When football fans talk about Thierry Henry, the conversation often drifts toward his blistering pace, elegant finishing, and record-breaking career with Arsenal and the French national team. He’s remembered for his iconic runs, trademark curls into the far corner, and effortless grace that made defenders tremble. Yet, behind all the highlight reels and statistics lies […]
It’s July 1st and the first day back in the office for Arteta, Berta and Fred, Arsenal’s new data analyst. An invite drops in Fred’s calendar from Mikel. **** Urgent Crisis Meeting**** 10am, my office. “Blimey” thought Fred, “Must be important, it’s in person. Mikel only ever meets the first team face to face. The […]
Gunners Town is pleased to feature this guest post by Zach Lowy (@zachlowy) a freelance journalist who writes for various outlets such as Fotmob, RG News and more. Across his two decades in English football, Steven Caldwell faced off against some of the greatest strikers in the history of the Premier League. The former Scottish […]
Not quite yet An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective It’s amazing how patience gives clarity. After Wednesday night I was frustrated. Not just because we had lost either. I was frustrated because I didn’t get to watch it live and had suffered the maddening moment that everyone reading this has met before. That’s the […]
I thought as we haven’t any Arsenal games until we play Manchester City on Easter Sunday I’d have a bit of fun by looking at the present team who in my opinion are the best side we’ve had since the Invincibles and comparing the two sides and seeing how many of the present team I […]
Much has and will continue to be written about Bukayo Saka and his exploits in the famous Arsenal shirt. A shirt, lest we forget, that he has worn since he was 7 years old. 2 seasons ago, after the disappointment of non-selection for the 2020 FA Cup win, still aged only 19, virtually singled handed, […]
I’m still not saying it What was our aim at the start of the season? For me it was to finish in the top 4. I have no doubt that for the club it was very much the same, so let’s examine where we are in relation to that goal. In the table on […]
Football history, yes, even before the Premier League, tells us that the most successful teams strengthen when they are on top. The great Liverpool managers of the 1970s always added 1- or 2-star signings each summer as league champions, even though in those days with only 1 substitute, it usually meant demoting a fan favourite. […]
5 ways to become an Arsenal legend. 1 – Arsene Wenger – August 1996 I tried to watch the Tottenham match on television in my hotel yesterday, but I fell asleep. 2 – Patrick Vieira – September 1996 David Dein: “Patrick do you speak any English?” Vieira: “Yes Mr Dein”, Dein: “What do you know?” […]
It now seems highly likely that Gabriel Jesus, Man City’s Brazilian striker, will be arriving at Arsenal this summer, as reports suggest talks with the player’s agent and club are advanced. Jesus is reportedly keen to rekindle his working partnership with Arteta and will hope for more consistent first team action ahead of the Autumn […]
