Arsenal’s rebate explained and opposition analysis: Can Arsenal bounce back Arsenal need to learn to stick the ball in the back of the net, and win when it matters. There was a match against AFC Monaco during Arsene Wenger’s reign and what happened in that fixture very much embodied the match against Olympiacos. All the […]
This feels different Positives, Needs and Hopes I respect the world of football stats but don’t search them out. There is something in me that resists stats and considers them somewhat unnecessary even though many are interesting and revealing. I far prefer basing my judgments on feeling. Maybe it’s because I’ve poured much […]
Last week news went round the entire world that UEFA had banned Manchester City from all European competitions for the next two seasons. There were a few things that came to mind. Firstly, that there is a fighting chance that Arsenal could qualify for Europe’s most prestige competition (the Champions League) – but only if […]
Heads Up….on Everton After watching Everton’s recent games and getting the opinion of EFC bloggers, @UHTpodcast and @WatchedToffee, here is a Heads Up on Arsenal’s opponents. 1) Form… Won 3, drawn 2 of last five. 2) Formation and Potential line up… Wondering if Iwobi will get the nod over in form Bernard. Holgate is in form and played […]
Arsenal come close to signing Brazilian Wonder Kid – Interview with @arsenal_brasil Arsenal were reported to be on the verge of a major signing from Flamengo, as reported in the Sun by Sam Morgan. The story is around two weeks old and it looks as if Edu’s role at the club as Technical Director was […]
Heads Up…..on Olympiakos 1) Insight…. Olympiakos are a very aggressive and intense team with a possession based style. Their style will not be as dominant against Arsenal, however. 2) Formation and Potential line up… 3) Absent players…. Soudani is out with an ACL tear. He is their second highest scorer with seven. 4) In form players…… Olympiakos feel like this […]
Bukayo Saka has been one of Arsenal’s bright sparks this season. The youngster has emerged this season, and even as a deputy left-back has performed ably. His man of the match performance vs. Newcastle, and praise on Sky Sports no less, have seen his stock rise. This is amongst contract talks, and rumours of […]
I was fascinated to pop in and out of lively social media debates on Monday, among the Arsenal supporters inspired by James Benge’s Football.London piece on Bakayo Saka’s possible inclusion in Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the Euros this summer. It seems that the Arsenal’s youngster’s form as a stand-in left back for his club, […]
Dani Ceballos – Stick or Twist? Yesterday’s home victory against Steve Bruce’s Newcastle was full of surprises. It was a surprise to see Arsenal score four of course, although to be fair to Arteta, a clean sheet from a rapidly improving defensive unit was less of a shock. It was ahead of the match, when […]
Systems vs Swagger Positives, Needs and Hopes One of the most frustrating parts of coaching is when you spend endless hours working on what seems like such a good idea only for it to hurt the team. I can’t prove this but the first half against Newcastle looked like a plan shut down. In my […]
