Arsenal made significant moves to strengthen their squad in the transfer window for the remainder of the 2020/21 campaign. Thomas Partey was signed for £45m on deadline day from Atletico Madrid to put the cherry on top of solid business performed by the club. https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/1313245492030181384?s=20 For too long the Gunners have settled for second best […]
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Desperate for what we don’t NEED – and the 7 Steps Arteta Is taking to get the results we WANT
Desperate for what we don’t want POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES I spend too much time scrolling through Twitter. I admit. I had to get off it on Saturday though. The transfer window turns people who I respect into angry and irrational. I totally understand that you can be angry and greatly disappointed after it’s over. […]
Saka to be the Alternative Internal Creative Solution to Houssem Aouar
I wrote this on Sunday morning, but it has been on my mind for ages. Those who chat to me privately will know that I was never overly concerned about the signing of Houssem Aouar, not because I don’t admire him, more that I don’t see the pressing need. Yes, I acknowledge the lack of […]
Is Tonight Arsenal’s time for the first Top 6 Away win in 5 Years? – Into the Champions’ cauldron
So, it’s back to Anfield for us then. This is a ground with some very mixed fortunes in our history. Anfield 89 stands out, of course. Some of our best league wins in the Wenger-winning period were at Anfield – Pires’s curlers were grand, as was Henry skinning his former Sky pundit buddy Carragher in […]
Happy to win scrappy: Gunners Town Pub Pod Review – Leicester 0-2 Arsenal (Carabao Cup 3rd Round)
Episode 27 Pub Review: Leicester 0-2 Arsenal Carabao Cup – 23/9/20 Join Gav, Charlie, Alex and Paul in the Gunners Town virtual pub, as they analyze Arsenal’s scrappy win over Leicester to see them progress to the next round of the Carabao Cup. Two uglier goals you probably won’t find – but a win is […]
No Fizz. No Bang. No Snap, Crackle or Pop. ARS 2-1 WHU (Gunners Town Pub – Episode 26)
Episode 26 “No Fizz. No Bang.No Snap, Crackle or Pop.” Dave is joined by Mike, Paul and pod-newcomer Kaya in the all-Gunners-Town writer post-match virtual pub, to unravel what was a curiously disappointing performance by Arsenal against the Hammers. Arteta picked Ceballos and Saka to help break down an expected low-block – but it’s fair […]
Arteta NEEDS a Risk Taker in his Midfield – Top Learning Points from lucky win over West Ham
A game of no risk POSITIVES, NEEDS and RIP-OFF LEADS You’ve had time to breathe. I haven’t. I write this pretty raw after a game I did not see coming. I predicted 5-0 and actually felt pretty sure of myself. Arsenal had many layers of momentum and West Ham had the opposite of momentum, […]
West Ham Preview · Moyles Parks A Bus (Episode 25)
Episode 25 “West Ham Preview · Moyles Parks A Bus” Gav, Mike and Paul preview the upcoming Arsenal v West Ham game, and ponder how Arteta might counter a potential David Moyes parked bus. Does he stick with a formation that has proved so effective against recent opponents? Does he throw more creativity on the […]
Auba Signs Da Fing – Transfer Dominoes (Episode 24)
Episode 24 “Auba Signs Da Fing · Transfer Dominoes” Gav, Mike and Paul wax lyrical about Auba’s signing, how Arteta is making Arsenal an attractive destination for top players, and what needs to happen before the transfer window ends to get Arsenal’s squad in line with restrictions.. Should Ozil even be included in the squad?! […]
The Willian Signing looks a Masterstroke as Arteta’s Revolutionsed Arsenal’s thrash Fulham
Arteta’s revolutionised Arsenal side kicked off their Premier League campaign with a confident 0-3 victory against Fulham at Craven Cottage, with Brazilian debutants Willian and Gabriel putting in impressive performances to get the Gunners off to a fine start. Arsenal’s fast start was signified within the 10 minute mark as Lacazette prodded home from close […]