Coaching concerns clear POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES I’m not sure I can think of a new coach that has had one unfortunate circumstance after another quite like Mikel Arteta. We know the list. I won’t bore you. Yet again, he was confronted with another list of unfortunate circumstances with multiple key starters out and others […]
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Little Lucky Wins Back – One-nil to The Tenacious Arsenal as Arteta Gets it Right
Little Lucky Winks Back POSITIVES, NEEDS AND HOPES Amongst the wash of badness that Arsenal have been this season, Arsenal have also been unlucky. Perhaps all teams are as unlucky as us? I don’t pay close enough attention to all of them to know. I can say however, that I can’t remember a season being […]
An in-depth analysis of the Arsenal squad – Part One: THE DEFENCE
An In-depth Analysis of the Arsenal Squad PART ONE – THE DEFENSE Two positive results against Sheffield United and Southampton hopefully provide us momentum to finish the season strongly. But we must not forget that a huge squad rebuild must begin this coming window. It’s the perfect opportunity for Stan Kroenke to win over the […]
City 3-0 Arsenal: The Sun will shine when the habits change [Positive Needs & Hopes]
The Sun will Shine when the Habits change Better players will certainly help. A balanced team is imperative. We as fans could always offer more patience. Regardless of all that though, Arsenal have had the habit of self implosion for a long time. That game was certainly swinging City’s way as it approached half time. […]
MCI 3-0 ARS: Normal service resumes as inferior Arsenal is battered by City (With Player Ratings)
Man City 3-0 Arsenal Premier League • Etihad Stadium • June 17th, 2020 We got gunned down at Man City – and let’s be frank it’s what was coming to us. They’re a better side with better players. Kevin de Bruyne proved his world-class status with a man of the match performance. And […]
What if Christmas already happened? 6 things Arsenal want (but may not need)
What if Christmas already happened?… A transfer blog Hands up. I’m guilty. I never learn either. My wife is partially responsible too. Every ruddy Christmas we overspend on our children! We get too excited at the opportunity for short term happiness. This reminds me of where Arsenal might be with the possibility of new signings. […]
Arsenal 1-0 West Ham: tough game as VARsenal dodge Hammer blow [Positive Needs & Hopes]
Nothing looks easy Arsenal won yesterday but oh my, that was hard work. Part way through yesterday’s game I started to complain about how West Ham look every bit as good as we are. I then started to complain that we used to dominate games at home against almost everybody and that we are struggling […]
Makes sense or saves cents: Arsenal’s transfer window scrutinized
So… after links to Boateng, Lemar (deja vu??) and rumours of Auba leaving, we finally ended up with Cedric Soares and Pablo Mari as loaned defenders. Soares has PL experience with Southampton and won the Euros with Portugal and the GOAT (Ronaldo) in 2016. Pablo Mari was in the recent CWC final with Liverpool, […]
Official (?) Transcript of Arsenal’s Transfer Meeting 1st Jan 2020
Official (?) Transcript of Arsenal’s Transfer Meeting 1st Jan 2020 Just got back from my holiday in the States and found this in my inbox, so sorry for not passing it on sooner. My mate at the Green Dragon, overheard Eddie and Mickey having a quiet pint, discussing their transfer policy for the next window MA: […]