There appears to be a consensus in the appraisal of Nicolas Pepe’s first season as an Arsenal player. For most of the club’s fanbase, eight goals and 10 assists represents a creditable return for a wide player, and there is little doubt more is in the offing next season. Those who disagree with this tend […]
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Don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone: has Ainsley Maitland-Niles blown his chances at Arsenal?
Previously, our Hale End graduate was renowned for lacking consistency when he had opportunities to cement a regular spot in the starting eleven. But under our exciting, young Spanish coach, he is another player who has raised his levels. If we analyse him under Arteta, there haven’t been many games where he has put in below […]
Leno or Martinez No.1 for 20/21? – Analysis of Passing, Shot-stopping, Crosses and Experience
It might seem strange to think now, but Neal Maupay may have been the most important man in Arsenal’s 2019/20 season. Suspend your outrage for a second and think back to June the 20th and the awful 2-1 loss to Brighton. At the time Maupay went careered deliberately into Bernd Leno, causing him to fall […]
Has Arteta finally managed to give Arsenal the ‘BIG GAME’ Mentality we have lacked for so long?
Before the days leading up to the FA Cup Final, I had a few thoughts rushing through my head. With so much riding on this game, European qualification, bragging rights, the chance to win Arteta his first trophy, our fourteenth FA cup and a win increasing the odds of Aubameyang committing his future to Arsenal, […]
6 Things I learned about Arsenal in 2020 so far……
What did 2020 ever do for us? It’s been a facked up year, but when things are hard, there’s always a learning opportunity to be had. Here’s what I learnt from 2020. A decent, thoughtful manager, makes a shed load of difference After all these years, our defence is still pants! […]
Last Chance Saloon for Arsenal to rescue a wretched season – 2020 Review
So the Premier League has finally finished. (A little later this year then originally planned!). With the Gunners having to face another game this weekend in the FA Cup final, the countdown is on to the finale. This season will have made an ever lasting impression on those associated with the club. In short – […]
Caveat: we’re not very good – discussing Arsenal’s win over Watford and prospects against Chelsea (Episode 15)
Episode 15S “Preparing for the Cup Final • Maximizing Creativity” The lads take a look at the Watford game, digest a season that can ‘get in the bin’ and look ahead to the FA Cup Final against Chelsea. With a fair bit of worry. Another bite-sized chunk of Arsenalness delivered fresh to your cranium. Tune […]
Bad Football. Bad Banners. Villa debacle. Watford dead rubber. (Episode 13)
Episode 13 “Bad Football. Bad Banners.” Mark, Gav and Chris lament the lacklustre performance against Aston Villa, the banners above the ground, as well as the weekend’s dead rubber against Watford. Another bite-sized chunk of Arsenalness delivered fresh to your cranium. Tune in and see why the new Gunners Town Pod is gaining followers. Don’t […]
Beating Champions: how Arsenal did it on Wednesday (and how they can do it again on Saturday) – [Episode 11]
Episode 11 “Beating Champions” Dave, Mike and Woz discuss how Arsenal managed to beat Liverpool in the Premier League earlier this week, and what they need to do to beat the reigning FA Cup Champions, Manchester City, at Wembley on Saturday. Another bite-sized chunk of Arsenalness delivered fresh to your cranium. Tune in and see […]
No Champions League but can Arteta’s Arsenal defeat the betting odds to win another FA Cup
Can Arsenal defy the betting odds and win another FA Cup? There is just something about Arsenal and the FA Cup. The Gunners have won the competition 13 times, more than anybody else, and nobody has reached more finals either. The 2017 triumph was Arsenal’s most recent major trophy and Arsene Wenger’s last […]