Sheffield 1-2 Arsenal: Perception Protection [Positive Needs & Hopes]
Perception protection POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES If you read my last post you’ll know I talked about the different ways to win. I felt that Arteta won the Southampton game tactically. This didn’t surprise me as I see this as a strength. It will happen again. Yesterday, was very surprising. In a way I’m not […]
Will Ozil return to help Arsenal beat the Blades? Sheffield United Preview
Relief! That’s the word I would describe our victory against the Saints. Collectively, we were much stronger defensively and nullified the supply lines to the in form Danny Ings and dangerous Shane long. Whilst there’s still plenty to work on, hopefully this result gives us the momentum needed to provide more consistency for the remainder […]
The Arsenal road not taken: how we got here [Part One]
NOTE: This was written before the So’ton game. But for me, the issues at Arsenal Football Club have been a cascade of continually BAD decisions. It’s like a butterfly-effect of poor actions and wrong points, leading to our stellar mid-table placing currently. There is the poem of the “road not taken…” and how choices shape […]
Southampton 0-2 Arsenal – we won away! [With Player Ratings]
So’ton 0-2 Arsenal Premier League Review – 25th June 2020 After the collective pre-game trepidation, we won a game away. Yay!! As our game was on Sky, there was an opportunity for more banter from the footballing world. But we did what we needed to do – and forestalled any jibes and mockery. Southampton had […]
Southampton 0-2 Arsenal: Pressure wins twice [Positive Needs and Hopes]
Pressure wins twice If you are thinking that the headline refers to Arsenal beating Southampton due to two individual moments of pressure, you’d be 50% correct. Arsenal won due to a couple of reasons, and leaning into their speed upfront was certainly one of them. Southampton never found an easy way to play or create […]
NICOLAS PEPE- Hit or Miss? An ‘In Depth Analysis’of his season to date.
Rewind back to the end of the 2018/19 campaign and into the summer transfer market. Many areas within the squad needed to be addressed in order for us to compete against the top sides in the division. We all knew that a top quality centre back was an absolute must, which we unfortunately didn’t address […]
Arteta, Guendouzi, Saka’s role, Injuries, Substitutions – A Review of a Disappointing First Two!
Two games played, two very disappointing defeats and some supporters are already calling for the manager’s head. Yes, The Arsenal are well and truly back from the enforced Covid-19 break. Prior to the return of the Premier League, I openly admitted that I didn’t feel my usual buzz of excitement and anticipation. To me, recommencing […]
Who is Arsenal target Axel Disasi? A Scouting Report.
William Saliba will be joining Arsenal but at 18 years old can’t be seen as the answer to all of Arsenals defensive frailties. It is well known that Arsenal will be looking at reinforcing the back four with center back a priority. It is also clear that Arsenal have turned their attention to youth in […]
BHA 2-1 ARS – Arsenal’s positive solution: play to its strengths [Positive Needs & Hopes]
A positive solution We don’t have to wait for the transfer window. There is a solution that leans into our individual and team strengths. Our defense is the best it will be until new players arrive. Our midfield is unfit for modern football so why worry about it until it gets blown up as there […]
The Pre-Match Game Show with Comedy Duo, Mesut and David!
The pre-game show, with David and Mesut It’s 2.30pm on Saturday 20th June 2020 and game 2 for Arsenal in season 2020 2.0 is upon us. Luis and Ozil are going through their new routine and this time they have been allowed to sit next to next to each other. All be it, 1.5m and […]