Last Night’s Work from Arteta shows why Stan needs to back his young coach as he did at the LA Rams
So that’s what it’s like to be Norwich POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES I was convinced as a kid that my Dad wanted me to support Norwich. We went to Norwich every summer for a family holiday. Every summer. My Dad took us to the castle every year too. Why every year? A kid […]
THERE IS NO TRANSFER WAR CHEST – What will Arteta do with his ‘Minor Skirmish’ Chest
Arsenal fans are no different to any in their fascination with transfer gossip and speculation and it now seems likely we know when this summer, or perhaps I say summer/autumn window will be. The first moves could be ratified as early as the 27th July. I am sure some of the free agents, who declined […]
Should Arsenal seek a permanent deal with Madrid for Ceballos? Pros and Cons!
Many of us, including myself, were excited about the loan signing of Dani Ceballos. I previously followed him closely at Real Betis and in the Euro U21’s. As we approach the end of this season, along with his loan expiring, it’s certainly mixed feelings among the fan base as to whether he should be here […]
Talking Tactics: 3-4-3 analyzed, what player we’re missing most, why we persist with zonal marking
Episode 10T “3-4-3 • Enforcer • Zonal Marking (Talking Tactics)” Gav gets Gunners Town’s resident tacticians Mike (@Mike_MMcDonald) and Woz (@TheAFCanalysis) to explain (in ways an idiot could understand): • The advantages (and disadvantages) of Arsenal’s 3-4-3 formation. • What type of player seems to be missing from our current line-up, • Why we persist […]
No Champions League but can Arteta’s Arsenal defeat the betting odds to win another FA Cup
Can Arsenal defy the betting odds and win another FA Cup? There is just something about Arsenal and the FA Cup. The Gunners have won the competition 13 times, more than anybody else, and nobody has reached more finals either. The 2017 triumph was Arsenal’s most recent major trophy and Arsene Wenger’s last […]
The key areas that cost Arsenal the Derby, despite some impressive numbers [Vital Statistics]
Vital Statistics from Arsenal 1-1 Leicester City Premier League • Matchday 35 • 12th July 2020 A bitterly disappointing result that included far too many individual errors at both ends of the pitch, defeat to them will never be easy but it hurts even more when they are a really poor side and we ourselves […]
You Can’t Fix Idiot: looking back on the shocking NLD – and ahead to Pool and City
Suburbs – Episode 04 “You Can’t Fix Idiot” Description: Ben, Chris and Steve try to dissect the shocking performance away in the North London Derby and get a little worried about our next two games against Liverpool and Man City. Don’t forget to subscribe using the many options below. WATCH On the Gunners Town YouTube […]
Only Martinez and Ceballos can hold their NLD Heads up High – Analysis and Player Ratings
I hate losing to this lot. This lot has a way inferior mark in the world of football than us. And they beat us! Call this salty or sour grapes, but I feel sick here. Not because we lost, but more the manner of our defeat. Let them gloat and revel in their win […]
Spurs have better players but Arsenal is in better form – an NLD that is impossible to predict (View From The Opposition)
In an exchange with Tottenham website Spurs For Life, Gunners Town writer Chris (@MarbleHallsTV) contributed this piece on today’s North London Derby Below is Spurs For Life contributor Andy’s response: _________ When I think of Arsenal I always think of my good friend Brucey. He’s one of those football fans who is quite pragmatic and […]
Saka, Auba, Pepe – Will we finally see this front 3 in a 343 for the NLD?
It’s the game every Arsenal fan looks forward to. Fiery, controversy, passion and hatred are words I’d associate with the NLD. Add Mourinho into the mix and it’s spiced things up to a whole new level. Right now I’m confident but I guarantee you that come Sunday morning, anxiety will creep in. Spurs: Set […]