Arsenal fans have been through a wild season filled with soaring expectations, brilliant flashes, and that persistent feeling that one more key addition might transform a very strong club into a championship contender. Arteta’s squad, having grown a lot from his first days, now seems to be gunning in the right direction. Still, if there’s […]
At just eighteen years old, Lewis-Skelly has already showcased the attributes that make him an exciting prospect. His performances in Arsenal’s youth ranks displayed his dynamic ability and multifaceted imagination. Identified traits earlier make it easy for him to adapt to senior football, which is usually more taxing psychologically. In Lewis-Skelly’s case, his innate self-assuredness […]
‘A wasted week’ An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective Have no fear. I’m not going to scream and shout. I would hope that you read this because I offer solutions and some unique analysis. Never wanted to do a match report and most certainly don’t ever want to try to get readers by being […]
‘A case not ready for court’ An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective By Mike McDonald Over the last 40 years I have become a big fan of true crime TV. I’ve wondered for a while as to why I like it. Should I be worried? It all started with Miss Marple. Still in my […]
Arsenal’s decision to sign Declan Rice from West Ham for a club-record fee was a serious statement of intent by the Gunners. More than just a defensive-minded midfielder, Rice is very much the complete package, blending physicality with intelligence. He’s a defensive shield that can also drive the team forward. Since arriving at the Emirates, […]
As the Premier League 2024/25 season kicks off, Arsenal find themselves in a familiar yet challenging position—poised to mount a serious challenge for their first league title in 21 years. Their opening 2-0 victory against Wolves at the Emirates Stadium was a solid, if unspectacular, start, showcasing the resolve and determination that manager Mikel Arteta […]
‘Felt like April’ An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective I’m sitting in the cozy corner watching Inter Miami v Cincinnati. Max and I were discussing how Inter Miami, FC Cincinnati, Columbus Crew and LAFC would do in a competitive game against a PL team. If you don’t watch MLS (I rarely do), you’ll be […]
Arsenal are in a critical stage. Mikel Arteta has taken over a team packed with youthful talents. The question, however, is whether these inexperienced stars can win titles. We delve into statistics to unearth the challenges and opportunities facing the young Gunners. The Age Distribution at Arsenal One of the things that stand out about […]
In the stats driven world we live in, when it comes to attacking players on the pitch, goals and assists are your bread and butter. Often when it comes to comparing players against each other, comparing players based on their own previous campaigns, or seeing how valuable one player is to an individual team goal […]
‘Football love’ An End of Season review I think that at the age of 50 I am at a place where I know what true love is. I thought that I loved people and found out that I didn’t when I met the real one. I’ve got three children and if that doesn’t help you […]
