This article originally appeared on Gunners Town a month ago – but considering Arteta’s recent comments. we thought it would be timeous to repost. What to do up front..? The age old question this season that confronts Arteta on a weekly basis and divides opinions amongst our ever present online fanbase. Lacazette, Aubameyang, Nketiah. […]
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Learning from Leicester: why Arteta’s pared-down Arsenal squad should be confident of a Top 4 finish
Sun, sand, the ocean and a whole lot of footy. What a success for Mikel Arteta and his Arsenal squad this mid winter trip to Dubai has been. It really has been a breath of fresh air to see the injured players ease back into training, the players working on tactics and technical play; and […]
The surprising answer to Arsenal’s striker problem? (And it’s free!)
What to do up front..? The age old question this season that confronts Arteta on a weekly basis and divides opinions amongst our ever present online fanbase. Lacazette, Aubameyang, Nketiah. Three strikers all with pros and cons. All three on the way out next season (if not sooner in Aubameyang’s case). Arsenal and Arteta have […]
The players who make Arsenal tick: Player | Goal Differential data analysis
Here we go! I’m back at it this time, from the midst of the sunny Coromandel on the East Coast of NZ! Great place for a summer holiday. The camping equipment is out, BBQ is shimmering, the beaches are full, however, unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately, given our injury crisis) The Arsenal haven’t played in a […]
Dusan Vlahovic: A Scouting Report on the world’s next elite striking talent
The January transfer window is now open! With Liverpool somehow getting the EFL to wrap around their finger and postpone the match against Arsenal we can sit and complain or open up a can of fruit and get into a juicy special. Transfer rumours. Oh how I love them. The best and worst time of […]
The Progression of Granit Xhaka’s role within Mikel Arteta’s system – In possession, high press and turnovers…
Gidday fellas! Round 2 for me on Gunners Town with a piece on Granit Xhaka after an absolute belter of a match for the Arsenal against City at the Emirates. If you were at the game, cheers to you. What a cracker of an atmosphere. The fans nailed the support for our young lads in […]
The William Saliba narrative – Are controversial decisions favouring Arteta of late?
William Saliba. Another man that just divides opinion. “He’s just another CB.” “Saliba is a generational talent.” “Arteta should be sacked for sending him out on loan.” “What is Arteta thinking for playing him in the reserves for 6 months.” The twittersphere absolutely loves the narrative that is William Saliba and Arsenal. It’s the gift […]