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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Most stewards in Wembley history for Champions League final

Last two Champions League finals, plus Euro 2020 final at Wembley, have suffered from issues with supporters

28 May 2024
<p>Staying put: Leah Williamson and Beth Mead</p>
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Lionesses boost as Arsenal leave key pair at home for Australia trip

The pair are having their minutes managed after long-term injuries

21 May 2024
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Arsenal boost as top striker target 'heading to Premier League'

The striker is high on Mikel Arteta’s summer wishlist

21 May 2024
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Kerr hit by further injury blow as Chelsea ace ruled out of Olympics

West Ham midfielder Katrina Gorry also misses out

21 May 2024
<p>Firepower: Stina Blackstenius has scored 43 goals in 83 games</p>
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Arsenal tie top scorer down to new contract in coup for club

The striker has ignored interest from Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich

21 May 2024
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How Mikel Arteta inspired Arsenal to an intrepid title challenge

The Arsenal boss was the force of nature behind his team’s trophy bid - and has every reason to believe they can go one better next time

20 May 2024
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Arsenal line up targets in three positions as Arteta plan backed

Gunners want new striker, midfielder and defender for fresh title challenge and may also be forced to sign another goalkeeper

20 May 2024
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Timber insists Arsenal 'not finished yet' in fresh title declaration

Gunners defender speaks on next season’s ambitions and his bittersweet return from injury on the final day

20 May 2024
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Arsenal season player ratings: Every Gunners star graded for 2023-24

The future has rarely looked brighter for the Gunners despite another ultimately frustrating season

20 May 2024
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Arsenal belief only growing despite title hopes being extinguished

Gunners have to settle for second but they will come again under Mikel Arteta

19 May 2024
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Why Saka isn't playing for Arsenal against Everton

Gunners without injured winger as they look to win the title

19 May 2024
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Arsenal will have the trophy waiting for them today as plans revealed

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

19 May 2024
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Kroenke makes transfer promise in message to Arsenal fans on final day

Gunners owners vow to keep backing team whatever the outcome

19 May 2024
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Man City have already proven why Arsenal still have hope in title race

Champions are in ominous form - but have made hard work of final day before

19 May 2024
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Arteta reveals reaction to major moment that could cost Arsenal title

Spurs captain spurned a golden late chance to equalise against Manchester City, much to the agony of their north London rivals

17 May 2024
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Arteta confirms plan for Arsenal contract talks with deal nearly up

Gunners need to address manager’s situation with just a year left on his deal

17 May 2024
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Klopp takes parting shot ahead of emotional Liverpool exit

Reds boss will leave Anfield after Sunday’s game against Wolves

17 May 2024
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Odegaard not giving up on Arsenal title dream as Invincibles watch on

The Gunners captain could lead his team to the title at the Emirates with the famous 2003-04 squad in attendance

17 May 2024
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Arteta beware! How Everton plan to spoil potential Arsenal title party

Sean Dyche knows exactly how to make life difficult for the Gunners

16 May 2024