In recent years I’ve lost count of the number of times that those of us in my continually expanding match day friendship group, have uttered the words “I’ve had a great day out, other than the game”. Unfortunately, those occasions have become increasingly more frequent and instead of being an enjoyable hobby, watching us has […]
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Ya, Mesut Ya! Özil signs dat ting. Finally.
Considering the fact I am the Gunners Town resident Mesut Ozil fanboy, I felt it only right that I said something about the greatest news I’ve heard since I was informed of sliced bread. The news I speak of is that Mesut Ozil has finally signed a contract extension with Arsenal, reportedly he signs until […]
How to best incorporate Aubameyang in the Arsenal 1st Eleven – Part 2
With the long awaited and much anticipated news that Pierre Eric Aubameyang is on his way, barring any last minute hitches, to North London we have asked our regular Gunners Town writers and contributors to consider how he will fit in. Where does PEA’s arrival potentially leave or previous record signing. Alexandre Lacazette and how […]
Winners and Losers in The Alexis-Mkhitaryan Swap Deal
Finally. Finally what has been the most drawn out transfer saga in recent memory came to an end at the top of the new week. Alexis swapped Colney for Carrington and the Armenian god Mkhitaryan came to North London where frequently parked buses are not regularly seen. Initially the word around town was that we […]
Will we finally see Jack and Rambo start together? – The Welshman is key to revive Lacazette!
It seems not so long ago we have played Palace away in that crazy 3-2 win … And indeed it wasn’t that long ago, just a day over three weeks back. You do get those reverse fixtures around New Year. Chelsea, for instance, are facing Brighton for the second time in a matter of weeks. […]
Rejuvenation through Reinvention: Are the cases of Arteta and Cazorla the template for Mkhitaryan
It seems as if Alexis Sanchez’s impending transfer to Manchester United is not a matter of “if” but “when.” The name being bandied about as makeweight in the deal is one Henrikh Mkhitaryan. It’s far from a given that the Armenian will join, but reliable sources seem to think a deal is close. Arsenal’s recent […]
Fantasy preview: Lacazette and Monreal make their case
Howdy. A new gameweek is nearly upon us, however there is still a day to go to get your squad in top shape. I’ll try to navigate you through this exercise. Defense The last week demonstrated how the Manchester clubs are not only firing on all cylinders up front, but also remain the least leaky […]
Manchester City finally click, but is it a flash in the pan?
Up until this season I wasn’t at all involved with Fantasy Premier League. However a lucky combination of a piece of advice from a friend and a certain boredom at the start of the season provided the perfect storm. And so here I am, 4 gameweeks into the season, feeling a need to vent my […]
If Jamie Vardy is the Answer what on earth is the Question Arsene?
If Jamie Vardy is the answer, then I’d love to know what the question is. This is such a left field *signing from Arsene, those fans who were screaming for change and ranting for Arsene to change his policy, not even in their wildest imagination did they ever expect this. I have had a week […]