This is the second in a four part series on Arsene Wenger as Arsenal manager in 2012-13. A lot of focus is placed on where Arsenal sit compared to where we feel the Arsenal should be in the table. Right now, granted, the Gunners are well below the position they should be in, but they […]
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Leaky leaky Arsenal (Video)
You can’t call them boring! In the standout game of the weekend Arsenal played host to London neighbours Fulham. Arsenal went two goals up through Olivier Giroud and Lukas Podolski before a Dimitar Berbatov inspired Fulham clawed their way back into match. Following some more twists and turns, most notably a missed Mikel Arteta penalty deep into stoppage […]
Variety is the spice of life
Theo Walcott has been very vocal in his belief that he should play a central striker role in Arsene Wenger’s 4-3-3 system. The England international has even cited it as one of the reasons that he has been hesitant in signing a contract extension with Arsenal but that is simply a smokescreen as we all know that […]
Score early, score often, or don’t score at all
If Arsenal score before the 40th minute they win. That statistic should be written on the wall in the changing room, in big “Bould” letters. Get your head in the match, bury a goal early. Focus on the offence. Actually the statistic is score before the 43rd minute and Arsenal win the match. Several years ago Arsenal were blessed with late […]
We need to go forward, not Bac
Bacary Sagna has publicly criticised Arsenal’s transfer policy in light of Alex Song’s recent departure from the Emirates, and not many will disagree with the Frenchman’s concerns. Having already lost Robin Van Persie to rivals Manchester United earlier this summer, the sale of Song to Barcelona has left Sagna and Arsenal fans bewildered. Gunners supporters […]
Is it too late for RVP?
The Robin van Persie saga took another dramatic twist on Tuesday, as fresh reports claim that the Arsenal captain could in fact sign a new contract after all. Despite signalling his intention that he would not be extending his current deal last week, it now appears that RVP may now be prepared to stay at […]
Valid replacements or cheap alternatives?
The summer began quickly and in unprecedented fashion for Arsenal, as two major signings were made before 1st July. Lukas Podolski and Olivier Giroud joined the club from FC. Koln and Montpellier respectively and look set to bring firepower to the Arsenal forward line. With Captain RVP so publically declaring his desire to leave the club, […]
Early signings look good but Van Persie holds the key
The signings of Lukas Podolski and Oliver Giroud, plus the possible arrival of Yann M’Vila, are encouraging signs, but are they really the type of players Arsenal needs to challenge for the title next season? Podolski appears to be a direct replacement for Andrey Arshavin, while Giroud, at 6ft 3in, is the obvious choice to replace […]
A summer that could define Monsieur Wenger
The summer of 2012; a defining summer for both the direction of the football club, and the destiny of Arsene Wenger. The club, while learning from last summer, has once again put itself in an unfortunate position of letting yet another star player run his contract down to just one more year. WTTGT
Lukas Podolski: What to expect and how he’ll fit in
As a keen viewer of German football I for one can’t wait to see Lukas Podolski playing for The Arsenal. Podolski has always struck me as an exciting player: he’s strong, has a decent turn of pace and an explosive left foot. Not dissimilar to a certain Robin Van Persie. WTTGT