Come on Arsenal, let Santi Cazorla return to Real Oviedo – He’s earned it.
What is your favourite memory of Santi Cazorla at Arsenal? Possibly his screamer versus Man United at Old Trafford as he broke the ankles of half the home sides defence in the process? Perhaps his cheeky flick against West Ham? Well for me it was his stellar performance in the 2014 FA Cup final versus […]
Boo a snake. or a skunk. But don’t boo the Ox.
The Liverpool game was noteworthy, in my mind, for some key points. Firstly, we attack well, and so do Liverpool. Secondly, we defend atrociously. And so do they. Third, it was one of the games of the season. Lastly, we were wrong to boo the Ox. That’s right; I don’t believe he warranted that treatment. […]
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On Wenger’s Blindspot(s), Arsenal’s Lack of Ambition and Expensive Deadwood
We’re now at the halfway stage of the league campaign and already we trail the leaders by twenty one points. Bizarrely, the mentality of some Arsenal supporters or perhaps I should say Arsene supporters, has been to focus on us being just a solitary point behind fourth place and discuss it in a way that […]
All-Time Greatest Arsenal Home-Grown XI vs Other Clubs XI – can you do better?
I’m sure there are many of you who like me, love to pick your all time best Arsenal eleven. Also like me, I bet you have trouble picking one legendary player over another. I’ve decided to do something a bit different in this piece. I’m going to pick two Arsenal sides with seven substitutions for […]
EA Sports mid-Season Stats highlight Arsenal’s highs and lows
Thanks to our friends over at EA Sports for this mid-season update. Some interesting stats in here – noticeably the absence of any Arsenal player in the Goalscorers Top 6. It’s hard to win anything without scoring, and Arsenal has had one of its lowest scoring seasons in ages. We have hit the woodwork a […]
So this is Christmas! – Arsenal Lennon Tribute, not to be missed (Sing along!)
So this is Christmas Inspired by John Lennon Rewired by @Wellmington So this is Christmas And what have we done Finished outside to top four And behind Tottenham So this is Christmas It’s not been much fun With Sanchez and Ozil Leaving when the season is done A very Merry Christmas And a happy […]
Arsenal 3-3 Liverpool: a rollercoaster ride for neutrals, torture for Gooners
Despite the general gloomy mood with regards to yesterday’s game and result, I can’t shake off an overall positive feeling. This is in sharp contrast with my Twitter timeline, Arsenal blogosphere and the opinions of fans inside the stadium. I can’t quite put my finger on why I’m inclined to feel slightly optimistic. Is it […]
Arsenal 3-3 Liverpool: Magic and Manic, Picnic and Panic in Chilly Thriller
Arsenal 3-3 Liverpool Matchday 19 • Emirates Well…wow. What the hell was that? In my preview, I mentioned Liverpool and Arsenal are similar, but this is taking the mickey.This game was a tale of two good attacks, and two poor defences. Liverpool dominated the first half. Firmino looked primed, as Cech saved well at the […]
Arsenal V Liverpool: the most important game of the season?
It’s Friday December 23rd 2017, work is over for the year, Santa Claus is coming to town, the barbie is getting cleaned tomorrow and tonight’s game Vs ‘pool, is now, this seasons key fixture. 3 weeks ago, I truly believed we were in a 5 way battle for 2nd, suddenly, looking at the table after […]