James Benge, football.london

James Benge

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Past articles by James:

Thomas Partey's rapid progression proves that he will live up to Arsenal's £45m price tag

Thomas Partey's full debut for Arsenal in a 2-1 win against Rapid Vienna brought early signs that he can be a player who gets the best out of those around him → Read More

Every word Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta just said on Thomas Partey, Mesut Ozil and Bernd Leno

The full transcript of Mikel Arteta's press conference after Arsenal came from behind to defeat Rapid Vienna 2-1 in the opening match of their Europa League campaign → Read More

Arsenal confirmed XI vs Rapid Vienna: Thomas Partey to make full debut with Aubameyang on bench

Mikel Arteta has named his Arsenal side to take on Rapid Vienna in the Europa League with a first start for Partey and roles for Nicolas Pepe, Alexandre Lacazette and Bukayo Saka → Read More

Mikel Arteta's real message to Mesut Ozil after Arsenal's highest-paid star claims disloyalty

Mikel Arteta insisted he had failed Mesut Ozil as he attempted to build bridges with the Arsenal star, who has been left out of the Premier League and Europa League squads → Read More

Thomas Partey to make his first Arsenal start as Mikel Arteta drops hint ahead of Rapid Vienna

Thomas Partey made his Arsenal debut in the 1-0 loss against Manchester City at the weekend, and has travelled to Austria for the Europa League clash against Rapid Vienna → Read More

Every word Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta just said on Mesut Ozil, his future and Thomas Partey

The full transcript of Mikel Arteta's pre-match press conference before Arsenal's Europa League tie away to Rapid Vienna on Thursday night → Read More

Mikel Arteta responds to Mesut Ozil and reveals reason for Arsenal squad decision

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been explaining his decision to leave Mesut Ozil out of his Premier League and Europa League squads for the 2020/21 season → Read More

Mikel Arteta offers Europa League selection hint as Arsenal name wonderkids on B list

Mikel Arteta is expected to heavily rotate his team for Arsenal's Europa League campaign, which begins away to Rapid Vienna on Thursday → Read More

Arsenal chief explains Mesut Ozil's absence with top earner likely to miss Premier League squad

Ozil has not been named in Arsenal's Europa League squad and is set for the same treatment when Mikel Arteta confirms his group for the rest of the Premier League season → Read More

Mikel Arteta's failed experiment offers clear vision of Arsenal's future attacking blueprint

With Willian as the central attacker and Bukayo Saka tracking back, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was so peripheral in Arsenal's defeat to Manchester City that something needs to change → Read More

Every word Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta just said on Willian, penalty appeal and Rob Holding injury

The full transcript of Mikel Arteta's post-match press conference after Arsenal's 1-0 defeat away to Manchester City in the Premier League → Read More

Mikel Arteta names two 'unquestionable' factors to aid Thomas Partey's Arsenal transition

Thomas Partey may not hit the ground running at Arsenal straight away but Mikel Arteta is convinced he will be a big hit → Read More

William Saliba, Emile Smith Rowe and the Championship loan transfers Arsenal did not complete

Several young Arsenal prospects, including William Saliba and Emile Smith Rowe, are staying put for the first half of the season when there was loan interest in them from elsewhere → Read More

Mikel Arteta sends message to the Arsenal board outlining January transfer priorities

The Arsenal boss has spoken, at length, about the challenge that faced him when naming his Europa League squad, suggesting that Arsenal may need to change their approach with recruitment → Read More

Edu's transfer masterstroke to boost Arsenal's transfer budget in 2021

Arsenal were hoping to raise significant sums through the sales of Lucas Torreira and Matteo Guendouzi but failing to make those transfers may prove to be a success for Edu → Read More

The next Bukayo Saka is emerging to finally solve Mikel Arteta's problem position at Arsenal

Miguel Azeez excelled in Arsenal's 2-1 win over Crawley Town in the EFL Trophy, a competition that is already proving to be a valuable proving ground for top academy talent → Read More

Thomas Partey sets his ambitious objective in first interview since Arsenal move

Thomas Partey says Arsenal are aiming to win the Premier League title after his £45million switch from Atletico Madrid. → Read More

Thomas Partey's unseen side that makes him a perfect fit for Mikel Arteta's Arsenal needs

Thomas Partey was most widely heralded for his defensive work at Atletico Madrid but under Mikel Arteta he can flex an attacking prowess Arsenal need in central areas → Read More

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's brilliant gesture as Arsenal captain makes major donation

Arsenal captain Aubameyang will give his shirt to the Museum of London's Collecting COVID exhibition → Read More

Arsenal's William Saliba masterplan as Mikel Arteta takes hands on role in loan move

The young centre-back is set to be loaned out before the Championship window closes → Read More