Arsenal: On the Edge
The dramatic story of the 2024/25 season
Published on 21. October 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-1-78590-996-2 (ISBN)
Description
By
the standards of most clubs, Arsenal's 2024/25 season was a resounding success.
They had hoped to go one better than second place in the Premier League and
reaching the semi-final of the Champions League. The fact that they did not
shouldn't detract from an exciting and tumultuous season in which Arsenal
overcame controversial referee decisions and a swathe of injuries to deliver
outstanding highs such as thrashing Manchester City, routing PSV Eindhoven in a
record-breaking 7-1 win and triumphing over Real Madrid.
Arsenal:
On the Edge is a
comprehensive analysis that delves into everything from squad-building and
selections to triumphs and controversies, reflecting on what the team need to
do to ensure that 2025/26 sees the end of Arsenal's twenty-year wait for the
Premier League title.
the standards of most clubs, Arsenal's 2024/25 season was a resounding success.
They had hoped to go one better than second place in the Premier League and
reaching the semi-final of the Champions League. The fact that they did not
shouldn't detract from an exciting and tumultuous season in which Arsenal
overcame controversial referee decisions and a swathe of injuries to deliver
outstanding highs such as thrashing Manchester City, routing PSV Eindhoven in a
record-breaking 7-1 win and triumphing over Real Madrid.
Arsenal:
On the Edge is a
comprehensive analysis that delves into everything from squad-building and
selections to triumphs and controversies, reflecting on what the team need to
do to ensure that 2025/26 sees the end of Arsenal's twenty-year wait for the
Premier League title.
Reviews / Votes
"AlexFynn and Kevin Whitcher have written extensively about Arsenal over the years.
The research involved has given them a keen insight into the workings of the
club. This book comes from a place of both love and knowledge." Alan Smith,
Arsenal and England 1987-1994
"Kevin
Whitcher is an authentic voice on Arsenal whose eye for detail has been honed
over decades of observing, questioning and caring about the club." Amy
Lawrence, The Athletic
"Alex
Fynn knows football, knows the business of football and knows Arsenal. This
book is an essential page-turner both for Gooners and for fans of any club who
want to get into the boardroom as well as the dressing room." Kieran Maguire,
associate professor in football finance and author of The Price of Football
"Alex
Fynn is a football guru and I am always interested in what he has to say." Arsene
Wenger, FIFA chief of global football development and former Arsenal manager
"Alex
Fynn is an intelligent observer of the beautiful game, with strong and
meaningful opinions." David Dein, former vice-chairman of Arsenal
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 212 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
306 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78590-996-2 (9781785909962)
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Persons
Alex
Fynn has advised the FA, the Football League and several Premier League clubs,
including Arsenal, on media and marketing. He has collaborated with Kevin
Whitcher on three previous books: The Glorious Game, the bestselling Arsenal: The Making of a Modern Superclub and Arsene and Arsenal. In 2022, he
was awarded an honorary doctorate by Southampton Solent University for services
to sport.
Kevin
Whitcher edited the long-running Arsenal fanzine The Gooner from 2000 to
2020 and now writes the Substack column 'Arsenal Musings'. He has attended
Arsenal matches regularly since 1986 and has written five books on the club. He
lives in London and works as a holistic therapist.
Fynn has advised the FA, the Football League and several Premier League clubs,
including Arsenal, on media and marketing. He has collaborated with Kevin
Whitcher on three previous books: The Glorious Game, the bestselling Arsenal: The Making of a Modern Superclub and Arsene and Arsenal. In 2022, he
was awarded an honorary doctorate by Southampton Solent University for services
to sport.
Kevin
Whitcher edited the long-running Arsenal fanzine The Gooner from 2000 to
2020 and now writes the Substack column 'Arsenal Musings'. He has attended
Arsenal matches regularly since 1986 and has written five books on the club. He
lives in London and works as a holistic therapist.