A Case of Preventable DEJA VU for Wenger who now admits he was wrong
I have just watched Arsenal disintegrate against Southampton in a way which takes me back to the worst of our defensive performances i.e. Liverpool, Man U, Man City and Chelsea. Throw in Monaco and Dynamo Zagreb just for fun. Ironically, as I sat at my PC I noticed Timothy Hargreaves article about defensive discipline. I […]
When the Gunners go Firing in! – Beware you Saints this Arsenal side mean business
No rest for the wicked as the Gunners (along with the other 19 teams, truth be told) prepare for their Boxing Day game against Southampton. And despite Southampton’s atrocious recent form (1 point in 6 games, with only 2 goals scored during that run), I feel uneasy about this match. Maybe because I can’t recall […]
Defensive discipline key during hectic schedule + Rambo’s role past and future
Many of you will be aware that I am not the biggest fan of Aaron Ramsey. I read much of Sohum’s article from before the Manchester City match last week, some points I agreed with and some not so much. I’d just like to highlight some things before tonight’s match concerning Arsenal’s tactics, selections and […]
Plenty of Gifts for Arsenal this Christmas – From our rivals, surprisingly!!!
Christmas comes but once a year! Christmas comes but once a year, Bringing Gooners everywhere plenty of cheer. But don’t forget the very best part, Chelsea imploding causing Maureen to depart. And United can score at home or away!!?? With Van Gaal facing the sack, well any day City are wasting the money from the […]
Clinical Arsenal, Right Attitude and Captain’s ‘PER’formance – Arsenal 2-1 Manchester City
The game was approaching a half-hour mark when I started having serious misgivings about Arsenal winning it. An opening 15-minute period of Arsenal’s sterile possession gave way to a 15-minute period of City’s sterile possession and then Arsenal seized control of the ball once more. But nothing was happening still. 31st minute came and were […]
Ozil isn’t Class, he is the Whole Education system – Are we contenders yet???
How good was last night’s match? Just how good was that win? If you watched it, you’d know the answer to those questions. I was so impressed with our performance that I’m writing a match report and watching the match again this morning. The issue about our struggles in the ‘big games’ has become so […]
Clean sheets or cool beats: Cech’s got you covered
Players busk for the Arsenal Foundation Petr Cech and ‘Santr’ Clause rocked out to carols last week to create a special Christmas song, to raise awareness of the Arsenal Foundation. Alexis Sanchez and Nacho Monreal joined the band with Alexis on the keyboard and Nacho on the bells. The song is released ahead of Arsenal’s […]
Time for Gunners to set down their marker in tonight’s battle of the Heavyweights
Showdown time has arrived. We take on Manchester City this evening and this game represents a clash between two heavyweights, two potential champions. Should we write down Leicester as a team which won’t fight for the title? Common sense and basic logic say we should. Even the manner in which Leicester play is very dangerous […]
Aaron Ramsey back where he belongs and ready to shine like a Star over Christmas, starting tomorrow
I’ve been unable to write for a couple of weeks now because of end of semester exams at my university, it feels really good to be back again. In the meantime, Arsenal have been through a lot. The Champions League qualification, or rather Giroud’s performance in it, forced me to let out my thoughts but […]
Man City would take a draw at the Emirates, want Pep & think the league is a 2 horse race – View from the Opponents
It is Monday night football for Arsenal so we’ve got the whole weekend to ponder over our clash against fellow title rivals Manchester City. And that means I can take some time out to really enjoy Jose Mourinho and Chelsea’s troubles. And he’s been sacked!! I know their loss this Monday meant we aren’t top […]