I have seen much talk about Arsenal and in reality Wenger’s ability to alter his approach to secure results, ideally wins, against what can described as ‘the other big clubs’. I hesitate to say title rivals because I am far from certain at present that we are that. As so often is the case our […]
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Olly Giroud makes his case as Arsenal welcome back the recently absent Mesut Ozil
Let me get this out of the way first: Arsenal deserved to win the game. Not so much because of the total domination in numbers: 76% possession, 26 shots, 11 on target. The Gunners deserved the three points as such domination was a result of their proactive approach and, let’s be honest, West Brom’s total […]
Are Wenger’s Arsenal lost or do he and they have the stomach to fight back?
For November read December. The stumble has come. Defeats at Everton and City have dealt us a heavy blow. The anti-wengerites are loving it – having a field day – venting all their anger on AW. The pro-wengerites are feeling the pressure, trying to keep a balance and continuing to believe in the future. […]
Same Old Arsene, Always Bleating – Time For Change?
After suffering a hugely disappointing defeat against Everton at Goodison Park, I was hoping to see some form of positive reaction from our players against Manchester City. Unfortunately, it didn’t materialise and we now find ourselves nine points adrift of the current league leaders, Chelsea. In the eyes of many supporters, a nine point lead […]
Five Key Learning and Discussion Points from Sunday’s Etihad Defeat
The host side Manchester City came from a goal down (0-1) to beat Arsenal 2-1 in an intriguing encounter at the Etihad Stadium. It was City’s second win in a row as Watford lost 2-0 at the Etihad earlier in the week. Arsenal on the their own part have now lost 2 in 2 in […]
There’s Only One Keown – Ask Ruud van Nistlerooy about this Highbury Hero
This week’s trip down memory lane takes us back to the mid 1980’s, when a young centre back emerged at Arsenal. A man you’d always be thankful he was playing with you, rather than against you, my Highbury Hero this time is the magnificent Martin Keown. Martin was a wonderful defender. He was as tough […]
Is it the ‘Wengerites’ who are in fact Negatively Arsenal?
Following the comments I made to Faisal Mohammad`s blog I have read many reports of the City Game and other blogs on Gunners town. The consensus of all of them is profound disappointment with the Arsenal performances of late. The causes which are cited are also almost universal. They are 1. No commitment 2. No […]
Will Arsenal Be Able To Keep Hold Of Both Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil?
With the January transfer market about to open Gunners fans will be hoping that their team can secure the long-term signatures of their two star men Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil. Both players’ contracts are due to expire during the 2018 summer and the club has started contract talks to try to tempt them to […]
Would it be Folly to Start with Olly? Or will Alexis remain and the team stay the same?
Howdy. We visit Manchester City today and this presents the team with a chance to right the wrongs of the midweek game. It will also be an attempt to make up at least some ground on Chelsea, who are currently nine points clear at the top, albeit with a game in hand. However, you have […]
The Evolution of Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez and their Arsenal roles
Evolution always has positive and negative effects in every form. Take Orcas discovering Great White sharks can become a tasty snack. It was discovered off the Farallon islands, Orca’s ram the oceans most feared predator in the side to flip them on their backs which brings about ‘tonic immobility’ making the shark go into a […]