Ainsley Maitland-Niles: If it’s a matter of trust… Arteta trusts his man
An exclusive report from the Athletic’s David Ornstein caught my attention last week. The subject was Ainsley Maitland-Niles, and his desire leave Arsenal in pursuit of playing time. Per the report, Maitland-Niles “senses a lack of trust in him from (Mikel) Arteta” and believes the time is right for him to sever his association with […]
That Performance was Nine Years Coming – Thank you MIkel Arteta!
Nine years coming POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES February 2011, I was truly impressed. Barcelona were peak. We were good but they were arguably the best team of all time. I always prefer to feel my football with my heart and the last time I was so impressed was this Barcelona game. We’ve won bigger […]
Arsenal Taking a Hybrid City and Liverpool look? Early indication of whats to come from Arteta
Arteta has certainly shown his adaptability in his use of different formations and systems since he took over. Pre COVID-19, Ozil was a regular feature in the side. 4-2-3-1 with Ozil in the whole was the way forward to get the best out of him. He’s the best player at the club who can drift […]
How we will beat City – Defend like Dogs, Man Mark de Bruyne, Press, Scramble and Pounce
City have definitely had our number lately. And with good reason – they’re better than us, with a superior manager and players. And financial backing, no doubt. However, I believe we can beat them. Call me deluded, but anything in life can happen. It may be a long shot, but it’s not impossible. […]
Beating Champions: how Arsenal did it on Wednesday (and how they can do it again on Saturday) – [Episode 11]
Episode 11 “Beating Champions” Dave, Mike and Woz discuss how Arsenal managed to beat Liverpool in the Premier League earlier this week, and what they need to do to beat the reigning FA Cup Champions, Manchester City, at Wembley on Saturday. Another bite-sized chunk of Arsenalness delivered fresh to your cranium. Tune in and see […]
Cash Strapped Arteta will not be blamed – Let the Wheeling and Dealing commence
The Transfer window approaches fast and Arteta has no money He said so last night with a wry smile, though we Gooners don’t think it funny The owners will not splash their cash, their dollars aren’t for spending KSE are resolute whist down the league the team is descending It’s the roulette wheel of […]
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 […]