Through the looking glass at Arsenal A.W (Post Arsene Wenger!)
Through the looking glass at Arsenal A.W There is a rumour doing the rounds that things are afoot. The 3 musketeers are in Dortmund trying to prise Aubameyang away from his current masters and Wenger is nowhere to be seen in this scenario. One of the theories that has arisen from this, is that they […]
Ozil is to Oil as Alexis is to Water – They did NOT mix for Brilliant Seasons, just Brilliant Moments
Like oil and water, some substances simply do not mix. I feel this was true to an extent in regards to Ozil and Alexis’ respective playing styles over the last 3 ½ seasons. Ozil’s game predicated on team interplay and interconnectedness while Alexis’ game was based on unpredictability and individualism. Let’s get one thing straight, […]
Winners and Losers in The Alexis-Mkhitaryan Swap Deal
Finally. Finally what has been the most drawn out transfer saga in recent memory came to an end at the top of the new week. Alexis swapped Colney for Carrington and the Armenian god Mkhitaryan came to North London where frequently parked buses are not regularly seen. Initially the word around town was that we […]
Olivier Giroud may hold the key to unlock the Aubameyang Door – 5 Reasons for Oli to say Au Revoir
So the Arsenal squad were preparing for the visit of Chelsea with a new happy smiling chap in their ranks. By all accounts Heinrich Myketerian is buzzing to be at Arsenal, yes his ‘boyhood club’ after and unhappy spell working under Jose Mourinho. A tough lesson learnt there Miki but all’s well that ends well. […]
With Chelsea linked to Carroll and Crouch Gunners should appreciate Oli Giroud – The Quintessential Plan B
With our French Centurion linked to Dortmund as a make-weight in a potential Aubameyang deal Gunners Towns appreciates why Giroud is so sought after …………….. OLIVIER GIROUD; THE QUINTESSENTIAL PLAN B. It’s silly season again, and the rumors are swirling faster than a typhoon. As always, we seem to find ourselves in the thick of […]
Top 10 Alexis Arsenal Moments – Legend or not?
Top 10 Alexis moments Well sadly the deal has been signed. However, I will miss Alexis a lot, and want to cite these points in his favour. Is he a “snake”? Has he gone for the money? Partly. But let’s be honest, United is a more progressive club than us at the moment. They have […]
Hello Henrikh! Mkhitaryan is an Arsenal player – Interview & First Photo Shoot
Courtesy Arsenal Media Henrikh Mkhitaryan has signed for Arsenal on a long-term contract in a deal which sees Alexis Sanchez join Manchester United. Henrikh made 39 appearances while at Manchester United, scoring five times and was part of their UEFA Europa League winning squad last season. He is the captain of the Armenian national team […]
Arsenal are the most expensive club to support in the world – UEFA Report
Arsenal are the most expensive club to support in the world It would appear that Arsenal are top of the table; but not in terms of the English Premier League. According to UEFA’s European Club Footballing Landscape report, Arsenal are not just champions of Europe but are world champions when it comes down to how much […]
Arsenal, post-Alexit: Midfield Balance, Attacking Fluidity, Team Harmony Restored (Hopefully)
Hello dear readers and patrons of Gunnerstown! What a time to be back and alive in the Arsenal blogosphere. I would wish to explain away my absence due to a couple of life-changing academic examinations that I had to undertake in the past few months, as well as the dire straits of Arsenal Football Club […]
Ozil on song and Iwobi steps up after Alexit as Gunners blitz Eagles
Arsenal 4-1 Crystal Palace This was a good performance overall. We blitzed Palace in the opening half an hour and they were spectacularly poor. It was our first Alexis-less game, with his move to United looking very certain. However, life after Alexit as it were seems OK. We were sharper in the first –half, and […]