Lukas Podolski

Urawa Red Diamonds 1-2 Arsenal | Pre-season friendly match report

• Urawa Red Diamonds 1-2 Arsenal• Arsenal maintain 100% record on Asian tourChuba Akpom scored with eight minutes left to give Arsenal a 2-1 win over Urawa Red Diamonds in a pre-season friendly in Japan.The 17-year-old pounced on a mistake in the home defence to steer home his fourth goal of the Gunners' Asian tour and preserve his side's 100% record.Lukas Podolski converted a Theo Walcott lay-off to give Arsenal the lead in the 49th minute shortly after coming on as substitute.Yuki Abe equalised Read more

Brilliant pictures of Arsenal stars Per Mertesacker and Lukas Podolski as samurai warriors

The German duo went mad for a bit of traditional Japanese swordsmanship on a trip to Urawa Read more

Lukas Podolski and Per Mertesacker in Samurai Warrior gear as Arsenal tour Japan

Arsenal have been busy banging in the goals on their pre-season tour to the Far East but it's not been all work and no play for Arsene Wenger's men. Read more

Arsenal's Lukas Podolski 'not scared' about big names coming to club

Lukas Podolski has insisted he does not feel threatened by talk of new strikers arriving at Arsenal this summer. Read more

Lukas Podolski not bothered by Suarez and Higuain

LUKAS PODOLSKI has told Arsenal pals not to worry about potential new signings — and get their own game right Read more

Lukas Podolski welcomes Arsenal move for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez

Lukas Podolski has backed Arsenal's pursuit of Luis Suarez, despite the fact it could lead to him sitting on the bench. Read more

Lukas Podolski interview: "We fight for trophies next season.. but it will not be easy"

Arsenal's other big flipping German international reflects on his first Prem season and looks ahead to glory Read more

Lukas Podolski ready to remind Arsenal of his prowess

LUKAS PODOLSKI is all set to show the Gunners why he was once known as one of the most feared strikers on the planet Read more

Lukas Podolski hopes for improvement next season

After an injury-hit first season in London, Lukas Podolski insists he is ready to roll. The Germany international was Arsenal's most high-profile signing last summer, arriving from Cologne with the reputation of being one of Europe's most potent forwards. Read more

Picture special: Emirates Soccer Clinic

Six players, including Mikel Arteta, Per Mertesacker and Lukas Podolski, take session with youngsters aged from nine to 14 Read more