Why have Arsenal struggled against the bigger teams?
The Premier League’s ‘Big Six’ isn’t a fixed concept. Fifteen years ago, you might have argued it was more of a ‘Big Three’. Whereas ten years ago, there were maybe four teams who challenged for the title. The number of teams who hit that peak of performance, and dominate both home and away, can shift […]
Arteta is orchestrating a tune from his players – Now time to build on the best defence in the league
On occasions when our manager and players have failed to deliver in games, some of our supporters including myself, have criticised them, so by the same token, it’s only fair that we praise them when they do perform. After previously questioning some of Mikel Arteta’s tactics and decisions, it was perhaps inevitable that I would […]
Man United Pundits choke on their own bile whilst praising Arteta’s Gabriel Partey
Respecting Gabriel’s Partey It’s very rare that pundits have anything nice to say about The Arsenal and our players. It’s as rare as rocking horse excrement that ex United player pundits have anything nice to say about The Arsenal and our players, but after Monday night’s performance, the unthinkable happened and Red Pundits FC had […]
14 Years Of Hurt erased as Arteta’s Dependables reset the timer (MUN 0-1 ARS) [with Player Ratings]
Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal – 14 years is way too long! This isn’t a peak Man United side by no means. Yes, they finished third last season and have some top players like Pogba, Fernandes, Rashford, and now Cavani. But to win at Old Trafford after 14 years with some debasing defeats (8-2), […]
The real star of Arsenal’s Old Trafford glory won’t make the headlines [Positive Needs & Hopes]
It’s not in the Headlines POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES My son Maxwell asks me the same question each week after his football match. He asks me, ‘How did I do, Dad?’ All parents reading this can relate. We all get a similar question. We all probably feel the same way about our response. We tell […]
Arsenal look to steady ship and exploit Red Devil’s Old Trafford shakiness (Match Preview)
Match Preview Arsenal travel to Manchester United on Sunday afternoon in the hope of not only turning around their wretched record away record at Old Trafford, but also steadying the ship after losing three of their last four matches in the Premier League. Arteta will be looking for a much needed reaction after last week’s […]
Finally Aubameyang Central at Old Trafford but No Luiz will mean 3 at the back
Arsenal vs Manchester United Matchday 7 • 1/10/2020 Two big giants of the game face off at Old Trafford on Matchday 7. Arsenal vs Manchester United, North vs South. Winner gets bragging rights. Manchester United come into this game in 15th place with Arsenal in 12th, with both sides looking to move closer […]
Is Mikel Arteta suddenly trying to be too clever? Time to keep it simple at Old Trafford
Arsenal head into the game against Manchester United on Sunday in something of a rut. Back to back league defeats against Manchester City and Leicester have taken the shine off of a promising preseason and transfer window. For the first time in his brief managerial career questions are being asked of Mikel Arteta. On the […]
The Future of Arsenal’s Defence – His Name is Monlouis, He plays like Desailly
Last week saw Arsenal award two further first professional contacts to exciting talents turning 17. One was for our previous interview subject Charlie Patino and the other for an exciting Hale End graduate, central defender Zane Monlouis. Timely therefore for this week’s Youth Star catch up with resident expert John Williamson (@willow1860) to on Monlouis. […]
It’s not what we want or expect, but what we need – It may be Willock and Nelson
Not what you want, but what we need POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES Yesterday I was reminded about two players at Arsenal that I’d somewhat forgotten about. I’d fallen into joining much of Arsenal twitter and thinking that Joe Willock was only useful as a versatile runner and presser when other’s legs had fallen off. I […]