke, Martinelli, Gyokeres
Subs: Setford, Porter, Gabriel, Salmon, Hincapie, Zubimendi, Ibrahim, Odegaard, Bailey-Joseph, Saka, Trossard, Jesus
Calafiori at CB. White is skipper.
Arsenal: Kepa, White, Mosquera, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Norgaard, Eze, Havertz, Madueke, Martinelli, Gyokeres
Subs: Setford, Porter, Gabriel, Salmon, Hincapie, Zubimendi, Ibrahim, Odegaard, Bailey-Joseph, Saka, Trossard, Jesus
January 28, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Havertz and Gyokeres start.
Calafiori at CB. White is skipper.
Arsenal: Kepa, White, Mosquera, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Norgaard, Eze, Havertz, Madueke, Martinelli, Gyokeres
Subs: Setford, Porter, Gabriel, Salmon, Hincapie, Zubimendi, Ibrahim, Odegaard, Bailey-Joseph, Saka, Trossard, Jesus
Calafiori at CB. White is skipper.
Arsenal: Kepa, White, Mosquera, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Norgaard, Eze, Havertz, Madueke, Martinelli, Gyokeres
Subs: Setford, Porter, Gabriel, Salmon, Hincapie, Zubimendi, Ibrahim, Odegaard, Bailey-Joseph, Saka, Trossard, Jesus
Going for 8 from 8 in the Champions League - the Emirates is looking great under the lights.
January 28, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Going for 8 from 8 in the Champions League - the Emirates is looking great under the lights.
Ethan Nwaneri in training with Marseille today after completing his loan move until the end of the season.
January 23, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Ethan Nwaneri in training with Marseille today after completing his loan move until the end of the season.
At London Colney - Mikel Arteta’s press conference stating soon.
He should be a good mood - Both Calafiori and Hincapie have returned to full training ahead of Sunday’s game with United.
He should be a good mood - Both Calafiori and Hincapie have returned to full training ahead of Sunday’s game with United.
January 23, 2026 at 12:55 PM
At London Colney - Mikel Arteta’s press conference stating soon.
He should be a good mood - Both Calafiori and Hincapie have returned to full training ahead of Sunday’s game with United.
He should be a good mood - Both Calafiori and Hincapie have returned to full training ahead of Sunday’s game with United.
🆕 Out now for Inside Arsenal Patreons - This week's Arsenal Press Pass show with @srcollings.bsky.social and @samjdean.bsky.social.
Loads covered this week, including plenty of discussion on Ethan Nwaneri's imminent loan move to Marseille.
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Loads covered this week, including plenty of discussion on Ethan Nwaneri's imminent loan move to Marseille.
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January 23, 2026 at 9:18 AM
🆕 Out now for Inside Arsenal Patreons - This week's Arsenal Press Pass show with @srcollings.bsky.social and @samjdean.bsky.social.
Loads covered this week, including plenty of discussion on Ethan Nwaneri's imminent loan move to Marseille.
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Loads covered this week, including plenty of discussion on Ethan Nwaneri's imminent loan move to Marseille.
Watch and sign up: www.patreon.com/posts/arsena...
🆕 Out now for Inside Arsenal Patreons - This week's Press Pass show with @srcollings.bsky.social and @samjdean.bsky.social.
Loads covered this week, including:
- Inter reflections
- Jesus or Gyokeres vs United
- Eze's role
- Nwaneri's loan move
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Loads covered this week, including:
- Inter reflections
- Jesus or Gyokeres vs United
- Eze's role
- Nwaneri's loan move
Watch & sign up: www.patreon.com/posts/arsena...
January 22, 2026 at 4:55 PM
🆕 Out now for Inside Arsenal Patreons - This week's Press Pass show with @srcollings.bsky.social and @samjdean.bsky.social.
Loads covered this week, including:
- Inter reflections
- Jesus or Gyokeres vs United
- Eze's role
- Nwaneri's loan move
Watch & sign up: www.patreon.com/posts/arsena...
Loads covered this week, including:
- Inter reflections
- Jesus or Gyokeres vs United
- Eze's role
- Nwaneri's loan move
Watch & sign up: www.patreon.com/posts/arsena...
My interview with Arsenal U21s winger Charles Sagoe Jr is now live for you to watch or listen to across my channels 👇
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Podcast: charleswatts.football/podcast/
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YouTube: youtu.be/KEyQJE1_tOI
Podcast: charleswatts.football/podcast/
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January 21, 2026 at 5:16 PM
My interview with Arsenal U21s winger Charles Sagoe Jr is now live for you to watch or listen to across my channels 👇
YouTube: youtu.be/KEyQJE1_tOI
Podcast: charleswatts.football/podcast/
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YouTube: youtu.be/KEyQJE1_tOI
Podcast: charleswatts.football/podcast/
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Fantastic performance and result. A pretty much perfect night, capped off by a brilliant Gyokeres goal to seal it.
Seven wins from seven in the Champions League. Top two secured with a game to spare. So impressive.
Seven wins from seven in the Champions League. Top two secured with a game to spare. So impressive.
January 20, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Fantastic performance and result. A pretty much perfect night, capped off by a brilliant Gyokeres goal to seal it.
Seven wins from seven in the Champions League. Top two secured with a game to spare. So impressive.
Seven wins from seven in the Champions League. Top two secured with a game to spare. So impressive.
Decent half. Great for Jesus, Saka very bright and Mosquera has been impressive on his return. Inter a threat though, big spaces in the midfield that they are exploiting. Fun half to watch.
January 20, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Decent half. Great for Jesus, Saka very bright and Mosquera has been impressive on his return. Inter a threat though, big spaces in the midfield that they are exploiting. Fun half to watch.