Amy Lawrence

London

Football Writer at The Athletic

Football writer. Music lover. Nostalgia wallower. On the Arsenal beat for @TheAthleticUK insta @amylawrence.71

Articles

Carlos Cuesta’s move echoes ambition of Mikel Arteta, but what next for Arsenal?

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Amy Lawrence

Carlos Cuesta’s departure from Arsenal will be an irritant and an inconvenience, but should be nothing more than that. In a perfect world, these things happen when planned and agreed, with smooth transitions and fond farewells, but football doesn’t often work like that. Would Mikel Arteta have preferred not to suddenly lose a trusted member of his coaching team not long before the squad reconvenes for the new season? Certainly.
'Big Gabi' has his big contract and his commitment is a blessing to Arsenal and the club's hierachy

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Amy Lawrence

One of the most memorable sights of last season was the body language of Gabriel when Arsenal won a corner. He psyched himself up, tuned in and got deep into the zone. It was as if a switch flicked in his head: 'this is it, this is my domain, nothing and nobody will stop me.'He appeared to go into some kind of hyper focus, where mind and muscle found a special gear and he was ready to lock onto the flight of the ball and bulldoze through anything to get there.
The Hidden Costs of DIY Laundry: What Most People Overlook

3 weeks ago | mothersalwaysright.com | Amy Lawrence

At first glance, doing your laundry at home might seem like the more affordable and responsible choice. You toss your clothes in the washer, run a cycle, and maybe fold them while watching TV. But behind that pile of freshly washed towels is a mountain of hidden costs that often go unnoticed. We’ve learned through experience that the cost of DIY laundry extends far beyond quarters and detergent, and for many, it’s more expensive than you think compared to alternatives like laundry services.
Quick Tips to Upgrade Mornings With Stove Top Coffee Pots

4 weeks ago | mothersalwaysright.com | Amy Lawrence

Getting up should not feel like a quick departure, but rather like a new beginning. Everything seems a little more planned when you start your day with a strong, creamy cup of coffee prepared over the stove. Using a stove top coffee pot, makes your coffee taste better and adds a timeless ritual to your morning. This article will teach you how you can turn your mornings into something worth waking up early for. 1.
A Glass Splashback is the Perfect Addition to Your Kitchen for Several Reasons

1 month ago | mothersalwaysright.com | Amy Lawrence

It’s not just a practical element to protect your walls from splashes and stains; it’s a key design feature that can elevate the entire look of your cooking space. Among the many options available, glass stands out for its elegance, functionality, and versatility. Here, we explore the numerous benefits of installing a glass splashback in your kitchen. 1. Aesthetic AppealOne of the greatest advantages of a glass splashback is its sleek, modern look to a kitchen.
Arsenal, three second places, and a time for self-assessment

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Amy Lawrence

In 2001, while the national stadium at Wembley was being rebuilt and cup finals were relocated to Cardiff's Millennium Stadium, the journey home to north London from losing the FA Cup's showpiece was longer, and more painful, than ever. Arsenal's sucker punch defeat galled them to the core. The club photographer, Stuart Macfarlane, sat on the bus next to one of the vanquished players and tried to come up with some words of consolation.
Gyokeres over Sesko? Judging the season? Full support for Arteta?

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Amy Lawrence

So here we are, taking stock of a season that in years to come won't be remembered for the details, the curiosities, the slew of problems. Some will, of course. Mikel Arteta and his players will. No doubt a surge of frustration will forever gnaw at their very souls when they think of the events of 2024-25.
A tired and incomplete squad almost took Arsenal to a Champions League final

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Amy Lawrence

There are only so many times a promising squad can give everything of themselves throughout the slog of a season. The unrelenting schedule of prepare, play, recover, prepare, play, recover; the family sacrifices and time away; the psychological strain of being constantly and fiercely judged for every detail of your working output; the physical pain of injuries and rehab.
Our writers on first-leg lessons, tactical battles, predictions

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Amy Lawrence |James McNicholas

Arsenal are hoping to reach the Champions League final when they face Paris Saint-Germain in their semi-final second leg on Wednesday, but to do so, Mikel Arteta's side will have to overturn a 1-0 deficit after losing at the Emirates. Last week, Ousmane Dembele took just four minutes to erase any lingering elation left from Arsenal's quarter-final victory over Real Madrid. But while PSG were tactically superior and technically brilliant, they failed to add to their advantage.
Should we really be surprised Arsenal are playing catch up in the Champions League?

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Amy Lawrence

Outside the Emirates Stadium a few days before this semi-final series got underway, a representative from French television was asking around, trying to get a feel for the two clubs in advance of this intriguing tie. There was, he reckoned, a special connection. Here are two substantial football institutions, from two of the great cities of the world, both still waiting to bask in the radiance of a first Champions League success. His turn of phrase was sharp enough to make both clubs wince.