New Theory – Mesut Ozil has in fact retired already!!
Sometimes fans come up with the craziest of ideas and theories. Some go noticed by many like the banners and the attitudes of fans on social media going global. And when I mean ideas, this is something not based on transfers like we should buy player x because of his reputation or because he had […]
Opinion: Bundesliga an ‘Unmissable’ Summer Market for Arteta
The idea that the Bundesliga is both a proving ground for Premier League youth talent, and a league that teaches them the virtues of counter-attacking, efficient football, remains as relevant as ever. Emile Smith-Rowe and Reiss Nelson have both benefitted from this state of affairs, and that in itself has put the Bundesliga in a […]
The 5 Best Football Video Games of All Time
5 Best Football Video Games of All Time The world of football is an incredible place to be a part of. Whether you’re a fan or a professional player, this common passion of ours has connected so many humans worldwide in ways few entities hope of achieving. As kids, many of us grew up playing […]
We can TRUST Arteta to be the first coach since George Graham to build a defence we can TRUST
Can we sign Trust? I don’t trust Arsenal. I don’t think I have for over 10 years. My son and I get comfortable and excited on the couch. Out Arsenal run. My son looks at me. He does it every game. It’s a mix of fear and adrenaline I see in his face. He’s only […]
Deeney’s ‘Cojones to finally drop’ a league as Arsenal look to finish Premier League in style.
We arrive, belatedly, at the last match of an ultimately woeful season for a team of Arsenal’s stature. A season that has seen the usually stable club have three different first team coaches ends with the Gunners, can only finish 8th if they beat relegation threatened Watford on Sunday. Whatever happens the 2019/20 will be […]
More of the same, please: Arsenal looking for a repeat of 2017 as they face Chelsea in the FA Cup Final
Arsenal FA Cup Final Preview Arsenal progressed to the FA Cup final with an excellent 2-0 victory over previous holders Manchester City last weekend. The Gunners will take on fellow Londoners Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday August 1st and it will be Mikel Arteta’s first chance to secure silverware as Arsenal manager. Arteta previously lifted […]
Preparing for the Cup Final • Maximizing Creativity [Talking Tactics – Episode 14]
Episode 14T “Preparing for the Cup Final • Maximizing Creativity” Our resident tactics experts (and Gav) discuss the upcoming Watford game – and whether it should be used as a test-run for the Cup Final against Chelsea. Mike and Woz also explore ways of getting more link-up between our midfield and attack in the current, […]
Could Said Benrahma be converted into Arteta’s Creative ‘8’ – Our New Santi?
I finished yesterday’s newspaper column, discussing what Arteta needs to revert to 433 next season, with an off-the-cuff suggestion of Said Benrahma. The reason I would describe the suggestion as off-the-cuff, or left field is because the article was considering the creative central player Arsenal need, and the Algerian, predominantly plays on the wing for […]
Bad Football. Bad Banners. Villa debacle. Watford dead rubber. (Episode 13)
Episode 13 “Bad Football. Bad Banners.” Mark, Gav and Chris lament the lacklustre performance against Aston Villa, the banners above the ground, as well as the weekend’s dead rubber against Watford. Another bite-sized chunk of Arsenalness delivered fresh to your cranium. Tune in and see why the new Gunners Town Pod is gaining followers. Don’t […]
A ‘COUTINHO SIGNING’ – The Missing Link between Arsenal’s Midfield and Attack?
‘Typical Arsenal’ is how I would describe our last three results. Impressive displays against two elite teams in Europe followed by a game, where we fail to deliver when the emphasis is on us to impose our game. What the result against Aston Villa does is it continues to provide a gentle reminder that the […]