♪ What a diff’rence a day makes, 24 little hours ♪ Oh how I wish Dinah Washington remixed it to “What a diff’rence 4 days make, 96 little hours”, it would’ve been so so much more fitting. Can we all just for a moment cast our minds back to the mauling we took at the […]
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Four tactical Arsenal errors that Arsene Wenger MUST FIX NOW that could otherwise cost them this season
Many of us flock to the computer in the morning to read the latest blogs by serial Arsenal bloggers Arseblog and Gunnerblog. There are many other solid blogs out there, but those two always struck me as the two largest from our kin. Most of the time I agree completely with what they say, and […]
Arsene Wenger should forget Thomas Vermaelen, Mikel Arteta and Per Mertesacker and make Mathieu Flamini the next Arsenal captain
POINTY, SHOUTY, MATTY Missing in action May 5th 2008 was a sad day in Arsenal’s history. It was the beginning of the end for the (In my opinion) best Arsenal squad since the Invincibles (current squad excluded). Monsieur Mathieu signed for AC Milan. Many fans, at the time, felt he had left too soon, stating […]
Arsene Wenger’s title-winning signing is already a Gunner, as average Arsenal protect top spot
Crystal Palace 0 Arsenal 2 – Superb Szczesny Keeps Arsenal In Pole Position Arsenal continued their strong form away from home with a 2-0 victory against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park yesterday. Whilst the three points and clean sheet were hugely welcomed after the midweek defeat against Borussia Dortmund, it wasn’t that straightforward throughout the […]
Arsenal miss the point as Dortmund expose the Gunners frailties
Arsenal 1 Borussia Dortmund 2 – Subdued Arsenal Miss The Point It was Arsenal’s toughest test of the season to date and it ended in defeat as we were beaten 2-1 by Borussia Dortmund in round three of the Champions League group stages at the Emirates Stadium. It was by no means a shameful display […]
Like a Knife through Butter, it’s the Goal of the Season – But we’ve won nothing yet says the Voice Of Reason
So we beat Norwich at home Hip Hip Hooray Shall we just stay cool until we get to May? A knife through butter it’s the Goal of the Season? We’ve won nothing yet says the Voice of Reason (more…) Guest Writer
Jack Wilshere taken to the sword, Arsenal injury updates and who could return to face Norwich City
[heading size=”5″]The Inter-lull: Parts 1 and 2[/heading] Part 1: And did these feet in ancient times….. Should England be for the English? Jack Wilshire has stirred the jingoistic hornets’ nest with his recent comments: “The only people who should play for England are English people, if you live in England for five years it doesn’t […]
50/50 balls, defensive kingpins – Gunners’ ruthless defence never forgot The Arsenal Way
You Guest It It’s probably around 9am Kenyan time, Wednesday morning- I just like several Arsenal fans all around the world still can’t get over the thought of watching Mesut Ozil get his first goal for the club, Olivier Giroud’s first of the night and more than ever- a beaten Napoli side that couldn’t fathom […]
Arsene Wenger silences his critics as Mesut Özil leads an Arsenal masterclass to pass the first test
Matt’s Match Review It was the toughest, non-shadowy, test of the season to date and Arsenal passed it with flying colours as we beat Napoli 2-0 to go three points clear at the top of our Group in the Champions League. And it was never in doubt. Completed in exceptional style and in each half […]
Agent Poldi, Herr Wenger and the German revolution at Arsenal
Doppelpass It’s all about German players at Arsenal at the moment. Mesut Özil the most talked about but also our two youngsters Serge Gnabry and Thomas Eisfeld who did a great job over the last week by scoring against West Bromwich Albion and Swansea City. I guess you read a lot player profiles and stuff […]