For very long time, so-called small teams used to apply an ultra-defensive approach when facing technically superior opponents, sitting deep in their half and tightening spaces available for their rivals. As they couldn’t compete on technical level, they HAD TO find a different way to avoid a heavy defeat and hopefully bring a point […]
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Jack Wilshere may be a surprise starter at the Etihad – MCFC v AFC
Hello everyone. It’s Manchester City we face this weekend and, while our recent displays hardly fill me with confidence of any kind, there are nonetheless two circumstances which make me feel slightly better going into this game: City are a big team and they have been even more crap than we’ve been in the […]
Have Arsenal truly missed their best chance in a decade to win the league? Maybe/Maybe Not!
The lion’s share of our fans’ disappointment at how this season is shaping out to be is linked with a simple fact: our traditional rivals are underperforming. City and United are 4th and 5th respectively, while Chelsea sit in 10th place. In a campaign where all the big boys are struck with such a malaise, […]
Ozil isn’t Class, he is the Whole Education system – Are we contenders yet???
How good was last night’s match? Just how good was that win? If you watched it, you’d know the answer to those questions. I was so impressed with our performance that I’m writing a match report and watching the match again this morning. The issue about our struggles in the ‘big games’ has become so […]
To risk Alexis or not? Or make him a post-Christmas present?
Wednesdays are never a great day of the week anyway, it’s too far away from Friday and it’s just downright depressing. Well for Arsenal fans, some news made this week’s Wednesday just that little bit worse with many a source confirming that Manchester City danger man Sergio Aguero is set to be fit for the […]
Arsenal are back -Chuba, Dan, Gedion watch and a new keeper to Cech on!
Arsenal are back! Wednesday. That’s when I can stop forcing myself to care about Cricket/Tennis/Golf and get back to normality. The mighty Arsenal have traveled to Singapore to compete in the Barclays Asia Trophy and will take on a Singapore Select XI in a match that really is only about gauging fitness levels and making […]
Let’s not forget the moments of magic Theo can produce…
Recently there’s been a lot of chatter about Theo, his contract & his place in the team. Theo has divided opinion ever since he joined The Arsenal in 2006. He has undoubted speed, apparently the fastest professional footballer in the world, (although Bellerin is supposed to be quicker), it’s whether his brain can keep up with […]
I’m Theo let me know – Should I stay or should I go?
I read with interest Alex’s column from Tuesday. I think Theo really needs to up his game in order to stay at Arsenal. I honestly do not think he can up his defensive game to the level required of him as, in my opinion, he doesn’t have the ability to do so. Theo is […]
Don’t Board The Outrage Bus!
DB’S SILLY SEASON DIARY 2014 The great thing about doing this fortnightly is that it gives me more of a chance to observe how our moods and reactions can change during the Silly Season. For instance, when I started jotting down stuff for this instalment, the end of the world was nigh, as Cesc Fabregas […]
Arsenal vs Man City: Gunners’ Last Chance?
Arsenal face Manchester City after having being battered at Chelsea and held by Swansea at the Emirates. Again, Arsenal have been dealt with injury blows to pivotal figures in the squad. Manchester City will end all hopes of Arsenal’s minuscule title hopes with victory for the second successive season at the Emirates. MANCHESTER CITY Having […]