Happy New Year everyone. A few days ago Jack Wilshere tweeted: “Hope 2014 is the year I get my hands on the Premier League trophy!” It could well be and one of the reasons could be down to a few very important wins in December, which saw Arsenal end the year top of the league. […]
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Santi shines once more, Poldi gives us a lovely problem and bring on the Toon
Two goals from Theo Walcott and another from Lukas Podolski cancelled out Carlton Cole’s opener as Arsenal came from behind to beat West Ham at Upton Park. It was an entertaining Boxing Day London derby with chances galore for both sides, but Arsenal’s superior quality eventually told and it was enough to send us back […]
Arsenal’s do-or-die Chelsea war could make or break the season before Christmas
They say that no matter how bad you feel, there is always someone else worse-off. After the week that Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have had, you cannot argue with that logic. From 1996, Arsene Wenger has seen Tottenham hire and fire nine managers and have at least three caretaker managers, mind the gap indeed. A […]
Why drawing Bayern Munich is good for Arsenal as Pep Guardiola bids to beat Emirates hoodoo
Having finished second in the group phase of the Champions League Arsenal were always going to be given a tough opponent in the last 16. In predictable fashion the Gunners were paired with Pep Guardiola’s Bayern Munich, which will provide a repeat, in terms of opponent as to last year though Arsene Wenger will hope […]
Manchester City 6 Arsenal 3 – Defensive Woes See Arsenal Hit For Six
Arsenal were thrashed 6-3 by Manchester City in a thrilling end to end game at the Etihad Stadium in the Saturday lunchtime kick off game, with our lead at the top of the Premier League reducing to two points. Arsene Wenger made several changes to the side that got beaten 2-0 against Napoli during the […]
Laurent Koscielny heroics distracts from Arsenal’s poor midfield showing in draw with Gunnersesque Everton
[heading size=”14″]Arsenal 1 Everton 1 – Arsenal Held But Mertielny Axis Shines[/heading] Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw against an ambitious Everton side, but still increased our lead at the top of the Premier League table to five points as goals from Mesut Ozil and Gerard Deulofeu cancelled each other out in a thrilling […]
Nicklas Bendtner fails to disappoint as Arsenal prepare for ‘big test’ against Everton with Hull City victory
[heading size=”14″]Arsenal 2 Hull City 0 – Poetic Arsenal See Off Tigers’ Threat [/heading] Another game and another victory as a goal at the beginning of each half from Nicklas Bendtner and Mesut Ozil saw Arsenal home with a 2-0 win at the Emirates against Hull City. Rotation was the word on everyone’s lips pre-match […]
Ignore Mathieu Flamini; this proves why Mikel Arteta is the main man for Arsenal
Three games, three doubles, three players. This success is not just any good series of matches but also symbolises the momentum, form and confidence that Arsenal currently possess. Once again, Arsene Wenger’s squad went for a win away from home against a rough Cardiff City team. The Gunners went through a very tough match, but […]
Eat. Shoot. Leave. Arsenal’s midfield has firepower lacked by Cesc Fabregas and co.
A panda walks into a restaurant, sits down and orders a sandwich. After he finishes eating the sandwich, the panda pulls out a gun, pops the waiter and stands up to go. “Hey,” shouts the manager. “Where do you think you are going, you just shot my waiter and didn’t pay for your sandwich!”As he’s […]
Cardiff City predict Arsenal scalp but think that Aaron Ramsey and co. will win the Premier League title
I am getting used to seeing Arsenal right on top of that Premier League table. You have to if we’ve been there for what, two months now? We are topping what has been a ridiculous season all around and the only teams providing some sort of normalcy to proceedings are Arsenal and Liverpool. But I […]