This Saturday’s final seems to have similarities to last year’s horror show in Baku. Chelsea came into the final last year under no pressure since champions league qualification was already secured. The impetus was on us as only a win in Baku would be enough to secure a place in Europe’s most elite competition. We […]
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Exclusive – Opposition View FA Cup Final Preview with CFC Fan, Writer and Pod-Caster Stamford Chidge
An FA Cup Final Preview with a difference will give you the inside track on our West London rivals Chelsea ahead of the big day. I was delighted to catch up with my old sparring partner, Chelsea FanCast Presenter/Producer and CFC write for the CFCUK Fanzone and Football.London, David Chidgey (@StamfordChidge) DS – Good afternoon […]
FA FA Cup Final preview – We’re underdogs but not by much/Combined AFC/CFC 11
We’re all buzzing naturally for the FA Cup final vs. Chelsea. Lampard has done well for them to get the top four in his first season. And either he or Arteta could be another person in the list of both managers and players who have won the FA Cup. Now, are Chelsea favourites? […]
How we will beat City – Defend like Dogs, Man Mark de Bruyne, Press, Scramble and Pounce
City have definitely had our number lately. And with good reason – they’re better than us, with a superior manager and players. And financial backing, no doubt. However, I believe we can beat them. Call me deluded, but anything in life can happen. It may be a long shot, but it’s not impossible. […]
Spurs have better players but Arsenal is in better form – an NLD that is impossible to predict (View From The Opposition)
In an exchange with Tottenham website Spurs For Life, Gunners Town writer Chris (@MarbleHallsTV) contributed this piece on today’s North London Derby Below is Spurs For Life contributor Andy’s response: _________ When I think of Arsenal I always think of my good friend Brucey. He’s one of those football fans who is quite pragmatic and […]
Now is the time for Saka, Auba, Pepe with our Skipper through the middle v Norwich
PL Project Restart has been an interesting one for us. City away was always a tall order. Brighton away should have been a win. Southampton away was hard-fought and well won. And at Sheffield United in the Cup, we rode our luck badly but then another game vs. City resulted. Amidst this, we’re having our […]
Will Ozil return to help Arsenal beat the Blades? Sheffield United Preview
Relief! That’s the word I would describe our victory against the Saints. Collectively, we were much stronger defensively and nullified the supply lines to the in form Danny Ings and dangerous Shane long. Whilst there’s still plenty to work on, hopefully this result gives us the momentum needed to provide more consistency for the remainder […]
Arteta to give Nketiah nod over ‘out of form’ Lacazette for visit of West Ham
Well this weekend’s rare Saturday 3pm fixture at home to a West Ham team that seem to have turned a corner, looks massive. Win tomorrow and then away at Brighton, on the back of 2 home wins in the last two Premier League outings and Arsenal may unexpectedly find themselves back on the hunt for […]
Heads up on The Toffees – Inside Track from Everton Bloggers
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 […]
Heads Up on Olympiakos – We chatted to the opposition fans for insight!
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 […]