Sounds like Arsene Wenger has one wish for this January transfer window, to have Robin Van Persie back at The Emirates Stadium in an Arsenal shirt. Wenger sanctioned the sale of the Dutchman to Premier League rivals Manchester United this summer and has seen the £24 million striker bang in 21 goals for his new side to put United […]
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Swansea City; Arsenal’s new bogey team (Video)
Arsenal meet Swansea City in what is the fourth clash between the two in recent times when they battle at the Liberty Stadium in the FA Cup third round on Sunday. The Gunners haven’t found facing the Swans an easy task since the Welsh outfit earned promotion from the Championship two years ago. WTTGT
The Top Ten Arsenal Goals of 2012 (Videos)
Arsenal always score fabulous goals, and 2012 was no different. Whether carrying huge significance, or just sheer brilliance, the Gunners netted a ton of wonderful strikes in 2012 of many differing varieties. Here is a compilation of WTTGT’s top ten Arsenal goals of the year. WTTGT
Part 2 – How does Arsenal compare in the football climate?
This is the second in a four part series on Arsene Wenger as Arsenal manager in 2012-13. A lot of focus is placed on where Arsenal sit compared to where we feel the Arsenal should be in the table. Right now, granted, the Gunners are well below the position they should be in, but they […]
Everton Gold: Three Classic against the Toffees (Videos)
Arsenal and Everton are two sides who have endured some entertaining matches over the past number of years. The fixture has thrown up some unpredictable meetings between the two teams. At times, it has proved a one-sided domination in years gone by, as well as an incredibly tense affair. The two sides share some classic […]
Villa Gold: Three of the best meetings (Videos)
Arsenal versus Aston Villa is a match that over the years has produced some brilliant games, some fantastic moments and some phenomenal goals. Ahead of our match today, WTTGT takes a look at three of the standout games featuring the two sides from recent years. WTTGT
Wenger needs to stop persisting with Santos
In the aftermath of Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Manchester United, Jonathan Northcroft proclaimed on Twitter that “even a blind-drunk beautician, with dodgy waxing apparatus, couldn’t produce a worse Brazilian” when referring to left-back Andre Santos. The burly full-back has come under staunch criticism from the Gunners faithful and the media alike following a number of sub-standard displays in […]
Santos in Shirt Swap Shocker
Swapping shirts is nothing new in football. Players swap shirts as a mark of respect for one another after a match has finished; a symbol of unification for two men on opposing teams. One of the most iconic world football images is of Bobby Moore and Pele swapping shirts at the end of a World […]
Scoring Against Your Old Club
It’s happened to all of us hasn’t it? Your club’s mercurial striker is sold and goes on to score against you. There’s nothing worse. That is why it was good to see Robin Van Persie’s muted celebrations against Arsenal as he scored the opening goal for his new club Manchester United in their fixture on Saturday. WTTGT
Was Vermaelen the wrong choice as captain?
We often hear the not too uncommon term ‘the captain should lead by example on the pitch’ when referring to football skippers. The man who is given the armband is nine times out of ten the best player in the squad, and is one that can roll up his sleeves and inspire his teammates when […]