Arsenal has opened public voting for the Emirates Goal of the Month award covering October, inviting supporters to select their favourite strike from a nine-goal shortlist spanning the club’s men’s, women’s, and academy sides, Arsenal FC announced in an official release. The selection process highlights standout efforts recorded across multiple competitions during the month, showcasing first-time finishes, long-range attempts, and acrobatic efforts.
The nine nominated goals feature contributions from senior and youth squads alike. Among the shortlisted efforts are a long-range curler from Chloe Kelly against Manchester City, Alessia Russo’s composed finish over Lyon in the UEFA Women’s Champions League alongside her clever free-kick finish at Benfica, and Ebere Eze’s scissor kick against Crystal Palace Arsenal FC reported. Additional nominations include Gabriel Martinelli’s strike against Atletico Madrid and Ethan Nwaneri’s effort against Brighton, complemented by academy highlights from Brando Bailey-Joseph against West Brom U18s, Marcel Washington against Chelsea U21s, and Harrison Dudziak at Exeter City.
Voting Details and Next Steps
Supporters can watch video clips of all nine nominated goals and cast their ballots through the club’s official platform Arsenal on X confirmed on November 3, 2026. The poll brings together performances from diverse divisions to determine the standout individual scoring moment for October, with the winning player set to receive the monthly recognition following the conclusion of the public vote.