Simon Collings

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Simon Collings is a Football Writer at The Standard, predominantly covering Arsenal and the England Women team. In this role, Simon has reported at European Championships and World Cups in both the men and women’s game. He has been reporting on Arsenal since 2019 and in that time conducted interviews with executives and players at the club. Simon was the first to interview Granit Xhaka in the wake of him losing the Arsenal captaincy during the 2019-20 season. In the women’s game, Simon has had exclusive interviews with the likes of England captain Leah Williamson and Chelsea star Sam Kerr.... MORE

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Simon Collings is a Football Writer at The Standard, predominantly covering Arsenal and the England Women team. In this role, Simon has reported at European Championships and World Cups in both the men and women’s game. He has been reporting on Arsenal since 2019 and in that time conducted interviews with executives and players at the club. Simon was the first to interview Granit Xhaka in the wake of him losing the Arsenal captaincy during the 2019-20 season. In the women’s game, Simon has had exclusive interviews with the likes of England captain Leah Williamson and Chelsea star Sam Kerr.

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Arsenal will have trophy waiting for them on Sunday as plans revealed

Both Arsenal and Man City will have podium, medals and trophy ready for them

15 May 2024
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'Hard to fathom': Charity criticise Man City's Ederson injury decision

Headway believe nature of goalkeeper’s injury should have led to immediate concussion substitution to assess potential damage

15 May 2024
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Guardiola clarifies Ederson concussion confusion after injury at Spurs

Brazilian goalkeeper flattened in collision but played on for a short while before early exit - which prompted his frustrated reaction

15 May 2024
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Arsenal eye World Cup winner and £200k goalkeeper ahead of busy summer

Gunners preparing for busy summer in bid to return to WSL title picture

15 May 2024
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Henry, Odegaard... Havertz? Arsenal get rough diamonds sparkling

The Gunners have a history of turning struggling young talents into world-beaters

14 May 2024
<p>History-makers: Arsenal Women have smashed WSL attendance records at the Emirates Stadium</p>
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Arsenal Women to make Emirates Stadium main home as growth continues

The Gunners will play 11 matches in N7 next season after producing two memorable sell-outs this term

14 May 2024
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Arsenal fans in fireworks fail as plan to disrupt Man City falls flat

A group of Gunners fans, dubbed the ‘Ashburton Army’, tried to get one over on the reigning champions

14 May 2024
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Major new Arsenal transfer need identified as busy summer awaits

An out-of-sorts performance at Old Trafford showed where the bulk of the Gunners’ budget should now be spent

13 May 2024
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Saliba backs Spurs in Man City clash as Arsenal 'pray' for title help

Gunners are in the strange position of rooting for their fiercest rivals in thrilling climax to Premier League battle

13 May 2024
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Arsenal confirm striker will leave club this summer

WSL’s all-time top scorer has made history since joining from Bayern Munich

13 May 2024
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Man United 0-1 Arsenal: Gunners go top with vital win - LIVE!

Gunners win at Old Trafford courtesy of Leandro Trossard strike

13 May 2024
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Arteta heeds Wenger advice as Arsenal take title race to final day

Disjointed Gunners get the job done at Old Trafford to keep pressure on Manchester City

13 May 2024
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Arteta provides fresh Saka update after Arsenal injury scare

Saka fell awkwardly down the steep slope behind the goal Old Trafford

12 May 2024
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Arteta battling history as Arsenal travel to Manchester United

Gunners cannot afford to slip up in Premier League title race

12 May 2024
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Arsenal star urges club to hand Mikel Arteta a new contract

Gunners boss will soon enter the final year of his deal

10 May 2024
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Arteta makes new title admission and responds to Fulham flying kites

Gunners boss remains confident that Man City will slip up during thrilling run-in

10 May 2024
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Arsenal outcast offers new future update and addresses Arteta decision

Scottish left-back has spent the season at Real Sociedad after losing Gunners starting job

10 May 2024
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Arteta 'inspired' by two rival managers to lead Arsenal to title glory

Gunners have fought off Liverpool challenge to win Premier League but still hope for a Man City slip-up to open the door

10 May 2024
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Edu issues Arsenal transfer vow as four signings targeted in summer

The Gunners will continue to spend big with a goalkeeper, defender, midfielder and forward all wanted

10 May 2024
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Arsenal eye trio in shock summer bid to fulfil homegrown rules

Gunners could lose several homegrown players this summer, affecting their search for new shot-stopper to replace Aaron Ramsdale

10 May 2024