While everyone was concerned with which defensive midfielder Arsene was going to get in the summer, I always found time to conduct some extensive research on who could improve our attack; a forward to be precise, but not necessarily a target man. I had so many names, but few were elite-level as the creme of […]
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Ahead of City today continuity is surely the key – Who’d have thought it would be Coquelin plus 1?
As the Premier league champions await us on a tricky away trip to City, it’s key that we look to get something out the game to really get our season rolling for the 800th time. Personally I try to no longer get my hopes up for games against the big teams because so many times […]
Theo Walcott’s Distinguished Qualities Have Been Missed
With an opportunity to reflect on Theo Walcott’s full return to first team action a week on from the FA Cup test against Hull, the qualities he brings to the side is quite easy to observe. A fully confident Walcott full of match practice may have scored a hat-trick on another day but the rust […]
The Good, the Bad and the BOLACS – The new need to know about Arsenal acronym
Darren’s New Year Special Season Diary – BELIEVE in 2015 Ok, it may be a little late for a New Year’s Special, but as you will probably have people wishing you a happy new year until mid-February I think we can let that slide, don’t you? January – What a fucking depressing time of year […]
Arsenal bounce back v Hull and victory illustrates Wenger’s options for EPL
While a January 1 defeat at the hands of Southampton quelled some of the momentum Arsenal generated throughout December, the 2-0 FA Cup win over Hull City may have gotten the Gunners back on track. And once again, it was thanks in large part to some nice contributions from bench players. The focus, in January, […]
Good King Wenger he looked out as we played United – Early Christmas Special :-)
New Lyrics to be sung to the tune of the well known Christmas Carol, Good King Wenceslas – Good King Wenger he looked out when we played United, when the players lay round about, no defence was sighted. Brightly shone the Ox that night, though the rest were pony, when a poor Bould came in […]
Is Arsenal’s Defence truly that bad or is it the goals for that should cause concern?
Yesterday I was having a chat via Twitter with a fellow Gooner and serial podcaster, known on the internet as @RamblinGooner, about the upcoming winter transfers window and how Arsène Wenger will strengthen our squad. Will he sign a defender? Will he sign a defensive midfielder? Will he sign both? Then suddenly I found myself […]
A Defensive Bully like Matic is not Arsenal’s answer! What is?
I like to clear things up so I’ll start by saying I’m not trying to defend Arsene as I’m still baffled at how he refused to bring in a top quality shield in the summer, especially since we seem to favour 4-1-4-1. However, the issue of Arsenal needing a defensive midfielder has been somewhat overrated […]
Arsenal’s Arsene Wenger should head to the Scottish Highlands in search of complementing Alexis Sanchez’s rough and wild side
Hi everyone! I’m just back from a wonderful road trip in Scotland and I was glad I could find out that the country responsible for the birth, rise and success of Sir Alex Ferguson is also able to produce something wonderful, which is reassuring. I explored the Highlands from west to east and back, going […]
3 in 3 as Ozil and Welbeck shine at Villa Park – Match Review & Player Ratings
Arsenal got their first Premier League win since the opening day of the season in a 3-minute spell which saw them ultimately, win the game.Aston Villa XI: Guzan, Hutton, Senderos, Vlaar, Cissokho, Delph, Carlos Sánchez, Richardson, Weimann, Cleverley, Agbonlahor.Arsenal XI: Szczesny, Chambers, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Gibbs, Arteta, Ramsey, Cazorla, Özil, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Welbeck. Aston Villa started the better […]