We watch the post-match interview and we all just know What to score and win THE Derby means to Smith Rowe It is a warm feeling that honestly is not overblown The sense of real pride watching one of your own It is rarer these days, with instant success so desired The top clubs […]
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How we will beat City – Defend like Dogs, Man Mark de Bruyne, Press, Scramble and Pounce
City have definitely had our number lately. And with good reason – they’re better than us, with a superior manager and players. And financial backing, no doubt. However, I believe we can beat them. Call me deluded, but anything in life can happen. It may be a long shot, but it’s not impossible. […]
Why you will not see Aubameyang through the middle – Tactical Breakdown of Areteta’s Dilemma
I saw a superb thread on Twitter, brilliantly breaking down why we are not likely to see Aubameyang consistently under Arteta as the central striker. I asked the author (@TheOddSolace) if he would like the multiple tweets produced as an article. Here is the result…… Despite the clamour among Gunners fans, Mikel Arteta has […]
Giving Balance to Arsenal’s Midfield Force might convince Torreira to stay.
A report lately stated that Lucas Torreira has asked to leave. Our Uruguayan offers a different edge compared to other midfielders we’ve had in recent years. I like him – he’s combative and tenacious, and I feel we need to keep him if he is open to staying. If not, he can go. […]
A Valiant Defeat and not a rout but a defeat all the same – Thermapylae not Isandhlwana
Man City 3-1 Arsenal Premier League Review Well OK. We lost. But it wasn’t the smashing that we thought it would be. City were not at their best to be frank. But to use a solid cliché, we made a good account of ourselves. Arsenal lost. But it was a valiant defeat, and not the […]
Arsenal need an Eriksen not an Ozil Ten – ‘Shoot Mesut Shoot!’
So today we wake up with the realisation that every other top side has won and Arsenal’s catch up programme – if there is to be one – starts on Monday. Also on Monday we are quite likely to see Ozil, Alexis and Lacazette together on the pitch for the first time this season. Now […]
Man City would take a draw at the Emirates, want Pep & think the league is a 2 horse race – View from the Opponents
It is Monday night football for Arsenal so we’ve got the whole weekend to ponder over our clash against fellow title rivals Manchester City. And that means I can take some time out to really enjoy Jose Mourinho and Chelsea’s troubles. And he’s been sacked!! I know their loss this Monday meant we aren’t top […]
Mesut Ozil in Context – The most efficient Goal Chance creating machine in Europe (FACT)
There has been much praise for Mesut Ozil this season and rightly so. After a sluggish return from injury in the spring he has been sensational with the turning point perhaps being a stand out display in Arsenal’s epic FA Cup victory at Old Trafford. In this campaign the German international has certainly stepped into […]
The Oxlade-Chamberlain Conundrum – Time to step up or step back!
“You become a complete player at 23. From 23 to 30 is certainly where you are at your best. He has the future in front and it’s a bright one.”-Arsene Wenger on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. After his match-winning performance in the Community Shield win over Chelsea in August, many tipped young Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to push on […]
Wenger opts out of the Game of £50 Million Spin a Transfer Bottle – No Longer a Gambler?
Got £50mill spare Guvnor? So now the silly season is over for another 3 months and no-one could be arsed to turn up and protest (lol). Just what does £50mill buy you these days? Well, according to LVG, when you spend it on deadline day, on an unknown 12 year old, with a 1 in […]