Arsenal rarely tend to do things the easy way but yesterday we just about had enough to beat defending Champions Wigan Athletic and reach the FA Cup Final, our first since we last won the competition in 2005. Lukas Fabianski was the hero as he saved the first two Wigan penalties in the shoot out […]
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Arsene Wenger could stay if Arsenal win the FA Cup and then create the Invincibles MK II
This could still be Arsenal’s most important season So it’s been a forgettable 2014 so far. A year that promised so much on its first day. We’ve stumbled far too many times, often had too similar accidents, but we aren’t crushed yet. ‘Cause we’ve still got seven reasons to fight. The chance to end the […]
Depressing Arsenal on an UPWARD curve but simply MUST win the FA Cup this season
The road to Wembley is paved with depression I haven’t written in a while, but I felt compelled to put fingertips to keyboard following yet another embarrassing and depressing performance away from home on Sunday. I am generally one who looks on the brighter side of things as I believe hope is much more powerful […]
Arsenal tie up first summer transfer, Arsene Wenger mocked by disgraceful fans, and Everton not a threat
Its’ a bit cliché, but being an Arsenal fan isn’t half an up and down adventure. Supporters of every club claim to be on a rollercoaster ride during the season, but we’ve really seen a mass fluctuation in mood, performances and results over the past couple of weeks. Protests, drubbings, a derby win, disappointing draws, […]
Tough Love – A Fresh Portrait of Arséne Wenger
Gunners Town is pleased to unveil the latest portrait of Arséne Wenger by talented young Gooner painter, Laury Layani. As Laury explains: “I decided to paint Wenger to show my support, for sure. I also to decided to be more original than I was before, wanted to use lots of colours to bring some “happiness” […]
The 6 fears that Arsenal needed to overcome for Premier League success
Good afternoon Gooners, today I am re-visiting a piece that I wrote for Sabotage Times, August 10th, 2013. It was my six fears for the upcoming season. So how has that worked out? As an Arsenal fan, I can rely on three things in life; Death, Taxes, and Arsene Wenger treating the Club’s transfer ‘war […]
RELAX! Arsene Wenger LOVES Arsenal more than YOU! So leave Mesut Ozil and Olivier Giroud alone
It’s been a while since I’ve written anything for Gunners Town, mainly as I’m writing a dissertation at the moment and that’s taking all the spare time I have right now. Thanks for Gunners Town firstly, for bearing with me during this time. Since I’ve been away, we’ve had some ups and downs haven’t we. […]
Arsenal Gunning for the Jackpot
Online gaming’s impact on football In many ways, football is practically the world’s most popular sport. It has unified and promoted solidarity amongst towns, cities, and entire nations in its vast and expansive history. Of course, the sport’s massive and enduring popularity has naturally attracted the attention and diligence of avid bettors throughout the decades. […]
Bayern v Arsenal – Player ratings and learning points for Arsene Wenger
My feeling today is one of neutrality – the hope of a fan never left me and once I saw the team selection it was clear we had the intent of playing attacking football from both sides with some subtle positional changes. I don’t think Bayern away is the first time to experiment but I […]
FA Cup The Last True Target As Arsenal Fall In Mordor – Stoke City 1 Arsenal 0
The reality now is that Arsenal require a minimum of ten points from our next four League games against Sp*rs, Chelsea, Man City and Everton in order to seriously remain in the title race. Yet after a performance like yesterday it’s tough to see how we’ll get half of those required points against the League’s […]