We may have wait for Arsenal’s next Goal-Scoring Eight – Ben Cottrell Youth Star Interview
Ben Cottrell v MK Dons (Thanks to Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) This week, inspired by his recent goal scoring exploits, John (@willow1886) and I are returning to midfield, and discussing U23 Man of the Moment, Ben Cottrell. Ben has been at Arsenal since he was 9 years old and signed his first […]
Is Kieran Tierney slowly becoming Arsenal’s most important player?
Kieran Tierney’s first season in English Football was undoubtedly a tough one, arriving in North London with a stubborn groin injury which kept him out of action for several weeks, highlighting the nature of his character to work hard and finally gain full fitness which certainly showed in his performances. However, another bad stroke of […]
Arteta’s Management of Lacazette and Nketiah has brought the old Laca Back
But some fan’s are still only happy when moaning …. ‘Gunner be honest’ review Two wins from two, what more do you want the team to do? Play entertaining football in every game of course! It is indeed three wins from three games if you wish to include the Community Shield victory and I’m also […]
KSE Listen to your Manager – Back Arteta NOW on Partey and Aouar or risk losing him
”You are not in the Champions League and because you are not in the Champions League, you say ‘Okay, I don’t have to invest because I don’t have the financial ability to do it’. But the other clubs invest and then the gap becomes bigger”. Mikel Arteta (14/7/2020) Over to you Stan Kroenke. I […]
Two Defenders get 3/10 Ratings as below par Arsenal squeeze past Unlucky Hammers
West Ham did to us at home what they did in 18/19 and 19/20. For the third season in a row, they’ve given us a run for their money and were unlucky to get a win. David Moyes has been maligned in some parts, especially after his failure at Man United, but in this game, […]
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 […]
Game of Gloves – An Epic Saga for keeping dominance in the Kingdom of Arsenal
Emiliano Martínez has been sold to Aston Villa – who will replace him?The Argentine left the Arsenal after more than ten years, bringing in a figure initially set at 16 million pounds, which could become 20 millions depending on add-ons and bonuses.What is the plan to replace him?For a team that already has Matt Macey, […]
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, […]
Top 10 Qualities Needed in Arsenal’s Midfield – Houssem Aouar addresses 9/10
The HUGE small detail Houssem Aouar may never sign for Arsenal. If he doesn’t don’t chuck this post in the bin because there’ll be another that this speaks to. When signing a player the very first step is identifying the needs of the team. If I had that job this would be my list […]
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal Revolution mirrors the the calm, ruthlessness of George Graham 1986-88
I suggested in a social media post the other day that I felt Arteta was showing a similar calm, assured ruthlessness as a young manager that Arsenal supporters witnessed in the early tenure of George Graham. I thought I would try and elaborate in this week’s column. Arteta – like Graham – arrived with a […]