How Mikel Arteta is Changing Arsenal Football Club – Part 2 – Mikel has a way of making you want to follow him!
Very early into his appointment, Mikel Arteta made a careful, well-thought observation about the kinds of players needed in the Premier League. This quote, laced with nuance, was soon going to prove prophetic. “For City, or any top side, it’s obviously great to have players who will give you control of the ball, control of […]
Arteta’s Dilemma – 4231 or 433 without Xhaka?
There has rarely been a player in recent years to divide the Arsenal fanbase in the way Granit Xhaka does. Perhaps only latter day Ozil in the last few seasons. However, whether you are in the pro Xhaka camp, or in the camp that feels he represents years of under achievement, you will acknowledge that […]
Humbled in Barcelona but some positives to take – AWFC Journal
If there is one game that could have ended our perfect start of the season, it was the UWCL tie against Barcelona.The reigning champions continue to look way ahead of any competition in Europe and that includes us, obviously. No surprise here, really: they were the better team on paper and confirmed it on the […]
Gunners Blow Villains Away and watch McCabe’s 40m Lob! – AWFC Journal
Four-nil to the Arsenal! It wasn’t that easy, though. Aston Villa were very difficult to break down but our overall quality made all the difference, eventually. Jonas Eidevall and the team continued their perfect start, recording their ninth win on the trot in all competitions and their fourth in a row in the league, taking […]
A game for the future: Arsenal lack crucial tools to dismantle a soggy, stubborn Brighton. [Positive Needs & Hopes]
A game for the future POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES Did we simply not play very well? Were we pressed beyond suffocation? Were we a little lucky to get a point? Are we a ‘prime conditions’ team? Are we still a team that needs ‘perfection’ to create chances? Did we play to Brighton’s strengths? Are our […]
Sambi, Maitland-Niles or Elneny if Arteta stays 4231 at Brighton?
Today we take the trip up to Brighton for the early evening fixture. Given the events of Guendouzi/Maupay-gate a little bit of a feud has built up between Arsenal and Brighton fans and players alike. Nothing sinister of course but Arsenal fans certainly remember the challenge by Maupay which resulted in a long term […]
Arsenal Women ensure North London is Doubly Red – AWFC Journal
Wherever they go. Wherever they go. It’s fair to say that it’s been a great few days for us Gooners: the men’s team won the North London Derby, the women’s team thrashed Manchester City five-nil and last night Jonas Eidevall’s girls battered Sp*rs in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. Tottenham get battered wherever they […]
How Mikel Arteta is Changing Arsenal Football Club – Part 1
HALF AN HOUR into the North London Derby, everyone knew something exciting was happening. Something was up and charging in the air. It was not just the roar of the fans or the score on the board. It was something more than that, something that could be felt, seen, spoken of, almost touched. It was […]
Arsenal RX announces Totnum•31 Seasonal Spurmicide – for the rapid relief of cock and ball irritation
In celebration of the Gunners crushing the Spuds in Sunday’s North London Derby, Arsenal RX (The Drugs Gunners Trust) brings you TOTNUM · 31 – Seasonal Spurmicide, for the rapid relief of cock and ball irritation. Lil’ Chilli claims “It works for me every time!“. Emmy Smifro says “I hate Spurms!” as we all should. […]
Arteta loves it when a plan comes together – The NLD illustrated how his Arsenal, with his players, can play
1) Formation Since boxing day, Mikel Arteta has favoured a 4-2-3-1 and it’s a formation that the former Arsenal captain believes is tailored to the current side and allows key individuals to be utilised in areas in which they can showcase their best qualities. 2) In possession During the build-up phase, Arsenal set up in […]