Arsenal V Atletico Madrid – Positives, needs and hopes after today’s match
AFC vs AM ….. Positives, needs and hopes I thought you might like bullet points on the game just finished. Living in the US we get every AFC game pre-season and during season. You lot still get to go to the game so you win! * First Half formation 4-3-3 or could be 4-2-3-1, hard […]
The British Core In Singapore – can v2 succeed where v1 failed?
The squad flew out to Singapore last week and there was a noticeable absence on the plane, Carl Jenkinson. With the exception of Rambo (more on him later), this appears to be the final nail in the coffin of ‘British Core 1.0’. Back in 2012, these 6 players were supposed to represent the future of […]
I stand by Ozil.
I stand by Ozil Ozil is a player who naturally has divided opinion amongst us. I equate him with Alli and Hazard. All three have exceptional basic technical talent. But Spurs’ best player in 17/18 was Kane by far (as usual). Hazard didn’t do that much last season either, and after their league […]
So here’s why Ivan Gazidis might leave Arsenal now
Why would Ivan leave now? He finally got what he wanted for some time, be the man at the helm at the Arsenal. Arsène Wenger has been gently hushed out of the Club and a brand new structure has been built to make the Arsenal a modern, more continental Club. Ivan Gazidis led the […]
Football Stars and Endorsements – Huge Business
Football Stars and endorsements Athletes are extremely influential. A recognizable face in sports can go a very long way in promoting a product or a service. Having a marketable sporting figure can dramatically increase a company’s profit. On the other side, for the athlete, agreeing to endorsement deals can improve public persona, revenue and create […]
The Four Main Reasons why the Top Four Trophy is Coming Home to N5
I believe top four could be back Yes. the thing we were locked for and got pissed off with getting every year is now back on our radar. Irony aside, there are several reasons why I’m feeling more confident this year. We are: Addressing long-standing faults Our midfield balance is […]
Does Emery’s New Arsenal need a winger or can we continue to score a plenty without one?
Do we need a wide-man? It’s often said these days that we need a winger, or a general wide man. I can see why this is said. Last year, we often played sideways football in front of the opposing defence, looking for the telling opening. However, I don’t think a winger would solve this. […]
Arsenal Set For Marquee Signing? Dream Team Taking Shape
The Arsenal season kicks off soon, in just under a months time in fact, with the home game against Manchester City. This will provide a chance for Arsenal fans to finally see a competitive Unai Emery, Gunners team in action. As with every new season, it will be filled with excitement and anticipation for what […]
How will Arsenal’s midfield shape up in 18/19? – The balance between Creativity and Combativeness
With the retention of Elneny and Xhaka, a potential re-signing of Ramsey, and the incoming of Torreira, and not to forget Maitland-Niles re-signing, our midfield will have a new face to it. Of course, Wilshere has left, so we may not have as much creative edge. Nonetheless, how can we build on this? How […]
Arsenal’s Feel-Good Factor Has Returned – Here’s How To Enhance It Further
The board and Gazidis, with the catalyst for change, are seemingly progressing. The change, as it stands, is apparently happening. Wenger, the great man, has gone. Wilshere has gone. New coaches are here. And new players are arriving. And we’re doing transfers early for a change, without any last minute rush. So it’s understandable that […]