The scheduling of the 2022 FIFA World Cup was always going to be a source of debate. At no stage in the past did the topflight in England have to pause for this major tournament. For most Premier League teams and their supporters, the event’s timing is a source of frustration. There are some benefits, […]
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6 of the most shocking losses in World Cup history
It is fair to say that all Arsenal fans will be enjoying the current football season. Mikel Arteta’s side have been in fine form overall and this has left them sitting atop the Premier League table. The 2022/23 football season also has a World Cup to enjoy, and this is now in full swing over […]
Sun Dream Team Champion reflects on glories past: World Cup Fantasy Football (Arsenal Edition)
My mind still wanders back to that glorious day in May 1997, when I held Jo Guest in my arms, (anyone under 30 may need to google her) and when I truly believed I had the most knowledgeable brain in football. Of course, 25 years later, I now know that, although a reasonable amount football know […]
Ten Torturous Days, A World Cup Story
Alas, we have arrived at an annoying pause from our beloved Arsenal as the World Cup is upon us, and for the second time in the last four renditions of this grand tournament, it will be a painful and conflicted group stage watch for yours truly. As should be abundantly clear, I’m an American who […]
“Qatar – Why?” A Gooner’s honest take on FIFA’s controversial World Cup
Qatar? Why?? Let me introduce myself. My name is Peter Le Beau, I have been an Arsenal supporter since 1958 and a season ticket holder for over thirty years. Five generations of my family have supported Arsenal stretching back to my paternal grandfather who watched them play in Woolwich. I’ve written for the Gooner […]
Richard Keys – I am genuinely worried for you!
The Arsenal produce one of their best performances of the season and yet again, all Richard ‘Past His Sell By Date’ Keys can focus on Mikel and the technical area. Within minutes of the final whistle, Keys was on his one man soap box about Arteta ‘hanging out’ side his technical area. “ Why is […]
*Leaked* Arsenal lads plan November trip to Ibiza during World Cup (Far Side View)
The Arsenal boys are getting excited about the up coming World Cup, some have different reasons. My inside contact at London Colney managed to grab some screenshots of the latest team WhatsApp group chat and very kindly forwarded them to me. Steve WellmanEnglish by birth, Australian by choice. Traffic Engineer, Arsenal ST Holder, Sun DreamTeam […]
Gooners set to shine on the World Cup Stage
With the biggest football show on earth fast approaching and Arsenal top of the league, it is logical to expect several of our players to be gracing the world stage in November. It is always and exciting time, with the pre-tournament friendlies completed and punters will be shopping around for the best odds for the […]
Can Mesut Ozil be considered an Arsenal legend?
On transfer deadline day of 2013, Arsenal made a real statement of intent by signing one of the most highly rated attacking midfielders in the world, Mesut Ozil. At the time, manager Arsene Wenger smashed the clubs record transfer fee to bring him to the club in a £42.5 million deal, which sparked scenes of […]
5 World Cup Players Arsenal Should Have An Eye On
Well, the World cup is in full swing; we have seen England impressively beat Panama, Mexico capture people’s imagination with their energy and flair, even the Germans are having a wobble (thanks to Mexico). With all that, Arsenal fans want to know which of the players on display could be lining up at the Emirates […]