Since returning from a long injury, Jack Wilshere has grown in admirable strength and confidence with every game this season, and is back to playing a pivotal part in Arsenal’s current resurgence in form. Wilshere played the whole ninety minutes of last Wednesday’s match at Wembley, against Brazil (much to the bemused Arsene Wenger) and was […]
Archive | February, 2013
[VIDEO] Blackburn Rovers at the Emirates; there can only be one winner
Arsenal versus Blackburn Rovers is one of those games that you just cannot contemplate anything but a home win. Ahead of the two sides meeting in the FA Cup on Saturday, the Gunners have annihilated the Lancashire outfit every time they have step foot in North London, especially since Arsenal moved just down the road […]
Rover & Out? What Arsenal must be wary of from Blackburn.
Before the small matter of a Champions League last 16 tie against the German Juggernaut; Bayern Munich, it’s easy to forget that this weekend Arsenal face a considerably less glamorous but no less crucial fixture in the FA Cup verses Championship Blackburn Rovers. Optimistic dreams of European glory aside, the FA Cup is Arsenal’s best […]
Stephan El Shaarawy: Signing a new deal is Arsenal & City’s loss (Video)
Whenever a player excels for club and country across the continent, no matter their age, interest in said player expectantly rises significantly. It’s no surprise, in that case, to see a number of Europe’s heavyweights linked with a move for AC Milan’s Stephan El Shaarawy, most notably Arsenal and Manchester City. The young Italian, nicknamed Il Farone, has […]
Wenger calls for Wilshere protection
Arsene Wenger has called on referees to give Jack Wilshere more protection following Saturday’s win at Sunderland, but the Arsenal manager also needs to do his bit. Wilshere has endured a nightmare run with injuries since 2011, during which time the England international missed the best part of 18 months through various injuries. WTTGT
What does the future hold for Arsene Wenger?
Before Christmas, a debate came to light over the future of Arsene Wenger, and more importantly, the future of Arsenal Football club. Arsenal’s campaign so far has conjured up a potion of ‘Total Football’ and downright pub league standards. At times, the speed and fluency of Arsenals attacking play leaves even the neutral football fan admiring Arsene […]
[VIDEO] Andre Santos; No more Mr. Nice Guy
While many Gooners all over the world will have been delighted with the news that full-back Andre Santos has left the Emirates Stadium, not everyone should be too happy to see him go. The Brazilian has jetted off back to his homeland to link up with Gremio for the remainder of the season, and many […]
Wenger left with no options?
With January and the winter transfer window now a distant memory and February ticking along methodically, attention now turns to the Champions League again for Arsenal as Arsene Wenger’s charges prepare to take on German giants Bayern Munich in the last sixteen of Europe’s premier competition. These preparations have been somewhat of a mixed bag; […]
Why Wenger wants Etienne Capoue
Towards the end of the January transfer window, Arsenal were heavily linked with a new striker before the north London side confirmed the signing of Nacho Monreal from Malaga on deadline day. The left-back signed following reports that Kieran Gibbs would be out for up to six weeks with injury, while trusting Andre Santos in […]
Bac to his best. Sagna shows his true colours
Bacary Sagna was without a doubt one of, if not, the best player on the field at the Stadium of Light on Saturday. The French full-back filled in at centre-back after Laurent Koscielny injured himself in the warm-up, and he was an absolute warrior displaying determination, commitment and, most importantly, class. WTTGT