Have Spurs taken over Arsenal as North London’s finest?
With all the player statements and fan arguments happening of late, it is still hard to say exactly whether Tottenham have (as Gareth Bale recently suggested) overtaken/caught up with Arsenal. To be fair, Arsenal do seem to be lacking in quality, tactical ability and the frustrating lack of a ‘plan B’ in those matches where […]
Two brand new “immortal” football statues
Arsenal are set to erect a statue of Dennis Bergkamp outside the Emirates Stadium this summer, as they aim to immortalise another one of their recent heroes. The former Holland international will see his statue placed alongside Tony Adams, Thierry Henry and Herbert Chapman which were erected in December 2011. Images of the Bergkamp statue emerged […]
Spurs vs Arsenal – Combined XI
With much coveted Champions League places up for grabs, this Sundays North London derby is set to be one of the most fiercely contested of modern times. But who out of these two rivals would make it into a ‘North London XI’
The north London derby that could turn the tide
For years now, Tottenham Hotspur fans have been made to live in the shadow of Arsenal. While the Gunners may not have picked up a trophy in eight years, their continuous success on the pitch and regular Champions League participation has seen those at White Hart Lane glance envious eyes down Seven Sisters road at their north London […]
Sebastian Rode: The German to shape Arsenal’s midfield (Video)
If the defeat to Bayern Munich highlighted anything to Arsenal fans, it’s the need to bring in another midfielder. Granted, Jack Wilshere had an impressive performance regardless of the defeat, while Santi Cazorla struggled to stamp his creative authority in the encounter, but Mikel Arteta showcased his inability to grab a game by the scruff of the […]
Arsenal’s season boils down to one match, but not in Munich
On the 13th of March, around 10pm, it will be officially confirmed that for the 8th year in a row, Arsenal haven’t won a trophy. After their 1-3 defeat at home to German greats Bayern Munich, Arsenal would need more than a miracle to progress from the last 16 of the Champions League. Barring a Bavarian nightmare, and maybe […]
Arsenal: Evolution or Revolution?
I was questioned in my last article for being too cynical of Arsenal and Arsene Wenger, and whether I am really in fact a true Gunners fan at heart. Arsenal is in my blood. Mickey Thomas’ dramatic last minute goal at Anfield in 1989, to clinch the old Championship title, was the start of my love affair […]
Do we Trust or Rust in Wenger?
A double from Santi Cazorla against a struggling Aston Villa side hade has handed Arsenal, and Arsene Wenger in particular, some much needed respite after a difficult season for the Gunners. The north London outfit currently sit in fifth position in the Premier League, but after a week in which they were the victim of […]
In Arsene We Trust
The long wait for trophies at Arsenal continues, yet many fans still resolutely back their manager and believe that he will be able to lead them to glory once again. However, murmurs of discontent are starting to ripple around the Emirates stadium and losses to Bradford and Blackburn in the two domestic cup competitions have not been […]
Classics from the archive: Arsenal vs Aston Villa (Video)
It has been a season to forget for both Arsenal and Aston Villa for vastly different reasons. Arsenal, after the usual early season promise, have imploded and will, more than likely, end the season with no silverware. Villa, on the other hand, were not expecting to be in a struggle to stay in the top flight, especially after the […]