Charles Watts


Charles Watts is a respected Arsenal FC journalist, providing the latest news, views and opinions on everything to do with the Gunners.

He links up with Sports Mole on a weekly basis to discuss all of the latest talking points around the club, including their progress on the pitch and their hopes off it.

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Arsenal transfer news: Charles Watts comments on Rodrigo Mendoza January interest amid Pedri comparisons
Charles Watts exclusively comments on Arsenal's interest in Elche midfielder Rodrigo Mendoza, who has a £17.5m release clause and has been compared to Barcelona star Pedri.
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Arsenal vs. Brentford: "One doubt" over Ben White start as Mikel Arteta sent Jurrien Timber message
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta must consider starting Ben White against Brentford, although there may be "one doubt" that prevents him from doing so, Charles Watts has told Sports Mole.
Dec 2, 20:35
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Arsenal injury latest: Charles Watts makes Gabriel Jesus prediction after Kai Havertz, William Saliba updates
Arsenal should make an "inevitable" decision on Gabriel Jesus ahead of this weekend's Premier League showdown with Aston Villa, Gunners expert Charles Watts exclusively tells Sports Mole.
Dec 2, 16:20
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Mikel Arteta sent bold Mikel Merino, Viktor Gyokeres instruction after milestone Arsenal goal
Arsenal's emergency number nine Mikel Merino should continue over Viktor Gyokeres in the first XI for the time being, Gunners expert Charles Watts has exclusively told Sports Mole.
Dec 2, 14:56
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Arsenal transfer news: Charles Watts gives Antoine Semenyo verdict before £65m January battle
Arsenal are unlikely to enter the race for Antoine Semenyo in January for two key reasons, Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Dec 1, 17:25
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Charles Watts agrees with Arsenal Invincible as Premier League title verdict delivered before Chelsea
Arsenal expert Charles Watts exclusively delivers his verdict on whether the Premier League title will be the Gunners' to lose if they beat Chelsea in Sunday's mouthwatering London derby at Stamford Bridge.
Nov 28, 15:32
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Arsenal attacker named "top three Mikel Arteta signing" after Tottenham triumph - and it's not Eberechi Eze
One of Arsenal's North London derby stars is heralded as one of Mikel Arteta's top three signings as Gunners head coach, and it is not hat-trick hero Eberechi Eze.
Nov 25, 16:15
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Bukayo Saka has picked up one surprise trait to become "growing voice" for Arsenal and England
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka has developed a more desirable captain's trait as he matures as a player and a person, Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Nov 22, 13:58
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Arsenal vs. Tottenham: One Mikel Arteta selection call could define North London derby
Arsenal's chances of success in the North London derby could hinge on one particular Mikel Arteta selection, and it is not in defence, Gunners expert Charles Watts exclusively tells Sports Mole.
Nov 21, 17:04
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Eberechi Eze could thrive in rarely-used Arsenal role if two things happen, Gunners expert suggests
Eberechi Eze should make the Arsenal left-wing spot his "own" as the 2025-26 season continues, but two things may need to happen for him to usurp Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard, Charles Watts exclusively tells Sports Mole.
Nov 20, 17:55
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Gabriel Magalhaes injury: Charles Watts names perfect Arsenal replacement vs. Spurs - it's not who you think
Arsenal expert Charles Watts exclusively tells Sports Mole his ideal replacement for the injured Gabriel Magalhaes, and it is not who many Gooners may think.
Nov 19, 11:07
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How Noni Madueke injury return could impact Eberechi Eze as Arsenal's attacking possibilities assessed
Noni Madueke's imminent return from injury could impact Eberechi Eze's place in the Arsenal side, Gunners correspondent Charles Watts exclusively Sports Mole.
Nov 14, 16:37
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Viktor Gyokeres injury: Charles Watts makes North London derby prediction in latest Arsenal update
Arsenal expert Charles Watts exclusively tells Sports Mole the latest on Viktor Gyokeres's injury as the Sweden striker continues his rehabilitation from a hamstring problem.
Nov 14, 13:06
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Gabriel Jesus future: Charles Watts gives January transfer verdict as Arsenal striker closes in on injury return
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is told whether he should keep or sell striker Gabriel Jesus during the January transfer window as he closes in on a return from an ACL injury.
Nov 13, 16:27
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Martin Odegaard injury: Mikel Arteta sent instruction over Arsenal captain after Norway manager comments
Arsenal expert Charles Watts sends an instruction to Mikel Arteta over captain Martin Odegaard ahead of the playmaker's anticipated return from injury.
Nov 13, 13:13
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Myles Lewis-Skelly World Cup verdict delivered as Thomas Tuchel "hurts" England by snubbing Arsenal defender
England manager Thomas Tuchel has "hurt" the Three Lions by not selecting Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly for November's World Cup 2026 qualifiers with Serbia and Albania, expert Charles Watts exclusively tells Sports Mole.
Nov 13, 10:22
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Mikel Arteta warned of 'unsettling' future tactics after "shaky" Arsenal exposed in Sunderland stalemate
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is warned about how other teams may approach games against the Gunners following Sunderland's success in Saturday's 2-2 Premier League draw.
Nov 11, 19:37
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What Mikel Arteta got wrong in Arsenal's draw with Sunderland as substitution mistakes highlighted
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta could have sent on three specific players in the Gunners' 2-2 draw with Sunderland to potentially prevent the Black Cats' late leveller, expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Nov 11, 16:35
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Arsenal meet "signing of the season" Granit Xhaka in Sunderland reunion as Gunners sent 'ugly, scrappy' demand
Arsenal fans should have no problem with their side claiming the "ugliest, scrappiest" win over high-flying Sunderland in Saturday's Premier League showdown, Gunners expert Charles Watts exclusively tells Sports Mole.
Nov 7, 13:03
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Arsenal transfer news: Charles Watts makes William Saliba claim after "tempting" Real Madrid comments
Arsenal defender William Saliba is likely to leave the club at some point in the future, but fans should not worry about his recent Real Madrid comments, expert Charles Watts exclusively tells Sports Mole.
Nov 6, 18:23
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Arsenal injury news: Charles Watts reveals Viktor Gyokeres hamstring fear after latest update
Arsenal expert Charles Watts admits that he is fearful Viktor Gyokeres has suffered a hamstring injury after his finest 45 minutes in a Gunners shirt so far.
Nov 5, 09:45
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Mikel Arteta told to start 17-year-old in Arsenal's clash with Slavia Prague amid Declan Rice Bayern risk
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta should consider starting a 17-year-old in Tuesday's Champions League clash with Slavia Prague due to the Declan Rice suspension risk, expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Nov 4, 10:56
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Arsenal expert slams "ridiculous, one-sided" set-piece narrative before Burnley as telling stat emerges
Criticism of Arsenal's incredible set-piece numbers is "boring" and "ridiculous", and the Gunners are the victims of a "one-sided narrative" ahead of their Premier League clash with Burnley this weekend, expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Oct 31, 11:07
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Arsenal vs. Brighton: £57.1m midfielder predicted to start EFL Cup clash as Danny Welbeck World Cup verdict delivered
Arsenal playing Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex is more preferable to facing them at the Emirates, where the Seagulls "always" seem to give the Gunners issues, according to expert Charles Watts.
Oct 29, 06:29
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Max Dowman: New development in Arsenal contract agreement as Per Mertesacker influence highlighted
Arsenal's Max Dowman - who could become one of the best talents English football has ever seen - has now put pen to paper on his scholarship agreement, Gunners journalist Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Oct 28, 16:45
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Arsenal injury news: Charles Watts reveals "biggest concern" after Palace win amid Martinelli, Rice worry
Arsenal journalist Charles Watts reveals the Gunners' "biggest" injury concern to Sports Mole after Mikel Arteta suffered a quartet of new worries against Crystal Palace.
Oct 28, 10:55
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Arsenal have "extra edge" in Premier League title race amid Liverpool, Man City mistakes
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal have an extra "edge" to them compared to previous campaigns as they chase the 2025-26 Premier League title, Charles Watts explains to Sports Mole.
Oct 24, 20:35
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Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace: Mikel Arteta offered new Eberechi Eze solution ahead of Premier League reunion
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is offered an alternative Eberechi Eze solution as the Gunners summer signing prepares to face Crystal Palace for the first time since his big-money move to the Emirates this summer.
Oct 24, 12:47
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Riccardo Calafiori: Arsenal's one-of-a-kind maverick who has changed Mikel Arteta's world
Riccardo Calafiori brings something "completely different" to this current Arsenal side and is up there with one of the best finishers in Mikel Arteta's squad, Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Oct 23, 17:48
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Arsenal have 'no rush' to extend David Raya's contract after Mikel Arteta's number one given bumper pay rise
There is no goalkeeper in the world better suited to this Arsenal team than David Raya, but the Gunners should be in no rush to extend his contract, expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Oct 16, 12:22
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Arsenal transfer news: Gabriel Jesus January verdict delivered as Mikel Arteta's "regrets" discussed
Arsenal will find it impossible not to have "regrets" over Gabriel Jesus's injury-plagued time in North London, but selling him in January would be a mistake, Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Oct 15, 13:49
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Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta’s “phenomenal” star ‘in talks’ over new contract amid Bayern Munich interest
Arsenal are reportedly keen to reward a "phenomenal" first-team star for his impressive performances with a new contract amid interest from Bayern Munich.
Oct 14, 12:54
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Martin Odegaard injury is "best-case scenario" for Arsenal as Ethan Nwaneri shows new dimension to Mikel Arteta
Martin Odegaard's injury layoff can be considered "best-case scenario" for Arsenal following the news that the Norwegian will be sidelined for around a month, expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Oct 14, 12:43
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Martin Zubimendi's Arsenal performances reviewed as Mikel Arteta's "class act" sent Premier League warning
Martin Zubimendi has been nothing short of an "absolute class act" since he joined Arsenal, but the toughest tests are yet to come for the 26-year-old, Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Oct 10, 14:06
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Jurrien Timber Arsenal contract latest: Charles Watts delivers update as bold Premier League title claim made
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber is in the top two or three right-backs on the planet as the Gunners work to tie him down to a new contract, Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Oct 9, 11:50
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Martin Odegaard injury latest: Charles Watts makes operation prediction as Arsenal, Mikel Arteta face nervous wait
Arsenal will make a 'very, very quick' decision on whether Martin Odegaard needs surgery on his recent knee injury, Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Oct 8, 09:09
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Bukayo Saka's 17-year-old 'difference' highlighted after Arsenal star emulates Romelu Lukaku with 100th PL goal involvement
Arsenal wing wizard Bukayo Saka was a 'different kid' to other 17 and 18-year-olds before reaching his latest Premier League milestone, Gunners expert Charles Watts reveals to Sports Mole.
Oct 7, 12:49
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Arsenal vs. West Ham: Eberechi Eze prediction made as Mikel Arteta risks unwanted Premier League first
Arsenal should have no reason to fear an unwanted Premier League first against West Ham United in Saturday's London derby at the Emirates, expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Oct 3, 10:27
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Arsenal vs. Olympiacos: Mikel Arteta sent Ethan Nwaneri selection message for 'chilling' Champions League tie
Arsenal vs. Olympiacos in the Champions League is a 'chilling' prospect following the Gunners' previous heartaches against the Greek giants, expert Charles Watts has told Sports Mole.
Oct 1, 07:52
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William Saliba: Why Arsenal defender snubbed Real Madrid to sign new contract as Ibrahima Konate question answered
William Saliba wants nothing more than to win trophies with Arsenal after signing his new long-term contract, Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Sep 30, 16:23
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