Theo Walcott has been very vocal in his belief that he should play a central striker role in Arsene Wenger’s 4-3-3 system. The England international has even cited it as one of the reasons that he has been hesitant in signing a contract extension with Arsenal but that is simply a smokescreen as we all know that […]
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Wenger needs to stop persisting with Santos
In the aftermath of Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Manchester United, Jonathan Northcroft proclaimed on Twitter that “even a blind-drunk beautician, with dodgy waxing apparatus, couldn’t produce a worse Brazilian” when referring to left-back Andre Santos. The burly full-back has come under staunch criticism from the Gunners faithful and the media alike following a number of sub-standard displays in […]
Time to go Arsene
Two minutes was all it took for Robin Van Persie to vindicate his high-profiled, widely maligned move to Manchester United. The scene was fitting. Arséne Wenger and his travelling army of Arsenal fans, visitors in the Theatre of Dreams, were forced to watch their Dutch hero in the shirt of their fiercest Premier League rivals – and be subjected to […]
Was Vermaelen the wrong choice as captain?
We often hear the not too uncommon term ‘the captain should lead by example on the pitch’ when referring to football skippers. The man who is given the armband is nine times out of ten the best player in the squad, and is one that can roll up his sleeves and inspire his teammates when […]
Arsene Wenger’s Halloween XI
Since beginning the journey to become Arsenal’s most successful manager in it’s 126 year history, Arsene Wenger has changed not only the face of North London, but English football as a whole. Bringing with him the philosophy that the right way to run a football club is to produce world class players rather than […]
Wenger is right regarding the top four
“A new player doesn’t want to know if you have won the League Cup,” said Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger during the club’s AGM on Thursday. The Frenchman even claimed that out of the five trophies available every season, qualifying for the Champions League, behind winning the Premiership and Europe’s elite competition, comes in third. WTTGT
Arsenal’s Goalkeeper Black Hole
Goalkeepers. They do the smallest amount of running of any player during a football match but if they make an error they are heavily scrutinised because, more often than not, it results in conceding a goal. It is a tricky task finding a good No.1 because they are an investment, a goalkeepers expiry date is […]
Don’t expect too much from Wilshere
After 15 months out, Jack Wilshere has finally returned to Arsenal picture. The England international was named among the substitutes for the Gunners’ match with Norwich City on Saturday, and although he didn’t get on the pitch, his comeback marks a huge boost for the club having been without Wilshere for so long. As well […]
Wenger’s Genius is alive and kicking
During Arsenal’s much publicised seven-year trophy drought, Arsene Wenger has received criticism from all quarters. Fans and football pundits, including ex-Arsenal players, have consistently condemned Arsene for his management of the club, with a particular focus on the club’s cautious attitude in the transfer market. WTTGT
Our immense defence: TV5, Koz or a Big F**king German?
After travelling to face the Premier League champions in their own back yard, Arsenal are still unbeaten this season. A late Laurent Koscielny slammer earned the Gunners a well-earned point after Joleon Lescott had put City ahead against the run of play. WTTGT