As the Premier League 2024/25 season kicks off, Arsenal find themselves in a familiar yet challenging position—poised to mount a serious challenge for their first league title in 21 years. Their opening 2-0 victory against Wolves at the Emirates Stadium was a solid, if unspectacular, start, showcasing the resolve and determination that manager Mikel Arteta […]
As Arsenal prepares for the crucial second leg clash against Bayern Munich in the Champions League, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Following that disappointing loss to Aston Villa on Sunday the pressure is on for the Gunners to revive their season. Key to their success will be the performance of players selected on the left […]
One team went in, and another team came out An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective Well, well well. What to make of that? I actually had time to write this blog on Sunday after the game, but my balloon didn’t just deflate, it felt like it had popped. Just a feeling, I know. It’s […]
In this edition we look back on Sunday’s clash against Liverpool at Anfield in the Premier League. HIGHLIGHT Paul Hepker: Two huge calls going our way for a change: a VAR goal check that, let’s face it, they could easily have fudged. Just drawn a red line and said “OFFSIDE”. And then the Odegaard handball. […]
Mistakes and Moments An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective Dear Manchester United, Chelsea and Spurs fans (there has to be at least one of you reading), This is an Arsenal fan who has been where you are. Well actually, we’ve been where United and Chelsea are but we’ve never quite been as nakedly barren […]
Two teams 1 One team 0 An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective “ I’ve been in football a long time. Games like today make me realize that when it’s time to leave football behind, I won’t be missing anything.” That was Roy Hodgson. On Saturday. I’ve seen Roy Hodgson upset, and he still manages to […]
In this edition we look back on Tuesday’s clash against Luton in the Premier League. HIGHLIGHT Paul Hepker: Wow! Could Rice have come up with a more important and glorious goal? Right player at the right time, and Odegaard with the perfect ball. This team is fire. What a game! Dave Seager: The determination of […]
Plucking the fruit An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective Some people say that the verse in the Bible, “you will reap what you sow” is more of a threat. I’ve always seen it as an encouragement. It warns me about my behavior, but when we think of the word behavior because we were trained […]
In this edition we look back on Wednesday’s clash against Lens in the Champions League. HIGHLIGHT Paul Hepker: Havertz opening the floodgates: 4 goals in 14 minutes, 6 goals from six different goalscorers. A joy to behold. Thomas Bahnson: Has to be the Havertz goal. It just feels so big when he succeeds. The biggest […]
In this edition we look back on Saturday’s clash against Burnley at the Emirates. HIGHLIGHT Paul Hepker: Leo Trossard’s courage and commitment. He surely has to start every game. So consistent. Dave Seager: Zinchenko’s best game of the season and my MOTM. Does this give Arteta a new option? (See headlight) Steve Wellman: Zinny’s expertly […]
