Today there seems to be much discussion around who Arsenal should buy in January as a long-term successor to Aubameyang, who seems unlikely to play gain in the near future, and Lacazette, who is out of contract in the summer. The name being banded around is Brentford’s Ivan Toney and I can certainly see how […]
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Who should succeed as Arsenal’s Club Captain (where Aubameyang failed)?
I cannot say I am happy to be writing this piece but nor am I surprised. Arsenal have officially confirmed that Aubameyang has been stripped of the club captaincy and it has not come as a shock. His recent breach of discipline is not the first and whether we agree with how the situation has […]
Tavares or Tierney v Liverpool or perhaps both??
As an Arsenal fan it is a lovely position to be in, where you have two players that are superb in their role, vying to be the first choice. For a manager, in this case Mikel Arteta, it must be wonderful, and this is exactly what the Spaniard will face in the coming weeks, and […]
Has Ainsley Maitland-Niles done enough to stop Arsenal buying reinforcements ahead of AFCON?
As has become the norm for Arsenal in recent times, last Tuesday’s League Cup fixture gave the management an opportunity to rotate the squad and offer valuable minutes to current fringe players. In the past, under Wenger, this might have been very young players but under Arteta it has been more squad members normally on […]
How to change last night’s limpness before Aston Villa on Friday – More Questions than Answers….
More Questions than Answers Last night’s limp display, on the back of the previous outing at the Amex, left me stunned to be honest. I found myself with so many observations and queries, some linked and some not but I thought I might jot them down. Firstly, doing so might help me make sense of […]
Arteta’s Dilemma – 4231 or 433 without Xhaka?
There has rarely been a player in recent years to divide the Arsenal fanbase in the way Granit Xhaka does. Perhaps only latter day Ozil in the last few seasons. However, whether you are in the pro Xhaka camp, or in the camp that feels he represents years of under achievement, you will acknowledge that […]
Made in Hale End – An Ode to Smith Rowe and Saka
We watch the post-match interview and we all just know What to score and win THE Derby means to Smith Rowe It is a warm feeling that honestly is not overblown The sense of real pride watching one of your own It is rarer these days, with instant success so desired The top clubs […]
Bruges Winger Star Noa Lang to Arsenal in January – Scouting Report
Today Arsenal have been linked with a move for Club Bruges, man of the moment, Noa Lang. The former Ajax winger, this week outshone Lionel Messi, winning Man of the Match, as the Belgian champions held PSG. The flying winger, right footed, but predominantly used of the left, shot to fame a few years ago, […]
Why Elneny should stay and play ahead of Xhaka
I am not writing this article to be overtly controversial but given it seems quite topical this week, I am going to throw it out there – I like Mo Elneny, I always have in all honesty. It seems most of the fanbase are desperate for the Egyptian to be sold, as stories of a […]
Why Arsenal’s success is dependent on Aubameyang, Partey and Tierney
As the dust settles after the summer transfer window, the Arsenal fanbase are left time to reflect over the international break. Often, we do not welcome the brief hiatus but on the this occasion the 2-week gap in the Premier League programme is warmly embraced. Right now, Arsenal fans and more particularly the coaching and […]