James Goldman

James Goldman | Sports Editor

Sports editor for Metro.co.uk, James Goldman is an experienced journalist who has worked for various national publications over the past two decades. A long-suffering Arsenal fan, he is often found, when not on the golf course, writing about Premier League football, cricket and tennis.

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Leeds United v Chelsea - Premier League

Enzo Maresca explains snubbing forgotten Chelsea summer signing

Channel: Football Football December 6, 2025
Arsenal v Brentford - Premier League

Arsenal fear over Cristhian Mosquera injury revealed

Channel: Football Football December 6, 2025
Fulham v Manchester City - Premier League

Pep Guardiola sends message to Chelsea fans over 'world class' Enzo Maresca

Channel: Football Football December 6, 2025
Leeds United v Chelsea - Premier League

John Terry sends warning to Chelsea flops after Leeds defeat: 'deal with it'

Channel: Football Football December 4, 2025
Chelsea v Arsenal - Premier League

Emmanuel Petit reveals the one job that could tempt Mikel Arteta to leave Arsenal

Channel: Football Football December 3, 2025
File photo dated 08-11-2025 of Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta who has called for fans to turn up "like animals" at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night to help push the Premier League leaders on to victory over Brentford. Issue date: Tuesday December 2, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read Richard Sellers/PA Wire.

Brad Friedel makes bold Premier League title claim ahead of Arsenal vs Brentford

Channel: Football Football December 3, 2025
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Emmanuel Petit makes bold predictions for Arsenal vs Brentford and Leeds vs Chelsea

Channel: Football Football December 2, 2025
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Why Chelsea's controversial goal against Arsenal wasn't ruled out by VAR

Channel: Football Football December 2, 2025
EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dave Shopland/Shutterstock (15965638bk) Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta reacts to Chelsea's Moises Caicedo bad tackle Chelsea v Arsenal, Premier League, Football, Stamford Bridge, London, UK - 30 Nov 2025

Arsenal legend urges Mikel Arteta to drop £32m Arsenal star after Chelsea draw

Channel: Football Football December 1, 2025
F1 Grand Prix of Qatar - Practice & Sprint Qualifying

Rio Ferdinand sends message to Man Utd star who was distraught after Crystal Palace win

Channel: Football Football December 1, 2025

Theo Walcott aims dig at Arsenal star after Chelsea draw: 'He's too nice'

Channel: Football Football December 1, 2025
Newcastle United v Arsenal - Carabao Cup Semi Final Second Leg

Troy Deeney stunned by what 'embarrassing' Man Utd star did vs Crystal Palace

Channel: Football Football November 30, 2025
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Arne Slot explains decision to drop Mohamed Salah for Liverpool against West Ham

Channel: Football Football November 30, 2025
Arsenal FC v FC Bayern München - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD5

Martin Zubimendi praises Arsenal teammate who is 'the complete player'

Channel: Football Football November 30, 2025
Liverpool, England, 26th November 2025. Arne Slot, Manager of Liverpool during the Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven UEFA Champions League match at Anfield, Liverpool. Picture credit should read: James Baylis / Sportimage

Liverpool stance on sacking Arne Slot after PSV thrashing

Channel: Football Football November 27, 2025
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, and Vincent Kompany, Head Coach of Bayern Munich, interact prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match between Arsenal FC and FC Bayern M??nchen at Arsenal Stadium on November 26, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Vincent Kompany responds to Mikel Arteta's 'best team in Europe' claim after Arsenal loss

Channel: Football Football November 27, 2025
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: David Moyes the head coach / manager of Everton during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Everton at Old Trafford on November 24, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

David Moyes sends message to Thomas Tuchel over former Man Utd star who cost just £9m

Channel: Football Football November 25, 2025
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Rio Ferdinand believes one of Arsenal's unsung heroes needs more praise

Channel: Football Football November 24, 2025
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Eberechi Eze of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal with teammate Declan Rice during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on November 23, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arsenal fans loved what Declan Rice screamed at teammates after Eberechi Eze goal vs Spurs

Channel: Football Football November 24, 2025
Burnley v Chelsea - Premier League

Gary Neville makes Chelsea Premier League title prediction ahead of Arsenal showdown

Channel: Football Football November 24, 2025