Gunners gonna gun: how our lethal Captain Sniper led Arteta’s men to Arsenal’s 14th FA Cup (With PLAYER RATINGS)
Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea 2020 FA Cup Final Review A record 14th FA Cup has come back home!! Well, we did it!! I predicted a win, and we got it. I’m not bigging myself up nor self-aggrandising. But then despite Chelsea finishing higher, I genuinely thought that if we had a good tactical plan, […]
6 Things I learned about Arsenal in 2020 so far……
What did 2020 ever do for us? It’s been a facked up year, but when things are hard, there’s always a learning opportunity to be had. Here’s what I learnt from 2020. A decent, thoughtful manager, makes a shed load of difference After all these years, our defence is still pants! […]
Winning the FA Cup gives this Arsenal squad a shot at redemption: here’s hoping they take it!
The Importance Of Winning The FA Cup It has been a season to forget at the Emirates which was dragged out by the forced stoppage, but while our position in the table and the performances on the pitch have not been up to the expected standard, there is still a possibility that we can end […]
Which Arsenal youngsters are closest to breaking into Arteta’s First Team Squad for 2020/21?
Miguel Azeez Profile Age: 17 Name: Miguel Azeez Position: Box to Box Midfielder/ CDM Joined Arsenal: 5 years old An extremely talented player who is comfortable playing multiple roles in midfield, whether he’s asked to play a deep-lying playmaker role or a box-to-box role, Azeez has all the tools in his locker to be the […]
Arsenal’s Pace on the Break and Through Balls Key – A Tactical Look at the FA Cup Final
So it’s here – a potential record 14th FA Cup is in the waiting. Certain clubs haven’t won an FA Cup in nearly thirty years. We know better! Let’s show them what clubs of true standing exist for – winning. We’ve won two previous FA Cup finals vs. Chelsea – 2002 and 2017. […]
A Battle of Brilliant Young Coaches – FA Cup Final Tactics, Formations, Dangers and Predicted Team
This Saturday’s final seems to have similarities to last year’s horror show in Baku. Chelsea came into the final last year under no pressure since champions league qualification was already secured. The impetus was on us as only a win in Baku would be enough to secure a place in Europe’s most elite competition. We […]
Exclusive – Opposition View FA Cup Final Preview with CFC Fan, Writer and Pod-Caster Stamford Chidge
An FA Cup Final Preview with a difference will give you the inside track on our West London rivals Chelsea ahead of the big day. I was delighted to catch up with my old sparring partner, Chelsea FanCast Presenter/Producer and CFC write for the CFCUK Fanzone and Football.London, David Chidgey (@StamfordChidge) DS – Good afternoon […]
The % Game – % Chance of each Arsenal Player being in Arteta’s Squad for 2020/21
Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the % game. With the transfers window now open and in an attempt to take my mind off the upcoming FA Cup Final against Chelsea, I tried to assess the current squad and see how many chances each player has to still be at the Club, next season. It […]
Brought back from the brink: Granit Xhaka’s miraculous transformation from outcast to linchpin
Since signing for Arsenal in 2016, Granit Xhaka has been a polarising figure for Arsenal fans. From literally picking his nose as Watford scored a goal back in 2017, to his ability to score goals at long range, to being praised for recent performances, Xhaka is an interesting and perhaps misunderstood player. Some Arsenal supporters […]
Get Out Of Jail Free (Bronze Edition) – this time it’s truly make or break for Arsenal (Episode 16)
Episode 16 “Get Out Of Jail Free (Bronze Edition)” Dave, Charlie and Paul discuss the Aubameyang contract saga, Dani Ceballos’ loan renewal, the players we’re prepared to sell and those we’d rather keep (there aren’t that many of them!) They then turn their attention to Saturday’s Cup Final – possible formations and tactics, predictions, and […]