If we get our timing right this article should be published on the occasion of our next Arsenal Youth Star’s 18th Birthday. (Happy Birthday!) Of course, we have had many special players younger than 18 grace the Arsenal first team and one such individual – Bukayo Saka – also broke through on the left wing, […]
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Can Eddie Nketiah become Arsenal’s Main Man? – Not in this formation
With Arsenal’s unbeaten start to the campaign continuing on Wednesday I have been asked to pen a few thoughts for the Fan Column on, man of the hour, Eddie Nketiah. Of course, he has been the talk of Arsenal social media for his goal bit also his apparent disillusionment at Pepe for not squaring earlier, […]
Exclusive Statistical Analysis of where Aubameyang will finish on Arsenal’s All-Time Goal Scoring List
Now that our skipper has committed himself to the club for the next three years it may be time to consider where he might end up in the great pantheon of wonderful striking talent that have played for The Arsenal. The list of superlatives used to describe Pierre Emerick Aubameyang has been lengthy throughout his […]
We may have wait for Arsenal’s next Goal-Scoring Eight – Ben Cottrell Youth Star Interview
Ben Cottrell v MK Dons (Thanks to Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) This week, inspired by his recent goal scoring exploits, John (@willow1886) and I are returning to midfield, and discussing U23 Man of the Moment, Ben Cottrell. Ben has been at Arsenal since he was 9 years old and signed his first […]
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal Revolution mirrors the the calm, ruthlessness of George Graham 1986-88
I suggested in a social media post the other day that I felt Arteta was showing a similar calm, assured ruthlessness as a young manager that Arsenal supporters witnessed in the early tenure of George Graham. I thought I would try and elaborate in this week’s column. Arteta – like Graham – arrived with a […]
Exclusive Runar Alex Runnarsson Interview with Arsenal Iceland SC – Cause for Concern!
With it being widely reported that Icelandic International keeper Runar Alex Runarsson had a medical on Monday ahead of joining the Gunners for only £1.6 million, I thought it timely to get the low down on our potential new shot stopper. With reports if the Dijon custodian being so disparate, I wanted to hear it […]
Kanu, Iwobi, Okonkwo – Is Arsenal’s next Nigerian Star set to breakthrough?
For the subject of this week’s interview – U23 Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo – I’m tapping into the considerable knowledge of John Williamson: few know more when it comes to Arsenal’s Youth. The young shot-stopper came to most of our attention when Unai Emery included him in the travelling squad to Napoli in 2018/19. Arthur returned having […]
Walking for the Arsenal to Craven Cottage to raise awareness for Men’s Mental Health
Tomorrow morning, bright and early I will be joining the above walk from The Emirates to Craven Cottage. Nine miles to help the brilliant ‘Walk and Talk MMH’ team help raise awareness of the too often ignored issues with men’s mental health. As my chosen charity ‘Future Men’ highlighted to us the advice to men, […]
Exclusive Rocky Rocastle Poster available on New Arsenal Editor Online Store
We at Gunners Town are delighted to announce a new strategic partnership with our very good friend Nils. Most of you will know him as Arsenal Editor across many social media platforms. Nils is a Swedish-based French Gooner who was a founding member of the Gunners Town family in 2013. At that time, he […]
“He’s a Tony Adams type”- Can Daniel Ballard be our 1st Homegrown Centre Back since Captain Fantastic
The next subject in my series on Arsenal Youth Stars is Daniel Ballard, recently in the news for making his debut for Northern Ireland before taking his first team bow for Arsenal. Whilst born not far from Arsenal’s Colney training facility, in nearby Stevenage, Ballard qualifies for the province via his mother and represented NI […]