Much has been made of Arsenals defensive resilience so far this season. Is it down to the arrival of Steve Bould to the 1st team staff? Most likely, but what else is different? Arsenal have only conceded 3 goals in all competitions so far this term. Two goalkeeping errors and 1 penalty that was in […]
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Our immense defence: TV5, Koz or a Big F**king German?
After travelling to face the Premier League champions in their own back yard, Arsenal are still unbeaten this season. A late Laurent Koscielny slammer earned the Gunners a well-earned point after Joleon Lescott had put City ahead against the run of play. WTTGT
Steve Bould; Arsenal’s signing of the summer?
I’m sure that you, just like I am, have been shocked and impressed by Arsenal’s defensive displays so far this campaign. This time last season, we’d just been humiliated 8-2 at Old Trafford, had already conceded 10 goals in the Premier League, and we looked a million miles away from even finishing in the top […]
Djourou has “second chance”
Arsenal defender Johan Djourou hopes that he will get another chance to impress Arsene Wenger as he looks to try and cement a place at the club. The Swiss centre-back has been linked with a move away from the Emirates Stadium since the start of the summer, as he currently finds himself way down the pecking order behind Thomas Vermaelen, Laurent […]
Video: Koscielny secures Giroud signing
So it seems as if some Arsenal players did more than just go to Euro 2012 to represent their country, as new boy Olivier Giroud revealed how France teammate Laurent Koscielny persuaded him to make the move to the Emirates. WTTGT
Half season player ratings – Part 3
At the half way stage this season, we look at how the Gunners have fared individually this season. WTTGT
Arsenal’s best defensive duo is…
Matt Mace takes a look at the selection dilemma facing Arsene Wenger and gives his take on what he feels is Arsenal’s best partnership at the back. WTTGT
Five things I learned from the Chelsea game
From Walcott’s big match presence to Ramsey’s fantastic display, there was plenty of positives for Arsene to be happy about at Stamford Bridge. WTTGT
Koscielny is starting to prove his critics wrong
Laurent Koscielny has really improved over the last 12 months and is slowly silencing his critics. WTTGT
How do you solve a problem like a right-back?
I swear Arsenal get a ridiculous amount of injuries to key players – as seen in the recent North London derby – with reliable right-back Bacary Sagna suffering a broken leg which will supposedly keep him out for around three months. WTTGT