Alan Smith

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Arsenal's Bukayo Saka, center, reacts after Manchester City's scored their third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Etihad stadium in Manchester, England, Wednesday, April 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Da

Smith: Arsenal left thinking 'if only' | City will win the Treble

Analysis

Alan Smith's England-Iran preview: How will Southgate's side line up?

Gabriel Jesus will wear the No 9 shirt at Arsenal

Analysis

Smith: Jesus fits Arteta's Arsenal project

Analysis

Alan Smith's NLD preview: 'Anything can happen'

Alan Smith thinks Arsenal's chance of finishing in the top four have been dented, but he believes his former club are still on right track under manager Mikel Arteta.

Opinion

Smith: Top four looks tough but Arsenal on right path

Albert Sambi Lokonga is one of Arsenal's only fit midfield options to face Tottenham

Analysis

Why midfield battle will decide north London derby

The futures of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Eddie Nketiah at Arsenal could be in doubt

Analysis

Smith: Difficult road back for Auba | Next striker 'big call' for Arsenal

Arsenal face Tottenham live on Sky Sports on Sunday; kick-off 4.30pm

Analysis

Arsenal vs Spurs: Who will reign in north London?

Alan Smith praised Gareth Southgate for his ruthless decision-making

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Smith: Southgate has shown his clinical side

England celebrate Jordan Henderson's goal against Ukraine

Analysis

Smith: Saka starts, England's strength in depth & dangerous Denmark

Sky Sports' Alan Smith gives his verdict on Harry Kane's performances at Euro 2020 so far

Analysis

Smith: Kane backing, England warning & my XI

Bukayo Saka has four England caps after making his debut last year

Analysis

Smith's England squad verdict - and starting XI

Arsenal's "ignorant" involvement in the doomed European Super League proposals was indicative of Stan Kroenke's distant ownership, says Alan Smith

Smith: 'Ignorant' ESL plan indicative of absent Kroenke

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta

Analysis

Are Arsenal already planning for next season?

Mikel Arteta has selection headaches ahead of Arsenal's game against Newcastle on MNF

Analysis

Smith on Arsenal: Selection dilemmas for Arteta to solve

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's form is a symptom of Arsenal's poor run, says Alan Smith

Analysis

Is Aubameyang drop a symptom of Arsenal form?

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Smith: Arteta still searching for right balance

Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta go head-to-head when Man City host Arsenal on Sky Sports on Saturday

Analysis

Will Arsenal make a statement at Man City?

What does Mikel Arteta need in the transfer window to improve Arsenal?

Analysis

How transfers can help Arteta build his project

Jan Vertonghen says there have been 'serious' offers for him from abroad

Analysis

'Vertonghen future won't bother Mourinho'

Alan Smith looks back on one of the most dramatic nights in English football history

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Anfield '89: 'We'll never see the like again'

Who are the greatest players ever?

Alan Smith scored the winner for Arsenal in the '94 European Cup Winners' final

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Smith: I was always going to play '94 final

Alan Smith with Leicester team-mates, including Gary Lineker, in the 1980s

Analysis

Smith: How the player-fan bond has changed

Analysis

What should Arsenal do with Auba?

Alan Smith thinks George Graham's achievements at Arsenal shouldn't be overlooked

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Why Graham should be ranked among the best

Alan Smith argues the case for Ljungberg, Henry, Bergkamp and Pires...

Opinion

The greatest PL front four ever?

Smith: Why I wore a dicky bow after Leicester relegation

Off Script: Has Ozil fulfilled his potential?

Leicester's team of the decade

Links between Mikel Arteta (c) and Arsenal's vacant head coach role continue to grow

Analysis

Smith: Arteta the right man for Arsenal

Mikel Arteta has worked under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City since 2016

'Arsenal should get Arteta or City will'

Analysis

What's wrong at Arsenal?

Alan Smith reminds us of his first, last and best appearances for England

Smith: First, last and best for England

Alan Smith grades all 20 Premier League clubs on their summer's activity

Premier League transfer grades

Claudio Ranieri, Pep Guardiola, Maurizio Sarri, Unai Emery and Rafael Benitez have all been involved in January transfer business

Smith's January transfer grades

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been appointed as Manchester United's caretaker manager for the rest of the season

'Man Utd players must now step up'

Should Jose turn to youth?

'Allegiance with Arsenal, but only just'

Jadon Sancho enjoyed an impressive England debut from the bench

'Let's get excited about Sancho'

Martin Keown taunts Ruud van Nistelrooy following his penalty miss in 2003

How Smith crossed player-pundit divide

Ian Wright and Alan Smith celebrate together at Highbury

How Wright's arrival changed Smith

Alan Smith's autobiography 'Heads Up: My Life Story' is available to buy now

Smith: I knew Fergie call wasn't a prank

'Shaw England recall boosts confidence'