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. […]
As mentioned in squad analysis part two, the midfield is a major weak point within the current side. In this blog, I will look at the current crop of midfielders we have, analysing who is integral to the side in order for us to have a strong finish to the season. Xhaka’s essential role Xhaka […]
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. […]
Some interesting news concerning Mesut Ozil emerged lately. Ozil’s agent, Erkun Sogut, has said that he will stay at the least until the end of his contract, and even though there could be some possibility that he stays beyond that, it seems for various reasons we’re in the Ozil end-times. However, even if […]
At five foot five Lucas Torriera isn’t a player who will tower above most players on the pitch. But when you think about size is that what matters to the position that you play in? For myself, I see a lot of myself in Torriera when playing at grassroots. For starters I am also the […]
As the pandemic crisis continues and we have no clue if or when our football will return to conclude the season, the one thing that is not quiet or respecting the lock-down is transfer speculation. With no action to preview of review the sports media is rife with rumour and speculation. It seems that despite […]
Dani Ceballos – Stick or Twist? Yesterday’s home victory against Steve Bruce’s Newcastle was full of surprises. It was a surprise to see Arsenal score four of course, although to be fair to Arteta, a clean sheet from a rapidly improving defensive unit was less of a shock. It was ahead of the match, when […]
This is our 13th draw this season, and it’s not looking good really. We’re only seven points above the drop, and we need to do better. Since Burnley joined the Premier League, we hadn’t lost to them. And this was the first time that we hadn’t beaten them since their entry in 2016. […]
Winning the fight, punched in the gut. Positives, Needs and Hopes Unbelievable. I wrote that word 5 hours ago and had to walk away. It felt like all my son wanted for Christmas was some balloons. I got the balloons. He was so, so excited. Then the evil kid next door came over, looked […]
You can’t go back, but you can turn around Positives, Needs and Hopes Part way through the game I had a moment of sadness. I’d just seen Torreira win yet another tackle, Xhaka play another fizzer between the lines and Ozil pick it up in oceans. I should’ve been excited, but I started wallowing in […]
