When news began to emanate around the Emirates Stadium on Sunday that Mikel Arteta was to miss the encounter between Arsenal and Manchester City, Gunners fans were understandably disappointed by the news the talismanic midfielder would sit out the game. Since his arrival from Everton 18 months, the Spaniard has missed just a handful of games for the Gunners, but […]
Archive | January, 2013
Ben Arfa in Arsenal ‘come and get me’ plea
Hatem Ben Arfa has shocked Newcastle United by stating that he wants to leave the club. Arsenal were linked with the French winger in the summer but a move failed to materialise as he opted to stay at St James’ Park. WTTGT
Don’t blame us Arsene, you should be blaming yourself
After such an awful display against Manchester City, I beginning to find a place to begin a rant it was that bad. So much went wrong, from the lack of effort from the players, to the poor refereeing decisions as well as general squandering of chances. WTTGT
Dean got the Koscielny decision spot on (Video)
Fans couldn’t get away from the fact that yesterday was Super Sunday. It was continuously announced to the watching world that Manchester United were hosting Liverpool and Manchester City were to travel to the Emirates Stadium to take on Arsenal in a day where football all but took centre stage. While the encounter at Old Trafford all but passed by without a hitch, things were […]
Arsenal vs Manchester City, a costly game in more ways than one
Yesterday’s game between Arsenal and Manchester Citywas an interesting one and not just for the ordinary reasons. Yes, there were goals and a penalty miss to discuss but they are the things that interested me. The first of the reasons, briefly, were the red cards. Laurent Koscielny and Vincent Kompany got sent off during the game and they […]
Wenger wants Fabregas return (Video)
Arsenal fans have seen 4 of their best players, Samir Nasri, Robin Van Persie, Alex Song and Cesc Fabregas, all leave in £20 million-plus moves in the past 2 summers but there is one of those players Arsene Wenger is hoping will return to North London. Fabregas moved to Barcelona, the club Wenger bought the midfielder […]
Wenger’s Van Persie regret (Video)
Sounds like Arsene Wenger has one wish for this January transfer window, to have Robin Van Persie back at The Emirates Stadium in an Arsenal shirt. Wenger sanctioned the sale of the Dutchman to Premier League rivals Manchester United this summer and has seen the £24 million striker bang in 21 goals for his new side to put United […]
TEAM NEWS: Arsenal vs. Manchester City
So today is the day of a crucial fixture, Arsenal at home to Manchester City in a game that is a must-win for both sides, despite it only being January. The Gunners are desperate to try and keep up with Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League spots, while City have some serious ground […]
Will City slip up again at the Emirates?
It’s Easter Sunday 2012 – As families across the country sit down to relax after a traditional roast dinner, Mikel Arteta’s 87th minute strike condemns Manchester City to a 1-0 defeat at the Emirates Stadium. A result that left Roberto Mancini’s men eight points adrift of leaders Manchester United, City fans were in no mood for celebrating and the […]
The Samir Nasri derby – Arsenal vs Manchester City preview
This match up may not hold as much sentimental value of Sunday’s early kick off between Manchester United and Liverpool, but have no question about the importance of this particular fixture. Both sides go into this game desperate for a positive result, with a draw not being good enough for either of them. However with the Toure brothers […]