The Media have us all believing that Arteta has been given a war chest to go on a complete transfer frenzy. Is that true or is it a false narrative created out of our current trajectory? We are by far the most frequently linked team in the news and we get hourly updates on our […]
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Exclusive: how Arsenal’s new transfer policy beat the Chelsea hijack machine
Following Chelski’s hijacking of the Mudryk signing, Arteta called an emergency meeting with Edu. My mate’s nan’s cat-sitter’s, brother-in-law overheard the conversation and sent me the transcript. MA: “Ed, have you heard, Chelski have dismantled their scouting department and are now just bidding £20m extra on anyone we bid on” Edu: “ FFS, I thought […]
The very best of the Arsenal at the Emirates Era (Part 3)
Welcome to the third and final part of the Emirates Era questions with answers from the GT writers team. Check out Part 1 and Part 2. 5) Who are your top three players from this era? MarbleHallsTV: Alexis, Cazorla, Aubameyang. Alex Burns: Sanchez, Fabregas, Özil. Matt Lorrimer-Roberts: Alexis, Fabregas, Toure. Mike McDonald: Cazorla, Fabregas, Diaby. […]
Theo Walcott, I Almost Loved You – A Fond Farewell to Arsenal’s Longest-Serving Player
I distinctly remember the feature in The Sun. Across the page was a headline about Arsenal’s future, with three pictures of players underneath. “The new Vieira, the new Kanu and the new Henry,” the piece proudly said, along with each of the price tags the club was set to pay per player. Emmanuel Adebayor of […]
Are Arsenal Ready To Win The League? An Honest Assessment
So, Where Are We Really? The silly season is almost over. So, where does Arsenal stand in comparison to our major competitors in the Premier League? Arsenal signed a top goalkeeper in Petr Cech, with Wojciech Szczesny exiting on loan to Roma, and David Ospina and Emi Martinez remaining to deputize. Ospina and Martinez are likely, […]
Football is a Simple Game, like a simple meal, unless of course the Arsenal Players are making it!!
OPTION A: Eggs Hollandaise on Quinoa Pancake, with Venison Shiitake Ballotine, marinated overnight in a Dalmatian Vinaigrette reduction, & lightly splashed with a Ham & Wild Tomato Salpicon. Served with a steaming pot of Kopi Luwak. -=<~>=- Sorry. Option A has been cancelled. The Hollandaise turned out to be rather stinky. (A […]
Arsenal’s Summer Shopping List – it’s longer than you thought…
It’s that time of the year again. Though the transfer window will only open in 6 weeks, the transfer mill is already churning out rumours and boasting actual signings. Depay will start next season in United colours after the Red Devils bought him for a ridiculous £31 million and Dybala (our long-rumoured target) […]
Have Coq, Will Mass Debate; Plus Arsenal’s Winning Formula Revealed
DB’S SEASON DIARY It’s been a few weeks since I last wrote, and Arsenal’s fine form has continued, a run that currently stands at eight straight Premier League wins, with Arsenal sitting in second place in the Premier League, and one win away from a second successive FA Cup Final. In fact, it’s due to […]
Liverpool’s English stars make a miraculous recovery!!!
Actual football returns as we take on Liverpool at the Emirates in what is probably the most important game during the run-in. Win, and we open a nine-point gap on the Mugmashers and maintain at least a seven-point one on Spurs and Southampton. However, Liverpool is a dangerous team to play right now, exactly because […]
Is there a future for Santi in the holding role?
After a sensational performance from Santi Cazorla sitting deeper in midfield on the weekend it’s fair to say he looked quite accomplished in that role and not for the first time this season; Galatasaray at home springs to mind. With Mesut Ozil best utilised in the No. 10 role there really could be a great […]