Time to rest Lacazette as fans question Arteta’s selections for the first time at Burnley
As Arsenal extended their unbeaten run away from home to nine games, they left Burnley with a point for the third Premier League game in a row which left them 10th, lingering 10 points off the top four. I look at how we played today and whether we improved on recent displays. It was a […]
In the Short term Arteta sacrificing flair and unpredictability for structure and balance [Positive Needs & Hopes]
Structure 3 Balance 1 Positives, Needs and Hopes Arsenal are in a period of sacrifice. It looks to me that the new coaching team has sacrificed needed work on our attacking game to focus heavily on defensive structure. I’m not necessarily disappointed as Arsenal haven’t had a proper defensive structure for almost half my life. […]
How long can Arteta stick with LACKazette? – Draw Specialist’s Report/Ratings
This is our 13th draw this season, and it’s not looking good really. We’re only seven points above the drop, and we need to do better. Since Burnley joined the Premier League, we hadn’t lost to them. And this was the first time that we hadn’t beaten them since their entry in 2016. […]
Makes sense or saves cents: Arsenal’s transfer window scrutinized
So… after links to Boateng, Lemar (deja vu??) and rumours of Auba leaving, we finally ended up with Cedric Soares and Pablo Mari as loaned defenders. Soares has PL experience with Southampton and won the Euros with Portugal and the GOAT (Ronaldo) in 2016. Pablo Mari was in the recent CWC final with Liverpool, […]
Cedric Soares signing – what does it mean for Maitland-Niles? Saka?
As Arsenal clinched the signing of Cedric Soares on deadline day, it meant Mikel Arteta’s first transfer window at the club had gone well, alongside the addition of Spanish centre back Pablo Mari. I look at what Cedric will bring, where he could alternatively play and what it means for some of the other players. […]
HEADS UP….on Burnley – 10 Key areas to discuss ahead of Arsenal’s trip to Turf Moor
Heads Up….on Burnley If you read my Positives, Needs and Hopes blog you may appreciate this new blog…. Heads Up! I’m writing prior to Arsenal games about what you can expect from our opponent. Tactical insight, formation, patterns of play, strengths and weaknesses etc… After watching 3 of Burnley’s recent games and getting the opinion of two Burnley […]
Official (?) Transcript of Arsenal’s Transfer Meeting 1st Jan 2020
Official (?) Transcript of Arsenal’s Transfer Meeting 1st Jan 2020 Just got back from my holiday in the States and found this in my inbox, so sorry for not passing it on sooner. My mate at the Green Dragon, overheard Eddie and Mickey having a quiet pint, discussing their transfer policy for the next window MA: […]
The STARTeta of transformation – First Month’s Coach’s Report
The STARTeta of transformation. The last game versus Bournemouth was the real beginning of Arteta’s reign as manager, and it’s what all us Arsenal fans have been crying out for. I reiterate that it is the beginning, and we don’t need to be getting carried away as it’s a long way to get to where […]
Good old Arsenal, bad old FA!- Are they making the Magic of the FA Cup disappear?
When I was a kid growing up in the 1960’s and 70’s it’s hard to imagine now for the younger generation but the FA Cup meant everything. Every Monday lunchtime that the FA Cup draw was taking place we’d be glued to the radio listening to hear our teams’ fate. Every FA Cup tie was […]
The Hale End Boys proving vital at The Vitality as the fans united behind Arteta
It has been a while since Gunners fans have been able to be enthused by their team but on a wet Monday night on the Dorset coast, a first half which showed all that Arteta is about, Arsenal set up an a mouthwatering encounter with Portsmouth in the fifth round of the FA Cup. The […]