One of the things that makes me proud about the British society I live in is that I can be myself without distressing. I am a practising Muslim. You may share my belief, or respect it, and though some may judge me, the vast majority will, at the very least,...

Sixteen years ago a tall, bespectacled Frenchman flew into north London. The man, fresh from success with Japanese side Nagoya Grampus Eight, was handed the task of overseeing the reinvigoration of Arsenal Football Club after Bruce Rioch's dismissal.

"Arsène Who?" the Evening Standard famously asked. But very quickly Arsène Wenger...

Just a few hours ago I was all ready to write a piece damning the Olympics Opening Ceremony. I had read the Guardian's guide to watching the coverage and I was suitably apprehensive. The only question was how I was going to execute the slaughter.

The first ground of...

Arsenal captain Robin van Persie stunned the club by announcing that he will not sign a new contract to keep him at the Emirates stadium beyond next season. It is difficult to underestimate the consequences of this decision.

One would have presumed Arsenal would sell him on, just...