Fabregas, Cazorla, Fabian Ruiz – Arsenal chase their next Spanish Midfield Maestro
In a recent column I ventured three realistic summer targets to improve Arsenal’s first 11 and squad. Of the three names I suggested, two – Calvert-Lewin and Douglas Luiz – would be first team starters, but I also suggested Philip Billing as a surprise package. I like Billing and he offers differing attributes to the […]
The Accidental Benefit (or was it?) of Arteta challenging Saka and ESR to score more [Expanded Edition]
An Accidental Benefit POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES At half time yesterday I had written down five potential headlines for this blog all about our obvious need to be able to create clear-cut chances. We had recorded more chances in one half than anybody else in the Premier league this season. Apart from Lacazette‘s disallowed […]
A Deeper dive into Mikel Arteta’s flexible long term system for his Arsenal
With Manchester United and Tottenham both dropping points throughout last week, Arsenal took the opportunity to capitalise on their rivals’ slip-ups with both hands, defeating Wolves at Molineux by one goal to nil. It was a relatively comfortable evening for the Gunners following Gabriel Magalhaes opening the scoring in the 25th minute, notching his third […]
Arsenal Top Four Finish: “Ahead of Schedule” or “Overachieving”? Expectation burns.
It would be an understatement to say that Arsenal fans are divided over almost every issue pertaining to the club. I haven’t tracked any long-term social media trends, but it’s fair to say that things have stayed relatively flammable on ‘Arsenal twitter’ since the rabid, vitriolic days of #WengerOut (typing that hashtag made me vomit […]
How Much Of A Threat Will Newcastle United Pose Next Season?
The £300m Saudi-Arabia-led takeover of Newcastle United was confirmed early in October of last year with the club now having the wealthiest owners in world football. In comparison, the next wealthiest owner is Sheikh Mansour of Manchester City who has an estimated net worth of £23.2 billion compared to the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund […]
Dominic Calvert Lewin, Douglas Luiz and Phil Billing – Realistic summer targets
As soon as the January Transfer Window closes, the speculation about summer business begins. None more so than for Arsenal, who surprised all of us by not strengthening the squad, whilst allowing many to leave, permanently or on loan. I am sure that like me, all Gunners feel the club has taken a huge gamble […]
AWFC Journal: Eidevall’s attacking Arsenal keeps Chelsea at bay in thrilling 0-0 draw
What a game, heh? Arsenal and Chelsea played the most intense, entertaining and energetic nil-nil one could imagine, trying to win the game until the very last minute instead of not losing it. Jonas Eidevall’s decision to field a very offensive team paid off, in the end, as Chelsea could not exert much pressure when […]
What are some of the Best SoccerVideo Games?
Video games, much like sports, have grown into one of the biggest hobbies in the world. In fact, according to recent polling, there are over 3 billion video game fans in the world, which is more than almost any sport has. Except, of course, for soccer. Soccer is, by far, the most popular and […]
Headers and Volleys: vital win for careless Arsenal against in-form Wolves
Headers and Volleys POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES Did you play Headers and Volleys when you were young? I did. Every day. At lunch break. Rising like a salmon at the far post with a salmon sandwich in my hand. Actually, I don’t like salmon. I made that part up because it sounded cute. For those […]
RB Leipzig’s Poker Face as Arsenal bat eyelids at Christopher Nkunku
For the whole of the January Transfer Window, Arsenal were linked with a central midfielder, they obviously needed, in Arthur Melo. At that time, with Partey and Elneny away on international duty and Xhaka serving a three-match ban, the need was obvious. Now with all three players available again, and with Arteta having all four […]