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 XI vs Man United: Saka latest, team news and predicted lineup

Gunners have two key doubts for Old Trafford visit as they bid to keep title charge alive

11 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
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Why £45m star is stuck on Arsenal's bench as Arteta emulates Guardiola

Brazilian forward was hailed as a game-changer when he signed from Man City, but he now finds himself out of Mikel Arteta’s first-choice XI

9 May 2024
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Arsenal have proof that signing David Raya was a masterstroke

Goalkeeper has been a key part of this season’s success

8 May 2024
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Tuchel responds to links with Manchester United job

Outgoing Bayern Munich boss enjoyed huge success with Chelsea

8 May 2024
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Arsenal star determined to move on from injury hell for title run-in

Gunners have been carefully managing defender’s workload

8 May 2024
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Arsenal hold deal talks with 'next Saka' as transfer interest builds

Gunners starlet has been heavily linked with a summer switch to Newcastle, but no decision has been made yet

8 May 2024
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Sancho hits the right note as Mbappe sees dreams shattered

German giants book trip to Wembley for next month’s final

8 May 2024
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Chelsea announce Silva agreement as free transfer confirmed

The veteran centre-back has signed a two-year contract with his boyhood club

7 May 2024
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Nottingham Forest fail in appeal against points deduction

The club remain clear points clear of the relegation zone with two games to play

7 May 2024
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No rest for Bromley as club starts preparing for life in League Two

The pitch is being ripped up and talks over taking the club to an even higher level are due

7 May 2024
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Saka verdict on Man City title challenge as Arsenal hope for slip-up

The Gunners talisman insists another close-fought battle with Manchester City is “beautiful”

7 May 2024
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Gyokeres opens door to Arsenal move after winning title with Sporting

The Gunners have scouted the Sporting striker this season

6 May 2024
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Odegaard hails Arsenal star for hitting 'another level' this season

England international has made his £105m price tag look a bargain

5 May 2024
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Arsenal player ratings: Rice sublime as Saliba oozes class

Kai Havertz renaissance continues, but a couple of nervy moments for David Raya and Gabriel

4 May 2024