Welcome to ‘Rocky’s Round Up.’ My third look back at the previous months highs and lows from a passionate fans perspective. We began with ‘feel good,’ had a wobble or two, a few wins when not playing so well, always a good sign and ended on a real high. Players to return and a huge […]
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Arsene Wenger’s title-winning signing is already a Gunner, as average Arsenal protect top spot
Crystal Palace 0 Arsenal 2 – Superb Szczesny Keeps Arsenal In Pole Position Arsenal continued their strong form away from home with a 2-0 victory against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park yesterday. Whilst the three points and clean sheet were hugely welcomed after the midweek defeat against Borussia Dortmund, it wasn’t that straightforward throughout the […]
Arsenal miss the point as Dortmund expose the Gunners frailties
Arsenal 1 Borussia Dortmund 2 – Subdued Arsenal Miss The Point It was Arsenal’s toughest test of the season to date and it ended in defeat as we were beaten 2-1 by Borussia Dortmund in round three of the Champions League group stages at the Emirates Stadium. It was by no means a shameful display […]
Like a Knife through Butter, it’s the Goal of the Season – But we’ve won nothing yet says the Voice Of Reason
So we beat Norwich at home Hip Hip Hooray Shall we just stay cool until we get to May? A knife through butter it’s the Goal of the Season? We’ve won nothing yet says the Voice of Reason (more…) Guest Writer
Jack Wilshere taken to the sword, Arsenal injury updates and who could return to face Norwich City
[heading size=”5″]The Inter-lull: Parts 1 and 2[/heading] Part 1: And did these feet in ancient times….. Should England be for the English? Jack Wilshire has stirred the jingoistic hornets’ nest with his recent comments: “The only people who should play for England are English people, if you live in England for five years it doesn’t […]
Jack Wilshere out, Laurent Koscielny injury scare and Olivier Giroud and Nicklas Bendtner bag braces
No Arsenal means no fun but also, to the relief of some, no stress. However, various players picking up problems while away performing for their countries does wreak havoc for the way you conduct yourself during this boring period of dull international football. Sure it’s great for the professionals themselves who have grown up dreaming […]
Arsene Wenger silences his critics as Mesut Özil leads an Arsenal masterclass to pass the first test
Matt’s Match Review It was the toughest, non-shadowy, test of the season to date and Arsenal passed it with flying colours as we beat Napoli 2-0 to go three points clear at the top of our Group in the Champions League. And it was never in doubt. Completed in exceptional style and in each half […]
Arsenal win ugly, Sergeant Flamini patrols, Ozil stars, another return and we’re top of the League
Gunners Town Top 5 What a weekend it has been for us Arsenal fans. As if Liverpool losing at home and Manchester United getting destroyed wasn’t enough to bring a smile to our faces, then overcoming Stoke City at the Emirates to go to the top of the Premier League sure did the trick. Life […]
Ozil to star, Walcott to score, Arsenal to smash Stoke City on Sunday
Gunners Town Tipster Welcome to the weekly blog that attempts to put some brass in your pockets. Last week’s blog tipped two winning bets with the Mesut Ozil Anytime Assist at 11/4 and Aaron Ramsey to score with Arsenal to win at 6/1. Let’s see if we can continue the winning streak by looking at […]
Giroud plays down injury worries as Ramsey outshines Ozil for Arsenal
Matt’s Match Review Arsenal made it three wins on the bounce and temporarily (at least) sit at the top of the Premier League after a 3-1 away victory against Sunderland yesterday. The pre-match headline was the debut for club record signing Mesut Ozil, yet we found ourselves without two of our most consistent and valuable […]