Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Gunners Town The Opinionated ARSENAL Blog ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://gunnerstown.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [West Ham Rejects Arsenal's First Bid for Declan Rice: A Deep Dive](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/06/20/west-ham-rejects-arsenals-first-bid-for-declan-rice-a-deep-dive/) - In the world of football, transfers have always been a topic of passionate debate and endless speculation. One such transfer story that has captivated fans is that of Declan Rice. The 24-year-old England midfielder has been at the heart of a recent high-profile transfer bid from Arsenal that West Ham turned down. Despite the rejection, - [A Midfield Summer Dream: Making the case for Rice, Havertz and Cancelo](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/06/19/a-midfield-summer-dream-making-the-case-for-rice-havertz-and-cancelo/) - The Media have us all believing that Arteta has been given a war chest to go on a complete transfer frenzy. Is that true or is it a false narrative created out of our current trajectory? We are by far the most frequently linked team in the news and we get hourly updates on our - [The Summer Diaries: an Arsenal Women special](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/06/19/the-summer-diaries-an-arsenal-women-special/) - Hello Arsenal Women aficionados!The traditional Arsenal Women Journal might well be on holidays mode but that’s no reason to rest. The Arsenal Women team has a big summer ahead after coming dramatically close to the Champions League final and falling behind Chelsea and Manchester United in the league: Rafaelle has left to join the Orlando - [If I didn’t support Arsenal, I’d choose Arsenal: Season Review …Part Three (of 3)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/06/09/if-i-didnt-support-arsenal-id-choose-arsenal-season-review-part-three-of-3/) - If I didn’t support Arsenal, I’d choose Arsenal Season Review …Part Three (of 3) If you you need to catch up first, Part 1 is here, and Part 2 is here. HOPES: Firstly, we desperately need to be respected sellers. Example…Leno to Fulham for 3 bags of Monster Munch left the Fulham board rolling around - [Adrian Durham, because actual football analysis is clearly too difficult](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/07/16/adrian-durham-because-actual-football-analysis-is-clearly-too-difficult/) - Adrian Durham has managed to say the one thing that's even more clueless than England's final 30 minutes at this years World Cup — blaming Arsenal for England's failures and questioning Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice's commitment. “Arsenal lied about Saka’s fitness. Arsenal overplayed Rice. Saka and Rice need to choose Country over Club. Blame - [What Arsenal's Title Means for PL Betting Markets Next Season](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/06/17/what-arsenals-title-means-for-pl-betting-markets-next-season/) - Arsenal fans have spent over two decades waiting for a league title. Now that it's finally arrived, the question most Gooners are already asking is whether this squad can do it again. The bookmakers clearly think so. Arsenal have opened at 6/4 favourites to retain the Premier League in 2026/27, ahead of Manchester City at - [Season Review Part 3/3 - "Undebatably Elite" - (Positives Needs & Hopes) [Arsenal: Champions!]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/06/09/season-review-part-3-3-undebatably-elite-positives-needs-hopes-arsenal-champions/) - 'Undebatably Elite' End of Season Review (Part 3/3) HOPES: Arrivals: Before we start, Santi Cazorla as an assistant coach. Would bring so much joy to the fanbase and inspiration for the players. Would encourage others to value improving their weak foot more than anything else. I’ll start with my personal choices. If you know how - [Reflect on yourselves before deflecting onto The Arsenal](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/06/09/reflect-on-yourselves-before-deflecting-onto-the-arsenal/) - There are football fans who celebrate success, and then there are football fans who celebrate Arsenal not winning the Champions League as if it’s a trophy parade of their own. This is the great contradiction of the 2025/26 season: The Champions League is being contested at the highest level, actual silverware is being lifted, and - [Season Review Part 2 - "Undeniably Elite - (Positives Needs & Hopes) [Arsenal: Champions!]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/06/08/season-review-part-2-undeniably-elite-positives-needs-hopes-arsenal-champions/) - 'Undeniably Elite' End of season review part 2 (of 3) NEEDS: Balancing risk and control: This would not only help us to crack the shells of the hard eggs in the league, but make us a more entertaining team. That’s what our opponents fans seem to be demanding, anyway. I was reminded the other day - [Season Review Part 1 - "Undisputedly Elite - (Positives Needs & Hopes) [Arsenal: Champions!]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/06/07/season-review-part-1-undisputedly-elite-positives-needs-hopes-arsenal-champions/) - ‘Undisputedly Elite’ End of Season Review (Part 1) Up until the month of May 2026 there was a fair argument that Arsenal Football Club were not in the same bracket as the elite. I have called Arsenal an elite club for the past two years at least but fans of other clubs had a fair - [If Not For Mikel... A Tribute to Arsenal's Greatest Asset](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/06/04/if-not-for-mikel-a-tribute-to-arsenals-greatest-asset/) - ‘If not for Mikel’ A tribute to the main reason I’ve spent numerous days planning how to frame this piece. This is my attempt at finding the reason for the return of glory to Arsenal. The main reason. After thinking and overthinking, I couldn’t get away from the fact that Arsenal winning the Premier League - [Process complete, Era begins](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/06/02/process-complete-era-begins/) - 'Process complete, Era begins' An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective Where do you even start? I have wrestled for a few days as to how to describe what I saw and what we are seeing at Arsenal Football Club. It seems like a seminal moment in our 140 year history. Life doesn’t always go - [Why Arsenal Fans Should Care About Smart Betting During Match Days](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/05/21/why-arsenal-fans-should-care-about-smart-betting-during-match-days/) - Why Arsenal Fans Should Care About Smart Betting During Match Days Been following Arsenal since 2007. I was barely 14 when I started, and the way I watch games now is completely different - not just because we're actually good again, but because I figured out how to make even dull midweek fixtures matter beyond - [Arsenal Title Win Musings - it's been a long road!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/05/20/arsenal-title-win-musings-its-been-a-long-road/) - Until last night I had never seen Arsenal win the league title. I’m 32 years old and I started supporting the club when I was 10. Those of you good at math will quickly grasp my obsession started in 2004, which was the year of the Invincibles. Yet the obsession started in the summer, when - [The monkey jumps off and the giant roars](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/05/20/the-monkey-jumps-off-and-the-giant-roars/) - 'The monkey jumps off and the giant roars' An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective There are a handful of sleeping giants in world football. Juventus, Man United, AC Milan and probably others. There are those that win frequently. Barcelona, Porto, PSG, Inter Milan, Bayern Munich, Celtic, Man City and probably others. There are those - [It’s coming home. North London’s throne. Reclaimed.](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/05/20/its-coming-home-north-londons-throne-reclaimed/) - They said it quietly at first, like a superstition you don’t dare say out loud. Then louder, bolder, until it rolled through pubs, group chats, and North London streets like a familiar drumbeat rediscovered: It’s coming home. North London’s throne. Reclaimed. Not the old joke. Not the meme. Not the yearly setup for the fall. - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Another Season Goes [ARS 1-0 EVE, LFC 1-3 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/05/20/the-arsenal-women-journal-another-season-goes-ars-1-0-eve-lfc-1-3-ars/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! Wins against Everton and Liverpool ensured that Arsenal Women finish runners-up in the WSL, which guarantees UWCL group phase football for next season. That was the target, once the team surrendered to Olympique Lyonnes in the UWCL semifinals and could not get past Brighton in the WLS, handing the title to - [Burnley Up Next For Arsenal — The Pressure Is Only Growing](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/05/18/burnley-up-next-for-arsenal-the-pressure-is-only-growing/) - Arsenal have an important opportunity tonight to secure three points, build goal difference, and apply even more pressure on Manchester City ahead of their potential banana skin trip to Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. On paper, Arsenal should comfortably dispatch this already relegated Burnley side. But as we’ve seen throughout this title race, nothing feels - [An Arsenal Women Journal Special – Farewell, Legends](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/05/15/an-arsenal-women-journal-special-farewell-legends/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! There is no football to talk about today. This is a special feature of the Arsenal Women Journal, dedicated to two very special players who will be leaving the club in the summer. Arsenal website broke the news and our hearts a few days ago, and the wound is still open: - ["The Pinch" (Positives Needs & Hopes) [WHA 0-1 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/05/11/the-pinch-positives-needs-hopes-wha-0-1-ars/) - 'The pinch' An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective I'm taking a calculated risk by admitting this. I've never thought that I'm mad or living in another reality but since the world went mad, I've thought about it. I've heard many people state that we are living in a scripted movie and this is how - [The Arsenal Women Journal – City crowned champions, but Gunners keep pushing [BHA 1-1 ARS, AVL 0-3 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/05/11/the-arsenal-women-journal-city-crowned-champions-but-gunners-keep-pushing-bha-1-1-ars-avl-0-3-ars/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! That’s it, folks. The away draw at Brighton handed Manchester City their first title in a decade, as the Gunners are left to rue the missed chances and the bad luck. Despite the changes made by Renée Slegers, the team looked low on energy and not as sharp as we could - [Arsenal vs West Ham Is Our Biggest Game of the Season](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/05/10/arsenal-vs-west-ham-is-our-biggest-game-of-the-season/) - It’s been a while since I last blogged. Life has a way of getting in the way sometimes, and football writing naturally takes a back seat when your personal life becomes the priority. But this Arsenal team has a way of pulling you back in. As strange as it may sound considering what could still - [Arsenal and the waterpark (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 1 (2)-(1) 0 ATL]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/05/07/arsenal-and-the-waterpark-positives-needs-hopes-ars-1-2-1-0-atl/) - 'Arsenal and the waterpark' An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective Now don’t be jealous. I live near two of the world’s best water parks. In fact, if I was American, I would probably say I live near seven of the best. Over in the US, they don’t think that four hours away is really - [The Arsenal Women Journal – All Good Things Come to an End [OL 3-1 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/05/04/the-arsenal-women-journal-all-good-things-come-to-an-end-ol-3-1-ars/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! The dream of retaining the UWCL crown went out of the window on Saturday, when the Arsenal Women team surrendered to a better equipped, more experienced and more clinical Olympique Lyonnes, in France. Kim Little and her teammates were valiant, full of courage but came short against a team that was - [Remember the Times (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 3-0 FUL]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/05/03/remember-the-times-positives-needs-hopes-ars-3-0-ful/) - 'Remember the Times' An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective It doesn’t seem possible for a group of players who all looked so far from their peak one week ago, to do what we saw against Fulham. I was watching Lewis Skelly closely. I posted before the game that this game could change his Arsenal - [Confessions of a man with an allergy](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/05/01/confessions-of-a-man-with-an-allergy/) - 'Confessions of a man with an allergy' An Arsenal blog that might make you angry Back around 2016 I decided to dabble into politics. Not because I found it interesting, but because I realized how it was directly impacting my life and the life of my family. Very quickly, and because I have a brain, - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Seven Wonders Gunners hunt down the Foxes [ARS 7-0 LEI]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/04/30/the-arsenal-women-journal-seven-wonders-gunners-hunt-down-the-foxes-ars-7-0-lei/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! If there were doubts around Arsenal Women’s level of concentration and focus for the home game against Leicester City, sandwiched between the UWCL semifinals against Olympique Lyonnes, those were blown away on Wednesday night. While the men’s team was fighting hard for an away draw in Madrid, Renée Slegers and her - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Gunners get the all-important win against OL [ARS 2-1 OL]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/04/27/the-arsenal-women-journal-gunners-get-the-all-important-win-against-ol-ars-2-1-ol/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! Football was back this week, after the last international break of the season, and the Gunners made sure they were ready for the big game. Hosting Olympique Lyonnes at the Emirates Stadium for the first leg of the UWCL semifinals, Arsenal Women were quick off the blocks and reacted superbly when - [The details point to the point (Positives Needs & Hopes) [MCI 2-1 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/04/21/the-details-point-to-the-point-positives-needs-hopes-mci-2-1-ars/) - The details point to the point An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective Analyzing an elite game of football is a time consuming task. The amount of detail rises. The coaches know that the margins are smaller and so the margins themselves become the focus for the coaching staff. Talking about the space that Nico - [Fly them back from the moon - how to bring the hysterical back to Earth. (For their good and ours.)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/04/17/fly-them-back-from-the-moon-how-to-bring-the-hysterical-back-to-earth-for-their-good-and-ours/) - 'Fly them back from the moon' An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective I don't believe that we've ever been to the moon. I believe Stanley Kubrick's confession. All will be disclosed soon, I feel. A decent percentage of the Arsenal fanbase and football fans in general can't leave Arsenal alone. They got in a - [CONFIDENTIAL: FA INTERNAL CIRCULAR Subject: Competitive Balance, Public Morale, and the Ongoing Arsenal Situation](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/04/12/confidential-fa-internal-circular-subject-competitive-balance-public-morale-and-the-ongoing-arsenal-situation/) - Distribution: Strictly limited to clubs, officials, and anyone who can keep a straight face To all participating clubs, Following a comprehensive review of this season’s entertainment objectives, we would like to remind all teams of their civic duty to ensure Manchester City continue accruing points in a manner that creates maximum emotional distress for Arsenal - [“Miss Marple on a free transfer” (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 1-2 BOU]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/04/12/miss-marple-on-a-free-transfer-positives-needs-hopes-ars-1-2-bou/) - ‘Miss Marple on a free transfer’ An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective I jest, but I don’t. If I was the CEO of Arsenal I would spend the next seven days doing detective work at Arsenal. If Arsenal don’t win the Premier League and today’s performance is replicated in the Champions League then the - [Arsenal on the Therapist’s Couch - Glass half full or half empty kind of session](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/04/07/arsenal-on-the-therapists-couch-glass-half-full-or-half-empty-kind-of-session/) - 'Arsenal on the couch' An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective Dr. Perspective the football therapist: Hi, Mike! Come on in and make yourself comfortable. I'm assuming you are an Arsenal fan? I've had lots of Arsenal fans this week. Me: Yes, sir I am an Arsenal fan. Partly optimistic and partly terrified. Doc: You - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Unhappy Ending for the Gunners [ARS 0-2 BHA]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/04/07/the-arsenal-women-journal-unhappy-ending-for-the-gunners-ars-0-2-bha/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! And then there was one. The Arsenal Women team went crashing out of the Women’s FA Cup after an unexpected home defeat to Brighton, halting their streak of eleven consecutive wins in all competitions, in the process. Renée Slegers rotated her starting XI following the intense away game at Chelsea, in - [Uganda Bet: What You Need to Know Before Placing a Wager](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/04/06/uganda-bet-what-you-need-to-know-before-placing-a-wager/) - Sports betting has grown steadily across East Africa, and Uganda is one of the region's most active markets. Whether you are a casual fan looking to add excitement to a match or someone exploring betting as a regular hobby, understanding how uganda bet works is the first practical step toward making informed decisions. The Betting - [SATIRE - Max Dowman must leave Arsenal as soon as possible, Mikel Arteta will discard him like the others](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/04/04/max-dowman-must-leave-arsenal-as-soon-as-possible-mikel-arteta-will-discard-him-like-the-others/) - He’s been quiet for the past few months, but finally, out of the undergrowth crawls Adrian Durham and he back to his favourite topic, jumping on the bandwagon with every engagement hungry pundit and talking shit about Arsenal. This time. Max Dowman is in the crosshairs. The final section of his ridiculous rant, spouts as - [The Arsenal Women Journal – The Sweetest Defeat [CHE 1-0 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/04/02/the-arsenal-women-journal-the-sweetest-defeat-che-1-0-ars/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! It was nervy, it was intense, it was end-to-end football and the Gunners came out on top, despite Chelsea’s best efforts and pressure. Arsenal Women are heading to the UWCL semifinals for the third time in the last four seasons, establishing themselves as a true continental powerhouse in the process, very - [The Arsenal Women Journal – London Remains Red as Gunners prepare for the big European night [ARS 5-2 TOT]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/03/30/the-arsenal-women-journal-london-remains-red-as-gunners-prepare-for-the-big-european-night-ars-5-2-tot/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! Arsenal Women recorded their 11th consecutive win in all competitions, courtesy of a resounding 5-2 defeat of Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium. Alessia Russo, Caitlin Foord and Stina Blackstenius were among the goals in what has become over time a very familiar scoreline for a home North London Derby, and - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Halfway Through The Dream [ARS 3-1 CHE]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/03/25/the-arsenal-women-journal-halfway-through-the-dream-ars-3-1-che/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! Sometimes you need a strike of luck to go all the way through, and our beloved team had plenty of that against Chelsea. Don’t get me wrong, they played very well and scored three beautiful goals, but Chelsea can consider themselves unlucky to leave North London with a two-goals deficit after - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Rampant Gunners prepare for the big showdown [LCL 0-2 ARS, ARS 5-0 WHU]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/03/23/the-arsenal-women-journal-rampant-gunners-prepare-for-the-big-showdown-lcl-0-2-ars-ars-5-0-whu/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! It’s been a looooooooooong time, right? Arsenal Women finally took the pitch again after the international break and left off exactly where they were, recording their eight and ninth consecutive wins in all competitions. It might be well too late for a title push, but we’re potentially second in the standings - [The Ferrari just came out of the garage - AFC 2 EFC 0](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/03/15/the-ferrari-just-came-out-of-the-garage-afc-2-efc-0/) - 'The Ferrari just came out of the garage' An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective When I get to heaven I wonder if there is a time where you get to sit down with your guardian angel and ask them about the pivotal moments in your life. The moments where your life could've been very - ['Wake me up in June' (Positives Needs & Hopes) [BHA 0-1 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/03/05/wake-me-up-in-june-positives-needs-hopes-bha-0-1-ars/) - 'Wake me up in June' 'An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective' Well, well, well, what to make of tha Here’s the short version… First few minutes… The perfect start. During the game… has my team decided to be Burnley for the night? After the game… I still cannot believe that the feeling of being - [Breaking: FA Introduces Revolutionary New Rules to Stop The Arsenals Continuing Dark Arts](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/03/05/breaking-fa-introduces-revolutionary-new-rules-to-stop-the-arsenals-continuing-dark-arts/) - In a hastily arranged press conference held somewhere between PGMOL HQ and Howard Webb’s safe room, the FA unveiled its boldest reform yet: a package of emergency laws specifically designed to prevent Arsenal from winning football matches via set pieces and, even worse, taking their time over them. “Enough is enough,” sighed one FA official, - ['Can we do this down the park?' (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 2-1 CHE]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/03/03/can-we-do-this-down-the-park-positives-needs-hopes-ars-2-1-che/) - 'Can we do this down the park?' An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective I have never played for the quadruple. I have never played in front of 60,000. I have never plated for a team where millions are watching and hoping. I have never played under their expectation. None of my coaches come close - [Arsenal Celebrate St. Totteringham’s Day on March 1st. Scientists Confirm It’s Still Winter](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/03/01/arsenal-celebrate-st-totteringhams-day-on-march-1st-scientists-confirm-its-still-winter/) - In a development that statisticians are describing as “FRANKly offensive to Tottenham Hotspur,” Arsenal have secured St Totteringham’s Day on 1 March 2026, the earliest North London coronation since the tradition took shape over a century ago. Historians of the rivalry note that this is the latest twist in a feud that has bubbled since - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Cup Delight for the Gunners [ARS 7-1 OHL, ARS 3-0 BRC]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/02/26/the-arsenal-women-journal-cup-delight-for-the-gunners-ars-7-1-ohl-ars-3-0-brc/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! Renée Slegers and her players completed a remarkable week with three wins in as many games to book a place in the knock-out phase of the UWCL and the quarterfinals of the FA Cup. To use the head coach words, the team “finished the block” in a stylish way and are - ['The day they became Arsenal' (Positives Needs & Hopes) [TOT 1-4 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/02/23/the-day-they-became-arsenal-positives-needs-hopes-tot-1-4-ars/) - 'The day they became Arsenal' An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective I didn't realize what I was looking at until I was in Kentucky. I took Max and his mate Jake to Cincinnati this weekend to watch the MLS opener vs Atlanta United. Terrible first half, better second half, Cincy won 2-0. The talk - [A successful morning routine (Positives, needs and hopes!) AFC 4 - WAFC 0](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/02/16/a-successful-morning-routine-positives-needs-and-hopes-afc-4-wafc-0/) - A successful morning routine An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective I lived in a regular semi detached house in Tring, Hertfordshire as a kid. Four boys, two parents, one tiny bathroom with no shower and a small bath. I was a scallywag of a kid. Only interested in being dirty and playing football. I - [Gooners V Cancer - Exclusive Gunnerstown.com fund raising book offer!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/02/10/gooners-v-cancer-exclusive-gunnerstown-com-fund-raising-book-offer/) - I am sure that many of you have followed our friend and occasional writer, Magic Mike Feinberg's exploits over the years. Most recently Mike walked 50 miles from London stadium to London stadium to raise funds for the charity he founded, Gooners V Cancer. Of course, I donated personally but in discussion with Mike, I - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Gunners win again. More of that, please! [ARS 1-0 MCI]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/02/09/the-arsenal-women-journal-gunners-win-again-more-of-that-please-ars-1-0-mci/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! Another week, another big win for the Gunners, who got the better of league leaders Manchester City one week after winning the inaugural FIFA Women Champions Cup. That was a massive performance from Renée Slegers and her players, who dominated the visitors in the first half and managed to protect the - [Running out of rubbish (Positive, needs & hopes.) AFC 3 - Sunderland 0](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/02/08/running-out-of-rubbish/) - 'Running out of rubbish' An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective The worst of me isn't fun to see. I think the American word is 'jerk.' I am nice 95% of the time. The worst of me comes out at the following times; After the third time that Brad Hackem wipes out my playmaker after - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Arsenal are WORLD CHAMPIONS! [ARS 6-0 ASF, ARS 3-2 COR]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/02/02/the-arsenal-women-journal-arsenal-are-world-champions-ars-6-0-asf-ars-3-2-cor/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! Arsenal Women are WORLD CHAMPIONS! The Gunners got the best of Corinthians after a fierce battle and brought home the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup trophy, writing their name in the history books. On top of the being and first and only English club to lift the UWCL (twice), Arsenal will - ['One Battle after another'](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/02/01/one-battle-after-another/) - ‘One Battle after another’ An Arsenal blog from a coaches perspective I’ve been told the movie is really good. We have 10 inches of snow right now, which is extremely rare. I think I’ll watch the movie today. The headline might be misleading if the movie is a sappy, romantic comedy about an agitated couple - [Different and better, but why?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/01/30/different-and-better-but-why/) - Different and better, but why? An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective I was really encouraged by that performance. Really excited to see some much needed improvements. Then I went online and I seem to be one of the only ones out there that thought that the Almighty Carrot game was a big positive. - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Gunners Make a Fool of Your Writer [CHE 0-2 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/01/27/the-arsenal-women-journal-gunners-make-a-fool-of-your-writer-che-0-2-ars/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! Of course they won, didn’t they? Arsenal Women got three massive points at Stamford Bridge, leaving Chelsea with a mountain to climb to retain the title (ah-ha!) while slightly consolidating their chances to finish in the UWCL spots for the next season. Second-half goals from Beth Mead and Mariona Caldentey were - [‘ The Odegaard Conundrum ‘ - (Positives Needs & Hopes) [NFO 0-0 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/01/24/the-odegaard-conundrum-positives-needs-hopes-nfo-0-0-ars/) - ‘ The Odegaard Conundrum ‘ An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective Editor's Note: Apologies for the late delivery of this article. Gunners Town has moved to a new server and there were some hiccups in transferring. This blog has become even more relevant since Mike delivered it on Monday this week. Apologies to Mike - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Hope and Despair for the Gunners [ARS 2-0 AVL, ARS 0-1 MUN]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/01/22/the-arsenal-women-journal-hope-and-despair-for-the-gunners-ars-2-0-avl-ars-0-1-mun/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! Our beloved team is having a mixed week, so far, and I cannot say I feel confident going into the third game of the last seven days. The two-nil win against Aston Villa on Sunday, courtesy of second half goals from Stina Blackstenius and Kim Little, made sure that the Gunners - [The Berta Ultimatum: Why Arsenal Must Double Down to Avoid Another 'Nearly' Season](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/01/15/the-berta-ultimatum-why-arsenal-must-double-down-to-avoid-another-nearly-season/) - The Berta Ultimatum: Why Arsenal Must Double Down to Avoid Another 'Nearly' Season It’s January 2026. If you look at the league table, everything seems rosy. We’re sitting pretty at the summit, six points clear of Manchester City. We’ve just thumped Portsmouth in the FA Cup thanks to a Martinelli masterclass, and the defence looks - [What Football Leagues Should You Aim For as a Football Hopeful?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/01/15/what-football-leagues-should-you-aim-for-as-a-football-hopeful/) - Introduction For every young footballer dreaming of a professional career, one of the most important questions is: where should I aim to play? Talent alone does not determine success. Choosing the right football league can shape your development, exposure, income, and long-term career. With hundreds of leagues across the world, each offering different levels of - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Slow start and more regrets [ARS 0-0 MUN]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/01/13/the-arsenal-women-journal-slow-start-and-more-regrets-ars-0-0-mun/) - The Arsenal Women Journal – Slow start and more regrets [ARS 0-0] Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! The 0-0 home draw against Manchester United was not the ideal result to kick-start the second half of the season, especially with both Chelsea (5-0 to West Ham) and Manchester City (2-0 to Everton) winning and officially making this - ['A Stolen Epiphany' (Positives Needs & Hopes) [FAC: POR 1-4 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/01/12/a-stolen-epiphany-positives-needs-hopes-fac-por-1-4-ars/) - 'A stolen epiphany’ An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective There is so much good Arsenal content. I’d be surprised if another club comes close. After most Arsenal games I tune in to the Arsenal Vision instant reaction. The analysis is elite but for me, more than that I find that they felt the same - [Manchester goes pearl diving over Martinelli](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/01/11/manchester-goes-pearl-diving-over-martinelli/) - Oh the irony, Manure pundits are clutching their pearls and calling for Martinelli to be hung, drawn and quartered, and put on spikes at The Tower for all to see. The game was littered with gamesmanship on both sides. Both sets of players were going down ‘injured’ to break up momentum. Gabi wasn’t aware of - [‘Arsenal decide to join the madness’ (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 0-0 LIV]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/01/10/arsenal-decide-to-join-the-madness-positives-needs-hopes-ars-0-0-liv/) - ‘Arsenal decide to join the madness’ An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective. Have you noticed how nuts this Premier League season has been? People often say that anyone can beat anyone in the Premier league and that is true, but it actually doesn’t happen quite like it has this season. It hasn’t been defeats - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Välkommen Hem, Smilla!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/01/07/the-arsenal-women-journal-valkommen-hem-smilla/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! The winter break is still on, but the Arsenal world doesn’t stop. A couple of days ago, the Club announced the signing of Swedish right-back Smilla Holmberg from Hammarby IF to land one of the most exciting prospects in European football. The 19yo defender, who is already a full international and - [ ‘Every once in a while’ (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 4-1 AVL]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2026/01/01/every-once-in-a-while-positives-needs-hopes-ars-4-1-avl/) - ‘Every once in a while’ An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective I try not to ever make this blog about one player. After a while though, certain players deserve credit aside from their team related performance. They need to be singled out because they are largely responsible for changing the game of football itself. - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/12/30/the-arsenal-women-journal-merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! The team waved goodbye to 2025 in style, with three consecutive away wins against Everton in the WSL, OH Leuvenin the UWCL and Crystal Palace in the league cup. More goods news came from the treatment room, which is finally getting (rather) empty now that Leah Williamson and Kim Little are - [Little by Little (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 2-1 BHA]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/12/29/little-by-little-positives-needs-hopes-ars-2-1-bha/) - Little by Little An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective This period of the season is likely to be the most forgettable month. If anything at all, maybe it’s the month of favour. Where Father Christmas showed up and left a few extra presents because he found out that dad was struggling to get it - [“A Game About Yesterday” (Positives Needs & Hopes) [EVE 0-1 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/12/22/a-game-about-yesterday-positives-needs-hopes-eve-0-1-ars/) - ‘A game about yesterday’ An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective So that was the most forgettable game of the season. Easily. I’m glad that I was on my Christmas trip to Cincinnati with Lori, spending most of our time pretending that we were 19, whilst hanging out at one of the coolest speakeasies I’ve - [“Some, but not all…” (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 2-1 WOL]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/12/16/some-but-not-all-positives-needs-hopes-ars-2-1-wol/) - “Some, but not all…” An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective. On one level constructive criticism of Arsenal players seems somewhat harsh when we are in every competition and top of them all. On the other hand, the standards are so high that meeting them isn’t easy and if you fall away 5% then you - [Lovely New Things (Positives Needs & Hopes) [BRU 0-3 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/12/13/lovely-new-things-positives-needs-hopes-bru-0-3-ars/) - ‘Lovely new things’ An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective. A glass half full post. If we won what we want to win this season, and my posts were more glass half empty I’d be embarrassed. Even though there are always needs for improvement and analysis, I think it’s important that we bathe in the - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Tight Wins Keep Hopes Intact [RAS 2-1 LIV, ARS 1-0 TWE]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/12/11/the-arsenal-women-journal-tight-wins-keep-hopes-intact-ras-2-1-liv-ars-1-0-twe/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! It’s been a while since we last spoke, and Arsenal built on their all-important win against Real Madrid with two very narrow but equally important results against Liverpool in the WSL, and against Twente in the UWCL. Both performances were somehow unconvincing, and the scoreline was much closer than it should - [Arsenal’s Heroic Decision To Lose To Aston Villa Ensures Manchester City’s Continued Struggle With Trophy Storage Continues (Satire)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/12/07/arsenals-heroic-decision-to-lose-to-aston-villa-ensures-manchester-citys-continued-struggle-with-trophy-storage-continues-satire/) - In an act of selfless generosity to football’s most vulnerable oil-backed institution, Arsenal bravely lost to Aston Villa, officially confirming that Manchester City are, unfortunately, champions again. Experts have described Arsenal’s performance as “a decisive intervention to protect City from the emotional hardship of finishing second.” Club insiders confirmed that Arsenal’s 1/3 of a season-long - [The Kings of the Ignored](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/12/04/the-kings-of-the-ignored/) - I was really struggling to find what the theme was from the Brentford game. I finally landed on how Arsenal are over complicating their attacking style, but you’ll read about that another day because I had an epiphany. I’m always ashamed to say that I haven’t given this enough attention already. My enlightenment started when - [Could Arsenal become what is supposed to be a joke?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/11/29/could-arsenal-become-what-is-supposed-to-be-a-joke/) - 'Could Arsenal become what is supposed to be a joke?' An Arsenal blog that should be everybody's perspective When I first started going to football, there was a chant that I got particularly attached to. It was the quite ridiculous ‘ we’re by far the greatest team, the world has ever seen.’ I liked it - [Blooming Fruits (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 4-1 TOT]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/11/24/blooming-fruits-positives-needs-hopes-ars-4-1-tot/) - 'Blooming Fruits' An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective This should really be about a hat trick hero or a big win in a big game or another statement to the league. Then I read this and got pissed off. I'm getting rather frustrated at hearing opposing coach's using Arteta's experience at Arsenal as - [A Day In The Life of ‘Arry The Spud Aged 33 1/3 (A Parody of A Middlesex Man)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/11/23/a-day-in-the-life-of-arry-the-spud-aged-33-1-3-a-parody-of-a-middlesex-man/) - Based on a true parody, updated from the original 2017 parody. Names have been changed to protect the guilty!! Something to lighten mood before the serious business at 4.30 Sunday afternoon or 3.30 Monday morning, depending on your view. Saturday 7.30am 'Arry the Spud’s alarm clock kicks in to TalkShite’s daily breakfast phone in 'Why - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Gunners Fight Back from Oblivion [ARS 2-1 RMA]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/11/22/the-arsenal-women-journal-gunners-fight-back-from-oblivion-ars-2-1-rma/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! When Caroline Weir scored her wonder goal, mid-way through the first half, everything looked lost. The game, the trophy, the season. All gone. Arsenal Women weren’t playing particularly well, but didn’t necessarily deserve to fall behind Real Madrid, so the Manchester City former midfielder’s thunderous volley from the centre of the - [The Arsenal Women Journal – One Stumble Too Many [TOT 0-0 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/11/17/the-arsenal-women-journal-one-stumble-too-many-tot-0-0-ars/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! The Gunners didn’t win a must-win game, and that’s pretty much it. After throwing away a two-goals lead in Munich, Arsenal Women couldn’t break down Tottenham at Brisbane Road and find now themselves eight points off the top spot – which means that their title challenge is over. As sad as - [The Arsenal Women Journal – A Night of Regrets [BAY 3-2 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/11/14/the-arsenal-women-journal-a-night-of-regrets-bay-3-2-ars/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! It was too good to be true, wasn’t it? During more than an hour, the Arsenal Women team were all over Bayern Munich, in Germany, and could have scored five, six goals. The intensity, purpose, aggression and organization showed by the players, masterfully directed by Renée Slegers, were sensational, and the - [The Arsenal Women Journal – A Good Result, but Heavy Consequences [ARS 1-1 CHE]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/11/10/the-arsenal-women-journal-a-good-result-but-heavy-consequences-ars-1-1-che/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! I purposedly waited before writing about our draw against Chelsea at home, because I feared my writing would be negatively impacted by the way the match ended and the fact that emotions were very high when the final whistle was blown. The result means that Arsenal Women have likely missed the - [Arsenal 1 - Chelsea 1 - VAR 2](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/11/09/arsenal-1-chelsea-1-var-2/) - 56,500 were in attendance to the only recorded moment in history when fans, management and players pleaded for VAR to be clear and obvious. At mid-day, deep in the control room at Stockley Park, a lonely VAR official put on his headset,and settled in for his afternoon shift. Chelski went 1-0 up after 9 minutes - [Has anyone ever.....? (Positives Needs & Hopes) [BUR 0-2 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/11/04/has-anyone-ever-positives-needs-hopes-bur-0-2-ars/) - Has anyone ever.....? An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective You may have heard this before.... I was at a tryout/trial for a good team back in the day. The first activity was simple. The coach wanted everyone to simply run around touching the cones. He said that we could stop anytime we wanted to, - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Much Better from the Gunners, as Chelsea looms [LEI 1-4 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/11/03/the-arsenal-women-journal-much-better-from-the-gunners-as-chelsea-looms-lei-1-4-ars/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! Our girls returned from the international break and won comfortably against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium, recording their third consecutive win in all competitions. Goals from Alessia Russo and Stina Blackstenius, plus an own goal from the host, saw the Gunners breeze past Leicester and remain within touching distance - [Arsenal 2–0 Brighton/Burnley: Another Win, But Did Someone Hide the Set-Piece Playbook? #JoverBall](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/11/03/arsenal-2-0-brighton-burnley-another-win-but-did-someone-hide-the-set-piece-playbook-joverball/) - Arsenal beat Brighton 2–0 at the Emirates, and eventually, it was the kind of calm, confident performance that makes you start Googling “how to emotionally prepare for a possible title run.” Goals? Delicious. Possession? Dominant. Brighton? To the most part, harmless. But let’s address the glaring issue: no set-piece goals. Zero. Zilch. Nada. Has Nicolas - ['The joy of predictability' (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 2-0 BHA] EFL Cup](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/10/30/the-joy-of-predictability-positives-needs-hopes-ars-2-0-bha-efl-cup/) - 'The joy of predictability' An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective I pondered whether to write about this game. Why? It was exactly how I thought it would be. 'No news here' kind of thing. Not in a dull way though. In a quite delightful way. Here is how it played out; Arteta starts his - [The Glitch in the Arsenal Matrix is Resolved](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/10/28/the-glitch-in-the-arsenal-matrix-is-resolved/) - And so we are back to normal programming, everything is right with the world, Neo took the correct pill and the system has been rebooted. Gary Neville has toed the party line and laid into Arsenal’s set-piece coach, Nicolas Jover, again: (Sky Sports) “I called him the most annoying man in football recently and I’m - [When others pray (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 1-0 CRY]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/10/27/when-others-pray-positives-needs-hopes-ars-1-0-cry/) - 'When others pray' An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective Before the Palace game, I'd had a handful of conversations with fellow Arsenal fans. Everyone seemed nervous, but for some reason I didn't. I can't pretend that the nerves didn't have me pacing the last 15 minutes but pre-game I was fairly lucid. I think - [Available: Spacious Roof Top Apartment](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/10/22/available-spacious-roof-top-apartment/) - Available - Large, spacious, apartment, all be it, gloomy and dark. Single view outlook. Slight odour of bitterness and sour grapes. Current tenant noisy and winey. Location: Jamie O’Hara’s head. Price - Rent Free Again, TalkSports resident village idiot, is off on one of his, one eyed, Middlesex tinted rants. This time, Jamie O'Hara claims - [Playing Against Arsenal (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 4-0 ATL]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/10/24/playing-against-arsenal-positives-needs-hopes-ars-4-0-atl/) - "Playing against Arsenal" An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective I've just started to write my ' preliminary notes' for my boys high school season in the Spring. The few things that I want to focus on and ensure that we emphasize. I've learnt that when you coach a high school team here in the - [A Glitch in the Arsenal Matrix](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/10/26/a-glitch-in-the-arsenal-matrix/) - Laurence Fishburne visited me last night and I think I took the wrong pill. (Photo credit:Warner Bros) When I woke this morning everything was wrong. Everything I read was wrong, Everything I saw was wrong. It was like everyone else wasn’t following their programming. Ex United and Chelsea players were saying complementary things about Arsenal!!!! - [Exclusive from Inside VAR HQ: Arsenal Edition](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/10/19/exclusive-from-inside-var-hq-arsenal-edition/) - Following yesterday’s game vs Fulham, my man on the inside at Stockley Park sent me the deliberation notes from Saka’s penalty review. VAR Official 1: “We’ve got a possible penalty here — Saka’s been clipped.” VAR Official 2: “Clipped? Hmm. Are you sure that wasn’t just the wind off the Thames?” VAR Official 3: “Hold - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Mead and Russo Ease the Pressure in Europe [BEN 0-2 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/10/17/the-arsenal-women-journal-mead-and-russo-ease-the-pressure-in-europe-ben-0-2-ars/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! Back from Lisbon with a much-needed win, the Arsenal Women team will go into the international break in a much more relaxed mood and can look at the future with less anxiety and a bit more of confidence. Performance-wise, it wasn’t exactly a convincing outing for Renée Slegers’ players, but Arsenal - [Arsenal’s internationals: who shone, who scored, and who’s coming back buzzing](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/10/17/arsenals-internationals-who-shone-who-scored-and-whos-coming-back-buzzing/) - The October window delivered a proper mixed bag of friendlies and high‑stakes qualifiers, and plenty of Gunners (plus a few new faces in the squad) were right in the thick of it. Here’s how they got on over the past ten days—goals, assists, minutes, the lot—with an eye on how they’ll return to London Colney. - [The Most Underrated Aspect of Thierry Henry’s Game That Made Him Unstoppable](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/10/14/the-most-underrated-aspect-of-thierry-henrys-game-that-made-him-unstoppable/) - When football fans talk about Thierry Henry, the conversation often drifts toward his blistering pace, elegant finishing, and record-breaking career with Arsenal and the French national team. He’s remembered for his iconic runs, trademark curls into the far corner, and effortless grace that made defenders tremble. Yet, behind all the highlight reels and statistics lies - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Back on track, but doubts remain [ARS 1-0 BHA]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/10/13/the-arsenal-women-journal-back-on-track-but-doubts-remain-ars-1-0-bha/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! Arsenal Women had to win, and they won. After a three-games winless run in the WSL that saw the team fall to fifth, our girls overcame a valiant Brighton at the Emirates Stadium and got back on track, although they are still sitting in fifth place in the table. Tottenham Hotspur’s - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Gunners take another blow as OL Lyonnes win in London [ARS 1-2 OL]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/10/10/the-arsenal-women-journal-gunners-take-another-blow-as-ol-lyonnes-win-in-london-ars-1-2-ol/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! Another day, another defeat for Renée Slegers and her players, who are now on a four-games winless streak. Facing OL Lyonnes at Meadow Park was always being a challenge but gifting them two goals made it unnecessarily hard. All things considered, it was an even contest between two high-quality teams, but - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Time to hit the crisis button? [MCI 3-2 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/10/06/the-arsenal-women-journal-time-to-hit-the-crisis-button-mci-3-2-ars/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! Going two games winless was already far from ideal. Going winless in three consecutive games is a near catastrophe, especially if the third game of the row is an away defeat to Manchester City. I was expecting a tough game, and a loss was always on the card, but it doesn’t - [A trophy for 8th place?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/10/06/a-trophy-for-8th-place/) - Over the past few seasons, Arsenal have been ‘bantered’ for finishing second and previously given seriously stick for Arsene’s misunderstood ‘Top 4 Trophy’ statement. As Arsenal fans, we live with this, knowing that 2nd is where the other 90 teams would love to be and Arsene was being realistic when stating that Champions League qualification - [Liverpool fuming as Arsenal benefit from new rule](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/09/30/liverpool-fuming-as-arsenal-benefit-from-new-rule/) - The new rule that was implemented at the beginning of the season, is not working out how it is supposed to, Liverpool are livid and are now pushing for it to be changed. I am off course talking about the ‘PGMOL/Liverpool Added Time Rule’ and it all came to a head at the weekend, when - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Gunners Held by Villans [ARS 1-1 AVL]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/09/30/the-arsenal-women-journal-gunners-held-by-villans-ars-1-1-avl/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! While an away draw at Manchester United wasn’t such a bad result, the home draw against Aston Villa has a whole different taste to it, also because the visitors struck at the very end. It is not to say they didn’t deserve their point, though: Aston Villa had several chances to - ['In the end, it's quality' (Positives Needs & Hopes)[NEW 1-2 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/09/29/in-the-end-its-quality-positives-needs-hopesnew-1-2-ars/) - ‘In the end, it’s quality’ An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective Where were you at 6:30pm UK time on Sunday? I had just dropped Max and Axcel off at their game. You need to know about Axcel. Axcel is a local legend. He is our family's adopted soccer son. We drive backwards to go - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Draws and Prizes [MUN 0-0 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/09/24/the-arsenal-women-journal-draws-and-prizes-mun-0-0-ars/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! Getting out of Leigh Sports Village Stadium with a point and clean-sheet is a good thing, all things considered. Ahead of the match, Mark Skinner’s team were top of the table after two impressive wins against Leicester (4-0) and London City Lionesses (5-1), and Melvine Malard looked unstoppable in front of - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Manita in East London [WHU 1-5 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/09/16/the-arsenal-women-journal-manita-in-east-london-whu-1-5-ars/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! Renée Slegers’ team recorded a second win in as many league games as they put five past West Ham, courtesy of goals from Frida Maanum, Stina Blackstenius, Caitlin Foord and Alessia Russo (2). Despite falling behind following an unfortunate own goal scored by Daphne van Domselaar, the win was never in - [The day he sat the bench (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 3-0 NFO]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/09/14/the-day-he-sat-the-benchpositives-needs-hopes-ars-3-0-nfo/) - An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective Perhaps one of the reasons that you are reading this is because you know I’m an Arsenal fan. Up until the last 20 years, viewpoints on games were written by neutrals. That has its benefits, but I found that I could predict what I was about to read - [The Arsenal Women Journal – A Flying Start for the Gunners [ARS 4-1 LCL]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/09/08/the-arsenal-women-journal-a-flying-start-for-the-gunners-ars-4-1-lcl/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! The opening game of the season didn’t start in the best possible fashion, but one moment of individual brilliance turned the game upside down and transformed a close contest into a one-sided performance and a thumping win. Goals from Olivia Smith, Chloe Kelly, Stina Blackstenius and Frida Maanum gave Arsenal their - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Welcome Back, Folks!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/09/05/the-arsenal-women-journal-welcome-back-folks/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! Welcome back, Champions of Europe; it was not a dream, it really happened. The Arsenal Women team are back in action and ready to defend their European crown, as well as preventing Chelsea from winning a seventh consecutive WSL title to capture a title that has evaded them since 2018/19. The - ['The brake or the gas'](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/09/03/the-brake-or-the-gas/) - ‘The brake or the gas’ An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective The dialogue among Arsenal fans after the Liverpool game has been quite fascinating. Apart from those that automatically start attention seeking and wanting over the top accountability for one game of football, the rest of us seem to be somewhat uniquely divided on - [Happy happy, sad sad happy (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 5-0 LEE]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/08/26/happy-happy-sad-sad-happy-positives-needs-hopes-ars-5-0-lee/) - Happy happy, sad sad happy An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective What to think about that game, right? It was like the events of a months worth of football in two hours. Lori, Max, his friend Jake and I were in Lexington, Kentucky to watch our friend Tyler Gibson play for USL team Oakland - [‘Reasons and Excuses’ [MUN 0-1 ARS] (A Coach's Perspective)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/08/19/reasons-and-excuses-mun-0-1-ars-a-coachs-perspective/) - ‘Reasons and Excuses’ ‘’An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective’ This is how I felt during and directly after the game. I don’t get flustered by much. I do have a list though. A short list. If you call QVC shopping network, a human picks up the phone and immediately asks you what they can - [‘Art in motion’ (Positives Needs & Hopes) [Pre-Season Friendly: ARS 3-0 ACB]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/08/12/art-in-motion-positives-needs-hopes-pre-season-friendly-ars-3-0-acb/) - ‘Art in motion’ An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective Well, I wasn’t expecting that. There wasn’t much ‘art’ against Villareal and the ’motion’ wasn’t jiving either. The game was littered with tactical nuance, experiments and improvements. Almost as if we had been storing this up for a rainy day, so to speak. ‘Sun on - [Changes at Arsenal [Positives Needs & Hopes Extra Edition]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/08/09/changes-at-arsenal-positives-needs-hopes-extra-edition/) - Changes at Arsenal Before I start, I have a favour to ask at the end of this piece I spend way too much time thinking about how Arsenal can be the best that they can be. I do it not out of lack of trust in the club, but because it’s my passion. I suppose - [Dowman sells Martinelli to get Eze - (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 3-2 NEW]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/07/28/dowman-sells-martinelli-to-get-eze-positives-needs-hopes-ars-3-2-new/) - ‘Dowman sells Martinelli to get Eze’ An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective Most of the time preseason games are instantly forgettable. This one might be remembered forever. It’s crazy to say that. Sounds like a horrific over-exaggeration. What my eyes saw however, was the potential birth of a superstar. Max Dowman has much to - [Noni, Ebe, Rodrygo, Martin, Cristhian, Kepa and Christian and why?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/07/09/noni-ebe-rodrygo-martin-cristhian-kepa-and-christian-and-why/) - I haven’t been able to write for a while and now I’ve done 2 in 4 days God bless Jamaica I wanted to give my thoughts on all of our other signings and rumored signings, beyond the glorious Viktor who I spoke on on Monday. I have so much energy for Viktor. It’s almost - [Šeško and The Gyök](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/07/08/sesko-and-the-gyok/) - It’s July 1st and the first day back in the office for Arteta, Berta and Fred, Arsenal’s new data analyst. An invite drops in Fred’s calendar from Mikel. **** Urgent Crisis Meeting**** 10am, my office. “Blimey” thought Fred, “Must be important, it’s in person. Mikel only ever meets the first team face to face. The - [Are we going to see three at the back this season?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/07/07/are-we-going-to-see-three-at-the-back-this-season/) - If rumours are to be believed, the holy trinity of Arteta, Josh K and Berta are in for no less than three attacking players this summer. A left winger, a central attacking midfielder and a striker are on the list. For arguments sake, let’s call them Rodrygo, Eze and Gyokeres. Now bear in mind that - [Viktory!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/07/07/viktory/) - The Lord gives and the Lord takes away. Today he might just give me what I’ve been wanting for around 3 years. Not just that but an overflow blessing as the Gyokeres deal may just happen as I sit here… That would be above and beyond. I first discovered Viktor Gyokeres back at the - [Can Arsenal win the league without a striker?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/07/02/can-arsenal-win-the-league-without-a-striker/) - So many debates have been had about which striker would be better, 'prospect' and athletic monster Sesko or 'ready now' flat track bully Gyokores, but we all have that nagging concern, what if we don't land either? After all the club has previous for this kind of behaviour, most notably in the last two transfer - [Church or Cathedral? The crucial quality Arsenal needs from their new signings](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/06/25/church-or-cathedral-the-crucial-quality-arsenal-needs-from-their-new-signings/) - I have spent way too much thinking time trying to figure out who would be the best left-wing signing for Arsenal? That’s the exciting position to ponder because we all know it’s between two or three at striker and I’ve asked the good Lord for Viktor Gyokeres for three years and so at some point - [The Arsenal Women Journal - Champions of Europe! [ARS 1-0 FCB]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/05/25/the-arsenal-women-journal-champions-of-europe-ars-1-0-fcb/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! You didn’t dream, it was real: Arsenal are champions of Europe (again!). In what could be described as one of the biggest upsets in women’s football, Renée Slegers and her players defeated the mighty Barcelona Femení in Lisbon. A goal from Stina Blackstenius was enough to bring home the second UWCL - [Mikel Merino: Arsenal's Jack-of-all-Trades](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/05/22/mikel-merino-arsenals-jack-of-all-trades/) - Who has been the best Premier League signing of the summer of 2024? There are plenty of worthy candidates. Elliot Anderson and Nikola Milenkovic have helped transform Nottingham Forest from relegation battlers to Champions League contenders, whilst Maxence Lacroix and Ismaila Sarr have proven integral in Crystal Palace securing their first-ever major trophy. Dean Huijsen - [Nonsense where nothing should've reigned (Positives Needs & Hopes) [LIV 2-2 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/05/13/nonsense-where-nothing-shouldve-reigned-positives-needs-hopes-liv-2-2-ars/) - 'Nonsense where nothing should've reigned' An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective So the game against Liverpool might end up not really mattering for either team If we had lost however it would have been rather different. If the performance had continued in the second half the way we started the game then it could’ve - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Final Goodbyes [ARS 4-3 MUN]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/05/12/the-arsenal-women-journal-final-goodbyes-ars-4-3-mun/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! Up until the hour mark, everything looked perfect: we were hammering Manchester United at home, Mariona Caldentey was presented with the supporters’ Player of the Season award and Alessia Russo was on track for the WSL Golden Boot and FWA Footballer of the Year double, all of that happening in front - [So much, so good, except the big bit… [PSG 2 (3)- 1 (1) ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/05/09/so-much-so-good-except-the-big-bit-psg-2-3-1-1-ars/) - 'So much, so good, except the big bit' An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective I'm not sure if I ever buy the idea that a team is 'not ready to win ..........' Listening to people ramble on about Arsenal needing this or that before they can win is understandable and partially true. I have - [It just wasn’t meant to be](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/05/08/it-just-wasnt-meant-to-be/) - It just wasn’t meant to be, No repeat of ‘Rice, Rice, baby’ We couldn’t get over PSG, It just wasn’t meant to be It just wasn’t meant to be On a cold night in gay Paris They was no after Partey It just wasn’t meant to be It just wasn’t meant to be Bakayo had - [According to AI, This Is The Signing Arsenal Needs](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/05/06/according-to-ai-this-is-the-signing-arsenal-needs/) - Arsenal fans have been through a wild season filled with soaring expectations, brilliant flashes, and that persistent feeling that one more key addition might transform a very strong club into a championship contender. Arteta’s squad, having grown a lot from his first days, now seems to be gunning in the right direction. Still, if there’s - [The Arsenal Women Journal – A Costly Hangover [AVL 5-2 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/05/02/the-arsenal-women-journal-a-costly-hangover-avl-5-2-ars/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! As soon as the starting XI came out, everyone could sense a difficult afternoon at Villa Park. By making seven changes to the team that put four goals past Lyon and qualified for the UWCL final, Renée Slegers decided to rest her heroes and give valuable minutes to players usually relegated - [The Rue to the Final](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/05/01/the-rue-to-the-final/) - Ben White right back. Jurrien Timber left back. Myles Lewis-Skelly and Declan Rice sharing the holding midfield and left eight roles. Mikel Merino up front. That is what I wanted to see when the team sheet for PSG was announced yesterday evening. I had, though, reluctantly accepted on my way to the match that my - [The Arsenal Women Journal – We’re Going to Lisbon! [ARS 1-2 OL, OL 1-4 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/04/29/the-arsenal-women-journal-were-going-to-lisbon-ars-1-2-ol-ol-1-4-ars/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! I am lost for words. Speechless. The magnitude of the Arsenal Women’s result against European serial-winners Olympique Lyonnais is gargantuan, especially if you consider that we travelled to France on the back of a 2-1 loss at the Emirates Stadium. Very few people fancied us to walk out of the Groupama - [A snapshot of Arsenal (Positives Needs & Hopes) [IPS 0-4 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/04/22/a-snapshot-of-arsenal-positives-needs-hopes-ips-0-4-ars/) - ‘A snapshot of Arsenal’ An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective You meet a stranger. A football loving stranger. In a pub in Cornwall with a thatched roof and a beautiful beer garden. A pub that somebody reading this is going to buy for me one day. I speak it into existence. Skelly's mum said - [Partey not at the Party – The Midfield and team permutations for the Semi-Final 1st Leg.](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/04/20/partey-not-at-the-party-the-midfield-and-team-permutations-for-the-semi-final-1st-leg/) - For an experienced player to let his teammates and manager down with a silly and needless booking was disappointing. Obviously, it did not spoil the moment for the fans and the club, reaching their first Champions League Semi Final for 16 years, but with Jorginho injured the Ghanaian’s absence certainly gives Arteta a headache. - [Remontada?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/04/19/remontada/) - Remontada, was the cry From Galacticos 3.0, on high Remontada, was the shout The Madridistas they had no doubt Remontada, was the call On the sword Arsenal were supposed to fall A stadium full of self righteous Madrid fans Spat out the dummy when things weren’t going to plan. A squad full of self righteous - [Representing Arsenal the Arsenal Way: Mikel Arteta vs The Press](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/04/19/representing-arsenal-the-arsenal-way-mikel-arteta-vs-the-press/) - I look forward to watching Mikel Arteta’s press conferences. Not just because he’s the Arsenal manager and my interest in Arsenal and our games, although obviously that’s the primary reason I even bother tuning in (I’m not sat at home watching every Pep Guardiola Man City press scrum). Not just for Arteta’s salacious transfer tittle-tattle - [A ‘Real’ Eight ways to lose to Arsenal](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/04/18/a-real-eight-ways-to-lose-to-arsenal/) - 'Eight ways to lose to Arsenal' A very beautiful Arsenal blog from the perspective of a very happy Arsenal fan A last minute winner might be the best way to win a football match. Or is it a thrashing? Perhaps a comeback? It might be a stroll? A game that's without nerves. Enjoyable from - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Five-Stars Gunners prepare for European showdown [ARS 5-1 LEI]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/04/17/the-arsenal-women-journal-five-stars-gunners-prepare-for-european-showdown-ars-5-1-lei/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! Arsenal Women made a light work of WSL strugglers Leicester City, who were beaten 5-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night. With the scoreline already 3-0 before the half-hour mark, there was little doubt that Renée Sleger’s team would take the three points and prepare in the best possible way - [Myles Lewis-Skelly: Destined for Greatness](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/04/16/myles-lewis-skelly-destined-for-greatness/) - Arsenal's Hale End academy has emerged as a consistent provider of readymade talents, with various homegrown prospects emerging from the youth teams and making a name for themselves at the Emirates Sadium. But for every player like Bukayo Saka or Jack Wilshere who's managed to lock down a starting spot, there are at least four - [I feel sorry for Arsenal (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 1-1 BRE]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/04/14/i-feel-sorry-for-arsenal-positives-needs-hopes-ars-1-1-bre/) - I feel sorry for Arsenal An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective Is sympathy an emotion that a football fan should feel? Aren't we supposed to be elated or disgusted? Well, I feel sorry for us. I'm sure at the end of the season that I will write a piece sharing all of the emotions - [Is Nico Williams actually a Martinelli replacement?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/04/11/is-nico-williams-actually-a-martinelli-replacement/) - Is Nico Williams actually a Martinelli replacement? In recent transfer windows, Arsenal have been linked with supposed left-wing upgrades, and this is the case now as well. Failed bids for Mudryk and last summer allegedly Nico Williams certainly support the view of many, that Arteta wants a Martinelli upgrade. Indeed, our new transfer guru, Andrea - [Why football is beautiful (Positives Needs & Hopes)[ARS 3-0 RMA]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/04/10/why-football-is-beautiful/) - Why football is beautiful An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective Alan Sunderland at the back post. Michael Thomas at Anfield. Alan Smith in Copenhagen. Sylvain Wiltord at Old Trafford Dennis Bergkamp at St.James Park Tony Adams bursting forward to finish off Everton Andrey Arshavin against Barcelona Jack Wilshere vs Norwich Danny Welbeck vs Leicester - [I can't prove it, but.... An Arsenal blog, ruined by PGMOL](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/04/07/i-cant-prove-it-but-an-arsenal-blog-ruined-by-pgmol/) - 'I can’t prove it, but…' An Arsenal blog runied by the PGMOL. Again. I’m sitting in Tennessee getting ready to watch Max play a soccer game. It’s a lovely day. The kind where the wind is warm and the sun isn’t too hot. It hasn’t kicked off yet so I’m spending my time watching this - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Gunners got Wings [CRY 0-4 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/03/31/the-arsenal-women-journal-gunners-got-wings-cry-0-4-ars/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! Was it a cross? Was it a strike? Does anyone care? Beth Mead’s second goal will go down as one of this season’s finest, the icing on a truly exquisite cake baked by Renée Slegers and her players. The four-nil win away to Crystal Palace ensured that we could prepare the - [What Does the Future Hold for Oleksandr Zinchenko?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/03/28/what-does-the-future-hold-for-oleksandr-zinchenko/) - It has been three years since Arsenal completed a double-swoop on Manchester City and signed Oleksandr Zinchenko for £30 million and Gabriel Jesus for £45 million. Both players provided an initial boost of quality to the Gunners' set-up, with Jesus scoring for fun in his opening weeks and offering a breath of fresh air at - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Remontada! [ARS 3-0 RMA]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/03/27/the-arsenal-women-journal-remontada-ars-3-0-rma/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! Not sure about you, but I haven’t quite recovered from last night: the control, assertiveness, purpose and intensity of the team’s performance in such a big occasion has left me in awe of the players, the coach and the staff. Overcoming a two goals deficit against a team that is very, - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Gunners win well ahead of the biggest night yet! [ARS 4-0 LIV]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/03/25/the-arsenal-women-journal-gunners-win-well-ahead-of-the-biggest-night-yet-ars-4-0-liv/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! The first question after the 4-0 win against Liverpool is simple: how could we lose to this very same side in the FA Cup quarter-final? I don’t mean to be disrespectful towards Liverpool, of course, but the difference between the two games is quite appalling. Were we a bit too confident - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Naïve Gunners Punished in Madrid [RMA 2-0 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/03/20/the-arsenal-women-journal-naive-gunners-punished-in-madrid-rma-2-0-ars/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! The pitch was terrible, I agree, but for how long should we continue to bring up such poor excuses? If anything, we should consider ourselves lucky to have left Madrid with every player is good health, which is something that Real Madrid cannot say. The Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano pitch was - [How Arsenal’s Rising Star Can Balance Passion and Control on the Pitch](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/03/18/how-arsenals-rising-star-can-balance-passion-and-control-on-the-pitch/) - At just eighteen years old, Lewis-Skelly has already showcased the attributes that make him an exciting prospect. His performances in Arsenal’s youth ranks displayed his dynamic ability and multifaceted imagination. Identified traits earlier make it easy for him to adapt to senior football, which is usually more taxing psychologically. In Lewis-Skelly’s case, his innate self-assuredness - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Second, and Dreaming [EVE 1-3 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/03/17/the-arsenal-women-journal-second-and-dreaming-eve-1-3-ars/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! Nothing gets you in the best possible mood than a good away win and other clubs’ results going your way: our 3-1 win at Everton, paired with the stunning Liverpool win at Anfield against Manchester United, propelled the team into second in the league, seven points behind Chelsea. The title might - [The Arsenal Women Journal – A First Major Setback for Renée [ARS 0-1 LIV]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/03/13/the-arsenal-women-journal-a-first-major-setback-for-renee-ars-0-1-liv/) - The Arsenal Women Journal – A First Major Setback for Renée [ARS 0-1 LIV] Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! I must say, I didn’t expect that result. Or, to be more accurate, I could have expected Liverpool to beat us thanks to a lucky shot, or even an own goal, but only in a scenario where - [Why is the Arsenal Set Piece Oasis drying up fast?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/03/12/why-is-the-arsenal-set-piece-oasis-drying-up-fast/) - Stoke City emerged as trailblazers in the Premier League by exploiting the fine margins and becoming renowned at set-piece efficiency. Under the tutelage of Tony Pulis, Stoke became a powerhouse in terms of long throw-ins, free kicks, and corners, studying their opponents’ defensive setups and taking advantage of their weaknesses. They maximized their tallest players’ - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Riding High against the Irons [ARS 4-3 WHU]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/03/06/the-arsenal-women-journal-riding-high-against-the-irons-ars-4-3-whu/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! The game was lost, then won, then almost thrown away, moments before full-time. Being an Arsenal fan is unhealthy, isn’t it? For the first game after the international break, Renée Slegers handed Chloe Kelly her first start of her second spell with Arsenal, and the former Manchester City winger repaid the - [Juice Boost - Unleash the left backs for a goal blitz :)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/03/06/juice-boost-unleash-the-left-backs-for-a-goal-blitz/) - 'Juice Boost' An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective The guillotines were being ordered. If we didn’t get a decent result then they were going to be wheeled towards N5 for ‘bottling another season.’ Not only did that not happen but the literal opposite happened. An utter spanking. It’s a reminder of how quickly great - [The mood is low but there is a 'White' light at the end of the tunnel!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/02/25/the-mood-is-low-but-there-is-a-white-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel/) - The mood is low, but… Allow me to offer a ray of hope because from what I saw in our to defeat against West Ham there was reason for optimism. That optimism comes in the form of Benjamin White. I sit in Row 7 in the North Bank and something that I have not - [At least Arsenal got served at the bar !!!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/02/24/at-least-arsenal-got-served-at-the-bar/) - Liverpool go 11 points clear and the old ‘bottle job’ quotes come out. City arrived at the bar early to get a good seat, got drunk by 8pm and were last seen throwing up in the toilets. United, going through yet another divorce, came in to see if they could still hang with the cool - [Last Chance Saloon for Jake Kiwior?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/02/23/last-chance-saloon-for-jake-kiwior/) - Arsenal hosted West Ham on Saturday at the Emirates Stadium, with the Gunners seeking to keep the pressure on league leaders Liverpool by securing a fourth straight win in the Premier League. Mikel Arteta’s side enjoyed the bulk of opportunities early on, but West Ham would have their first real sight of danger in the - [A wasted week (A Coach’s Perspective) [ARS 01 WHA]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/02/23/__trashed-2/) - 'A wasted week' An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective Have no fear. I’m not going to scream and shout. I would hope that you read this because I offer solutions and some unique analysis. Never wanted to do a match report and most certainly don’t ever want to try to get readers by being - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Derby Delight after League Cup blow [ARS 1-2 MCI, ARS 5-0 TOT]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/02/21/the-arsenal-women-journal-derby-delight-after-league-cup-blow-ars-1-2-mci-ars-5-0-tot/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! Renée’s first home game at the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal’s permanent head coach could not have been more memorable! The 5-0 thrashing of Tottenham Hotspur has been the perfect medicine after the sucker punch received from Mary Fowler and Manchester City in the league cup semifinal, at Meadow Park. The blow - [Forgettable and consequential (Positives Needs & Hopes)[WOL 0-2 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/02/17/forgettable-and-consequential-positives-needs-hopeswol-0-2-ars/) - 'Forgettable and consequential' An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective Oh boy, that game was rusty and forgettable. Oh boy, that game was memorable and consequential. So many things were true about this game that did not seem possible at the same time. We looked like we made more bad decisions in the first hour - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Statement Wins for the Gunners [ARS-BCW 5-0, MCI 3-4 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/02/05/the-arsenal-women-journal-statement-wins-for-the-gunners-ars-bcw-5-0-mci-3-4-ars/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! Before we get to business and discuss what happened at the City Football Academy Stadium, allow me to rewind the tape a bit, as some very important things happened on and off the pitch. The FA Cup win against Bristol City saw Katie Reid getting the starting nod over the more - [Arsenal just elevated](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/02/04/arsenal-just-elevated/) - 'Arsenal just elevated' An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective Sometimes it's hard to see the big picture when you've just watched an individual game. Even if it's a 5-1 win over City. Whatever the very large percentage of the footballing world is that do not support Arsenal, they are now talking about Arsenal in - [Stop the abuse. You look silly and small Michael Oliver and VAR got it wrong](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/01/28/stop-the-abuse-you-look-silly-and-small-michael-oliver-and-var-got-it-wrong/) - Myles Lewis-Skelly should not have been sent off. I’m annoyed, frustrated and angry, but that’s it. You may believe that Oliver has been paid off by City or that he’s a Newcastle fan. You may believe that PGMOL and the FA hate Arsenal and that they have an underground network of lizard people plotting our downfall. - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Mixed emotions for the Gunners [BHA 0-4 ARS, CHE 1-0 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/01/28/the-arsenal-women-journal-mixed-emotions-for-the-gunners-bha-0-4-ars-che-1-0-ars/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! Well, we all knew this would happen, eventually, but I would have preferred for it to happen at another time and – most importantly – at another place. Guro Reiten’s late penalty at Stamford Bridge ended Renée Slegers’ unbeaten start and, most crucially, took any sense of jeopardy away from the - [Losing the point (Positives Needs & Hopes) [WOL 0-1 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/01/27/losing-the-point-positives-needs-hopes-wol-0-1-ars/) - 'Losing the point' An Arsenal blog from the uncorrupt version of Michael Oliver Apathy is possibly the worst emotion. I experienced it today. Apathy for one of my favourite things. Max seemed bothered with me in the second half because I wasn't paying full attention to the game. He kept giving me the 'what - [The Arsenal Women Journal – We all live in Renée Slegers World [ARS 5-0 CRY]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/01/21/the-arsenal-women-journal-we-all-live-in-renee-slegers-world-ars-5-0-cry/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! What a start for our new permanent coach! We had to wait three whole months to finally land our main target, but it was definitely worth the wait, wasn’t it? The club took its time and Renée Slegers held the fort outstandingly while the recruitment process was conducted, but we finally - [If there were trophies for everything,,, (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 2-1 THFC]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/01/17/if-there-were-trophies-for-everything-positives-needs-hopes-ars-2-1-thfc/) - 'If there were trophies for everything' An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective by Mike McDonald The game was winding down. Max and I were in the Arsenal pub in Knoxville and the tension was palpable. About 30 Arsenal fans likely all thinking the same as me. We cannot drop any points to this Spurs - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Happy New Year, folks!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/01/15/the-arsenal-women-journal-happy-new-year-folks/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! I hope everyone had a wonderful time during the holiday season, and that everyone is ready and pumped for the second half of the season. Not much happened since we last spoke, except for three promising youngsters being handed their first professional contracts. Renée Slegers is still our interim head coach; - [Thierry confirmed as the Greatest ever Premier League Striker - "Unplayable!"](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/01/14/thierry-confirmed-as-the-greatest-ever-premier-league-striker-unplayable/) - Gunners Town is pleased to feature this guest post by Zach Lowy (@zachlowy) a freelance journalist who writes for various outlets such as Fotmob, RG News and more. Across his two decades in English football, Steven Caldwell faced off against some of the greatest strikers in the history of the Premier League. The former Scottish - [Kro$hady vs Arteta the Architect: A January Rap Battle](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/01/13/krohady-vs-arteta-the-architect-a-january-rap-battle/) - Verse 1: Kro$hady Dear Mikel, I’ve been thinkin’, 'bout the January window, Our squad’s a little thin, but I still want you to know, I see your calls, but I'm stuck out here in LA, I don’t know who to sign, man, it's gettin' so cray! Yo, your tactics look solid, I see you got - [A case not ready for court… [ARS (3) 1 - 1 (5) MUN]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/01/13/a-case-not-ready-for-court-ars-3-1-1-5-mun/) - 'A case not ready for court' An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective By Mike McDonald Over the last 40 years I have become a big fan of true crime TV. I've wondered for a while as to why I like it. Should I be worried? It all started with Miss Marple. Still in my - [Winning is a habit, and winning the Carabao Cup will be habit-forming for Arteta's Arsenal.](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/01/07/winning-is-a-habit-and-winning-the-carabao-cup-will-be-habit-forming-for-artetas-arsenal/) - I don’t get annoyed at other supporters’ views on the Arsenal thsee days. We are a multi-generational broad church as Gooners, spanning the globe, so different perspectives are to be expected. However, if I were still the type to get annoyed, I would probably be mildly wound up by those who deem today’s semi-final as - [WORLD EXCLUSIVE: FA Ref Rules (Arsenal Edition)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/01/06/world-exclusive-fa-ref-rules-arsenal-edition/) - * WORLD EXCLUSIVE * FA Ref Rules (Arsenal Edition) Not sure there is much to say of value about the Brighton game, but I do have something to say, though. Not sure if it will brighten your day or make you more infuriated, but here goes… An ‘Arsenal Edition’ Premier League referees rule book has - [Coordinated chaos coaching (Positives Needs & Hopes) [BRE 1-3 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/01/03/coordinated-chaos-coaching-positives-needs-hopes-bre-1-3-ars/) - 'Coordinated chaos coaching' An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective The inexcusable coaching error. Number one… When you play a team that you struggled against previously, don’t repeat the same obvious mistake. At the same time, don’t obsess over it because they may do something different. Many teams prepare for the next game and spend - [Welcome to the Goonerverse: "Never 25 with Arsenal and me" by Dave Seager](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2025/01/01/welcome-to-the-goonerverse-never-25-with-arsenal-and-me-by-dave-seager/) - Welcome to the Goonerverse! Consider this a portal into the poetic minds of regular, everyday Gooners like you and me! A place where there is no judgment – no good or bad – a place where you can let your inner poet off its leash for a while... Share in a poem what it means - [Football strangulation (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 1-0 IPS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/12/30/football-strangulation-positives-needs-hopes-ars-1-0-ips/) - Football strangulation An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective So, the Ipswich game wasn’t necessarily ’fun’ but it was certainly interesting. At least for a footballing nerd like me. And hopefully for your pleasure too. Did you notice how congested the game was? Especially in the second half. Almost like watching your 5 year old - [Your Arsenal News Years Resolutions for 2025?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/12/29/your-arsenal-news-years-resolutions-for-2025/) - 1- Believe in the resurrection of Jesus, even though it happened at Christmas this year and not Easter. 2- Believe we will get Victor or Viktor, even though we scored 89 goals in 2024 (club record) and Jesus has risen (see point 1) 3- Accept that (at the request/insistence Gary Neville) the FA will ban - [Welcome to the Goonerverse! Send us your poems!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/12/21/welcome-to-the-goonerverse-send-us-your-poems/) - Welcome to the Goonerverse! Based on the success of "Welcome to the Goonerverse" - the first Arsenal anthology, released a few weeks ago by Gunners Town boss Dave Seager (and friends), Gunners Town has decided to create a virtual Goonerverse, and is encouraging our readers to contribute to a growing collection of Gooner poetry. Consider - [What if....? (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 3-2 CRY]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/12/20/what-if-positives-needs-hopes-ars-3-2-cry/) - 'What if.....?' An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective "Do I want to step into possible foolishness" Me, last night. The score against Palace in the Cup was good/possibly bad. One of those games where you want to win but you are kinda cool if you don't. We remember the big impact that Dubai and - [Arsenal’s Set Piece Success](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/12/19/arsenals-set-piece-success/) - Gunners Town is pleased to feature this guest post by Zach Lowy (@zachlowy) a freelance journalist who writes for various outlets such as Fotmob, RG News and more. —— In July 2019, Manchester City appointed Nicolas Jover as an assistant coach to Pep Guardiola. Having previously spent time as a video analyst for Montpellier, a - [The Arsenal Women Journal – 2024 out with a bang, goodbye Renée? [ARS 3-2 BAY]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/12/19/the-arsenal-women-journal-2024-out-with-a-bang-goodbye-renee-ars-3-2-bay/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! Not sure about you, but I still feel the adrenaline pumping after the breath-taking win against Bayern in what felt like an end-of-the-world night at Meadow Park. Second-half goals from Alessia Russo and Mariona Caldentey turned the scoreline in our favour after the 1-1 at half-time and ensured we would go - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Gunners pounce on rivals' slip-ups [LIV 0-1 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/12/18/the-arsenal-women-journal-gunners-pounce-on-rivals-slip-ups-liv-0-1-ars/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! What a weird afternoon in Liverpool: we should have won comfortably, we could have dropped a couple of points, and we ended making ground up on both Chelsea and Manchester City, who drew against Leicester City and lost to Everton, respectively. When Alessia Russo scored her sixth goal in the last - [Feeling the need for fresh - Post Everton, Positives, Needs and Hopes!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/12/17/feeling-the-need-for-fresh-post-everton-positives-needs-and-hopes/) - 'Feeling the need for fresh' An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective Although I'm about to relate Arsenal to food, I think that the comparison has validity. Alternatively, I'm reaching, but I believe I'm on to something. Read on.... I live in East Tennessee in a small community called Talbott. We are very much in - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Six and Counting for Renée and her girls [VAL 1-3 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/12/16/the-arsenal-women-journal-six-and-counting-for-renee-and-her-girls-val-1-3-ars/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! UWCL knock-out phase, here we come. The 3-1 win in Norway saw us validating our ticket for the first round of the knock-out phase of this year’s UWCL, restoring our status as one of the best teams in Europe. The final fixture, at home to Bayern Munich, will tell us whether - [He could / He will… Solving our attacking shortfalls - a deep dive](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/12/11/he-could-he-will-solving-our-attacking-shortfalls-a-deep-dive/) - 'He could / He will' An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective This post is different to usual. I think the positives, needs and all the other stuff is somewhat irrelevant after Fulham. There is one clear issue to discuss. As ever, I attempt to find a solution. Group 1. Showing up for work at - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Don’t wake me up! [ARS 4-0 AVL]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/12/09/the-arsenal-women-journal-dont-wake-me-up-ars-4-0-avl/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! Our girls were back in action this weekend after returning from the international break, and I was a bit worried that all the travelling and the minutes played across the globe would have a negative impact on our performance. Bar a period of ten minutes or so, it wasn’t the case. - [Nicolas Jover... most annoying bloke in football, says manchild from Manchester](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/12/07/nicolas-jover-most-annoying-bloke-in-football-says-manchild-from-manchester/) - At Brentford he was a tactical magician At Man City he was an innovative genius ­ At Arsenal he is the most annoying man on the planet. It’s amazing how Gary Neville turns into a spoilt little child when it’s Man United on the receiving end. - [You don't want to play Arsenal (Positives Needs & Hopes) [WHU 2-5 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/12/02/you-dont-want-to-play-arsenal-positives-needs-hopes-whu-2-5-ars/) - 'You don't want to play Arsenal' An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective Oh, how football changes so quickly. Oh, how quick we are to look at our coaching and player talent and fear and forget. Oh, how quickly we lose faith. About a month ago, the title of this blog could've been, 'A great - [The door that didn't slide (Positives Needs & Hopes)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/11/29/the-door-that-didnt-slide-positives-needs-hopes/) - ‘The door that didn’t slide’ An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective As I’ve been traveling and ‘blog absent,’ this will cover the Forest and Lisbon games. After the Forest game rolled around, I was less concerned about our form than I was about how Arteta was being viewed. I knew we would rebound - [The Arsenal Women Journal – A tale of turmoil and renaissance](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/11/28/the-arsenal-women-journal-a-tale-of-turmoil-and-renaissance/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! While most of our girls are busy with their national teams around the world, allow me to take a moment to rewind the tape and go back to the turbulent days that led to Jonas Eidevall’s resignation from his head coach role for the Arsenal Women team, in October. The Swede - [Linaaaaa!!! - All Conquering Arsenal March on! - Arsenal Women’s Journal](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/11/22/linaaaaa-all-conquering-arsenal-march-on-arsenal-womens-journal/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! We had to wait until the very last few minutes, but we made it to the quarterfinals of the UWLC! A late, late strike from Lina Hurtig (more on her later) sunk Juventus and put us through the knock-out phase for the second time in three seasons. It took patience and - [The Impact of Declan Rice](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/11/20/the-impact-of-declan-rice/) - Arsenal’s decision to sign Declan Rice from West Ham for a club-record fee was a serious statement of intent by the Gunners. More than just a defensive-minded midfielder, Rice is very much the complete package, blending physicality with intelligence. He’s a defensive shield that can also drive the team forward. Since arriving at the Emirates, - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Oops, we did it again! [TOT 0-3 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/11/18/the-arsenal-women-journal-oops-we-did-it-again-tot-0-3-ars/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! Well, well…we are getting used to this, aren’t we? Another game, another win and another dominant display from our girls, who made light work of Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Early goals from Alessia Russo and Frida Maanum set the tone before super-sub Stina Blackstenius added a third in the - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Give it to Renée [JUV 0-4 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/11/13/the-arsenal-women-journal-give-it-to-renee-juv-0-4-ars/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! I know it’s been a very long time but what I time to get back writing the Arsenal Women Journal! After the most depressing of times, with a head coach leaving, the team drifting away form the title challenge and an overall write-it-off-already-and-plan-for-2026 feeling, the four-nil thumping of Juventus at theirs - [Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Goonerverse - Arsenal’s first Poetry Anthology.](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/11/12/hitchhikers-guide-to-the-goonerverse-arsenals-first-poetry-anthology/) - I am extremely proud of my latest venture – “Welcome to the Goonerverse”. It is available to order now, and I certainly hope many Arsenal fans will invest some hard-earned pennies to obtain a copy. However, I wanted to use this platform to explain why I am so pleased with this book. Origins The journey - [Crossing without finishing (Positives Needs & Hopes) [CHE 1-1 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/11/12/crossing-without-finishing-positives-needs-hopes-che-1-1-ars/) - 'Crossing without finishing' An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective For those that live in the United Kingdom, you might be familiar with a playground game called 'Headers and Volleys.' I say 'playground' but we played it everywhere. We played it before school. We played it during playtime. We played it during field hockey practice - [“The BIG little” (Positives Needs & Hopes) [NEW 1-0 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/11/03/the-big-little-positives-needs-hopes-new-1-0-ars/) - The BIG little An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective I just open Twitter. I just closed Twitter. I'm a big fan of this app mostly out of appreciation for the friends that I have met through it. Without it, it would've been much harder to become an Arsenal writer. Diving into Twitter on days - [Sleeping in UpsideDownWorld (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 2-2 LIV]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/10/28/sleeping-in-upsidedownworld-positives-needs-hopes-ars-2-2-liv/) - Sleeping in UpsideDownWorld An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective So, I watched the game at my former boss' house. I always wished he wasn't my boss because we get along so well and watching football with him is fun. He's a Liverpool fan. We don't often go to his house but I took almost - [A different band of brothers (Positives Needs & Hopes) [BOU 2-0 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/10/20/a-different-band-of-brothers-positives-needs-hopes-bou-2-0-ars/) - A different band of brothers An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective Every once in a while, and really not very often, Arsenal's impressive band of brothers send out their actual brothers to play instead. Perhaps it's our way of protesting against the amount of games. Perhaps we are simply resting players and utilizing Central - [Nuno Tavares Reveals Controversial Former Teammate Helped Seal Transfer to Lazio](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/10/16/nuno-tavares-reveals-controversial-former-teammate-helped-seal-transfer-to-lazio/) - Portuguese full-back, Nuno Tavares, has recently secured a loan move to Italian giants Lazio from Arsenal. This transfer comes after a challenging loan season with Nottingham Forest, where he struggled to make a significant impact. However, what makes this transfer particularly interesting is the influence of a controversial former teammate from Arsenal, Matteo Guendouzi. Nuno - [Arteta will have a bench on par or better than the Invincibles!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/10/10/arteta-will-have-a-bench-on-par-or-better-than-the-invincibles/) - As Premier League fanatics and supporters of a team on a roll, we now find ourselves in a dreaded international break. A frustrating time for multiple reasons; a threat to Arsenal’s momentum, no Gunners to watch and of course, the fretting over potential injures to our stars on duty for their countries. The latter has - [Arsenal vs Liverpool preview, team news, tickets & prediction](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/10/03/arsenal-vs-liverpool-preview-team-news-tickets-prediction/) - Matchday nine of the Premier League season features a box office match between two of the Premier League’s top three last season as Arsenal will host Liverpool on Saturday. The Emirates Stadium will be the battlefield for this colossal match as both sides continue their march for the title. These are the two teams most - [Five years later… (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 2-0 PSG]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/10/03/five-years-later-positives-needs-hopes-ars-2-0-psg/) - Five years later An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective Max was home alone watching the PSG game. I miss not having him on our car rides back and forth to school as he is now doing home school. School curriculum is getting a lil weird and American schools are a target for nut - [Through the fog of stress… (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 4-2 LEI]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/09/30/through-the-fog-of-stress-positives-needs-hopes-ars-4-2-lei/) - Through the fog of stress An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective I've sat here for a rather long time trying to figure out the story of the game. A really unique game. Arsenal were largely extremely good but you know that. Leicester's keeper had a big day but their defence rode their luck - [Koscielny: "I love to be a defender" - Exclusive Translation of Interview for French TV 'SFR' Exc](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2017/09/29/koscielny-i-love-to-be-a-defender-exclusive-translation-of-interview-for-french-tv-sfr-exc/) - We are fortunate today to have a full translation of our Skipper's interview from GT's 'Man in France' @Grooverblog Vincent Fabres On the fact he’s the manager‘s most used player since his move to Arsenal in 2010 I think I learn through the years that alongside the training there is also the background: preparation, - [Jurrien Timber promises to make up for lost time after a lengthy injury](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/09/28/jurrien-timber-promises-to-make-up-for-lost-time-after-a-lengthy-injury/) - The Dutch defender had a difficult first season with Arsenal after joining from Ajax in July 2023. His Premier League debut was cut short due to a serious injury, forcing him to miss most of the season. But rather than dwell on the frustration, Timber used this time away from the pitch to regenerate his - [Mikel Arteta and the Dark Arts](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/09/26/mikel-arteta-and-the-dark-arts/) - It was Mikel’s first day at The Emirates School of Shithousery and Skullduggery and he couldn’t wait to get started on learning the ‘Dark Arts’. He picked up his timetable and the first lesson of the day was ‘Tactics and Psychological Strategies’, taught by Professor Ferguson. Professor Fergie was a bit old school, but was - [..... and like that, it's gone. (Positives Needs & Hopes) [MCI 2-2 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/09/24/and-like-that-its-gone-positives-needs-hopes-mci-2-2-ars/) - ...... and like that, it's gone An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective The Usual Suspects. The greatest ending to a movie I've ever seen. I'm not going to try to link Keyser Soze to this game although if you told me Michael Oliver was Keyser Soze, I might believe you today. I just - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Slow burners [FCH 1-0 ARS, ARS 2-2 MCI]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/09/23/the-arsenal-women-journal-slow-burners-fch-1-0-ars-ars-2-2-mci/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! This week’s journal is a matter of seeing our glass half-empty or half-full. The narrow loss to Häcken was frustrating, especially if we consider the fair amount of back luck that went with it, while the league opener against Manchester City had us through all sorts of emotions and could have - [Double, double, toil and trouble - Two-In-One Match Review - In Verse!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/09/23/double-double-toil-and-trouble-two-in-one-match-review-in-verse/) - Double, double, toil and trouble, In London and Manchester, big games did bubble Early at the Etihad, Haaland scored City hoped to put Arsenal to the sword Maanum scored early to set the tone Could the ladies go on to beat City at home? A quality pass from Martinelli And what a finish by Calafiori - [The Arsenal Women Journal – The definitive ‘24/‘25 FULL SQUAD GUIDE](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/09/18/the-arsenal-women-journal-the-definitive-24-25-full-squad-guide/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! This week’s Journal is very different from any other one, as I will take you all for a walk and introduce to you every single player included in the first team for season 2024/25! Veterans, new arrivals, mainstays, up-and-coming stars…we have plenty of great profiles in our squad, so let’s go. - [Mikel Mignon - with so much at steak, Arteta's Arsenal meats NLD challenge (Positives Needs & Hopes) [TOT 0-1 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/09/17/mikel-mignon-with-so-much-at-steak-artetas-arsenal-meats-nld-challenge-positives-needs-hopes-tot-0-1-ars/) - 'Mikel Mignon' An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective Flank steak thinks it's good. It doesn't show up on the menu often so it's considered 'special.' "Oh, they've got flank steak, honey." At this point you are being conned but because it's a hard find, you go along with your wife and order flank steak. - [The Arsenal Women Journal: Through and Happy [ARS 1-0 ROS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/09/09/the-arsenal-women-journal-through-and-happy-ars-1-0-ros/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! There’s no smoke without fire, they say. On Saturday night, at Meadow Park, we should have seen a giant wildfire, but we ended up with a tiny campfire, instead. The team created so many chances and was so dominant that the one-nil scoresheet felt somehow disappointing. We are through, though, and - [Redefining Martinelli - Arsenal's Big Game Wildcard & Saka's New Competition](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/09/08/redefining-martinelli-arsenals-big-game-wildcard-sakas-new-competition/) - A week on from last week's disaster class produced by Chris Kavanagh, the feeling of overall resentment & frustration towards the standard of Premier League officiating has still not left my body, and nor will it until the PGMOL finally find it within themselves to move on from the imperialist policies they look to deploy - [The Arsenal Women Journal – The fastest start [ARS 6-0 RAN]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/09/06/the-arsenal-women-journal-the-fastest-start-ars-6-0-ran/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! The first hurdle has been cleared, in quite an emphatic way, too. The six-nil thrashing of Rangers allows our girls to move into the final of the first qualifying round of the UWCL, who will now face Rosenborg on Saturday, at Meadow Park. The Gunners showed real purpose and grit against - [All offences are equal, but some are more equal than others](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/09/04/all-offences-are-equal-but-some-are-more-equal-than-others/) - My mate’s sister, is a cleaner at PGMOL HQ and found a copy of the minutes from this year’s PGMOL pre season meeting left on the photocopier. She thought they made interesting reading, so passed a copy on to me. Agenda: Protocol 1 - Common Sense. As part of the new procedures for this season, - [The need for inevitability (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 1-1 BHA] Part Two](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/09/03/the-need-for-inevitability-positives-needs-hopes-ars-1-1-bha-part-two/) - The need for inevitability An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective This is technically Part 2 of this weeks blog. Part one was dedicated to a nice chap called Chris. You can read about Chris and what he was up to on the weekend right here.... I sit here guilty of what I'm going - [Arsenal 1 Brighton 1 Kavanagh won (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 1-1 BHA]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/09/02/arsenal-1-brighton-1-kavanagh-won-positives-needs-hopes-ars-1-1-bha/) - Arsenal 1 Brighton 1 Kavanagh won An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective Dear Howard Webb, This is not reactionary. I've intentionally waited 2 days before writing this and watched the game twice without emotion. On behalf of Arsenal fans and confused football fans in general, I would like you to answer these questions about - [Ramsdale’s departure is soul-sucking for me: here’s why](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/09/01/ramsdales-departure-is-soul-sucking-for-me-heres-why/) - I watched David Raya save Ollie Watkins’ diving header with a mix of adulation and despair. It’s the same feeling I experienced a week earlier when the Spaniard made a big stop vs Wolves. No, don’t get me wrong: I loathe it when Arsenal concede, especially if the Gunners drop points as a result. The - [The Arsenal Women Journal: A bump in the road [ARS 0-1 CHE]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/08/28/the-arsenal-women-journal-a-bump-in-the-road-ars-0-1-che/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! Arsenal Women finished their first-ever US tour with a bitter although deserved defeat against rivals Chelsea, courtesy of a debut goal from Sandy Baltimore. This being a friendly match, I wouldn’t read too much into it, but the post-game words from Jonas Eidevall and the fact that we will play our - [Arsenal Premier League Title Chances in 2024/25: A Comprehensive Analysis](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/08/26/arsenal-premier-league-title-chances-in-2024-25-a-comprehensive-analysis/) - As the Premier League 2024/25 season kicks off, Arsenal find themselves in a familiar yet challenging position—poised to mount a serious challenge for their first league title in 21 years. Their opening 2-0 victory against Wolves at the Emirates Stadium was a solid, if unspectacular, start, showcasing the resolve and determination that manager Mikel Arteta - [Felt like April (Positives Needs & Hopes) [VIL 0-2 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/08/25/felt-like-april-positives-needs-hopes-vil-0-2-ars/) - 'Felt like April' An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective I'm sitting in the cozy corner watching Inter Miami v Cincinnati. Max and I were discussing how Inter Miami, FC Cincinnati, Columbus Crew and LAFC would do in a competitive game against a PL team. If you don't watch MLS (I rarely do), you'll be - [XG building: Arsenal shake things up (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 2-0 WOL]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/08/21/xg-building-arsenal-shake-things-up-positives-needs-hopes-ars-2-0-wol/) - XG Building An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective Firstly, apologies for the delay in writing. The plan this weekend was to drive to DC to watch the Arsenal ladies, not have my car give out on me and spend $600 on being disappointed. I'm still reeling from the weekend, so this will be shorter - [The Arsenal Women Journal – That’s the Spirit!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/08/19/the-arsenal-women-journal-thats-the-spirit/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! Arsenal Women played their first friendly match of their US tour and defeated hosts Washington Spirit, who currently sit third in the NWSL table after the first half of the season. Given the difference in fitness levels, the performance on show from Jonas Eidevall’s player was very encouraging, although the hosts - [Who Arsenal really are… (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 2-0 OLY]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/08/12/who-arsenal-really-are-positives-needs-hopes-ars-2-0-oly/) - Who Arsenal really are An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective Sometimes I think that people are getting fed up with extreme opinions. In a world of extreme ridiculousness that seems like an actual dream you’d be embarrassed to tell anyone about because they’d laugh at you, I think many are now seeking the actual - [Arsenal in a Ferrari: fast starts and racing hearts (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 4-1 LEV]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/08/09/arsenal-in-a-ferrari-fast-starts-and-racing-hearts-positives-needs-hopes-ars-4-1-lev/) - Arsenal in a Ferrari An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective I've never really wanted a Ferrari. I think it's because I'm pretty good at not living in a fantasy world. Now, if 'Nesara Gesara' is true (type it into the search bar on Twitter and watch your mind blow), then I might go get - [The Arsenal Women Journal: On Your Marks!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/08/09/the-arsenal-women-journal-on-your-marks/) - Hello, Arsenal Women aficionados! Here comes the first issue of the Arsenal Women Journal for the season 2024/25. I hope you all had a good summer and are now ready to go for what could be a make-or-break season for Jonas Eidevall and some of his players. The official start of the season is still - [Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Match ticket information, team news and prediction](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/07/28/aston-villa-vs-arsenal-match-ticket-information-team-news-and-prediction/) - Aston Villa vs Arsenal is becoming as big as Manchester City vs Arsenal in the Premier League. Both teams have given us classic matches in the last two seasons with their meetings in the 2023/24 season still being talked about. Unai Emery and Mikel Arteta are two of the best managers in the Premier League - [The road to perfection... 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Right now all the Arsenal talk is all about Riccardo Calafiori, and it would have been nice for me to write a piece about him and what I saw from him in that game. - [Saliba Describes Virgil Van Dijk as Best Premier League Defender](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/06/26/saliba-describes-virgil-van-dijk-as-best-premier-league-defender/) - Arsenal defender William Saliba has made a shocking revelation leading up to this summer’s Euros in Germany about the Premier League’s best Centre-back. Saliba has been a superb player for Arsenal in recent years including the just-concluded campaign where the Gunners finished behind champions Manchester City for the second season running. The 23-year-old, who was - [Analysing the 24/25 calendar - how the Cups tie into our League campaign and how there may only be THREE free midweeks all season…](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/06/20/analysing-the-24-25-calendar-how-the-cups-tie-into-our-league-campaign-and-how-there-may-only-be-three-free-midweeks-all-season/) - We now know Arsenal’s road to the 24/25 Premier League title. We begin at 3pm at home to Wolves on the 17th August, and finish on the 25th May away to Southampton. Here we will be taking an in-detail look at the calendar and how the domestic and European cup games tie-in to our season - [Can Arsenal Find Success with a Young Squad?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/06/18/can-arsenal-find-success-with-a-young-squad/) - Arsenal are in a critical stage. Mikel Arteta has taken over a team packed with youthful talents. The question, however, is whether these inexperienced stars can win titles. We delve into statistics to unearth the challenges and opportunities facing the young Gunners. The Age Distribution at Arsenal One of the things that stand out about - [Arsenal’s unlucky goal contributors should get the credit due.](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/06/14/arsenals-unlucky-goal-contributors-should-get-the-credit-due/) - In the stats driven world we live in, when it comes to attacking players on the pitch, goals and assists are your bread and butter. Often when it comes to comparing players against each other, comparing players based on their own previous campaigns, or seeing how valuable one player is to an individual team goal - [Obi: A New Hope (or too soon to tell?)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/06/12/obi-a-new-hope-or-too-soon-to-tell/) - It's a mild November morning I wake up and the first thing I do is reach for my phone and Google “Arsenal”. I see the usual spam transfer stories about how we're going to sign Ronaldo, Messi and Mbappe; however the headline 'Arsenal youth player scores 10 goals for U16 side in 14-3 thrashing of - [Euro’s not even started and Anti Arsenal Agenda in full flow](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/06/10/euros-not-even-started-and-anti-arsenal-agenda-in-full-flow/) - A - So, Southgate picks his squad to underachieve at the Euros. Major talking point should be: No Grealish, No Maddison. But No. What does the renowned (?) Irish defender Kevin Kilbane focus on: “Watch Saka during the Euros. He’ll be limping off with 20 minutes to go and then a doubt for the next - [EURO 2024 Predictions - My prediction for our Arsenal stars playing at the tournament](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/06/10/euro-2024-predictions-my-prediction-for-our-arsenal-stars-playing-at-the-tournament/) - International football has never really been my cup of tea. The first major tournament I remember was the 2006 World Cup, and at that time my 8 year old brain couldn’t comprehend the idea of anything other than supporting Thierry Henry. Since then, I have stayed firmly in the club before country camp. Ultimately, I - [Should Gabriel/Saliba have been nominated for Player of the Season?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/06/05/should-gabriel-saliba-have-been-nominated-for-player-of-the-season/) - Should Gabriel/Saliba have been nominated for Player of the Season? The 2023/2024 season ended with Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City just tipping the Gunners of North London to the title on the final day. The campaign ended with the Cityzens’ Phil Foden being named player of the year. As always, a common talk point season after - [Tyranny of the Majority](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/06/05/tyranny-of-the-majority/) - In a bombshell development last night it was revealed that Manchester City and their Abu Dhabi owners are declaring civil war and taking unprecedented action in the High Court against the Premier League. If they win the case then the Premier League is finished. If clubs funded by oil states like Manchester City are unrestrained - [With no clear number 1 target, does this make the transfer window more or less exciting??](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/06/05/with-no-clear-number-1-target-does-this-make-the-transfer-window-more-or-less-exciting/) - How are you feeling about this summer transfer window when it comes to Arsenal? Often fans can be found at one end of a spectrum or the other. Either feeling excited, dreaming of what might be possible, or feeling pessimistic, doubting the clubs ability to do what these fans deem necessary to improve the squad. - [10 Reasons why Amadou Onana is the right midfielder for Arteta and Arsenal](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/06/04/10-reasons-why-amadou-onana-is-the-right-midfielder-for-arteta-and-arsenal/) - Arsenal unsurprisingly have been linked with numerous central midfielders since narrowly missing out on the Premier League. For a while, there seemed to be a debate on whether the target to improve the first 11 should be a left sided 8, now Havertz has moved further forward, or a defensive midfielder now that Rice has - [Convincing Myself That Arsenal SHOULD Sign Pedro Neto](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/06/01/convincing-myself-that-arsenal-should-sign-pedro-neto/) - Pedro Neto is one of the most exciting players in the Premier League, and one who seems to be linked with a move to N5 in every transfer window that passes us by. Here, I make the case of why singing the electric wide man WOULD be a good idea for the club this summer. - [Football Love: an end of season love letter to the Class of ‘23/‘24 (Positives Needs & Hopes)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/06/01/football-love-an-end-of-season-love-letter-to-the-class-of-23-24-positives-needs-hopes/) - 'Football love' An End of Season review I think that at the age of 50 I am at a place where I know what true love is. I thought that I loved people and found out that I didn’t when I met the real one. I’ve got three children and if that doesn’t help you - [The Departure Lounge - Which players should be sold this summer and why? Where should they go? How much should we get? And should we replace them?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/05/30/the-departure-lounge-which-players-should-be-sold-this-summer-and-why-where-should-they-go-how-much-should-we-get-and-should-we-replace-them/) - Now the season is done and dusted, it seems reasonable for everyone’s attention to turn to what I am sure will be another busy summer transfer window at The Arsenal. In this piece, I will take a look at the players who could leave the club in the next few months, along with who may - [The Final Day: what might have been, but was brilliant nonetheless…](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/05/27/the-final-day-what-might-have-been-but-was-brilliant-nonetheless/) - The Final Day By guest writer, Jonah Jones It’s fair to say that leading into the Everton game, the majority of Arsenal fans had made peace with the fact that in all likelihood, the Premier League title wouldn’t be coming to North London. However, when arriving in N5, stepping out of Arsenal tube station, you - [Havertz’s weekend goal embodies the journey he’s been on — and I’m in love. Here’s why](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/05/21/havertzs-weekend-goal-embodies-the-journey-hes-been-on-and-im-in-love-heres-why/) - The only way to start off this post is to say I was highly skeptical when Havertz was signed. Hell, away with half-truths: I was dead sure Arsenal made a massive mistake. A quick search for “Havertz” from @the_tsar_cannon (my Twitter handle) will result in stuff like this: August, after a narrow win over Crystal - [The Arsenal Women Journal – See you (very) soon! [ARS 5-0 BHA]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/05/22/the-arsenal-women-journal-see-you-very-soon-ars-5-0-bha/) - Good morning, Arsenal Women aficionados! That’s it then. The season is officially over. We finished third, retained the league cup, handed the title to Chelsea and Emma Hayes (sigh…) and recorded a big, welcome win on the final day. The five-nil thrashing of Brighton was a nice way to wrap-up a turbulent season and offered - [What is Arteta's legacy if Arsenal win the Premier League?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/05/18/what-is-artetas-legacy-if-arsenal-win-the-premier-league/) - What is Arteta's legacy if Arsenal win the Premier League? With just two games left, North London big boys Arsenal are the closest they have been to winning the English Premier League since the 2003/2004 season when they won it. The Gunners have been disappointing in continental football, but they have compensated for that with - [Arsenal’s Up and Coming Players](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/05/17/arsenals-up-and-coming-players/) - Throughout the Premier League era, Arsenal have been known as a club that likes to mix expensive imports with home grown talent. Overseas stars such as Dennis Bergkamp and Thierry Henry have delighted Gunners fans, but those players have been backed by experienced England internationals including Tony Adams, Nigel Winterburn and David Seaman. 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Our dear Arsenal Women team didn’t take the pitch this weekend, yet I felt the urge to put together this blog because 1) Tottenham were battered in the FA Cup final and 2) the club shocked the women’s footballing world with two massive announcements in the space of 24 hours. - [Not losing, (while trying not to lose…) (Positives Needs & Hopes) [MUN 0-1 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/05/13/not-losing-while-trying-not-to-lose-positives-needs-hopes-mun-0-1-ars/) - Not losing, while trying not to lose An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective Well, that was a surreal experience. Not at all what I had expected or predicted. I thought that we would dominate the ball. That they would allow us to do so. We would score two before half time and United would - [Pundits Talking Poop (for once not all pundits): Part 103](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/05/12/pundits-talking-poop-for-once-not-all-pundits-part-103/) - Here we go again, pundits doing all they can do to derail The Arsenal, as per their lord and master’s instructions. Teddy Sheringham is sticking to the spuds storybook and being more interested in Arsenal than his team from Middlesex. "Declan lets other players express themselves. He’s that good. I called it last summer. I - [When tomorrow is gone (Positives Needs & Hopes ) [ARS 3-0 BOU]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/05/07/when-tomorrow-is-gone-positives-needs-hopes-ars-3-0-bou/) - When tomorrow is gone An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective Last week I was scrolling and found a quite profound video. It was a young guy interviewing folks in their 60's/70's/80's and asking them for life advice. The two most common responses were a) enjoy each day and b) value time over material possessions. - [The Arsenal Women Journal – A Spirited Comeback [MCI 1-2 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/05/06/the-arsenal-women-journal-a-spirited-comeback-mci-1-2-ars/) - Good morning, Arsenal Women aficionados! A win is a win and a prestigious away win to current league leaders – which we hadn’t defeated at their place in seven years – is even more meaningful. Yet, at the back of my head, a little voice is asking “was it truly necessary?” Of course, I am - [Physios urgently wanted for a Middlesex based football club!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/05/06/physios-urgently-wanted-for-a-middlesex-based-football-club/) - A friend of mine who works for the Middlesex Daily News, forwarded me this sneak peak of an advert they are running later this week. He thought I might find it interesting. - [Managing A Used Battery (Positives Needs & Hopes) [TOT 2-3 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/05/01/managing-a-used-battery-positives-needs-hopes-tot-2-3-ars/) - 'Managing a used battery' An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective I thought that there was one big difference on Sunday that has been overlooked. Mikel Arteta out-coached Angie Pastacheesesauce. That's made me hungry. My wife makes a wicked alfredo. I might host an Arsenal event and we can all swim in the deliciousness. My - [The Arsenal Women Journal – The bitter end [ARS 1-1 EVE]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/04/30/the-arsenal-women-journal-the-bitter-end-ars-1-1-eve/) - Good morning, Arsenal Women aficionados! Another game went by, drawing towards the end of a very deflating campaign. Sure, we retained the Conti Cup defeating Emma Hayes’ team, but this season will surely go down as the most disappointing one of the past five years. All the promises of the brave run-in both in the - [If you hadn't noticed… (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 5-0 CHE]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/04/25/if-you-hadnt-noticed-positives-needs-hopes-ars-5-0-che/) - 'If you hadn’t noticed' An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective Conversation with football friends is for most their favourite part of the experience. It's the part I dearly miss living in the hills of Tennessee. I love writing because I love writing but also because there are so many people that jump in the - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Champions League bound! [ARS 5-0 BRI, ARS 3-0 LEI](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/04/24/the-arsenal-women-journal-champions-league-bound-ars-5-0-bri-ars-3-0-lei/) - Good morning, Arsenal Women aficionados! It’s been three weeks since we spoke, and during that time our girls stomped on both Bristol City and Leicester at home with an overall score of 8-0 and both Beth Mead and Alessia Russo catching fire in front of goal. Unfortunately, none of Manchester City and Chelsea slipped along - [Not quite yet: the “process” processes (Positives Needs & Hopes) [BAY 1 (3) - 0 (2) ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/04/20/not-quite-yet-the-process-processes-positives-needs-hopes-bay-1-3-0-2-ars/) - Not quite yet An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective It’s amazing how patience gives clarity. After Wednesday night I was frustrated. Not just because we had lost either. I was frustrated because I didn’t get to watch it live and had suffered the maddening moment that everyone reading this has met before. That’s the - [Arsenal vs Bournemouth preview, team news, tickets, and prediction](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/04/19/arsenal-vs-bournemouth-preview-team-news-tickets-and-prediction/) - Arsenal, one of the Premier League title challengers this campaign, will be keen to keep the dream alive when they host Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium in this particular round of 36 encounters. The Gunners are sure of playing in the Champions League for a successive season but they have the title chase on their - [On a Left Wing and a Prayer: Martinelli and Zinchenko key to Arsenal success in Munich](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/04/17/on-a-left-wing-and-a-prayer-martinelli-and-zinchenko-key-to-arsenal-success-in-munich/) - As Arsenal prepares for the crucial second leg clash against Bayern Munich in the Champions League, the stakes couldn't be higher. Following that disappointing loss to Aston Villa on Sunday the pressure is on for the Gunners to revive their season. Key to their success will be the performance of players selected on the left - [One team went in, and another team came out (Positives Needs & Hopes)[ARS 0-2 AVL]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/04/16/one-team-went-in-and-another-team-came-out-positives-needs-hopesars-0-2-avl/) - One team went in, and another team came out An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective Well, well well. What to make of that? I actually had time to write this blog on Sunday after the game, but my balloon didn't just deflate, it felt like it had popped. Just a feeling, I know. It’s - [What to make of that? (Positives Needs & Hopes)[ARS 2-2 BAY]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/04/10/what-to-make-of-that-positives-needs-hopesars-2-2-bay/) - What to make of that? An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective I wasn't expecting that. After rattling off 19 reasons why Arsenal are wicked brilliant just a couple of days ago, we were not close to wicked and only showed baby flashes of brilliance. Perhaps I needed to watch Arsenal in the CL before - [I've got that feeling, it's in my bones (Positives Needs & Hopes) [BRI 0-3 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/04/08/ive-got-that-feeling-its-in-my-bones-positives-needs-hopes-bri-0-3-ars/) - I've got that feeling, it's in my bones An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective When was the last time that a team won the Premier League when they didn't deserve to? Man City, 115 charges, I know that's an answer but for the purposes of the real corrupt world we live in, we know - [Stunningly unremarkable (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 2-0 LUT]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/04/05/stunningly-unremarkable-positives-needs-hopes-ars-2-0-lut/) - Stunningly unremarkable An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective What a fan wants. What a coach wants. What a fan actually wants. I sat there in the cozy corner watching Arsenal v Luton. Feeling a little guilty as I shouted at the TV with Lori just arrived back from Europe. If my wife is not - [Wolves vs Arsenal preview, team news, tickets, and prediction ](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/04/03/wolves-vs-arsenal-preview-team-news-tickets-and-prediction/) - Wolves will host Arsenal at the Molineux in this crucial game in the title race as the curtains of the 2023/24 season are beginning to wind down. Wolves, who have been decent in their rights, will be hoping to cause a major scalp just as they have done in some games this season, while the - [Status change: Arsenal no longer has to look up to City (Positives Needs & Hopes)[MCI 0-0 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/04/02/status-change-arsenal-no-longer-has-to-look-up-to-city-positives-needs-hopesmci-0-0-ars/) - Status change An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective Fans spend more time arguing about one thing than anything else in football. Who is the bigger club? Personally, I couldn’t care less. Maybe it’s the coach in me but what I care about is what just happened and what’s happening next. I know that the - [The Arsenal Women Journal - Consolation or Triumph? [ARS 1-0 aet]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/04/01/the-arsenal-women-journal-consolation-or-triumph-ars-1-0-aet/) - Hello Arsenal Women aficionados, and welcome to the latest episode of the Arsenal Women Journal!Today’s episode is supposed to be a very happy one, but for various reasons I can’t feel like celebrating. Sure, beating Chelsea and Emma Hayes always tastes very sweet and so does bringing home another piece of silverware, but some very - [Unbelievable Jeff!!!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/03/28/unbelievable-jeff/) - And here we go again, Jeff ‘I used to sit and watch football in a studio’ Stelling, has called out Benny Blanco for committing the heinous crime of ‘playing cards on holiday’. Jeff Stelling on Ben White: “He decided he didn’t want to play for England and he has been enjoying his time there - [Bayern Munich vs Arsenal preview, team news, tickets & prediction](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/03/25/bayern-munich-vs-arsenal-preview-team-news-tickets-prediction/) - The UEFA Champions League enters the make-or-break moments as Bayern Munich takes on Arsenal in the second leg of their quarter-final tie. Bayern Munich are hoping to advance to another Champions League semi-final ahead of Arsenal in one of the most anticipated clashes of the Last Eight. There is a spot against either Manchester City - [Wind your neck in on Ben White, Mr. O'Hara. It’s not about you!!!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/03/24/wind-your-neck-in-on-ben-white-mr-ohara-its-not-about-you/) - Try hard, Jamie O’Hara, playing to the Talksport listener base and his clearly biased roots, again. “Very few people get the opportunity to represent their country. For Ben White to turn that down because he doesn’t want to sit on the bench or because he doesn’t like watching football? I’m sorry, but I think you’re - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Curtain! Jonas Eidevall and Arsenal’s disappointing season thoroughly dissected [CHE 3-1 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/03/21/the-arsenal-women-journal-curtain-jonas-eidevall-and-arsenals-disappointing-season-thoroughly-dissected-che-3-1-ars/) - Good morning, Arsenal Women aficionados! Today’s Arsenal Women Journal will be slightly different from the usual ones. I’ll be 100% honest with you, I didn’t want to write at all after the humbling 1-3 defeat at Stamford Bridge that ended any remote dream of breaking Chelsea dominance on the WSL. If anyone has a chance - [A Deep dive into why Arsenal are the best defensive team in the world](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/03/20/a-deep-dive-into-why-arsenal-are-the-best-defensive-team-in-the-world/) - Arsenal’s 2022/2023 Premier League campaign was a surprise to the masses. Many expected the Gunners to be battling it out for a place in Europe’s top flight, but instead, the North Londoners went toe to toe with Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City for the title. Mikel Arteta’s men produced exceptional performance levels, accumulating 50 points after - [So, who from the present side would get into the Invincibles?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/03/17/so-who-from-the-present-side-would-get-into-the-invincibles/) - I thought as we haven’t any Arsenal games until we play Manchester City on Easter Sunday I’d have a bit of fun by looking at the present team who in my opinion are the best side we’ve had since the Invincibles and comparing the two sides and seeing how many of the present team I - [When the chips stood up - Arsenal v Porto - Positives, needs and hopes.](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/03/14/when-the-chips-stood-up-arsenal-v-porto-positives-needs-and-hopes/) - 'When the chips stood up' An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective Chips confuse me. They'd confuse you if you'd spent half your life in England and half in the States. I actually had a conversation the other day about why Cheetos and Wotsits are trying to be the same thing but because the US - [9 fun facts about Arsenal for the Gunner newbie](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/03/11/9-fun-facts-about-arsenal-for-the-gunner-newbie/) - Arsenal Football Club is one of the most famous and successful clubs in English football history. But even if you're a die-hard fan, there might still be some quirky and interesting tidbits about the club that could surprise you. Let's dive into nine fun facts about the Gunners that you may not know! The Invincibles - [Not far from the end of the book (Positives, Needs & Hopes) [ARS 2-1 BRE]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/03/10/not-far-from-the-end-of-the-book-positives-needs-hopes-ars-2-1-bre/) - 'Not far from the end of the book' An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective There is a book.... A book that only one man sees. It resides in Mikel Arteta's back pocket. He only lets his coaching staff see it a chapter at a time. He only lets his players learn from it one - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Lifting it up [ARS 1-0 TOT, ARS 4-0 AVL]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/03/07/the-arsenal-women-journal-lifting-it-up-ars-1-0-tot-ars-4-0-avl/) - Good morning, Arsenal Women aficionados! Before getting back to the North London Derby played at a sold-out Emirates Stadium, I would like to take a minute to celebrate getting into a second consecutive Conti Cup final. I know it is the “minor” trophy in the range of silverware we were aiming for, when the season - [Arsenal vs Chelsea (Postponed) preview, team news, tickets & prediction](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/03/06/arsenal-vs-chelsea-postponed-preview-team-news-tickets-prediction/) - The Emirates Stadium was all prepared for a Premier League blockbuster on Saturday, March 16th, 2024, as Arsenal was to welcome Chelsea in a match pulsating with tension and consequence. Chelsea’s last gasp victory over Leeds in the FA Cup, however, has forced the fixture to be rescheduled. Under the tactical vision of Mikel Arteta, - [Batsh!t Crazy Arsenal Talk: Episode 56](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/02/27/batsht-crazy-arsenal-talk-episode-56/) - On this weeks episode of ‘Batsh!t Crazy Arsenal Talk’, we are spotlighting ex-professional footballer-pundits and their blatant non-objectivity. (AKA doing what bosses command.) John Barnes & Rio Ferdinand both stuck to the ‘throw cr@p at Arsenal and see what sticks’ narrative, with full effect over the weekend. John Barnes - Arsenal have to play well - [The way you make me feel (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 4-1 NEW]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/02/26/the-way-you-make-me-feel-positives-needs-hopes-ars-4-1-new/) - The way you make me feel An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective Do Arsenal turn me on? In a way, I suppose. A different way. Knock me off of my feet? More like get me up from my cosy corner, but sure. Are my lonely days gone? Well, they probably are. I certainly feel - [We’re back in the title race! [ARS 3-1 MAN UTD] - The Arsenal Women Journal](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/02/19/were-back-in-the-title-race-ars-3-1-man-utd-the-arsenal-women-journal/) - Good morning, Arsenal Women aficionados! “Just when I thought I was out, they pulled me back in” famously said Michael Corleone in Godfather, part III (or Silvio in The Sopranos, if you prefer) and I cannot help feeling the same way, today. The comprehensive away win at London City Lionesses in the Conti Cup and - [The score reflection (Positives, Needs & Hopes) [BUR 0-5 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/02/19/the-score-reflection-positives-needs-hopes-bur-0-5-ars/) - The score reflection An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective Before Arsenal went on the Dubai break there were two issues. One was turning into a major short term issue. The other was a long term issue that we were happy to park in the long stay car park. The long term issue was turning - [To see Arsenal, see Manchester United (Positives, Needs & Hopes) [WHU 0-6 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/02/13/to-see-arsenal-see-manchester-united-positives-needs-hopes-wha-0-6-ars/) - To see Arsenal, see Manchester United An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective The headline might confuse. I know we played a different United, don't worry. I was just watching Villa v Man United after our game. Although United are on a four game winning run and this might not seem like the best time - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Another trophy slipping away [ARS 0-1 MCI]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/02/12/the-arsenal-women-journal-another-trophy-slipping-away-ars-0-1-mci/) - Good morning, Arsenal Women aficionados! Was it in? The big talking point of the home defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup has been whether the ball fumbled by Khiara Keating crossed the line or not. With no VAR or goal-line technology available, it was the officials who made the decision, and they decided - [Exclusive: Liverpool FC trademark requests !!!!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/02/12/exclusive-liverpool-fc-trademark-requests/) - Hot off the press!!!! A mate of mine at the UK patent office, just forwarded me a list of Trademark requests they have just received from Liverpool FC. 1 - Fist pump celebrations to the home crowd. (Klopp invented this don’t you know) 2 - Having a song that the crowd sings before kick off - [Mr. Keys: R U OK?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/02/09/mr-keys-r-u-ok/) - Again, everyone’s favourite misogynist is up to his old tricks. Again, the only person related to football in the Middle East not earning £300k + a week, is bagging out Mikel. Again, I’m getting really concerned for his mental wellbeing. I’m guessing that somewhere in his murky past, Richard Keys was seriously wronged by Arteta, - [Expectation and the Unexpected (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 3-1 LIV]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/02/06/expectation-and-the-unexpected-positives-needs-hopes-ars-3-1-liv/) - Expectation and the Unexpected An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective It’s important to me that what I write is from a place of passion but balanced by the eyes of a neutral. That’s hard to do but important if analysis is going to be good. Max and I got a flavour of how much - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Is the title gone for good? [LIV 0-2 ARS, WHU 2-1 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/02/06/the-arsenal-women-journal-is-the-title-gone-for-good-liv-0-2-ars-whu-2-1-ars/) - Good morning, Arsenal Women aficionados! Well, well – this wasn’t meant to be a double episode of the Arsenal Women Journal, but I caught a big cold that kept me in bed for a week. The moment I take my eyes off the team, we unexpectedly lose to West Ham and basically throw away the - [The new premier league rules (as instructed by Sky Sports)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/02/05/the-new-premier-league-rules-as-instructed-by-sky-sports/) - Following Arsenal’s 3-1 victory over Liverpool, Sky Sports have drafted a memo to the EPL setting out the news rules they require to be implemented immediately. 1: All Arsenal players must exit the field of play straight after the game “Just get down the tunnel. You’ve won a game. It’s three points. Now, get down - [Mixed Fortunes for Arsenal Players at Major International Tournaments](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/02/01/mixed-fortunes-for-arsenal-players-at-major-international-tournaments/) - January was always going to be a tough month for Arsenal with the Africa Cup of Nations and AFC Asian Cup taking place. Here is a look at how those tournaments have gone for a couple of Gunners and when they are likely to be back in contention for a return to Mikel Arteta’s match - [Why assume Partey will play at 6? - Arteta's options for the returning Ghanaian](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/01/29/why-assume-partey-will-play-at-6-artetas-option-for-the-returning-ghanaian/) - The long-awaited return of Arsenal’s Ghanaian central midfielder is imminent. In recent season’s Partey’s absences have been blamed for the Gunners missing out on major trophies, but this season many hope his attributes will bolster us on the run in. He may even be in the squad for our trip to Nottingham tomorrow. What is - [West Ham United vs Arsenal preview, team news, tickets and prediction](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/01/23/west-ham-united-vs-arsenal-preview-team-news-tickets-and-prediction/) - West Ham United's performance in the Premier League this season has been relatively sub-par. The Hammers have managed to scrape out results here and there but have yet to gather any real momentum. Meanwhile, Arsenal Football Club has been brilliant, establishing themselves as a force to be reckoned with. The Hammers let go of their - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Back with a double bang [ARS 2-1 EVE]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/01/22/the-arsenal-women-journal-back-with-a-double-bang-ars-2-1-eve/) - Good morning, Arsenal Women aficionados! The Arsenal Women team is finally back, after the winter break. There is so much to unpack, since we last spoke, that I’m afraid this will become a long read – but stick with me, please. A month ago, when I reported about the North London Derby defeat at the - [..... and the monkey got down: the Arsenalverse lightens up (Positives Needs &. Hopes) [ARS 5-0 CRY]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/01/21/and-the-monkey-got-down-the-arsenalverse-lightens-up-positives-needs-hopes-ars-5-0-cry/) - '........ and the monkey got down' An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective I've been sitting in the background this week here in Tennessee. Eleven inches of snow and a delightful week off work, getting to watch the arguments spiral into the bad place on social media. From " we just need any kind of - [Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal preview, team news, tickets & prediction](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/01/14/nottingham-forest-vs-arsenal-preview-team-news-tickets-prediction/) - The opening game of the Premier League is replayed in West Bridgford when Nuno Espirito Santo’s side takes on title-chasing Arsenal. Nottingham Forest host their first Premier League game of 2024, with Mikel Arteta’s team looking for momentum that hopefully takes them back to the top. In the reverse fixture, Eddie Nketiah and Bukayo Saka - [Chew on this: how to solve Arsenal’s “Goals Issue” - A Deep Dive (Positives Needs & Hopes)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/01/12/chew-on-this-how-to-solve-arsenals-goals-issue-a-deep-dive-positives-needs-hopes/) - Chew on this An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective Before I start, three things. Firstly, my apologies for going AWOL. Prioritizing family and the holiday season. Secondly, I'm going to write this piece in a different format because we've come to a point where almost all other analysis is somewhat on pause until we - [Martinelli on the wing - Frustrating and frustrated - Get him near the goal Mikel!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/01/08/martinelli-on-the-wing-frustrating-and-frustrated-get-him-near-the-goal-mike1/) - No need to ask you all how you are feeling today but for me the first adjective that come to mind would be frustrated. Frustrated we dominated a good Liverpool side and lost. Frustrated we carved our several genuinely good scoring opportunities but in similar fashion to the recent match with West Ham, failed to - [Predictable, predictable Arsenal - a quick fix for the Gunners' goal-stipation](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2024/01/04/predictable-predictable-arsenal-a-quick-fix-for-the-gunners-goal-stipation/) - Madness: doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. Arsenal may be toppish of the league at the halfway mark, but our ability to stay at the top has become less and less convincing every week. Chance after chance spurned, our attackers all enduring the brownest of patches, whilst certain Ukrainian - [How To Get a Season Ticket for Arsenal (FAQ)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/12/30/how-to-get-a-season-ticket-for-arsenal-faq/) - How To Get a Season Ticket for Arsenal (FAQ) With Arsenal known for having the biggest fanbase in London, there has always been a high demand for season tickets to watch the club. Under the guidance of former player, Mikel Arteta, Arsenal have returned to competing for titles and will be looking to win the - [Arsenal steals a point at Anfield to stay Top at Christmas (GT Crew Review) [LIV 1-1 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/12/25/arsenal-steals-a-point-at-anfield-to-stay-top-at-christmas-gt-crew-review-liv-1-1-ars/) - In this edition we look back on Sunday's clash against Liverpool at Anfield in the Premier League. HIGHLIGHT Paul Hepker: Two huge calls going our way for a change: a VAR goal check that, let’s face it, they could easily have fudged. Just drawn a red line and said “OFFSIDE”. And then the Odegaard handball. - [Mistakes and Moments - the only difference between world-class teams (Positives Needs & Hopes) [LIV 1-1 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/12/25/mistakes-and-moments-the-only-difference-between-world-class-teams-positives-needs-hopes-liv-1-1-ars/) - Mistakes and Moments An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective Dear Manchester United, Chelsea and Spurs fans (there has to be at least one of you reading), This is an Arsenal fan who has been where you are. Well actually, we’ve been where United and Chelsea are but we’ve never quite been as nakedly barren - [How to Secure Arsenal Tickets Without a Membership](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/12/21/how-to-secure-arsenal-tickets-without-a-membership/) - How to Secure Arsenal Tickets Without a Membership There's something truly special about attending an Arsenal match. Watching one of the best teams in the world take to the pitch is an unbeatable experience. For football enthusiasts, securing tickets to Arsenal matches isn't necessarily an easy feat, and without membership this gets a little bit - [Somebody's gonna get it (Positives Needs & Hopes)[ARS 2-0 BHA]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/12/19/somebodys-gonna-get-it-positives-needs-hopesars-2-0-bha/) - Somebody's gonna get it An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective My brother recently came back from Iceland. He loved it. Of all his stories the one that stood out to me was when he told me about a visit to a local cafe. He said that mid way through his cup of herbal tea - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Derby Double Trouble (TOT 1-0 ARS)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/12/18/the-arsenal-women-journal-derby-double-trouble-tot-1-0-ars/) - Good morning, Arsenal Women aficionados! As soon as the final whistle blew, I could see the blogs and articles being published about how Tottenham are growing, how they heroically overcame their nemesis and how they deservedly won their first North London Derby, ever.Truth is, Spurs’ goalkeeper Votikova pulled a player of the match performance, and - [Two Teams: 1 One Team: 0 (Positives Needs & Hopes) [AVL PGM 1-0 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/12/12/two-teams-1-one-team-0-positives-needs-hopes-avl-pgm-1-0-ars/) - Two teams 1 One team 0 An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective “ I’ve been in football a long time. Games like today make me realize that when it’s time to leave football behind, I won’t be missing anything.” That was Roy Hodgson. On Saturday. I’ve seen Roy Hodgson upset, and he still manages to - [Arsenal v West Ham United preview, team news, tickets & prediction](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/12/12/arsenal-v-west-ham-united-preview-team-news-tickets-prediction/) - Arsenal have made yet another bright start to the Premier League, showing some of the promise they made last season. Meanwhile, West Ham United have had to endure a rocky start to their campaign. The Gunners opened the exit door very wide over the summer, letting go of many long-time squad members. Most notably, Granit - [The Arsenal Women Journal – BANG! Back FOUR good! [ARS 4-1 CHE)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/12/12/the-arsenal-women-journal-bang-back-four-good-ars-4-1-che/) - Good morning, Arsenal Women aficionados! Who would have dreamt of such a big win? The way our team destroyed league leaders Chelsea was simply amazing and beyond my wildest dreams. The impact of this win is reminiscent of Jonas Eidevall's first game in charge, against the same opponent, in the same stadium: after years of - [Rice rises to the rescue (GT Crew Review)[LUT 3-4 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/12/08/rice-rises-to-the-rescue-gt-crew-reviewlut-3-4-ars/) - In this edition we look back on Tuesday's clash against Luton in the Premier League. HIGHLIGHT Paul Hepker: Wow! Could Rice have come up with a more important and glorious goal? Right player at the right time, and Odegaard with the perfect ball. This team is fire. What a game! Dave Seager: The determination of - [What actually happened when Arsenal beat Luton Town](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/12/07/what-actually-happened-when-arsenal-beat-luton-town/) - What actually happened An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective The benefit of not always being able to write these blogs the day of the game is that most of the emotion has subsided. If I pride myself in any one thing when I write it is attempting to point out reasons and solutions. That - [How do you scout to find the right fit? And what do we really need? (An Osimhen Case Study)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/12/03/how-do-you-scout-to-find-the-right-fit-and-what-do-we-really-need-an-osimhen-case-study/) - This topic stems from the scouting video the Arsenal Vision crew made on Osimhen. I looked forward to watching it as I hold them and Victor both in high regard. But I came out of it feeling conflicted about what I saw. I came out of it thinking he is a deeply flawed footballer that - [Plucking the fruit: Arsenal begins to reap what’s been sowed (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 2-1 WOL]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/12/03/plucking-the-fruit-arsenal-begins-to-reap-whats-been-sowed-positives-needs-hopes-ars-2-1-wol/) - Plucking the fruit An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective Some people say that the verse in the Bible, “you will reap what you sow” is more of a threat. I’ve always seen it as an encouragement. It warns me about my behavior, but when we think of the word behavior because we were trained - [The Curious Case of William Saliba! (And why he should be playing for the Arsenal already)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2020/12/02/the-curious-case-of-william-saliba-and-why-he-should-be-playing-for-the-arsenal-already/) - To date, I have refrained from commenting on a certain young French prospect for fear of admitting to my own personal biases, but I believe discussing the curious case of William Saliba brings out further debate of fan opinion on experience vs. youth and the appropriate method for their integration into first team action! Your - [Arteta’s fluid Arsenal impresses - major selection headaches incoming! [ARS 4-2 LEI]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/08/15/artetas-fluid-arsenal-impresses-major-selection-headaches-incoming-ars-4-2-lei/) - "A superb attacking performance by Arsenal today, and as the full time whistle at the Emirates is blown, Arsenal four, Leicester two." The jubilation around the Emirates when the full time whistle was blown was something non-existent in recent years. In a time when we had 0 goals last year, the Gunners have racked up - [The Arsenal Mid-Season Awards (Part 1)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/11/20/the-arsenal-mid-season-awards-part-1/) - And as the first half of the season comes to a close, the champagne opens, the trophy's are engraved and the players arrive for 'The Arsenal Mid-Season Awards. Your host for tonight will be Lucas Chambers, so take a seat, pour yourself a glass of champagne and enjoy your evening. With the players in their - [4 in 14, 6 by 6: Arsenal run riot at the Emirates (Gt Crew Review) [ARS 6-0 LEN]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/12/01/4-in-14-6-by-6-arsenal-run-riot-at-the-emirates-gt-crew-review-ars-6-0-len/) - In this edition we look back on Wednesday's clash against Lens in the Champions League. HIGHLIGHT Paul Hepker: Havertz opening the floodgates: 4 goals in 14 minutes, 6 goals from six different goalscorers. A joy to behold. Thomas Bahnson: Has to be the Havertz goal. It just feels so big when he succeeds. The biggest - [Gunners Have Been Ruthless in Champions League Group Stage](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/12/01/gunners-have-been-ruthless-in-champions-league-group-stage/) - Gunners Have Been Ruthless in Champions League Group Stage Arsenal have qualified for the last 16 of the 2023/24 Champions League with one game to spare. They have been ruthless in the group stage of the competition, particularly at home where they have defeated PSV Eindhoven 4-0 and Lens 6-0. In their final group game - [Cobra Kai Strikes At The Back Post (GT Crew Review) [BRE 0-1 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/11/29/cobra-kai-strikes-at-the-back-post-gt-crew-review-bre-0-1-ars/) - In this edition we look back on Saturday's clash against Brentford in the Premier League. HIGHLIGHT Paul Hepker: Cobra Kai with a lightning strike at the far post to send us to the top of the table. Best supporting actor: Saka, for the perfect assist. Dave Seager: Another late winner to celebrate and the amazing - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Rising stars, returning stars: Conti Cup and WSL wins](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/11/27/the-arsenal-women-journal-rising-stars-returning-stars-conti-cup-and-wsl-wins/) - Good morning, Arsenal Women aficionados!Another double episode of your favourite Arsenal Women blog this week, as Jonas Eidevall’s team first grabbed a last-minute win at Southampton, in the Conti Cup group stage, then swept away West Ham at Meadow Park, in the WSL. It means we’ve now won eight consecutive games in all competitions and - [Something’s wrong, but something’s right (Positives Needs & Hopes) [BRE 0-1 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/11/27/somethings-wrong-but-somethings-right-positives-needs-hopes-bre-0-1-ars/) - Something’s wrong, but something’s right An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective Admission time. I have a big one. An admission, I mean. I have an excuse for this. I was about 7, I think. I hope anyway. My memory is that I preferred watching ice dancing to football when I was young. My admission didn’t - [Luton Town vs Arsenal preview, team news, tickets & prediction](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/11/23/luton-town-vs-arsenal-preview-team-news-tickets-prediction/) - It is a big occasion when high-flying Arsenal travels to the modest surroundings of Luton Town, who will dream of a particular result under the lights. Bedfordshire receives the joint-second team on the log as Luton Town hosts Arsenal for a match that will attract those who love an underdog story. This represents the first-ever - [The Arsenal Women Journal: Clean sheet, clean slate. [BHA 0-3 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/11/20/the-arsenal-women-journal-clean-sheet-clean-slate-bha-0-3-ars/) - Good morning, Arsenal Women aficionados! It took us way too long, but finally we got our first clean sheet in the league. That, on level with Beth Mead starting her first league game in a year, is probably the ultimate take away from the convincing three-nil win at Brighton. While wins got us much closer - [5 Biggest Shocks Of EPL 2023/24 So Far](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/11/15/5-biggest-shocks-of-epl-2023-24-so-far/) - The Premier League 2023/24 season has now been going for nearly three months, which means that every team has now efficiently dusted off their wardrobe. There are no more “shaky start” excuses – the narratives have been set, and some of them have proved to be quite a shock. Throughout Premier League history, there have - [Arsenal's 5 Point Plan to win the Premier League and more in 2015/16](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2015/04/14/arsenals-5-point-plan-to-win-the-premier-league-and-more-in-201516/) - Arsenal - Many minds are drifting towards the next challenges that lie ahead. Well I am. I am going to pontificate, speculate and try my best to articulate what I feel Arsenal as a club need to do to win the league NEXT season!! Here are Five Points from Clive. 1) We need a new Keeper: It - [Is the time for Zinchenko at left 8 with Havertz, Vieira and ESR failing auditions](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/11/13/now-is-the-time-for-zinchenko-at-left-8-with-havertz-vieira-and-esr-failing-auditions/) - Far be it for me to ever put myself in the manager’s shoes, (as if we armchair pundits would ever be so bold), but if I was Mikel Arteta I would be in Leverkusen’s Bay Arena on Monday night. Not to say hello to Granit, as he will not be there, but to watch the - [The Arsenal Women Journal: The Two-Minute Storm (LCFC 2-6 AWFC)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/11/13/the-arsenal-women-journal-the-two-minute-storm-lcfc-2-6-awfc/) - Good morning, Arsenal Women aficionados! Double dose of AWFC content this week, as our girls played against Bristol City in the Conti Cup and then against Leicester City in the Women’s Super League.Double dose, double delight as we came up on the winning side on both occasions. The League Cup at Meadow Park, which saw - [Zinny steps up, Leo leaps over: a GT Crew Review (Highlights, Lowlights & Headlights)[ARS 3-1 BUR]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/11/13/zinny-steps-up-leo-leaps-over-a-gt-crew-review-highlights-lowlights-headlightsars-3-1-bur/) - In this edition we look back on Saturday's clash against Burnley at the Emirates. HIGHLIGHT Paul Hepker: Leo Trossard’s courage and commitment. He surely has to start every game. So consistent. Dave Seager: Zinchenko’s best game of the season and my MOTM. Does this give Arteta a new option? (See headlight) Steve Wellman: Zinny’s expertly - [A glimpse of the mountain top (Positives, Needs & Hopes) [ARS 3-1 BUR]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/11/12/a-glimpse-of-the-mountain-top-positives-needs-hopes-ars-3-1-bur/) - A glimpse of the mountain top An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective I wonder how many goals Arsenal have scored this season that were not scored by our striker. I never really research stats, but here goes. I’ll be right back. Ok, got it. We’ve scored 37 in all competitions and 26 were scored - [Suffocation Revelation - key takeaway from Arsenal’s win (Positives, Needs & Hopes) [ARS 2-0 SEV]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/11/10/suffocation-revelation-key-takeaway-from-arsenals-win-positives-needs-hopes-ars-2-0-sev/) - Suffocation revelation An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective The result against Sevilla mattered. How much did the performance matter though? Not a huge amount beyond creating confidence and better habits. Part of me wants to say that this performance was the best of the season and the other part wants to say, 'no way.' - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Gritty, Spirited, Lucky Arsenal [ARS 2-0 MCI]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/11/06/the-arsenal-women-journal-gritty-spirited-lucky-arsenal-ars-2-0-mci/) - Good morning, Arsenal Women aficionados! Italian coaching legend Arrigo Sacchi, back when he was leading AC Milan to back-to-back European Cups and Clubs World Cup, often stated that it takes coraggio, cuore e culo to win a football game – which roughly translates to courage, heart and……..luck. It surely took the three of them to - [I'd rather be wrong, but are PGMOL running/ruining the world's premier club league?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/11/06/id-rather-be-wrong-but-are-pgmol-running-ruining-the-worlds-premier-club-league/) - I’d rather be wrong An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective I don’t know what the world is like where you live. Where I live it is safer and better than most it seems. I watch and read ‘the news’ too often. Well, Lori tells me I do anyway. She’s probably correct. I came to - [[Exclusive!] Independent VAR Review of Newcastle’s winning goal against Arsenal](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/11/05/exclusive-independent-var-review-of-newcastles-winning-goal-against-arsenal/) - Following Saturday’s evening’s Newcastle vs Arsenal game, PGMOL have decided to get an independent review undertaken on the VAR decisions. They reached out to my 12 year old daughter, who is a Game Leader (Junior Referee) for Balmain District Football Club, in Sydney. Below is her exclusive assessment of the Newcastle goal(?) Checking Goal - - [Finding our groove again - Making the case for Tomi with Zinny and a new forward](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/11/03/finding-our-groove-again-making-the-case-for-tomi-with-zinny-and-a-new-forward/) - There’s alot of frustration with the team this season despite the positive results in the PL and CL. The feeling that there’s something simply not clicking is simmering under and over the surface. I’m quietely satisfied with how the team is shaping up. I’m liking the control over vibes approach but I’m also not naive - [You make me happy, when skies are grey. Mental health, The Arsenal and me….. the Road to Is Yours Gold?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/11/02/you-make-me-happy-when-skies-are-grey-mental-health-the-arsenal-and-me-the-road-to-is-yours-gold/) - Is Yours Gold? A question that Arsenal supporters have been asking for the best part of 20 years now. To mark the 20th anniversary of that unforgettable season, I decided to write a book about it. As it’s just a few days away from arriving from the printers now, I thought I would give you - [Eddie Steps Up: A GT Crew Review (Highlights, Lowlights & Headlights) [ARS 5-0 SHU]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/10/31/eddie-steps-up-a-gt-crew-review-highlights-lowlights-headlights-ars-5-0-shu/) - In this edition we look back on Saturday's clash against Sheffield United at the Emirates. HEADLIGHT Steve Wellman: Apart from the obvious, 3 shots (on target), 3 goals from Eddie, the performances of Smith-Rowe and Havertz in the 8/10 roles. Without standing out, they both did what was needed and provided the links to the - [Don't watch the ball! (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 5-0 SHU]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/10/31/dont-watch-the-ball-positives-needs-hopes-ars-5-0-shu/) - 'Don't watch the ball' An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective Habits are really hard to change. They say when you are raising kids that you need to teach them the ways of the world very early as we all learn 80% of what is important in our lives by the age of eight. There - [The Goal of the Three Gabriels: A GT Crew Review (Highlight, Lowlight & Headlight) [SEV 1-2 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/10/26/the-goal-of-the-three-gabriels-a-gt-crew-review-highlight-lowlight-headlight-sev-1-2-ars/) - In this edition we look back on Tuesday night's Champions League clash against Sevilla in Spain. HEADLIGHT Paul Hepker: The goal of the three Gabriels. Gabriel clears it to Gabriel, who Cruyff-turns and puts through Gabriel, who rounds the keeper to score. Gary Lawrence: The way Declan Rice is getting more influential week by week. - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Katie the Hero while Viv is back](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/10/24/the-arsenal-women-journal-katie-the-hero-while-viv-is-back/) - Good evening Arsenal Women aficionados! Not all heroes wear a cape, they said, but the Club should start considering launching a new fashion range with capes branded with Katie McCabe and her number 15. The Ireland captain was once again the savoir, although in a less dramatic way compared to the stoppage-time equalizer against Aston - [Curveballs, Cleanouts and Comebacks: a GTCrew Review (Highlights, Lowlights & Headlights) [CHE 2-2 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/10/23/curveballs-cleanouts-and-comebacks-a-gtcrew-review-highlights-lowlights-headlights-che-2-2-ars/) - In this edition we look back on the Premier League clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. HEADLIGHT Paul Hepker: Declan Rice curveball impossibly finding side-netting from 50 yards. Dave Seager: Further evidence, if any were needed, that this group of players have a never say die spirit. An unwillingness to be beaten, which is a - [Subs, Squad and Sunday League (Positives, Needs & Hopes) [CHE 2-2 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/10/22/subs-squad-and-sunday-league-positives-needs-hopes-che-2-2-ars/) - Subs, Squad and Sunday League An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective There was a time in my early twenties where I’d figured out the absolute best way that a human can spend 24 hours. Here was the recipe… Saturday: Highbury at 3pm. The delightful smell and taste of the greatest partly grey cheeseburger with - [Post Chelsea player stock check - Excelling, rising or underperforming](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/10/22/post-chelsea-player-stock-check-excelling-rising-or-underperforming/) - Excelling Declan Rice One of the most value for money big money signings ever. He was the talisman for West Ham and likewise for Arsenal. A defensive powerhouse and overall lighthouse for everything we do. Our MoTM Rising Takehiro Tomiyasu Not because of anyone else really, it’s because of his performances. So defensively solid - [The Arsenal Women Journal – The Day when everything changed](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/10/16/the-arsenal-women-journal-the-day-when-everything-changed/) - Good morning, Arsenal Women aficionados! Remember when I wrote about the new dawn for the Arsenal Women’s season? Well, the sun is finally out. Katie McCabe and Alessia Russo late goals gave us a well-deserved win against Aston Villa and pushed away all the clouds that were casting shadows over the Emirates Stadium, on Sunday. - [The Arsenal Women Journal – A new dawn?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/10/12/the-arsenal-women-journal-a-new-dawn/) - Good morning, Arsenal Women aficionados! Some goals are not just goals, they are something more than the ball hitting the back of the net. There are circumstances when scoring a goal can change the whole narrative for a player, or for a team. Sometimes for both. Cloé Lacasse last gasp wonder strike against Manchester United - [Master No More: Mikel Pips Pep – A GT Crew Review [Highlight, Lowlight & Headlight] (ARS 1-0 MCI)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/10/10/master-no-more-mikel-pips-pep-a-gt-crew-review-highlight-lowlight-headlight-ars-1-0-mci/) - In this edition we look back on the Premier League clash against Manchester City. HIGHLIGHT Steve Wellman: Saliba: Duels won - 100% Pass completion - 97% Fouls committed - 0% Dribbled past - 0% Haaland in his pocket - 100% Harry Scott: Declan Rice monster performance. This is why we paid - [When George met Arsene: Mikel gets the monkey off his back (Positives Needs & Hopes) [ARS 1-0 MCI]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/10/09/when-george-met-arsene-mikel-gets-the-monkey-off-his-back-positives-needs-hopes-ars-1-0-mci/) - When George met Arsene An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective Poor me. It was half way through the second half and I was complaining. Sat here in Jamaica under a cabana with live service to watch my team playing. A week of relaxation in front of me and Lori wanders past in her bikini to - [Expect to see Arteta Continue to Rotate ‘Keepers](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/10/05/expect-to-see-arteta-continue-to-rotate-keepers/) - Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta brought in David Raya into the club this summer to add some depth to his goalkeeping options, and that is proving to be excellent business as the Spanish shot-stopper has looked at home at the Emirates Stadium. BREAKING: Arsenal sign David Raya on a season-long loan from Brentford for £3m with - [Waka Waka! Highlights, Lowlights and Headlights: a GT Crew Review [BOU 0-4 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/10/03/waka-waka-highlights-lowlights-and-headlights-a-gt-crew-review-bou-0-4-ars/) - In this edition we look back on the Premier League clash against Bournemouth. HIGHLIGHT Steve Wellman: “Tsamina mina, eh, eh, Waka waka, eh, eh, £60 million down the drain, Kai Havertz scores again.” Dave Seager: Hard not to settle on the player and fan reaction to Kai Havertz. I am still far from convinced he - [WORLD EXCLUSIVE - England caught in a Webb as Webb leaves England](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/10/03/world-exclusive-england-caught-in-a-webb-as-webb-leaves-england/) - WORLD EXCLUSIVE - England caught in a Webb as Webb leaves England Accountability for the PGMOL Howard and Darren have been naughty. Let's hope it's just public naughtiness. This will be the first you have heard of the accountability that has now been decided on for the PGMOL. As you will remember they claimed that - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Not an ideal start for title-chasing Gunners in front of record Emirates crowd [ARS 0-1]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/10/02/the-arsenal-women-journal-not-an-ideal-start-for-title-chasing-gunners-in-front-of-record-emirates-crowd-ars-0-1/) - Good morning, Arsenal Women aficionados! Well, I didn’t expect to find myself here, discussing a home defeat to Liverpool in the Women’s Super League opener, in front of a record-setting 54’115 supporters at the Emirates Stadium. What started as a wonderful day to kick-start our challenge at the title, ended up with Jonas Eidevall apologizing - [How Arsenal control games - An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/10/02/how-arsenal-control-games-an-arsenal-blog-from-a-coachs-perspective/) - How Arsenal control games An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective Control. This is the buzzword at Arsenal this season. Arsenal decided in the summer that after evaluating what went wrong last season, that they needed to shift style slightly. That they would be more patient when attacking in order to spend a greater amount - [GunnersTown Exclusive: Emergency FA Meeting To Replace VAR](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/09/30/gunnerstown-exclusive-emergency-fa-meeting-to-replace-var/) - A week on and still the ‘pundits’ are debating whether Romeo handled the ball. Frank McAvennie (if you are under 30, google him) yesterday added this comment: “You can always tell when players claim for a penalty. You can tell, when one or two do it is not a penalty but when they all do - [Highlights, Lowlights & Headlights: A GT Crew Review [ARS 2-2 TOT; BRE 0-1 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/09/29/highlights-lowlights-bre-0-1-ars/) - In this edition we look back on the NLD and the Carabao Cup midweek game against Brentford. HIGHLIGHT NLD Dave Seager: The only true highlight from the NLD was the magnificent Saliba. Dwayne Bingham: The fans, brought the atmosphere to the game. Understandably it doesn’t take much to lift us against Spurs but despite - [Arteta has installed the habit of winning in his Arsenal Squad](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/09/28/arteta-has-installed-the-habit-of-winning-in-his-arsenal-squad/) - The habit of winning An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective. So as you may know, I'm a Brit from Hertfordshire that unexpectedly met a beautiful Tennesseean in 1998. I've lived in Tennessee ever since. Living in the US is similar and different to the UK. Both. One of the differences in the circles that - [Renee and Kelly - When all pieces fall into place - The Arsenal Women’s Journal](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/09/27/renee-and-kelly-when-all-pieces-fall-into-place-the-arsenal-womens-journal/) - Good morning, Arsenal Women aficionados! Digesting the early elimination from the Champions League wasn’t easy but it is time to move on and think forward, rather than being stuck on what could have been and won’t be. Not being involved in the biggest European competition surely sucks, especially now that Mikel Arteta’s boys finally broke - [A NLD Special - Christmas in September - Mike's Positives, Needs and Hopes!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/09/25/a-nld-special-christmas-in-september-mikes-positives-needs-and-hopes/) - Christmas in September An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective I'm not sure if Hallmark movies is just an American thing. If they have made a 'Christmas in September' movie then I'm in no doubt that it didn't end in frustration unless you preferred the guy with overly white teeth and way too much product - [Ten Takeaways from Arsenal's Triumphant Top Table Return](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/09/22/ten-takeaways-from-arsenals-triumphant-top-table-return/) - I don’t think Raya is a better goalkeeper than Ramsdale but I do think he’s a better stylistic fit for Artetas philosophy. Saka hasn’t had a slow start to the season, 6 g/a in 6 games tells the story. If only people looked at Havertz as a pure CM he would be hailed as a - [Highights, Lowlights & Headlights: A GT Crew Review [ARS 4-0 PSV]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/09/22/highights-lowlights-headlights-a-gt-crew-review-ars-4-0-psv/) - Keeping things short and sweet… A new regular feature on Gunners Town, using the framework started during lockdown on the Gunners Town Pub podcasts… Our writers each offer a highlight and lowlight for the previous Matchday, and then shine a headlight on what lies ahead for the Gunners. What do you think? Give us your - [Highlights, Lowlights and Headlights: A GT Crew Review [EVE 0-1 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/09/19/highlights-lowlights-and-headlights-a-gt-crew-review-eve-0-1-ars/) - Keeping things short and sweet… A new regular feature on Gunners Town, using the framework started during lockdown on the Gunners Town Pub podcasts… Our writers each offer a highlight and lowlight for the previous Matchday, and then shine a headlight on what lies ahead for the Gunners. What do you think? Give us your - [Less Skyfall, more Goldfinger: which Bond is Arteta's Arsenal this season? [EVE 0-1 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/09/19/less-skyfall-more-goldfinger-which-bond-is-artetas-arsenal-this-season-eve-0-1-ars/) - Less Skyfall, more Goldfinger An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective For most of us, James Bond has been around our whole lives. I grew up with Roger Moore. He was my favorite. Probably because he was simply James Bond to me. I think I somewhat resented Sean Connery and Timothy Dalton. I felt bad - [Online Soccer: Kicking Goals in the Digital Arena](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/09/18/online-soccer-kicking-goals-in-the-digital-arena/) - Online Soccer: Kicking Goals in the Digital Arena This article is about the electrifying world of online soccer, considering its evolution, impacts, and the amazing prospects it provides for fans, players, and admirers. With the progression of technology and the internet, online soccer has risen as a convincing force that has transformed how we interact - [Arsenal Back on Track to Challenge Man City For The Title  ](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/09/12/arsenal-back-on-track-to-challenge-man-city-for-the-title/) - Arsenal Back on Track to Challenge Man City For The Title Arsenal's recent 3-1 triumph over Manchester United has positioned them as strong contenders against Manchester City for this season's Premier League title. The current best non gamstop casinos all still have Manchester city as strong favourites to lift the title at 4/9 with Arsenal - [Adieu, Champions League - No Romance in Paris (AWJ)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/09/11/adieu-champions-league-no-romance-in-paris-awj/) - Good morning, Arsenal Women aficionados! Is it, though? Arsenal Women surprisingly crashed out of the Women’s Champions League qualifying rounds after losing to Paris FC on penalties. The shocking result came after Jonas Eidevall team fought back from two goals down to force the extra time and then once again to bring the tie to - [We’re off to a great start -The Arsenal Women’s Journal](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/09/08/were-off-to-a-great-start-the-arsenal-womens-journal/) - Good morning, Arsenal Women aficionados! The 2023/24 season is finally – or already – underway. Earlier this week, in Sweden, Jonas Eidevall’s team comfortably beat hosts Linköping three-nil to advance to the final of the UEFA Women’s Champions League first qualifying round, which consists of a mini-tournament where the champions of leagues other than the - [Highlights, Lowlights and Headlights - A GT Crew Review [ARS 3-1 MUN]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/09/05/highlights-lowlights-and-headlights-a-gt-crew-review-ars-3-1-mun/) - Keeping things short and sweet… A new regular feature on Gunners Town, using the framework started during lockdown on the Gunners Town Pub podcasts… Our writers each offer a highlight and lowlight for the previous Matchday, and then shine a headlight on what lies ahead for the Gunners. What do you think? Give us your - [Winner: Gunners Town | MobyFox Arsenal Watch Band Collection Competition](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/09/04/winner-gunners-town-mobyfox-arsenal-watch-band-collection-competition/) - Congratulations to John Bordones, whose name was selected by Google's random number generator as the winning entry in the Gunners Town | MobyFox Arsenal Watch Band Collection Competition. John's prize of the three Arsenal-branded smartwatch bands (pictured above) will be shipped to him shortly. Thanks to all of those who entered - and a - [Thunder at the chess match: a VAR-latile game ends well for the Gunners [ARS 3-1 MUN]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/09/04/thunder-at-the-chess-match-a-var-latile-game-ends-well-for-the-gunners-ars-3-1-mun/) - Thunder at the chess match An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective Well, I’m not sure about you, but I was about to weep into my vegetable soup if we didn’t beat this version of Manchester United. Especially the last 15 minute version with Harry Maguire and Johnny Evans playing centre back. A team with - [The Gunners Town Mobyfox Arsenal Watch Band Collection Competition](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/08/31/the-gunners-town-mobyfox-arsenal-watch-band-collection-competition/) - Win an Arsenal Watch Band Collection by MobyFox (valued at £119.85)! Gunners Town takes great pleasure in announcing The Arsenal Watch Band Collection Competition, in association with MobyFox. Entrants stand a chance to win a collection of THREE beautiful officially-licensed Arsenal-branded Apple Watch bands by MobyFox. A watch band for every occasion! Tired of your - [Will Zinchenko’s return tempt Arteta to return to his winning back four combination?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/08/29/will-zinchenkos-return-tempt-arteta-to-return-to-his-winning-back-four-combination/) - This time last season, Arsenal had nine out of nine points, three games in, a perfect start. This solid foundation gave them a solid launching pad for a magnificent title charge: top of the table for 248 days, and falling short only at the last few hurdles, and reeled in by the Manchester City treble-wining - [Highlights, Lowlights & Headlights - A GT Crew Review [ARS 2-2 FUL]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/08/29/highlights-lowlights-headlights-a-gt-crew-review-ars-2-2-ful/) - Keeping things short and sweet… A new regular feature on Gunners Town, using the framework started during lockdown on the Gunners Town Pub podcasts… Our writers each offer a highlight and lowlight for the previous Matchday, and then shine a headlight on what lies ahead for the Gunners. What do you think? Give us your - [Balogun, his transfer fee, and his attitude: Good Enough?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/08/28/balogun-his-transfer-fee-and-his-attitude-good-enough/) - How much is enough to consider the sale of a young striker as a sound piece of business? With Folarin Balogun reportedly leaving for Monaco for a fee in the region of £ 40m, fans seem to be divided between those who say that we should have kept him ahead of Eddie Nketiah and those - [Too Much Time To Think: does Arteta overcomplicate things? [ARS 2-2 FUL] (Positives Needs & Hopes)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/08/27/too-much-time-to-think-does-arteta-overcomplicate-things-ars-2-2-ful-positives-needs-hopes/) - Too much time to think An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective I have this theory about Mikel Arteta. Essentially, he makes better decisions with less time to prepare. If I was in a better mood I’d study past games to prove my point but I know that I’ve had this feeling quite a few - [The Summer Diaries – an Arsenal Women special](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/08/27/the-summer-diaries-an-arsenal-women-special-3/) - Hello Arsenal Women aficionados!The traditional Arsenal Women Journal might well be on holidays mode but that’s no reason to rest. The World Cup is over, England suffered a hurting defeat against a valiant, well-organized Spain team and could not achieve the historical feat of holding both the European and World crown. Although Lotte Wubben-Moy and - [“No Easy Games”: Premier League cliché supported by Matchday 2 table](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/08/24/no-easy-games-premier-league-cliche-supported-by-matchday-2-table/) - It’s Matchday 2 and only three teams have a perfect record. Only four other teams are unbeaten. The old cliché rings true: there are no easy games in the Premier League. The old “Top Four” that battled it out, year upon year, for Champions League spots, grew to a Top Five, and then Six. One - [Of Equal Importance [CRY 0-1 ARS] (Positives Needs & Hopes)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/08/22/__trashed/) - Of Equal Importance An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective My life experience has led me to understand that one of the most enjoyable times of a man’s life is when he is part of a band of brothers. Men need a group of men in their life. When a man finds this experience he - [The Long Wait: (you don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone…)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/08/20/the-long-wait-you-dont-know-what-youve-got-til-its-gone/) - The Long Wait It’s been a minute hasn’t it? Since we competed, last year not withstanding… Since we got “got rid of” the little praised Wenger, we’ve been a bit of a mess. Nobody will come out and say it. That man led us through some rough patches and tough times and made it all - [Evolving Tactics: A Deep Dive into the Transformation of Premier League Strategies](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/08/17/evolving-tactics-a-deep-dive-into-the-transformation-of-premier-league-strategies/) - Evolving Tactics: A Deep Dive into the Transformation of Premier League Strategies The Premier League has become one of the top football leagues in the world today, and part of its success can be credited to the ever-changing tactics used by each squad’s managers. From a reliance on tactical formations such as 4-4-2 to more - [The score and the game: it’s a matter of perspective [ARS 2-1 NFO] (Positives Needs & Hopes)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/08/14/the-score-and-the-game-its-a-matter-of-perspective-ars-2-1-nfo-positives-needs-hopes/) - The score and the game An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective A fan’s perspective: We want to win We want entertainment A coach’s perspective: We need 3 points We want our game plan to work We want to make progress as a group We would prefer to entertain, if the game allows I think - [Coach Mike McDonald's Positives, Needs & Hopes Prediction Podcast - Season 2023/24](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/08/11/coach-mike-mcdonalds-positives-needs-hopes-prediction-podcast-season-2023-24/) - Coach Mike McDonald has given his season's predictions on the Positives Needs & Hopes podcast - available for streaming in the player below. He has some surprising predictions for the Cup and League competitions!! Enjoy.  Gunners Town Pub · Positives, Needs & Hopes - Expanded - ["Gooners to be cheerful, you'll see" - a light-hearted season prediction](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/08/11/gooners-to-be-cheerful-youll-see-a-light-hearted-season-prediction/) - Reasons to be cheerful, you’ll see Gooners to be cheerful, 1, 2, 3 Good summer jolly, more transfer folly Good golly, Miss Molly and high, high hopes Brazilian Martinelli, fellow countryman Gabi First game on the telly, no time to choke Ode down the channel, Wrighty on the panel The rest just talking - [Why Arsenal winning this Community Shield REALLY matters…](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/08/07/why-arsenal-winning-this-community-shield-really-matters/) - What do you do when you’ve won the Treble? How do you motivate yourself to set yourself apart from the other Manchester team that has won the Treble? How do you step outside the shadow of the Premier League’s greatest team - Arsenal’s Invincibles - and their unrivaled accomplishment of going unbeaten for an entire - [Bigger than the Shield: Arsenal’s onfield shield was the true prize [Positives, Needs & Hopes]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/08/07/bigger-than-the-shield-arsenals-onfield-shield-was-the-true-prize-positives-needs-hopes/) - Bigger than the Shield An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective I had Max’s soccer team over to my house last week. They need to watch the game. Some of the parents did not send their kids because they didn’t see the value and others complained. This reminded me of how sport can be looked - [The Summer Diaries – an Arsenal Women special](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/08/05/the-summer-diaries-an-arsenal-women-special-2/) - Hello Arsenal Women aficionados!The traditional Arsenal Women Journal might well be in holidays mode but that’s no reason to rest. Sorry for the lack of updates, recently, but I took a break and travelled a bit, while keeping an eye on the Arsenal Women world – of course. Obviously, everyone’s attention is on the ongoing - [Arsenal and the castle](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/08/03/arsenal-and-the-castle/) - Arsenal and the castle An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective Have you ever had to go South in order to go North? Have you ever had to try to explain this to a child? I’d say that I’m a pretty calm and lucid guy. At least my kids tell me that I am. A - [Tranquilo - Relax Gooners, Arsenal have upgraded, but have our rivals?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/07/31/tranquilo-relax-gooners-arsenal-have-upgraded-but-have-our-rivals/) - The Arsenal fanbase have gone through various states of losing our collective mind over the course of this pre-season. First when we completed the signing of Declan Rice, having already secured the signatures of Havertz and Timber and extended Saliba’s contract. At this point everyone was OTT on optimism because we were going to - [Breaking lines, breaking moulds: how Arteta’s Arsenal might line up for the new season](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/07/20/breaking-lines-breaking-moulds-how-artetas-arsenal-might-line-up-for-the-new-season/) - Total Chaos I’ve seen a lot of talk about who’s going to start and in what position. Is Timber going to start in place of White? Is Havertz replacing Xhaka or is that what Rice is coming in to do? Will ESR be rotation for Odegaard or Martinelli? I don’t think that question is enough, - [Declan ‘Beyonce’ Rice: He’s Here and he’s Beautiful!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/07/17/declan-beyonce-rice-hes-here-and-hes-beautiful/) - In the midst of anticipation and media speculation, Arsenal fans can now breathe a sigh of relief as the club's new £100m signing, Declan Rice has finally arrived. The doubts created by the press about the deal's completion were merely fleeting obstacles on the path to what was always destined to happen – a significant - [A Few Surprises and some lessons to be learned - What I want to see in pre-season](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/07/13/a-few-surprises-and-some-lessons-to-be-learned-what-i-want-to-see-in-pre-season/) - The previous pre-season was the most interesting in a long while. There we got first glimpses of the inverted fullback, the high line, pressing from the front, the lone 6 and our new exciting signings, especially Jesus, Zinchenko and Saliba. We saw several impressive performances and results against top European opposition. This time around there - [Got n’syncing feeling in your gut? This one’s for you: “Granit, Bye Bye Bye”](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/07/10/got-nsyncing-feeling-in-your-gut-this-ones-for-you-granit-bye-bye-bye/) - Bayern LeverHey, hey Granit bye, bye bye Bye bye You’re doing this tonight You're probably gonna start a fight You know that the time is right Hey Granit come on We loved you endlessly Always there for the team Now it’s your time to leave and and find a new home I know you - [Saying Goodbye Ainʻt Easy: the three Arsenal players whose departures broke my heart](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/07/07/saying-goodbye-ainʻt-easy-the-three-arsenal-players-whose-departures-broke-my-heart/) - It can be tough seeing Arsenal players leave. Not always... there are definitely players who overstay their welcome - [INSERT NAME HERE] - but occasionally a player has wormed his way into your heart, for whatever reason, and saying goodbye can be tough. Granit Xhakaʻs goodbye made me think about some of the other players - [The Summer Diaries: – An Arsenal Women special, CL draw, ins and outs…](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/07/04/the-summer-diaries-an-arsenal-women-special-cl-draw-ins-and-outs/) - Hello Arsenal Women aficionados!The traditional Arsenal Women Journal might well be on holidays mode but that’s no reason to rest. Has the new season already started? The Champions League draw suggests so.As we finished third in the league, we have to go through two qualification rounds if we want to make it to the group - [Scout Report: Kai Havertz - Arsenal's New Number 8?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/07/02/scout-report-kai-havertz-arsenals-new-number-8/) - Arsenal announced their first signing of the summer, Kai Havertz from Chelsea. While he predominantly played as a number 9 at Chelsea, he excelled at number ten or on the right-hand side in Bundesliga, and there is a school of thought that backs him as an eight, newly invented Xhaka-role at Arsenal. Let's have a - [The Summer Diaries – Ilestedt, Lacasse, Russo and more. (An Arsenal Women special.)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/06/27/the-summer-diaries-ilestedt-lacasse-russo-and-more-an-arsenal-women-special/) - Hello Arsenal Women aficionados! The traditional Arsenal Women Journal might well be on holidays mode but that’s no reason to rest. Last week I was stating the obvious when I said that the Arsenal would have a very busy summer ahead of them, but what was less obvious was how quickly they would start bringing - [Gooner Betting Tips for 2023/24 - Cups and League](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/06/08/gooner-betting-tips-for-2023-24-cups-and-league/) - Last season Arsenal were extremely close to upsetting the odds and finishing ahead of Manchester City and winning the Premier League, but unfortunately it wasn’t to be and they fell just short. After too many years of not competing for that top prize, it was a pleasant surprise for most Arsenal fans to see them - [If I didn’t support Arsenal, I’d choose Arsenal: Season Review (Part Two)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/06/06/if-i-didnt-support-arsenal-id-choose-arsenal-season-review-part-two/) - If I didn’t support Arsenal, I’d choose Arsenal Season Review …Part Two (of 3) Part One - for those who haven’t read it. POSITIVES: Arsenal are at least one year ahead of schedule. Arteta cannot say publicly but after such a good start he likely changed his goal for the season. I think he saw - [“If I didn’t support Arsenal, I’d choose Arsenal“: End of Season Review Part One (Positives Needs & Hopes)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/06/02/if-i-didnt-support-arsenal-id-choose-arsenal-end-of-season-review-part-one-positives-needs-hopes/) - If I didn’t support Arsenal, I’d choose Arsenal Season Review (Part One) I fell in love with Arsenal before love had explained itself to me. I was five. At first I think I had a weird admiration of Alan Sunderland’s perm but looking back I think it was simpler than that. I think that when - [Bacary Sagna weighs in on Arsenal’s season: “...squad depth lost Gunners the League…”](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/05/31/bacary-sagna-weighs-in-on-arsenals-season-squad-depth-lost-gunners-the-league/) - It was a case of what could have been for Arsenal. There is obviously some disappointment there, but looking back at the season, how would you rate it? Sagna: Honestly, I will say that this has been a seven out of ten season. They could have been the champions. I think they missed out on - [5 Questions on 22/23 that every self-respecting Gooner should know the answers to](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/05/29/5-questions-on-22-23-that-every-self-respecting-gooner-should-know-the-answers-to/) - 1 - Realistically, at the start of the season, where did you expect Arsenal to finish? In the words of Zach Galifianakis in The Hangover 2 “not you, not you, not you, not nobody” expected The Arsenal to be challenging for the title. If we had been offered fourth in August, we would have bitten - [Arsenal 5 Wolves 0 - A reminder of the past and future](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/05/29/arsenal-5-wolves-0-a-reminder-of-the-past-and-future/) - A reminder of the past and future An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective It was a little tempting to look at that performance and wonder why we couldn’t do that for the last six weeks. It’s tempting. I have to remember that I played football for the first half of my life, and - [Why Arsenal were wise to offer starboy Saka a shiny new contract](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/05/24/why-arsenal-were-wise-to-offer-starboy-saka-a-shiny-new-contract/) - I’m absolutely delighted as I’m sure all Arsenal fans are that Bukayo Saka has signed a new contract till 2027. He is the face of Arsenal Football Club and it is so important to tie down the jewel in the Arsenal crown to a new long term deal. Some may say £300k a week is - [The Arsenal Women's Journal – ... and the Curtain Fell](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/05/22/the-arsenal-womens-journal-and-the-curtain-fell/) - The Arsenal Women’s season is all but over. The away defeat at Chelsea and the Manchester derby going to the Red Devils meant that we will finish the season in third – unless something unprecedented happens on the final day. It would take a very heavy defeat at home to Aston Villa and a big - ["...and the dominoes fell" - Joining the dots on why Arsenal's season imploded [Positives Needs & Hopes]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/05/22/and-the-dominoes-fell-joining-the-dots-on-why-arsenals-season-imploded-positives-needs-hopes/) - ‘….and the dominoes fell’ An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective I have debated over how to frame this game more so than any blog I think I’ve ever written. I always try to not be angry as you can go to Twitter and find a small country's worth over there. I’m not an angry - [It’s all about the midfield and a re-think on where Rice and Caicedo fit!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/05/21/its-all-about-the-midfield-and-a-re-think-on-where-rice-and-caicedo-fit/) - I don’t think anyone has any problem with our attacking output from midfield or attack in most games. We all love the chemistry of the team. There lies a strength in the collective where six players (Martinelli, Saka, Jesus, Odegaard, Xhaka, Trossard) are sharing the attacking load equally. That’s what makes us so dynamic. But - [Rice and Caicedo - Arteta is targeting central midfielders with the athleticism to give him more tactical flexibility.](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/05/19/rice-and-caicedo-arteta-is-targeting-central-midfielders-with-the-athleticism-to-give-him-more-tactical-flexibility/) - It has been a frustrating week for Arsenal supporters, which saw a second half capitulation at home to a Brighton team, who themselves had been humiliated by Everton only days previously. The weak display at the Emirates was hard to explain, coming after such a magnificent, robust, and essentially strong outing at St James, only - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Another Win, Another Injury](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/05/20/the-arsenal-women-journal-another-win-another-injury/) - The game against Everton had a déjà-vu element to it: four-nil at the break and a nasty injury to one of our players. I purposely held back this episode of the journal as I wanted to have some clarity about the extent of Lia Wälti’s injury and I was relieved to hear that the player - [Can Arsenal do well in the Champions League next season?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/05/17/can-arsenal-do-well-in-the-champions-league-next-season/) - Arsenal Football Club, one of the most storied clubs in English football, has had its fair share of ups and downs in recent seasons. Once a dominant force in both domestic and European competitions, Arsenal has faced challenges in the last few years, leading to questions about their ability to perform well in the prestigious - [Robin and Batman - The Brighton loss from a coach's perspective](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/05/16/robin-and-batman-the-brighton-loss-from-a-coachs-perspective/) - An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective Sunday morning didn’t start well. Max knows a lot about football but doesn’t understand that if Jordan Pickford would’ve shuffled his feet before Gundogan’s free kick, then maybe he could’ve saved it. We had one of those arguments where you just realize that winning the argument is - [New contract for Swiss midfield star and Champion's League, here we come - The Arsenal Women Journal](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/05/11/new-contract-for-swiss-midfield-star-and-champions-league-here-we-come-the-arsenal-women-journal/) - Champions League, here we come! The narrow home win against Leicester, followed by the empathic four-nil thumping of a valiant Brighton team and coupled with the unexpected Manchester City loss against Liverpool, propelled us to the third place, the last one that gives access to the European’s top competition. Once again, I want to hail - [Looking ahead the next 2 fixtures for Arsenal and City](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/05/10/looking-ahead-the-next-2-fixtures-for-arsenal-and-city/) - Thoughts on the next games for the top two. Brighton v Everton Interestingly the next opponents for us and for City played each other this weekend and the game was both fantastic and informative. Pep has just been given a sneak preview of Everton’s game plan for them. They’ll cut off passing lanes, try to - [“One year later and 30 years ago”: Arsenal 2-0 History (Positives Needs & Hopes)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/05/09/one-year-later-and-30-years-ago-arsenal-2-0-history-positives-needs-hopes/) - ‘One year later and 30 years ago’ An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective Lame. Fatigued. Afraid. Bullied. Lost. About one year ago, Arsenal didn’t entirely surprise us. Well, maybe a little. The hope always makes you believe that you have turned the page. Those five words were the polite version of how we felt and - [The Chelsea Match was a Lesson in Trust for Arteta and the fans](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/05/04/the-chelsea-match-was-a-lesson-n-trust-for-arteta-and-the-fans/) - A Lesson in Trust An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective. Right as Arsenal kicked off, I left my office begrudgingly to give my team talk to my High School team before their big Regional game. Max stayed to watch and kept running upstairs to sneakily show me his fingers when we scored. There were - [It's a thin line between success and failure but this team will fight on! - The AWFC Journal](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/05/04/its-a-thin-line-between-success-and-failure-but-this-team-will-fight-on-the-awfc-journal/) - I needed time to process the result from Monday night at the Emirates Stadium, because the emotions were too many and too high.As I was sitting on the balcony at a friend’s house in Sevilla, my heart skipped a beat when Wolfsburg scored the final goal and crushed our dreams. All I felt was emptiness. - [Despite the disappointments, Arsenal's age and experience profile for 23/24 is EXCITING](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/04/27/despite-the-disappointments-arsenals-age-and-experience-profile-for-23-24-is-exciting/) - As a community, we are undoubtedly all feeling wounded, raw and a tad sorry for ourselves right now, which is completely understandable. However, in the despondency it is not so hard to find reasons for huge positivity. It has been a wonderful season and we can all trot out the obvious response to recent decline - [Mikel v Pep, Arsenal v City: in-depth Preview of the Premier League Showdown. #MCIARS](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/04/25/mikel-v-pep-arsenal-v-city-in-depth-preview-of-the-premier-league-showdown-mciars/) - We take a little preview of the Big Game in this year's title race. Its Mikel Vs Pep!! 05 things to look out for in this game of huge significance - [Resilient Gunners fight back in Germany - The Arsenal Women’s Journal](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/04/24/resilient-gunners-fight-back-in-germany-the-arsenal-womens-journal/) - They might miss key players across the field; they might concede two goals in the opening 30 minutes; they might face Germany’s top side, away from home yet they won’t back down. The resilience shown by this group of players is simply sensational. Nothing is done yet in terms of reaching the Champions League final, - [Be Like Leo: Arsenal’s cheat code to become Champions [Positives Needs & Hopes]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/04/23/44972/) - Be like Leo An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective The game was, yet again, too emotional for me to be able to analyze with clarity. So, I paused and re-watched. I didn’t realize quite a few things that I now know. After giving them some quality time, a cuddle and tucking my emotions into - [Mind The Gap](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/04/22/mind-the-gap/) - Not the way we envisioned it happening, but hurdle one is complete - Champions League Football is confirmed for 23/24 As the song goes: “We’ve got Super Mik Arteta, He knows exactly what we need, Kieran at the back, Gabi in attack, Arsenal on the way to Champions League.” The cherry on top. That time - [Arsenal: All or Nothing. Part 2](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/04/19/arsenal-all-or-nothing-part-2/) - This is short but sweet: Micah Richards (MailSport) “Arsenal fans will not see things this way but what has happened over the last seven days has the potential to work in their team’s favour. Put simply, there is now no grey area around next week’s trip to Manchester — they have to get a result.” - [Arteta is overthinking the injury situation, when he can just keep it simple.](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/04/19/arteta-is-overthinking-the-injury-situation-when-he-can-just-keep-it-simple/) - I have never seen so much debate over line-ups since Saliba got injured. People bending over backwards trying to reinvent the wheel with never tried formations just to keep Holding out of the defence. Even though Arteta has priors with Xhaka at LB (it’s back ladies and gentlemen), I was pleased that he didn’t fall - [Top 6 Major concerns from Sunday's West Ham match to be addressed - And Quickly!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/04/18/top-6-major-concerns-from-sundays-west-ham-match-to-be-addressed-and-quickly/) - I got issues, but you got ’em too, So give ’em all to me, and I’ll give mine to you There’s just too much to say, too many feelings that need to come out, so I’m just going to keep it concise. I flew to London on friday morning, all the time I was there - [Arsenal v Chelsea fixture rescheduling causes havoc with fans’ plans…](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/04/11/arsenal-v-chelsea-fixture-rescheduling-causes-havoc-with-fans-plans/) - Arsenal has faced criticism after the changing of the date of the home game with Chelsea. The match, which was originally scheduled for April 29th, has been moved due to a decision made by the Safety Advisory Group (SAG) with regards to the availability of Metropolitan Police numbers. The group expressed concerns about the availability - [A Humbling Epiphany - Positives, Needs & Hopes](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/04/11/a-humbling-epiphany-positives-needs-hopes/) - A Humbling Epiphany An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective The wet rag was out. I haven't gone to the wet rag for a while. Lori had nicked my blood pressure cuff because teaching 1st graders these days is blood pressure cuff worthy. The complaining was flowing like the waterfall in that Tarzan movie that - [Relief or Regret? Where Arsenal slipped up at Anfield](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/04/11/relief-or-regret-where-arsenal-slipped-up-at-anfield/) - There will be mixed emotions across Arsenal fans as the Bank Holiday weekend draws to a close and another weekend of peak Barclays fades into the distance. We arrived at a stadium where our last win featured none other than Mikel Arteta in the middle of the park (with the same trim he has today). - [Can you handle the run-in? A rollercoaster of emotions as Liverpool fight back in a game of two halves.](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/04/10/can-you-handle-the-run-in-a-rollercoaster-of-emotions-as-liverpool-fight-back-in-a-game-of-two-halves/) - In the days leading up to the game the nerves became bigger and bigger for me. It just felt like a monumental game and I have never experienced a longer day than the Sunday waiting for kick-off time. Much has been said of the run in, a period in a season like no other. No - [Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal: Arteta's worst performance of the year, as on-field leadership lets Arsenal down. An ungrateful, unapologetic moan.](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/04/10/liverpool-2-2-arsenal-artetas-worst-performance-of-the-year-as-on-field-leadership-lets-arsenal-down-an-ungrateful-unapologetic-moan/) - This post is going to upset people, I'm sure. Those people who think any kind of criticism of the Club, the team, the coach is treason. Those who offer "go with the flow" or other equally inane aphorisms. Either that or they switch to logical fallacy and admonish me, saying "Look at what this young - [Gold Dust and Hen’s Teeth: the impossibility of finding tickets to watch The Arsenal](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/04/04/gold-dust-and-hens-teeth-the-impossibility-of-finding-tickets-to-watch-the-arsenal/) - The curious case of obtaining tickets for Arsenal games has become a very hot topic amongst Arsenal fans these past few months. The war on touts has been fully waged as the noise reverberating from the fan base grows ever louder as the opportunity to witness live the closest chance for Arsenal to reclaim a - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Another day, another comeback! (ARS 2-1 MCI)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/04/03/the-arsenal-women-journal-another-day-another-comeback-ars-2-1-mci/) - This Arsenal team has got something about it, hasn’t? From one-nil down to three-one up in the Conti Cup final against Chelsea. From one-nil down to two-nil up in the Champions League against Bayern Munich. From one-nil down to two-nil up in the league against Manchester City. Three big games against three big clubs, at - [In Time To Come... (Where does the current team stand in Greatest All-Time Arsenal list?) [Positives Needs & Hopes]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/04/03/in-time-to-come-where-does-the-current-team-stand-in-greatest-all-time-arsenal-list-positives-needs-hopes/) - In time to come An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective It’s 2026. You are in the pub talking to your mates about the Arsenal team of 2022–23. The discussion is about where they rank as the greatest Arsenal teams of all time. These conversations will happen in the summer of 2023 also, but it’s - [The Arsenal Women Journal – We March On! [ARS 2-0 FCB]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/03/30/the-arsenal-women-journal-we-march-on-ars-2-0-fcb/) - What a month, right? From winning the Conti Cup against Chelsea to qualifying for the Champions League semifinals for the first time in ten years! We March on, don’t we?No, I won’t apologize for the silly pun. Last night’s win against Bayern Munich was intoxicating and you will have to pay the price for it, - [NLD Delight - The Arsenal Women Journal](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/03/27/nld-delight-the-arsenal-women-journal/) - Another thumping win in a North London Derby, what a delight! A brace from Caitlin Foord and a goal apiece from captain Kim Little and Frida Maanum painted north London red once again, propelling the team much closer to the top of the table. We might have moved from fourth to…fourth but we made a - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Defeated in Germany but ready to fight in London [FCB 1-0 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/03/22/the-arsenal-women-journal-defeated-in-germany-but-ready-to-fight-in-london-fcb-1-0-ars/) - How could we not score at the Allianz Arena?This question is still working me up, several hours after the final whistle.We definitely deserved more from the first leg of the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-finals, especially in the second half, yet we head home with what is probably the worst possible score we could take. - [When you can't see great: how I've probably maybe definitely taken this great Arsenal team for granted [ARS 4-1 CRY] (Positives Needs & Hopes)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/03/20/when-you-cant-see-great-how-ive-probably-maybe-definitely-taken-this-great-arsenal-team-for-granted-ars-4-1-cry-positives-needs-hopes/) - When you can’t see great An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective I am a blessed man. Feeling very blessed. I think those are two different things. If there is one emotion in my life that I can’t shake, it’s that. I offer thanks at least twice in the day. Not just for the - [Arsenal's left side is alive again! - Rotations and adaptations from the first 45 at Fulham examined in detail.](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/03/14/arsenals-left-side-is-alive-again-rotations-and-adaptations-from-the-first-45-at-fulham-examined-in-detail/) - What a wonderful half of football that was! I know that we all have a feeling for why we played so good, no one is blind to that fact. But sometimes you know something from feeling but you don't know the details of it. I have tried to concretize the rotations and adaptations in that - [A much changed but fluid Gunners are closing in! - The Arsenal Woman’s Journal](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/03/13/a-much-changed-but-fluid-gunners-are-closing-in-the-arsenal-womans-journal/) - “We cruised to victory against Reading…” reads the Arsenal website, in the aftermath of our thumping four-nil win against the Royals, at Meadow Park.Goals from Kim Little, Frida Maanum and Leah Williamson, as well as an own-goal from Emma Mukandi, sealed our third consecutive win in the league and helped closing the gap with the - [The Distraction Trick: how Arteta relieves performance pressure [FUL 0-3 ARS] (Positives Needs & Hopes)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/03/13/the-distraction-trick-how-arteta-relieves-performance-pressure-ful-0-3-ars-positives-needs-hopes/) - The distraction trick An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective. Are you having more and more people asking you if you think Arsenal will win the league? I am. I’m finding it really hard to answer that. I think it’s because I don’t want to say yes. I feel like I’m somewhat in a daze. Like I’ve - [The Arsenal Women Journal : Turned a corner? The hunt for the WSL title enters Phase Two... [ARS 2-0 LIV]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/03/09/the-arsenal-women-journal-turned-a-corner-the-hunt-for-the-wsl-title-enters-phase-two-ars-2-0-liv/) - We didn’t have much time to celebrate the magnificent League Cup win over Chelsea, did we? The team was back in business 48 hours after the Selhurst Park triumph, welcoming a struggling Liverpool side to Meadow Park. The bad news of a cold night in North London was the absence of Steph Catley, who was - [Glory, at last! - The Arsenal Women Journal](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/03/06/glory-at-last-the-arsenal-women-journal/) - Arsenal Women lifted the Continental Tyres Cup for the sixth time since its inception, the last one being in 2018. It’s the first trophy for Jonas Eidevall as Arsenal head-coach and the first trophy for the club since the league win in 2019 – four years ago. Contrarily to what a bitter Emma Hayes said - [Gabriel "Ballon d'Or" Martinelli? - not 'if' but 'when' - all the pieces are in place for Arsenal](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/03/06/gabriel-ballon-dor-martinelli-not-if-but-when-all-the-pieces-are-in-place-for-arsenal/) - Gabriel Ballon d'Or Martinelli. OKAY, Hear me out. Gabriel Martinelli is not a traditional winger. And he isn't (yet) a proper striker. What is he then, you ask? He is the same profile as Madrid years Cristiano Ronaldo. 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There have been a handful of times in my life that I didn’t care and let loose like I’d just received my 5th Grammy. Pulling over on the way to Albury so I could - [The Boy Who Would Be King: the rise and rise of Bukayo Saka](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/03/04/the-boy-who-would-be-king-the-rise-and-rise-of-bukayo-saka/) - Much has and will continue to be written about Bukayo Saka and his exploits in the famous Arsenal shirt. A shirt, lest we forget, that he has worn since he was 7 years old. 2 seasons ago, after the disappointment of non-selection for the 2020 FA Cup win, still aged only 19, virtually singled handed, - [Saka Star-boy: Public Enemy Number 1](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/03/02/saka-star-boy-public-enemy-number-1/) - Since Little Chilli burst onto the scene 4 seasons ago, teams have struggled to deal with his pace, guile and all round sheer genius. However, since the restart after the World Cup, it has become clear that a combined tactic has been adopted to stop Star-boy in his tracks. Through my covert contact, I have - [Creativity, Simplicity and Determination (and a little help from our Clock End friends) [ARS 4-0 EVE] (Positives Needs & Hopes)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/03/02/creativity-simplicity-and-determination-and-a-little-help-from-our-clock-end-friends-ars-4-0-eve-positives-needs-hopes/) - Creativity, Simplicity and Determination An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective Not quite a game of two halves but we certainly saw two different things. The first 39 minutes were mostly frustrating. Not through lack of effort or an unwillingness to follow instruction. I found them to be risk free. As if we felt that - [The Arsenal Women Journal - Rinse and Repeat: Chelsea proving to be Gunner's nemesis](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/02/27/the-arsenal-women-journal-rinse-and-repeat-chelsea-proving-to-be-gunners-nemesis/) - Another game against Chelsea, another hurtful result.Once again, we are left ruing the missed chances, the lack of composure in front of goal. Chelsea took their chances while we didn’t and that, combined with some poor defending, cut our FA Cup journey very short. Jonas Eidevall reverted to a back four, with Liä Walti and - [Creation 1 Denial 3: Arsenal holds off Arsenal in Leicester domination [LEI 0-1 ARS] (Positive Needs & Hopes)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/02/26/creation-1-denial-3-arsenal-holds-off-arsenal-in-leicester-domination-lei-0-1-ars-positive-needs-hopes/) - Creation 1 Denial 3 An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective This game was an odd one. It seemed like we were playing ourselves. Leicester are so predictable. Played the same way in the same formation for so long. Coming up against a team that has a smart coach with a smart backroom team killed - [Jorginho is the new Edu, but it's still no party without Partey](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/02/25/jorginho-is-the-new-edu-but-its-still-no-party-without-partey/) - Last Saturday's lunchtime’s goal fest at Villa Park, might have offered us an insight into what life without Thomas Partey could look like, in the short-term at least. As someone who’s views, I respect, suggested to me, with Jorginho playing at 6, Arsenal will have to outscore opponents, because we will concede goals. The adopted - [A deep dive into the rise to the top for Mikel Arteta's Arsenal](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/02/20/a-deep-dive-into-the-rise-at-the-top-for-mikel-artetas-arsenal/) - 23 games played, 17 victories, 3 stalemates and 3 defeats. 54 precious points on the board, which places The Arsenal at the top of the tree, on course for a special outcome. Astonishing. Not even the staunchest Mikel Arteta fan would have envisaged the Gunners becoming favourites for the title before a ball was kicked, - [What to do about Nuno Tavares - stick or twist?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/10/10/what-to-do-about-nuno-tavares-stick-or-twist/) - I’ve been watching Nuno Tavares closely in France and he’s not going to come back as a player whose weaknesses will disappear because of the role given. Still the same Nuno, threatening upfield but not safe. An asset to boost funds which is fine. An advantage of the loan system. We have Sousa coming through - [Reasons to be hopeful after 'Monumental Saturday!' - Found in Man City's fixtures](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/02/20/reasons-to-be-hopeful-after-monumental-saturday-found-in-man-citys-fixtures/) - Saturday felt like such a monumental moment in the season. The last few weeks have been so discouraging, peaking with the loss to Man City last Wednesday. Hope was beginning to dwindle. At half time on Saturday I think most people were begrudgingly accepting the new reality that we need to look down at other - [Gary, Jamie, Danny et al! - No agenda, no honestly, really, no agenda!!!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/02/19/gary-jamie-danny-et-al-no-agenda-no-honestly-really-no-agenda/) - Agenda 1: Arsenal Crumble Gary Neville, again, on the bandwagon - “The only thing Arsenal have proven in the last few years is that they crumble at the end of the season.” Jamie O’Hara, with his usual impartiality - “When it comes to the last month of the season, I don't think they've got the - [Five minutes in February: moments that make Champions [AVL 2-4 ARS] (Positives Needs & Hopes)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/02/19/five-minutes-in-february-moments-that-make-champions-avl-2-4-ars-positives-needs-hopes/) - Five minutes in February An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective I’ve recently started writing music. Well, I can’t sing or play anything so it’s probably poetry until someone turns it into what the world expects from music which I suppose is music. I sit here in Cancun at a 3 day Dave Matthews concert - [Arsenal are Bonnie Tyler…. [ARS 1-3 MCI] (Positive Needs & Hopes)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/02/17/arsenal-are-bonnie-tyler-ars-1-3-mci-positive-needs-hopes/) - I know we’ve just had Valentines Day and no, it’s not ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart.’ There are obviously many details that could’ve been better against City. This piece could’ve been called ‘Score 1, Get 2 Free!’ We haven’t been yippy all season but some of the players felt the occasion. The focus could be - [10 questions and 10 answers after the heartbreaking Man City loss](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/02/16/10-questions-and-10-answers-after-the-heartbreaking-man-city-loss/) - Why must we always miss a guilt edge chance when the games in balance? Why must we always concede only a few minutes after we miss a guilt edge chance? Why must we always give away goals for free to teams that don’t need any help from us? Why must we always have important players - [Is forgotten man Kieran Tierney the one to re-ignite Martinelli until Jesus' second coming?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/02/14/is-forgotten-man-kieran-tierney-the-man-to-re-ignite-martinelli-until-jesus-second-coming/) - A colleague on GT inspired me to articulate something that has been on my mind in recent weeks, by writing this excellent piece earlier today. Thomas Bahnson identified a problem that has become evident as Arteta’s team have recently struggled to break down a well-organised low block from Newcastle, Everton and Brentford. He also pointed - [A Perfect Storm - Recent setbacks are just a ‘dent’ in our aspirations - Here's why.](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/02/14/a-perfect-storm-recent-setbacks-are-just-a-dent-in-our-aspirations-heres-why/) - Our aim at the start of the season was to finish on the Top 4. That’s still our primary goal and we’re still well on track to achieve that. Anything above that is a bonus but seeing as we’re 3 points clear at the top of the table, the ‘bonus’ is worth talking about. So - [Mikel, we have a problem -3 Plan B Solutions for Arteta to consider](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/02/14/mikel-we-have-a-problem-3-plan-b-solutions-for-arteta-to-consider/) - Firstly, what is the problem? The problem is that teams have found a perticilur tactic that seem to neutrulize ours. A tactic that involves having everyone behind the ball, having the midfield and attack central and most importantly doubling up on our wingers when they get the ball. All this while focusing primarily on direct - [Strange items found at VAR Command Centre](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/02/13/strange-items-found-at-var-command-centre/) - A friend of mine is a cleaner at the VAR Command Centre, Stockley Park. She found something on the floor, under Lee Mason's terminal and thought I might find it interesting. She took this picture and sent it to me. Explains a lot. - [North London Forever? Time... bum-squeaking, fist-clenching, nerve-stretching, temper-fraying... to show it, Gooners!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/02/13/north-london-forever-time-bum-squeaking-fist-clenching-nerve-stretching-temper-fraying-to-show-it-gooners/) - A passionate guest post from frequent Gunners Town contributor, Carly Williamson (@digitalbooby on Twitter). Welcome back, Carly! Nerves are stretching. Tempers are fraying. Bums are squeaking. It’s understandable to a certain extent as it’s been a long time since we’ve come anywhere close to competing and we’re frightened to hope - this ain’t our - [The AWFC Journal – Where do we go from here? Eidevall’s limp Arsenal Women slump to City [MCI 2-1 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/02/12/the-awfc-journal-where-do-we-go-from-here-eidevalls-limp-arsenal-women-slump-to-city-mci-2-1-ars/) - Where do we go from here? The question has been doing rounds in my head since the final whistle went at the Academy Stadium of Manchester. We deservedly lost to Manchester City and are now fourth in the table, five points behind Chelsea in first and three behind Manchester United in second. Manchester City leapfrogged - [The one that doesn't have them - how controlling the controllables sometimes isn't enough(Positives Needs & Hopes)[ARS 1-1 BRE]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/02/12/the-one-that-doesnt-have-them-how-controlling-the-controllables-sometimes-isnt-enoughpositives-needs-hopesars-1-1-bre/) - The one that doesn’t have them An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective Control and consistency. If you were to ask the elite football coaches for the two things that they strive for more than other it will be these two. Everybody’s trying to attain what Arsenal have achieved already. Nobody’s going to hand out - [GunnersTown Scoop! Exclusive Interview with Gary Neville](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/02/12/gunnerstown-scoop-exclusive-interview-with-gary-neville/) - Late on Saturday night, through a mate of mine back in England, I managed to wrangle a 5 minute call with ex-Valencia coach and part time club owner, Gary Neville. This was a bit of a scoop, for an Aussie-based, wannabe sports writer, so, I prepared thoroughly, got my questions sorted, took a deep breath - [Arsenal to Bounce back v Brentford but will Tomiyasu get the nod over White?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/02/11/arsenal-to-bounce-back-v-brentford-but-will-tomiyasu-get-the-nod-over-white/) - Blimey, 3pm kick off? A 3pm kick off on a Saturday? That timeslot is a definite rare occurrence for the Arsenal. It does feel a while since we were afforded the chance to play football at a time which wasn’t dictated to be played for the convenience of a television network. Especially considering we are - [Learn to love everyone - The Key to player rotation with 3 games a week fast approaching](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/02/11/learn-to-love-everyone-the-key-to-player-rotation-with-3-games-a-week-fast-approaching/) - Another article on rotation you say? Well Why not, it is after all the hottest topic of them all. Dont put player A against player B and create a toxic community. 18 league games in 15 available weeks with added Europa League games. 3 games in 7 days are just ahead of us starting today - [League Cup final here we come! - The Arsenal Women Journal](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/02/09/league-cup-final-here-we-come-the-arsenal-women-journal/) - The good news is that we created chance after chance.The bad news is that we had to wait until the extra time to convert one of them. I feel like I am writing the same thing over and over, lately. I cannot say any bad word about how the team is setup, how the players - [How much do Arsenal fans pay to watch Premier League on TV around the world?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/02/07/how-much-do-arsenal-fans-pay-to-watch-premier-league-on-tv-around-the-world/) - How much do Arsenal fans pay to watch Premier League on TV around the world A recent study outlines the shocking disparity in cost for gunners fans in different countries It's been a sensational first half of the season for Arsenal as Mikel Arteta's side mount an unexpected but increasingly credible challenge to win a - [Granit is a TEAM guy, not THE guy, and that’s OK! ”The sensitive subject of rotating Xhaka”](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/02/07/granit-is-a-team-guy-not-the-guy-and-thats-ok-the-sensitive-subject-of-rotating-xhaka/) - There is no player in the Arsenal team that has divided opinion during the years more than Xhaka. He joined us in 2016 and there was confusion about what type of player he really was. He took the captain's armband in 2019 and got stripped of it in the space of a few months. And - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Painfully close, yet so far: another draw we can't afford [WHA 0-0 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/02/06/the-arsenal-women-journal-painfully-close-yet-so-far-another-draw-we-cant-afford-wha-0-0-ars/) - The second draw in a row might prove to be a very harmful one. After conceding a last-minute draw at home to Chelsea, Jonas Eidevall’s team travelled to south London determined to keep-up with the league leaders, who won at Tottenham, but could not get past a resilient West Ham team. The leit-motiv is always - [Welcome to That Sums It All Up - Arsenal's 1-0 loss to Everton was just a bump in the road...](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/02/06/welcome-to-that-sums-it-all-up-arsenals-1-0-loss-to-everton-was-just-a-bump-in-the-road/) - Full-time. 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Although we comfortably dispatched Aston Villa in the Conti Cup (3-0) and Leeds United in - [Jorginho: A Sensible Signing in a Strong Window - Full analysis here!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/02/01/jorginho-a-sensible-signing-in-a-strong-window-full-analysis-here/) - Barring any late movements or Chelsea bidding £175m for Saka, Arsenal wrapped up their January transfer business yesterday with the signings of Jakub Kiwior, Leandro Trossard and Jorginho. Always measured in their opinions, reactions and general behaviour during the transfer window, Arsenal fans were up in arms with regard to our transfer window, most - [I'm still not saying it but ...... We are going to .....](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/01/24/im-still-not-saying-it-but-we-are-going-to/) - I’m still not saying it What was our aim at the start of the season? For me it was to finish in the top 4. I have no doubt that for the club it was very much the same, so let’s examine where we are in relation to that goal. In the table on - [Electricity brings fire: 12th Man Emirates Fans bring Gunners glory over United (Positives Needs & Hopes)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/01/24/electricity-brings-fire-12th-man-emirates-fans-bring-gunners-glory-over-united-positives-needs-hopes/) - 'Electricity brings fire' An Arsenal blog from a coach's perspective Even though I haven't been to the Emirates this season, I've started to take for granted that the crowd have become the 12th man. 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MA: “Ed, have you heard, Chelski have dismantled their scouting department and are now just bidding £20m extra on anyone we bid on” Edu: “ FFS, I thought - [The Full unedited and this side of PC - Arsenal's most amusing chants](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/01/22/the-full-unedited-and-this-side-of-pc-arsenals-most-amusing-chants/) - My first visit to Highbury was in 1976, and I have been attending Arsenal matches fairly regularly since the early 1980s, when my parents finally allowed me to make trip across to North London on my own. It would be fair to say therefore, that I have heard and sung hundreds of fabulous and frankly, - [Top Online Slots For Football Fans](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/01/20/top-online-slots-for-football-fans/) - Top Online Slots For Football Fans The quadrennial World Cup fever may have recently ended with Lionel Messi cementing his claim as the greatest of all time, but that doesn't mean there's no football-related excitement left to enjoy. 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The very generous penalty awarded to Caitlin Foord and smoothly dispatched by Kim Little seemed to be enough to edge Chelsea, who defended well in a rather passive display, but the Australian striker had different ideas. We had a few chances that we didn’t - [What to we do with Albert Sambi Lokonga - Fan's have their say!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/01/13/what-to-we-do-with-albert-sambi-lokonga-fans-have-their-say/) - So, at half-time of Arsenal’s FA Cup third round tie at lowly Oxford, there was a collective fanbase bemoaning that may of the squad’s fringe players simply were not of the quality required for the team to sustain its title challenge. However, there seems to be one player more singled out for criticism than others, Albert - [The Rise of Arsenal's SuperTeam under Mikel Arteta](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2023/01/13/the-rise-of-arsenals-superteam-under-mikel-arteta/) - A picture is a worth a thousand words, it really is. Just look at that beautiful viz. 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A team to watch, to root for (or against); a team that wins some games, draws some, and loses others. A team in a sport where players - [Eddie's up to the job as Hammers, hammered - Bring on Brighton!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/12/28/eddies-up-to-the-job-as-hammers-hammered-bring-on-brighton/) - The jubilance continues after Christmas for the Gunners as they now find themselves 7 points clear at the top of the league after an emphatic win against West Ham on Monday night. With Arsene Wenger watching on from the stands for the first time since leaving the club, his successor inspired his side to a - [All the lovely words, one lovelier than most [ARS 3-1 WHA] (Positives Needs & Hopes)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/12/27/all-the-lovely-words-one-lovelier-than-most-ars-3-1-wha/) - The long list of lovely words, but one more lovely than most POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES It might have just been a home game against 17th place but actually it wasn’t. It was a game that sat alone on the TV. It was the day that millions and millions of people tuned in to as - [Bukayo Saka superhero fan art - Arsenal’s inspiring young star answers the call…](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/12/27/bukayo-saka-superhero-fan-art-arsenals-inspiring-young-star-answers-the-call/) - Forged in fire. One of our own. A star rises up to meet the challenge… Post- West Ham art doodle - fan art tribute to Lil’ Chilli, Bukayo Saka 7. Unashamed fanboy. Perhaps part of a future series? Your thoughts in the comments below. - [Get an Edge on the Competition With These Premier League Betting Tips](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/12/25/get-an-edge-on-the-competition-with-these-premier-league-betting-tips/) - The Premier League is one of the most popular leagues in the world, and there is always plenty of betting action taking place on the games. If you want to get an edge on the competition, make sure to read through these Premier League betting tips. We have compiled a list of our favourite strategies - [The Arsenal Women Journal – A Very Happy Christmas & New Year](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/12/22/the-arsenal-women-journal-a-very-happy-christmas-new-year/) - It’s fair to say that the players did their best to ensure we would all have a nice winter break: the thumping of Zurich in Schaffhausen was embellished with some truly spectacular goals and skills, with Frida Maanum’s delicate free kick scooping the virtual goal of the night award. The Norwegian wonderkid, who is truly - [Keep the Faith: Can Eddie Help Maintain Arsenals Pre-World Cup Form?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/12/19/keep-the-faith-can-eddie-help-maintain-arsenals-pre-world-cup-form/) - It wouldn’t be an off-season or a break without some kind of Arsenal meltdown. However, this has been somewhat justifiable as our talisman, arguably the man who has epitomised our resurgence and our best start in PL history has just undergone surgery and will be out for most likely three months. I will not waste - [Mykhailo Mudryk: the Man Arteta needs? or the next Pepe..?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/12/17/mykhailo-mudryk-the-man-arteta-needs-or-the-next-pepe/) - Christmas Gift? The smell of turkey in the oven, presents are being unwrapped and festive movies are being chosen, Arteta and Edu focus on the two games before New Years Day: a Boxing Day battle at the Emirates against the Hammers before traveling to the Amex a showdown with Brighton . Excitingly, with New Years - [Miedema - The longest minute (Arsenal Women’s Journal)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/12/16/miedema-the-longest-minute-arsenal-womens-journal/) - It was a very even game, at the Emirates Stadium, and Lyon emerged as winners thanks to an own goal scored by Frida Maanum just before half-time. Officiating has been – once again – very poor as the goal should have been disallowed for a clear offside: Malard might have not touched the ball, but - [Arteta will give Eddie Nketiah the opportunity to fill the big Jesus' Boots](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/12/15/arteta-will-give-eddie-nketiah-the-opportunity-to-fill-the-big-jesus-boots/) - The World Cup has been enjoyable, with surprises galore and of course star performances from our boy Bukayo. However, as Arsenal fans are desperate for our domestic form to continue later this month, we will all have been watching with fingers crossed that none of our players picked up the dreaded injury. Hence, the news - [Ice cold Gunners win again - Arsenal Women’s Journal](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/12/13/the-arsenal-women-journal-ice-cold-gunners-win-again/) - Another day, another win for our girls, who fought off a determined Aston Villa side to claim the three points at Villa Park. Despite falling behind within six minutes in an artic night, Katie McCabe & Co. managed to stay composed, keep their heads cool and see out a very assertive four-one win away from - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Big Viv, Big Win [ARS 1-0 JUV]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/12/08/the-arsenal-women-journal-big-viv-big-win-ars-1-0-juv/) - What a crucial, welcome, deserved win at the Emirates Stadium for the Arsenal Women team, against Juventus. After being held to a draw in Turin, Jonas Eidevall’s side managed to see off the Italians and make a big step towards the knock-out phase. It is not done yet, but we are incredibly close to sealing - [Breaking Down Arsenal’s Home Form Stats In The Premier League](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/12/03/breaking-down-arsenals-home-form-stats-in-the-premier-league/) - Arsenal have shaken up a lot of football betting markets this season. Tracking the Arsenal odds on the top betting apps all over the world, including on the best sport betting app Australia offers, has shown their status as match favourites get stronger this term. From having missed several seasons of UEFA Champions League football - [Arsenal’s World Cup ‘22 Stars](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/12/06/arsenals-world-cup-22-stars/) - No-one can say that the World Cup in Qatar has been a low-profile event so far. From the many controversies surrounding it to some very surprising results indeed it has certainly managed to get the world to sit up and take notice. The fact that it’s also the very first one of the tournaments that - [Versatile McCabe the solution amid Injury crisis as Arsenal Women keep pace - Arsenal Women's Journal](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/12/05/versatile-mccabe-the-solution-amid-injury-crisis-as-arsenal-women-keep-pace-arsenal-womens-journal/) - It could have been easier. It should have been easier. We held on to the goal scored by Vivianne Miedema and got a truly deserved win, but Everton had two huge chances to equalize and snatch a very unlikely point at Meadow Park. Although we cannot prevent opponents from having chances to score, we ought - [3 months? Edu and Arteta start scrambling.](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/12/04/3-months-edu-and-arteta-start-scrambling/) - So, apparently, the worse case scenario has come to fruition. Jesus will not rise from his knee knock and is likely to be out for 3 months. This has sent London C into crisis mode and I have managed, through my second cousin’s dog walker’s step brother, to get a copy of Friday’s emergency exec - [Is the World Cup a Help or a Hindrance to Arsenal?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/11/29/is-the-world-cup-a-help-or-a-hindrance-to-arsenal/) - The scheduling of the 2022 FIFA World Cup was always going to be a source of debate. At no stage in the past did the topflight in England have to pause for this major tournament. For most Premier League teams and their supporters, the event’s timing is a source of frustration. There are some benefits, - [6 of the most shocking losses in World Cup history](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/11/29/6-of-the-most-shocking-losses-in-world-cup-history/) - It is fair to say that all Arsenal fans will be enjoying the current football season. Mikel Arteta’s side have been in fine form overall and this has left them sitting atop the Premier League table. The 2022/23 football season also has a World Cup to enjoy, and this is now in full swing over - [Sun Dream Team Champion reflects on glories past: World Cup Fantasy Football (Arsenal Edition)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/11/27/sun-dream-team-champion-reflects-on-glories-past-world-cup-fantasy-football-arsenal-edition/) - My mind still wanders back to that glorious day in May 1997, when I held Jo Guest in my arms, (anyone under 30 may need to google her) and when I truly believed I had the most knowledgeable brain in football. Of course, 25 years later, I now know that, although a reasonable amount football know - [Two sides of the same coin - Arsenal Women’s Journal](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/11/25/two-sides-of-the-same-coin-arsenal-womens-journal/) - As soon as the final whistle went, I was feeling disappointed. We dominated the possession for a vast majority of the game, didn’t concede much, had at least three great chances to win the game and yet we had to settle for a draw in Turin, home of Joe Montemurro’s Juventus. Of the two teams - [The Dark Side Of The Game - Pink Floyd classic album art re-imagined to protest FIFA's anti-discrimination hypocrisy](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/11/23/the-dark-side-of-the-game-pink-floyd-classic-album-art-re-imagined-to-protest-fifas-anti-discrimination-hypocrisy/) - A picture speaks a thousand words, right? If FIFA truly wanted to be a 'force for good in the world', then they could have had the balls to at least insist that Captains be allowed to wear the "1 Love" anti-discrimination armbands, as originally planned. Instead, national federations were informed that players who wore the - [What I Am Thankful For - An Arsenal Thanksgiving Feast](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/11/24/what-i-am-thankful-for-an-arsenal-thanksgiving-feast/) - Today is Thanksgiving in America, a holiday created centuries ago to celebrate a bountiful harvest and annually spent with your closest friends and family. It’s a time to hold your loved ones close, and to reflect on all of the things you are thankful for in your life. I, for one, am thankful that Arsenal - [The Arsenal Women Journal – All good things come to an end [ARS 2-3 MUN]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/11/23/the-arsenal-women-journal-all-good-things-come-to-an-end-ars-2-3-mun/) - At home. To Manchester United.It doesn’t get much worse than this, in terms of ending an amazing 14-games win streak. Maybe Manchester United didn’t deserve to snatch the whole three points but they didn’t deserve to lose, for sure. From our side, we looked disjointed and insecure: we couldn’t keep hold of the ball, distances - [Ten Torturous Days, A World Cup Story](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/11/21/ten-torturous-days-a-world-cup-story/) - Alas, we have arrived at an annoying pause from our beloved Arsenal as the World Cup is upon us, and for the second time in the last four renditions of this grand tournament, it will be a painful and conflicted group stage watch for yours truly. As should be abundantly clear, I’m an American who - [“Qatar - Why?” A Gooner’s honest take on FIFA’s controversial World Cup](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/11/21/qatar-why-a-gooners-honest-take-on-fifas-controversial-world-cup/) - Qatar? Why?? Let me introduce myself. My name is Peter Le Beau, I have been an Arsenal supporter since 1958 and a season ticket holder for over thirty years. Five generations of my family have supported Arsenal stretching back to my paternal grandfather who watched them play in Woolwich. I’ve written for the Gooner - [A well-deserved first Premier League title for an adored Arsenal manager](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/11/19/a-well-deserved-first-premier-league-title-for-an-adored-arsenal-manager/) - Arsenal are top of the table and feelings are high – what better time than a full five week break in the season to take a quick look back. After all, the romantic story of the most special of Arsenal seasons doesn’t write itself overnight. Here’s how the story goes: We begin two seasons earlier - [8 Premier League Football Betting Tips](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/11/17/8-premier-league-football-betting-tips/) - 8 Premier League Football Betting Tips The English Premier League is one of the most popular football leagues in the world. The teams are some of the best in the world, and the competition is fierce. If you're looking to place a few bets on this season's Premier League matches, make sure to check out - [Arsene Wenger: 12 facts about Arsenal's best manager](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/11/15/arsene-wenger-12-facts-about-arsenals-best-manager/) - Arsene Wenger is a person whose name is closely connected with the English Premier League. He has been let go several times from Arsenal. The most intriguing aspect of this manager is his 22-year tenure as head coach of a premier English team. He is a professor, a nutritionist, and the football coach with - [Dear Gareth - An Open letter from a Gooner, on Saka, White and Ramsdale](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/11/15/dear-gareth-an-open-letter-from-a-gooner-on-saka-white-and-ramsdale/) - As we Gooners savour our team sitting pretty, 5 points clear at the top of the Premier League, our thoughts, for most of us at least, may turn to the World Cup. We probably don’t want it or approve of it, but we do have several of our stars, although thankfully not as many as - ["Almost all of them" - Arsenal's Player of the Season to date [WOL 0-2 ARS] (Positives Needs & Hopes)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/11/14/almost-all-of-them-arsenals-player-of-the-season-to-date-wol-0-2-ars-positives-needs-hopes/) - ‘Almost all of them’ An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective So, football is a simple game. You just pass the ball 1000 times and tell your players to take turns being brilliant. Odegaard, your turn. Simple. The game yesterday seemed like that paragraph. Somebody had to step up and Odegaard did. All of these - [Arsenal top the Christmas tree as ‘top’ cundits have their say…](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/11/13/arsenal-top-the-christmas-tree-as-top-cundits-have-their-say/) - “Enjoy the easy start, you have no chance of winning the Premier League” ~ Stan Collymore 9 points from 12 in top 6 games !! “Arsenal have achieved nothing, Tottenham are on a different level. The experience of Conte is going to get the better of Arteta. Arteta makes mistakes in big moments. Conte doesn’t make them - [Devastated Arsenal fans react to shocking League Cup exit as coveted "Quadruple" slips away](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/11/10/devastated-arsenal-fans-react-to-shocking-league-cup-exit-as-coveted-quadruple-slips-away/) - In one of sport's truly shocking upsets, the mighty Arsenal crashed out of the League Cup to struggling minnows Brighton and Hove Albion in a shocking 3-1 loss at London's Emirates Stadium last night. Looking to be the first English side to win the coveted 'quadruple' - favourites Arsenal were unable to hold onto an - [Does Gabriel Jesus' goal drought matter?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/11/09/43982/) - When a team wins so convincingly, scoring 5, you would expect that team’s centre forward to have been among the goals. So, when Arsenal did exactly that against Nottingham Forest, and Gabriel Jesus failed to score for the 7th successive match in which he featured, some in the media may have been questioning the Brazilian’s - [Hey, Elon Musk! Here’s Five Reasons Why You Should Buy Liverpool FC…](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/11/08/hey-elon-musk-heres-five-reasons-why-you-should-buy-liverpool-fc/) - 1. Every self-respecting oligarch-sorry-I-mean-billionaire owns a football club. 2. You’re a genius - is there anything you can’t do? Electric cars, rocket ships, trains sorry-I-mean-hyperloops, robots… Like a little small-town boy with a big imagination limited only by his birthday money, building rocket ships, trains, cars, and robots in his back yard, surrounded by - [19 years on... is Mudryk Arsenal’s 2023 Jose Antonio Reyes January Injection?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/11/07/19-years-on-is-mudryk-arsenals-2023-jose-antonio-reyes-january-injection/) - Football history, yes, even before the Premier League, tells us that the most successful teams strengthen when they are on top. The great Liverpool managers of the 1970s always added 1- or 2-star signings each summer as league champions, even though in those days with only 1 substitute, it usually meant demoting a fan favourite. - [When you read the book from the beginning - solid foundations allow Arsenal to demolish Chelsea’s home [CHE 0-1 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/11/07/pnh-expanded-clone-podcast-links-included/) - ‘When you read the book from the beginning’ An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective I want to start with an admission. I have barely looked at the Premier League table for many many years. My doctor had asked me what I thought was raising my blood pressure because I am a calm guy. I - [Richard Keys - I am genuinely worried for you!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/11/06/richard-keys-i-am-genuinely-worried-for-you/) - The Arsenal produce one of their best performances of the season and yet again, all Richard ‘Past His Sell By Date’ Keys can focus on Mikel and the technical area. Within minutes of the final whistle, Keys was on his one man soap box about Arteta ‘hanging out’ side his technical area. “ Why is - [The Arsenal Women Journal – A Night to Remember at Meadow Park [ARS 3-1 WHA]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/11/02/the-arsenal-women-journal-a-night-to-remember-at-meadow-park-ars-3-1-wha/) - Winning at home to West Ham might not be the fondest memory some of the die-hard Arsenal Women’s fans have but it was very special to me, as it was the first Arsenal Women game I ever attended. Despite arriving late to Meadow Park (!) I didn’t miss much and could see the awful mix-up - [Time To Declare: why Arsenal have convinced me they should be Champions [ARS 5-0 NFO] (Positives Needs & Hopes)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/10/31/time-to-declare-why-arsenal-have-convinced-me-they-should-be-champions-ars-5-0-nfo-positives-needs-hopes/) - Time to declare An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective. As you read this, you are reading the fourth rewrite of this opening paragraph. I have been tempted to write about what you are about to read for a while, but have resisted until I was sure. I wasn’t thinking that yesterday‘s game would be - [Time To Declare: why I believe Arsenal will be Champions [ARS 5-0 NFO] (Updated)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/10/31/time-to-declare-why-i-believe-arsenal-will-be-champions-ars-5-0-nfo-updated/) - Time to declare An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective. As you read this, you are reading the fourth rewrite of this opening paragraph. I have been tempted to write about what you are about to read for a while, but have resisted until I was sure. I wasn’t thinking that yesterday‘s game would be - [*Leaked* Arsenal lads plan November trip to Ibiza during World Cup (Far Side View)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/10/31/leaked-arsenal-lads-plan-november-trip-to-ibiza-during-world-cup-far-side-view/) - The Arsenal boys are getting excited about the up coming World Cup, some have different reasons. My inside contact at London Colney managed to grab some screenshots of the latest team WhatsApp group chat and very kindly forwarded them to me. - [The Arsenal Women Journal – Steady Sailing as Arsenal dispatch Zurich in convincing CL display](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/10/28/the-arsenal-women-journal-steady-sailing-as-arsenal-dispatch-zurich-in-convincing-cl-display/) - Jonas spoke, the players listened. The Swede was very vocal about the need of being humble after the win in Lyon, pushing away any talk about us winning the Champions League or being favourites to replicate our success from 2007, and the team responded with a mature, assured performance against Zurich. Goals from Jordan Nobbs - [Sluggish: Is Arsenal's Squad Deep Enough? (A Prophetic Pre-PSV Post-mortem)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/10/28/sluggish-is-arsenals-squad-deep-enough-a-prophetic-pre-psv-post-mortem/) - *Written before our 2-0 defeat to PSV* Arsenal’s winning run came to an end on Sunday as they dropped two points to a Southampton side which has proved an immovable object in recent years. It seemed as though it was going to be a comfortable trip down South as we created multiple chances early doors - [Arteta to opt for a back 3 v PSV to rest jaded stars?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/10/27/arteta-to-opt-for-a-back-3-v-psv-to-rest-jaded-stars/) - Arsenal are in the middle of a bruising playing schedule and like most fans I was concerned to see the energy and urgency in the team’s performance drop off at St Mary’s on Sunday. Fortunately, Arteta’s team, despite their first dropped Premier League points since the defeat at Old Trafford, still sit 2 points clear - [Adjusting to shorter games: how Arsenal can conquer the red zone [SOU 1-1 ARS] (Positive Needs & Hopes)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/10/24/adjusting-to-shorter-games-how-arsenal-can-conquer-the-red-zone-sou-1-1-ars-positive-needs-hopes/) - Adjusting to shorter games An Arsenal blog from a coach’s perspective I don’t think it’s a coincidence anymore that we are not looking as comfortable in games. I didn’t think it was necessarily fatigue at first but this cannot be ignored. I’ve loved that we have picked largely the same team every week. It’s undoubtedly - [The Gift Of Oxygen - Arsenal 1-0 PSV [Expanded Edition] - Positive, Needs & Hopes](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/10/22/the-gift-of-oxygen-arsenal-1-0-psv-expanded-edition-positive-needs-hopes/) - The gift of oxygen POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES An Arsenal blog from a Coach’s perspective (Expanded Edition includes link to podcast at end of post) Watching yesterday's game I had that yucky feeling. We were snatching at most all of our shots. It just looked like one of those games that could’ve gone on all - [Some injury concerns as juggernaut Arsenal faces Sunday trip to Southampton (Match Preview)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/10/21/some-injury-concerns-as-juggernaut-arsenal-faces-sunday-trip-to-southampton-match-preview/) - After securing Europa League knock out football with a 1-0-win last night over PSV, Arsenal can get back to their impressive Premier League campaign with a visit to St Mary’s. Thursday’s win was an eight successive win across the 2 competitions since Arteta’s team were beaten at Old Trafford in September. Because of their impressive - [The gift of oxygen: how Arsenal's 'second-stringers' have given us room to breathe [ARS 1-0 EIN] (Positive Needs and Hopes)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/10/21/the-gift-of-oxygen-how-arsenals-second-stringers-have-given-us-room-to-breathe-ars-1-0-ein-positive-needs-and-hopes/) - The gift of oxygen POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES An Arsenal blog from a Coach’s perspective Watching yesterday's game I had that yucky feeling. We were snatching at most all of our shots. It just looked like one of those games that could’ve gone on all night and we weren’t going to score. The rest of - [8 C's why Arsenal can be considered title challengers and 1 C why they cannot](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/10/20/8-cs-why-arsenal-can-be-considered-title-challengers-and-1-c-why-they-cannot/) - This week I was asked by the editor of my tabloid column a very direct question: Should Arsenal now be considered genuine Premier League title challengers? With Arteta’s team sitting proudly top of the table after a quarter of the campaign, having just beaten 2 major rivals and won 3 hard fought points away at - [A Beautiful Historical French Revolution - The Arsenal Women Journal](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/10/20/a-beautiful-historical-french-revolution-the-arsenal-women-journal/) - What a night at the Groupama Stadium! A sensational win at the defending champions, built on a clever game plan perfectly executed by the players on the pitch and lots of solidarity across the different units. This Olympique Lyonnais team had never conceded more than four goals in their whole history and didn’t lose a - [Gooners set to shine on the World Cup Stage](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/10/19/gooners-set-to-shine-on-the-world-cup-stage/) - With the biggest football show on earth fast approaching and Arsenal top of the league, it is logical to expect several of our players to be gracing the world stage in November. It is always and exciting time, with the pre-tournament friendlies completed and punters will be shopping around for the best odds for the - [Can Arsenal Break Back Into The Top 5?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/10/19/can-arsenal-break-back-into-the-top-5/) - Looking back The 21/22 season was the first in living memory in which Arsenal wasnʻt competing in Europe. The club had found itself in disarray after the departure of Arséne Wenger, enduring a chaotic spell under Unai Emery, shades of mismanagement during the Sanllehi era, and then a period of Covid-induced disruption and economic upheaval - [Double Hard Fought Sunday - The Arsenal Women Journal](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/10/17/double-hard-fought-sunday-the-arsenal-women-journal/) - It was a pleasant Sunday for us, Arsenal fans, but not an easy one. For those who watched the men’s match at Leeds and then tuned-in to watch the Women’s take on Reading, it was double joy and double pain. Jonas Eidevall’s team edged the Royals not without difficulty, despite what the league table might - [Luck and Nuts: a wild ride at Elland Road as Arsenal grind out win [LEE 0-1 ARS](Positive Needs & Hopes)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/10/17/luck-and-nuts-a-wild-ride-at-elland-road-as-arsenal-grind-out-win-lee-0-1-arspositive-needs-hopes/) - Luck and Nuts POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES There have been a few points this season I’ve had to check the top left corner of my television. You know the corner where the score resides. I feel like I can’t quite believe this is Arsenal that I’m watching and that the score is what it says - [Will Arteta Trust Trusty? -Exclusive Auston Trusty On Loan report and interview](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/10/14/will-arteta-trust-trusty-exclusive-auston-trusty-on-loan-report-and-interview/) - It would be fair to say, justifiably or otherwise that Gabriel’s form at left centre back for Arsenal, has been under the microscope of late. Personally, I see the criticism the Brazilian has received as unfair, but what it has highlighted is that unlike on the right of the defence there is no natural cover. - [Benny Blanco: Arsenal’s (and England’s?) most versatile defender hiding in plain sight](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/10/12/benny-blanco-arsenals-and-englands-most-versatile-defender-hiding-in-plain-sight/) - It felt oddly refreshing following our victory in the NLD to see Ian Wright heap praise on Ben White on MOTD. Having signed for a much maligned £50m in the summer of 21/22, White has been arguably one of Arteta’s most reliable, consistent and trusted performers. The Englishman has barely missed a game since he - [Love Exhausted, Love Alive - a little bit of love can take you to the top [ARS 3-2 LIV] (Positive Needs & Hopes)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/10/11/love-exhausted-love-alive-a-little-bit-of-love-can-take-you-to-the-top-ars-3-2-liv-positive-needs-hopes/) - Love Exhausted, Love Alive POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES An Arsenal Blog from a Coachʻs Perspective Love has many faces. No one place is it more tested than at home. Marriage and kids bring out every emotion but ultimately they are all wrapped in love. Somewhere behind family comes sport. If you are attached and invested - [A Deeper Dive into how Arteta tactically outwitted and outfought Conte in the NLD](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/10/04/a-deeper-dive-into-how-arteta-tactically-outwitted-and-outfought-conte-in-the-nld/) - On the 12th of May, Arsenal’s Champions League hopes were severely dented by the old enemy as Tottenham Hotspur ran out 3-0 winners on home soil. A result that many didn’t expect but one that led to the Gunners' capitulation towards the dying embers of the season, losing out on a place in Europe's top - [What do you think of Tottenham? Arsenal Legends weigh in.](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/10/04/what-do-you-think-of-tottenham-arsenal-legends-weigh-in/) - 5 ways to become an Arsenal legend. 1 - Arsene Wenger - August 1996 I tried to watch the Tottenham match on television in my hotel yesterday, but I fell asleep. 2 - Patrick Vieira - September 1996 David Dein: “Patrick do you speak any English?” Vieira: “Yes Mr Dein”, Dein: “What do you know?” - [5 Things we learnt while battering Spurs in the North London Derby](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/10/04/5-things-we-learnt-while-battering-spurs-in-the-north-london-derby/) - Lets take a look into how things panned out in the NLD as Arsenal battered the Spurs at The Emirates by 3-1. Man of the Match -Granit Xhaka - Ansar Ahmad - [Cry More: Are Arsenal Worth The Hype?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/10/03/cry-more-are-arsenal-worth-the-hype/) - We’ve had a great start to the season, admittedly we’ve had a fairly favourable run (at least compared to recent seasons) but it has been majestic nonetheless. We are playing with a level of control back to front I have never seen before in an Arsenal team. We look maturer and more confident than last - [The Offices Are Gunner Be Red Just Like North London](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/10/03/the-offices-are-gunner-be-red-just-like-north-london/) - There is no better feeling going into work than the feeling going into work knowing you have beaten your rivals convincingly at the weekend. One of the many things Coronavirus robbed us of was the opportunity to strut into that office on a Monday morning feeling eight foot high, feeling like a rock star. No - [The 71st Minute - Conte’s Spurs Give Up [ARS 3-1 TOT] - Positives Needs & Hopes](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/10/02/the-71st-minute-contes-spurs-give-up-ars-3-1-tot-positives-needs-hopes/) - The 71st minute POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES By Coach Mike McDonald This season has been a new thing. There are so many new and happy things for Arsenal to feel good about. The atmosphere, the energy, the feel good factor, the belief, the consistency, the quiet hope of challenging and possibly winning the Premier League, - [5 Reasons why Arsenal will win the NLD](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/09/30/5-reasons-why-itʻs-the-perfect-time-for-arsenal-to-expose-spurs-pretenders-in-exciting-nld-clash/) - THE North London Derby is unlike any match and as any Gooner will tell you the anticipation felt ahead of the game is unique. There is excitement of course but it is more than tempered by a nervous energy which makes the build-up almost painful. It is a cliche to say that form goes out - [The Arsenal Women Journal: Every inch Counts](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/09/29/the-arsenal-women-journal-every-inch-counts/) - Champions League, here we come!It wasn’t pretty, it wasn’t easy, but we made it to the group stage, which was the ultimate goal. Vivianne Miedema’s long-range strike was enough to see off a spirited Ajax side that threatened to spoil the party, midway through the second half. A matter of inches, really, exactly those - [Do Arteta’s Arsenal now have 2 players for each position? Yes or No?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/09/28/do-artetas-arsenal-now-have-2-players-for-each-position-yes-or-no/) - It would be fair to say that the Arsenal fanbase in general showed a lack of faith and a fair amount of concern at the end of the Transfer Window. The worries concentrated around a lack of depth in central midfield and also on whether the squad had cover to rest and rotate an over - [The Arsenal Women Journal: One For The Records](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/09/27/the-arsenal-women-journal-one-for-the-records/) - There is so much to say, so much to tell about the four-nil home win against Spurs that it’s truly hard to pick one player, one moment, one tactical aspect of this very welcome win. We could talk about the eighth straight clean-sheet; we could talk about Rafaelleʻs performance at the back (everywhere, actually…); we - [Hating for Ratings: you don’t like us, we don’t care!! (Part 2)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/09/23/hating-for-ratings-you-dont-like-us-we-dont-care-part-2/) - Here we go again, well respected (not) pundit, ex professional footballer (barely), Jason Cundy (Google him if you’ve never heard of him), has laid into Arteta regarding Ethan Nwaneri. According to Cundy (would love to replace the D with a T!!!), it’s all about Arteta’s ego and not Ethan’s ability. Cun?y talking on TalkSport, to - [The Arsenal Women Journal - An Underwhelming Night Under the Lights](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/09/21/the-arsenal-women-journal-an-underwhelming-night-under-the-lights/) - Not ideal, right? Last night’s result leaves us in a very tricky position because we have to go to Amsterdam next week and win, if we want to make it to the Champions League group stage. All in all, the draw is a fair result as we started slowly and Ajax looked the better side - [Lokonga well on the way to proving the end of Transfer Window Panic was unwarranted](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/09/20/lokonga-well-on-the-way-to-proving-the-end-of-transfer-window-panic-was-unwarranted/) - It would be fair to say that the Arsenal fans were in state of panic when, with Partey and Elneny injured, the club failed to secure midfield reinforcements at the end of the transfer window. Undoubtedly the fans, and the media, watching a last evening scramble for Douglas Luiz saw it as a gamble, similar - [Arsenal getting under the pundits skin - You don't like us, we don't care!!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/09/20/arsenal-getting-under-the-pundits-skin-you-dont-like-us-we-dont-care/) - Coming into the interlull, it’s great to look at ‘pundits’ scrabbling for headlines and as usual, it’s Arsenal players that seem to get their double barrels. Following bizarre/biased rants in the past from the likes of Jamie O’Hara: ‘Arsenal are Banter FC. Odegaard, Ramsdale, Ben White, Lokonga and Tavares. They’ve spent £135 million on a - [Stina Über Alles - The Arsenal Women Journal](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/09/20/stina-uber-alles-the-arsenal-women-journal/) - What a nice way to start the new campaign! The four-nil win at home against Brighton had many protagonists and several highlights but, to me, Stina Blackstenius was the story of the night. The Swede, whose arrival raised a few eyebrows for all the wrong reasons, has been a constant pain for the Seagulls with - [Only Arsenal Know - an error-free knock-around with the kids at Brentford [BRE 0-3 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/09/19/only-arsenal-know-an-error-free-knock-around-with-the-kids-at-brentford-bre-0-3-ars/) - Only Arsenal know POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES People are really starting to notice Arsenal. The stubborn ones say that we’ve had an easy start. The people that pay closer attention note that there is barely an easy game in the entire league whether home or away. Brentford were unbeaten at home including a 5-2 win - [The Arsenal Women's Journal - 22/23 Preview - A New Start!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/09/14/the-arsenal-womens-journal-22-23-preview-a-new-start/) - Attempt number two. After the postponement of what should have been our season opener at Manchester City, the Arsenal Women team is finally about to kick-start their 2022/23 campaign with one target: lift the trophy that evaded us last year by one single point. We had the best attack, the best defence, registered only one - [Is there even a Top 6 in the Premier League any more?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/09/09/is-there-even-a-top-6-in-the-premier-league-any-more/) - Is there even a Top 6 in the Premier League any more? A look at the table after only 6 games might give one pause for thought. Yes - I know itʻs a pretty small sample size, but some of the results have been pretty shocking. As you will see below, the league has thrown up - [Queen Elizabeth was a Gooner (Oh! and Arsenal beat Zurich)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/09/09/queen-elizabeth-was-a-gooner-oh-and-arsenal-beat-zurich/) - Queen Elizabeth was a Gooner POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES I never had the privilege of meeting the Queen but I did see her once. Crossing the road outside Buckingham Palace a policeman stopped us as a black car pulled out. The window went down and there she was ❤️ I also remember going to Windsor Castle - [Is Arteta Enjoying Living Rent Free?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/09/05/is-arteta-enjoying-living-rent-free/) - For all the benefits of being a Premiership Manager, Mikel must be feeling especially pleased with himself, as he gets gratis accommodation, living RENT FREE……….inside Richard Keys head. Not for the first time, Richard Keys has gone on an another anti-Arteta rant. Following on from; “I can’t hide the fact that irritates me so much, - [Killing the wrong team - Arsenal beats Arsenal at Old Trafford [MUN 3-1 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/09/05/killing-the-wrong-team-arsenal-beats-arsenal-at-old-trafford-mun-3-1-ars/) - Killing the wrong team POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES Did Manchester United deserve to win the game? Part of me thinks absolutely not. We looked like the superior team on their home patch and are clearly a better team right now. They rely strongly on individuals as they did yesterday. On the other hand, what are - [Old Trafford - A true test of Arsenal's new strong mentality and self-belief](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/09/04/old-trafford-a-true-test-of-arsenals-new-strong-mentality-and-self-belief/) - Today’s visit to Old Trafford will be a stern test of Arsenal’s growing credentials as, at the very least, strong Top 4 challengers. After 5 straight wins it would be fair to say that the media and pundits are being kinder to Arteta’s Arsenal, but with the constant caveat of ‘you have not played anyone - [Energy Everywhere: electric Arsenal secure win against Villa to keep perfect record [ARS 2-1 AVL]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/09/01/energy-everywhere-electric-arsenal-secure-win-against-villa-to-keep-perfect-record-ars-2-1-avl/) - Energy, everywhere Positives, Needs And Hopes I’m writing and rewatching at the same time. It’s the 16th minute. We’ve just had yet another chance in Villa’s box. The ball ends up outside the box with Saka and he gets pushed down. Within two seconds Xhaka, Odegaard and Saliba surround the potential counterattack. I could have - [Jordan can’t Hackett, as the Celebration Police Force grows](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/08/31/jordan-cant-hackett-as-the-celebration-police-force-grows/) - With the first submission for a change to EPL RULE 17.3.5a - Arsenal Player and Fan Celebrations, already under discussion.already under discussion. Two more exes are putting together dossiers to issue to the EPL rule keepers, to enforce more restrictions onto The Arsenal. Oleksandr Zinchenko was not in the matchday squad against Fulham due to - [Dear Keys and Gray, Jog On and Get a Life! Regards, Laura Wood](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/08/28/dear-keys-and-gray-jog-on-and-get-a-life-regards-laura-wood/) - The big wigs at the FA are bracing themselves for another raucous debate at next weeks extraordinary general meeting. Following Arsenal’s win against Fulham on Saturday (remember, 100% records aren’t for everyone), Sky Sports outcasts, Keys & Gray are submitting a 3rd attempt at getting the rules changed to limit Arsenal celebrations. After seeing the - [New Arsenal 2, Old Arsenal 1 [Positives, Needs & Hopes]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/08/28/new-arsenal-2-old-arsenal-1-positives-needs-hopes/) - New Arsenal 2 Old Arsenal 1 Positives, Needs and Hopes It was the 57th minute. There I am sitting with Max and my wife in the Hops ‘n Holler Arsenal pub in Knoxville, Tennessee. I was struggling to get a feel for what the problem was in the game. - [The Zinckenko and Tierney dilemma - Arsenal's Kolarov and Clichy?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/08/26/the-zinckenko-and-tierney-dilemma-arsenals-kolarov-and-clichy/) - The Kieran Tierney Dilemma Over the past three seasons, since his arrival from Celtic, Tierney has, without any doubt, been one of Arsenal’s best and most consistent players. However, he has simultaneously been our most injury prone and the timing of his time out in the past 2 campaigns has been at the crucial stage - [Common Injuries Suffered By Professional Soccer Players](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/08/22/common-injuries-suffered-by-professional-soccer-players/) - It goes with saying, that professional athletes suffer all kinds of injuries. However, some injuries are more common in different sports. Soccer injuries, for example, include everything from a lateral ankle sprain to a hernia to an Anterior Cruciate Ligament “ACL” tear. Professional soccer players are exposed to all kinds of environments when in different - [You Make It Easy: an Arsenal revolution is quietly underway. [BOU 0-3 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/08/21/you-make-it-easy-an-arsenal-revolution-is-quietly-underway-bou-0-3-ars/) - You make it easy POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES You might say that the reason that yesterday‘s game looked easy was the because of the gulf in quality. I think you would be right to a certain extent. There is however the thought that quality is on paper and not necessarily what happens on the field. - [The 5 Right Wing options in play to give Bukayo Saka some occasional rest](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/08/18/the-5-right-wing-options-in-play-to-give-bukayo-saka-some-occasional-rest/) - Ever since Arsenal made an offer for Raphinha early in the transfer window, the media and the fanbase have been convinced that Arteta is seeking a new right winger. The logic that Saka has been overplayed and needs periods of rest is of course compelling, but I have begun to wonder if the attempt to - [Granit Xhaka's Arsenal Renaissance is complete. (Like it or not!)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/08/17/granit-xhakas-arsenal-renaissance-is-complete-like-it-or-not/) - With the Arsenal fraternity still basking in the exhilarating football played by their team on Saturday, there are so many aspects to dissect. However, I have chosen a subject that is still - even now - dividing the fanbase: The Renaissance of Granit Xhaka. I try not to have favourites in the squad, but it - [The Way You Make Me Feel: Arsenal moonwalk over Foxes in 4-2 thriller [ARS 4-2 LEI]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/08/14/the-way-you-make-me-feel-arsenal-moonwalk-over-foxes-in-4-2-thriller-ars-4-2-lei/) - The way you make me feel POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES By Michael Jackson McDonald Arsenal really turned me on yesterday. They knocked me off of my feet. My lonely days are…. that’s enough of that. I did love that song though. I do believe there may have even been a couple of crotch grabs in front - [5 Reasons for Gooner Optimism for the New Season](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/08/12/5-reasons-for-gooner-optimism-for-the-new-season/) - There are so many reasons to be excited for the new season if you are a Gooner, but I have been asked to outline my top 5 – Reasons to be Cheerful! Gabriel Jesus – It is almost impossible to start anywhere else. The Brazilian centre forward was the most crucial signing and is proving - [Arsenal Odds In The 2022–2023 Premier League](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/08/01/arsenal-odds-in-the-2022-2023-premier-league/) - The 2021/22 campaign was one of the most interesting Premier League seasons. Read our blog to learn about Arsenal odds in this year’s campaign. - [Get ready for another Premier League roller-coaster ride - if Matchday 1 is anything to go by!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/08/08/get-ready-for-another-premier-league-roller-coaster-ride-if-matchday-1-is-anything-to-go-by/) - Weʻre up and running, folks! The new season has kicked off, and if the results are any indication of what lies ahead, weʻre in for another rollercoaster ride of a season. Matchday 1 kicked off with The Arsenal facing recent bogey team Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The Gunners were quick out of the blocks, - [If that was the past: New Arsenal succeeds where Old would have failed [CRY 0-2 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/08/06/if-that-was-the-past-new-arsenal-succeeds-where-old-would-have-failed-cry-0-2-ars/) - If that was the past POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES Before the game started I was really looking forward to simply watching my team. I’ve been bragging about the ‘new Arsenal’ to many people and told them to tune in. I desperately wanted Arsenal to show my friends and the world that they have changed. The - [Perky Arsenal to kick off new season in tricky Palace fixture (Match Preview)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/08/05/perky-arsenal-to-kick-off-new-season-in-tricky-palace-fixture-match-preview/) - Its finally here, the football season kicks off tonight as we face off against Crystal Palace. After what seems like an age from when we last kicked off against Everton on the 22nd May the football is back. The new shirts are now released; squad numbers have shuffled about, pre season games completed and - [Like A New Signing: how ruthlessness on the pitch and trust off of it will reap rewards [ARS 6-0 SEV]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/07/31/like-a-new-signing-how-ruthlessness-on-the-pitch-and-trust-off-of-it-will-reap-rewards-ars-6-0-sev/) - POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES I really hate that title. That phrase. Little bit of sick mouth. I thought about calling this piece ’Similar to bringing in a player from another team’ (STBIAPFAT), but that’s trying too hard. Either way, it does accurately describe a couple of things I’ve seen at Arsenal this pre-season. One is - [Pre-Season Flexibility between 433 and 352 -A Sign of Things To Come?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/07/28/pre-season-flexibility-between-433-and-352-a-sign-of-things-to-come/) - Arsenal signed off on their pre-season tour in the U.S with a thumping 4-0 win over Chelsea in sweltering Orlando on Saturday. This win gave us the chance to lift a relatively minor trophy in the Florida Cup before the big boy Emirates Cup rolls into town next week. But what does this all mean? - [It’s official, aliens have abducted Adrian Durham - TalkSport take action!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/07/27/its-official-aliens-have-abducted-adrian-durham-talksport-take-action/) - The management team at TalkSport have had to sack Adrian Durham, after it came to light that he had been abducted by aliens and replaced by a shape shifter from Rigel 7. Live on air, ‘Durham’ announced that; “Not enough is being said about Arsenal. It’s about time I gave Arsenal some credit!” At this - [Arsenal are flying through pre-season prep, but two potential banana skins await…](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/07/25/arsenal-are-flying-through-pre-season-prep-but-two-potential-banana-skins-await/) - The Sane Gooner Here we take a look at where we still need to add up in the current transfer window which Arteta & need to address before the new season. - [Hey, Big Spender! Silent Stan’s spending bender sends him in a tailspin [Satire]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/07/24/hey-big-spender-silent-stans-spending-bender-sends-him-in-a-tailspin-satire/) - A new dawn has risen over North London and The Arsenal are in uncharted waters. With the signing of Olly Z, The Arsenal officially became the highest spending team in Europe this summer, reaching £120 million, on top of the £140 million last summer. Upon finding this out Stan ‘Long Pockets’ Kroenke started mumbling to - [The Never Headlines: positive Arsenal dominate Chelsea in swampy Florida clash [Positive Needs & Hopes]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/07/24/the-never-headlines-positive-arsenal-dominate-chelsea-in-swampy-florida-clash-positive-needs-hopes/) - The Never Headlines POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES I’ve never agreed with those commenting on preseason that state that fitness is the main focus. To me that’s like telling me that the focus of my day is getting ready in the morning. Fitness is clearly the foundation and very important just like getting ready in the - [Jesus a Game Changer as Arsenal Second String demonstrate the Confidence Gap](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/07/21/jesus-a-game-changer-as-arsenal-second-string-demonstrate-the-confidence-gap/) - The confidence gap POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES I think we all have a tendency to put labels on human characteristics. I used to do it until I became aware that it really is never closer than 80% true. In my job I teach children of all ages all day long. I have been doing it since - [Jesus the final piece of Arteta's Pressing Jigsaw?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/07/20/jesus-the-final-piece-of-artetas-pressing-jigsaw/) - With the media praising Arsenal’s early transfer business and with the obvious excitement over the addition of Gabriel Jesus, in particular, there will undoubtedly be pressure applied on Mikel Arteta. As an ardent supporter of our cool Spanish manager, when I consider this, I have no issue with it. Because Arteta has, over several transfer - [Bunny Buzzing, Bunny Died: Arsenal deal with clumsy Everton in first half of pre-season ‘friendly’ [Positive Needs & Hopes]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/07/17/bunny-buzzing-bunny-died-arsenal-deal-with-clumsy-everton-in-first-half-of-pre-season-friendly-positive-needs-hopes/) - Bunny buzzing, bunny died POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES This post should be sponsored by Duracell or they should at least be giving me some money for that title. You can keep reading. I’m not gonna talk about bunnies. The ridiculous analogy speaks to the common difference in what is looking like an ever improving team - [Jesus the Saviour is here - How are Arsenal shaping up against their rivals for 22/23?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/07/17/jesus-the-saviour-is-here-how-are-arsenal-shaping-up-against-their-rivals-for-22-23/) - When considering how we are shaping up for next season it is worth noting that we finished in 5th, just 2 points behind 4th and the season prior we finished 8th, 6 points off the mark. That shows improvement in position and points tally, and if the trend continues, we will be in good shape. - [Top World Football Stars and the Fancy Cars They Drive](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/07/08/top-world-football-stars-and-the-fancy-cars-they-drive/) - World-famous football players are huge fans of luxury cars, which often appear in public. Find out what cars are in the car collections of football stars. - [New rules, new strategies: making sense of Arteta’s transfer targets](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/07/06/is-arteta-building-his-new-squad-with-a-tactical-eye-on-the-new-5-substitution-rule/) - As I think I mentioned in my last column on the potential purchase of Raphinha, I was not against the signing but did not see it as a priority. However, as many reminded me on social media, with 5 substitutions allowed in the coming campaign and with the additional games that the Europa League will - [A deeper dive into Mikel Arteta's new signing Gabriel Jesus](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/07/04/a-deeper-dive-into-mikel-artetas-new-signing-gabriel-jesus/) - Arsenal need strikers. It’s not rocket science. Both Manchester City and Liverpool comfortably surpassed 90 goals over a 38-game Premier League season. Meanwhile, in north London, the Gunners merely scraped over the 60-goal mark, a substantial difference when compared to the elite. To suggest Arsenal can increase their tally by an additional third is unrealistic, - [What does the future fold for forgotten man Sambi Lokonga in 22/23?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/06/30/what-does-the-future-fold-for-forgotten-man-sambi-lokonga-in-22-23/) - It was well publicized that Arsenal spent close to £150m last summer with Benjamin White's £50m move from Brighton Hove and Albion dominating the headlines. The signings of Aaron Ramsdale, Martin Odegaard and Takehiro Tomiyasu turned out to be instrumental as they became mainstays in Mikel Arteta's lineup, but with Granit Xhaka and Thomas Sambi Lokonga had an average start to his Arsenal career, losing his place to Mohammed Elneny in the starting lineup after Thomas Partey got injured in March - [Raphinha to Arsenal: …but where? …but why?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/06/25/raphinha-to-arsenal-but-where-but-why/) - It makes a pleasant change to be discussing Arsenal’s completed transfer business early in the window, with three signings already in the bag, and several more being hotly tipped. Certainly, with an earlier start to the 22/23 campaign due to the World Cup in the autumn, we fans will hope the club can finalize - [Why the Europa League will be this new Arsenal's Springboard](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/06/22/why-the-europa-league-will-be-this-new-arsenals-springboard/) - Arsenal finished 5th in the last premier league season. From an emotional point of view, it was very disappointing especially when at one point of the season Arsenal were so close to securing the Champions League qualification. However, Arsenal being in the Europa League does not necessarily have to be all doom and gloom. As - [Arsenal need a Wing Man. Part 2 - The A-list](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/06/19/arsenal-need-a-wing-man-part-2-the-a-list/) - (Skip this part and scroll down to where the player analysis begins if you've read Part 1 already, if you haven't click the link here) Before we begin, I will briefly explain what I am looking for in my touchline winger for Arsenal football club. As is widely known, Arsenal lack quality depth in - [Welcome to the Magic Roundabout: Arsenal’s transfer dizziness begins](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/06/19/welcome-to-the-magic-roundabout-arsenals-transfer-dizziness-begins/) - It’s that’s time of year, it’s mid June, the transfer window is open and the Magic Roundabout is here again. Dougal wakes up and proclaims to the world “The Arsenal will sign Jesus tomorrow. He is on a plane back from Brazil as we speak. His medical is this afternoon, he will be announced to - [What Should Be The Gunnersʻ Realistic Expectations For This Season?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/06/17/what-should-be-the-gunnersʻ-realistic-expectations-for-this-season/) - I think it’s fair to say that most Arsenal fans ended last season somewhat disappointed, having thrown away our chance to finish in the Champions League positions. We certainly shared in that disappointment, but looking back, finishing 5th was something we would certainly have taken at the beginning of last season. On top of this, - [Arsenal need a Wing Man. Part 1 - The B-list.](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/06/17/arsenal-need-a-wing-man-part-1-the-b-list/) - As is widely known, Arsenal lack quality depth in most positions but it's especially evident on the flanks. Today I will present to you some options from Europe’s T5 leagues that can really make a difference. Before we begin, I will briefly explain what I am looking for in my touchline winger for Arsenal - [Trusting the Process: An Optimistic Deep Dive into Arsenalʻs 21/22 Season](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/06/15/trusting-the-process-an-optimistic-deep-dive-into-arsenalʻs-21-22-season/) - There have been a lot of hot takes on Arsenal, and rightly so, having lost six of our last twelve fixtures and being pipped to top four by Spurs. I took a bit of time out before writing this and have come to this conclusion: the season was in our hands, and we blew it on - [Lens Midfield Star Doucouré - An underrated gem who Arsenal should 'Cheick' out!?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/06/15/lens-midfield-star-doucoure-an-underrated-gem-who-arsenal-should-cheick-out/) - The 22-year-old Malian is making waves in the French Ligue 1. Who is he? What is he good at? What’s his profile? Why do I liken him to a young Thiago Alcantara? All will be answered. Read on and Enjoy. Disclaimer — All data used for the radar plots is normalized to per 90. Then - [Houssem Aouar — The ENIGMA who could be Arsenal's Left side 8](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/06/13/houssem-aouar-the-enigma-who-could-be-arsenals-left-side-8/) - Today we look at one of France’s unpolished gems. A Player some Arsenal fans fell in love with last summer but one on which the majority is still undecided. A player I like to call the DISRUPTOR. Aouar pronounced “Ow-arr” is one of the most talented advanced midfielders of his generation. Blessed with superb technique, - [Is it all about the Counter-Press? - How do this Arsenal team handle defensive transitions?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/06/11/is-it-all-about-the-counter-press-how-do-this-arsenal-team-handle-defensive-transitions/) - For any team, the transition from offensive to defensive structure following a turnover of possession is key. For possession based teams such as Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, it is especially important to counterpress well and delay the opposition in the event of a loss of possession for several reasons; most importantly, it eases the fears - [Summer Wishlist and 10 Quick Fixes for Arsenal to build on last season’s springboard](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/06/04/summer-wishlist-and-10-quick-fixes-for-arsenal-to-build-on-last-seasons-springboard/) - The Season before the Season An end of season review and glimpse into 22/23 I’ve been on pause waiting to write this end of season review for a few weeks now. I wanted it to encapsulate how I felt about the season and what I think is fair and right to state but needed to - [Arsenal's Season - A Backfired Gamble or a Bottle Job?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/06/01/arsenals-season-a-backfired-gamble-or-a-bottle-job/) - Two seasons of massive underachievement prior to this one, ensured a large percentage of our fan base had vastly reduced expectation levels at the beginning of this campaign. I’m frequently reading how we overachieved this season. In my opinion we didn’t. When the transfer window closed in the summer, I was relatively pleased with our - [Eddie Nketiah Gunner Stay - Arsenal and Ghana FA Announcements Imminent](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/05/27/eddie-nketiah-gunner-stay-arsenal-and-ghana-fa-announcements-imminent/) - Eddie Nketiah - Arsenal Star, Black Star? As per usual, the Arsenal faithful, are divided on the latest Gunner news, that Eddie Nketiah looks set to change his mind, after a recent successful run in the team, and accept a new deal at the club. Arteta has spoken very highly striker and done so publicly - [Arsenal Squad Cull: these 5 (out of 20) current players should get the chop](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/05/23/arsenal-squad-cull-these-5-out-of-20-current-players-should-get-the-chop/) - So much work to do in this summer window I was looking at our squad sheet on the back of yesterday’s match programme and started to tot up how many players we’d have for next season and it adds up to Arsenal having to do as much as they did in the last summer window - [Fear and Fearlessness - Arteta's Real Arsenal sign off in style](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/05/23/fear-and-fearlessness-artetas-real-arsenal-sign-off-in-style/) - Fear and fearlessness Positives, Needs And Hopes I often wonder what the next evolution in football will be. Sometimes I think that since the game changed from being a player’s game to a coach’s game, there will be a need for greater improvisation as defensive blocks will nullify what is repeated. Sometimes I think - [Give A Little Love (and it all comes back to you): Arsenal supporting the community with new kit sale proceeds](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/05/19/give-a-little-love-and-it-all-comes-back-to-you-arsenal-supporting-the-community-with-new-kit-sale-proceeds/) - We are proud to present our new home kit for 2022/23, with £5 from every new home shirt bought directly through us ahead of the new season* going to The Arsenal Foundation to support local community initiatives. We have a long, proud history of working together with our local community, and Arsenal in the Community has leveraged - [January Window Gamble Backfired - Don't blame the players running on empty](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/05/19/january-window-gamble-backfired-dont-blame-the-players-running-on-empty/) - I knew I would be asked for my thoughts about Monday night, but I left it 24 hours in the hope I could be rational and constructive. Obviously, the last the defeat to Newcastle, when a win was required was hugely disappointing, but perhaps it was more the manner of that defeat. Arsenal failed to - [What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger: supporting Arsenal (and leaky goggles)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/05/17/what-doesnt-kill-you-makes-you-stronger-supporting-arsenal-and-leaky-goggles/) - PTSD FC Might as well admit it. Being a Gooner is definitely not good for the health. The age-old adage about craziness springs to mind: doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result pretty much sums it up. Iʻd say about five to ten times a season I tweet one of - [Not with a bang, but a whimper: Arsenal tear up golden Champions League ticket in timid Newcastle display [Positive Needs & Hopes]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/05/17/not-with-a-bang-but-a-whimper-arsenal-tear-up-golden-champions-league-ticket-in-timid-newcastle-display-positive-needs-hopes/) - How should I feel? Positive Needs and Hopes What’s the name of that place in the Caribbean that everybody thinks is the ultimate luxury? I’ve forgotten so I’m going to go and ask my wife…… OK, it’s Atlantis. At least to me as a young adult I always saw the commercials for Atlantis and thought - [Arteta has some decisions to make for tricky but crucial Newcastle showdown…](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/05/15/arteta-has-some-decisions-to-make-for-tricky-but-crucial-newcastle-showdown/) - The morning after the night before is usually a phrase related to having consumed a tad too much alcohol, but most Arsenal fans will relate today, whether they drank through Thursday night’s disappointment or not. Arsenal needed a win at the home of their fierce local rivals to secure Champion’s League football, and as we - [Is Canadian Striker, Jonathan David a gamble Arsenal should take?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/05/12/is-canadian-striker-jonathan-david-a-gamble-arsenal-should-take/) - It now seems highly likely that Gabriel Jesus, Man City’s Brazilian striker, will be arriving at Arsenal this summer, as reports suggest talks with the player’s agent and club are advanced. Jesus is reportedly keen to rekindle his working partnership with Arteta and will hope for more consistent first team action ahead of the Autumn - [North London Derbies are not enjoyable, but tonight’s will be Hell. Here’s why.](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/05/12/north-london-derbies-are-not-enjoyable-but-tonights-will-be-hell-heres-why/) - North London Derbies are bad enough without having all this extra drama piled on. After the worst start to a Premier League season in 67 years, this young Arsenal team and their novice manager are positioned to achieve what NO - literally NOT ONE - critic predicted at the start of the season… even before - [The AWFC Journal: That's All, Folks! Arsenal Women win the battle but lose the war… [WHU 0-2 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/05/09/the-awfc-journal-thats-all-folks-arsenal-women-win-the-battle-but-lose-the-war-whu-0-2-ars/) - That’s all, folks! The 2021/22 Women’s Super League campaign is over.We all wished we had a different ending, but it was never truly likely to happen. Yes, Manchester United took the lead twice at Kingsmeadow but it never really felt like we were going to win the league: our dream lasted 21 minutes, the - [#ChapmansHat and why it should matter to Arsenal’s billionaire owner](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/05/09/chapmanshat-and-why-it-should-matter-to-arsenals-billionaire-owner/) - How do you place value on history? The Arsenal is more than a club. It is a living, breathing monument to the men and women who carefully and passionately carried it through times of great prosperity and incredible hardship. Rightfully proud of its history, its traditions and its deep connection to the generations of loyal - [Energetic start gives Arsenal all three points in vital Leeds clash [ARS 2-1 LEE]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/05/09/energetic-start-gives-arsenal-all-three-points-in-vital-leeds-clash-ars-2-1-lee/) - Lucozade and lemon drops I always try to base my opening piece on what I think is the general feeling coming out of the game. The general feeling coming out of that game for me and most I think, was that yet again I soiled my britches and I feel like Arsenal need to give - [The Arsenal Women Journal - Derby delight to setup the final showdown [ARS 3-0 TOT]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/05/05/the-arsenal-women-journal-derby-delight-to-setup-the-final-showdown-ars-3-0-tot/) - Today I’m happy that football won. Today we’re all happy that football won. North London remains red thanks to a goal from Beth Mead and a brace from Caitlin Foord, despite Tottenham’s attempts to turn a football match into a Royal Rumble, and we are all set for the final showdown, next Sunday. We had - [The Arsenal Women Journal - Seventh Heaven (and Hell) - [ARS 7-0 AVL]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/05/02/the-arsenal-women-journal-seventh-heaven-and-hell-ars-7-0-avl/) - Goals galore for our girls, who crushed Villa with a thumping 7-0 win to wave goodbye to Meadow Park, for this season.A last home game (the North London Derby is played at the Emirates Stadium) that saw the team surpass the 100 goals scored mark, Nikita Parris score her 50th Super League goal and – - [Not fun, don’t care - Arsenal grind out ugly but vital win to keep Top 4 dreams alive](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/05/02/not-fun-dont-care-arsenal-grind-out-ugly-but-vital-win-to-keep-top-4-dreams-alive/) - Not fun, don’t care Positives, Needs and Hopes Well, actually I did care during the game. I didn’t necessarily need to be entertained but I did need to feel like we were trying to win. So, let’s get the honesty out of the way. During the games I make copious notes. I make columns based - [Arsenal look to continue their charge to Champion’s League at the London Stadium](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/05/01/arsenal-look-to-continue-their-charge-to-champions-league-at-the-london-stadium/) - Good morning to Gunners all over the world. Excited for the weekend games? I bet we all are... We take a look at the Arsenal vs West Ham game coming up on Sunday. A big game, where we need to consolidate on our 2 point lead over our top 4 rivals before the derby day. - [Why Arteta and Gabriel Jesus reunited makes sense for Arsenal and the player](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/04/30/why-arteta-and-gabriel-jesus-reunited-makes-sense-for-arsenal-and-the-player/) - I wrote this on Tuesday for my Sun Football, weekly column ......... The most trusted Arsenal sources have reported that Edu and Arsenal have been talking to Gabriel Jesus’ people and that the deal to bring City’s Brazilian international to North London is highly probable. If the player is keen then given the friendship between - [Arteta v Conte - Analysed Prediction says Gunners to pip Spuds to 4th](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/04/29/arteta-v-conte-analysed-prediction-says-gunners-to-pip-spuds-to-4th/) - Here we discuss the fixtures towards the final few weeks of the season for both Arsenal and Spurs. Arsenal chances rated and final points prediction. - [Elneny considering new Contract with Arsenal?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/04/26/elneny-considering-new-contract-with-arsenal/) - The 29-year-old midfielder, Mohamed Elneny, has secured win after win for London’s Arsenal Football Club. After the thrilling win against Manchester United with a score-line of 3-1, the team marches toward the final four, leaving Man Utd in the dust. Without a doubt, Arsenal’s season has been a rollercoaster, promising the possibility to make it - [It’s not fair! - Ginger Whinger complains at Arteta’s touchline antics](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/04/25/its-not-fair-ginger-whinger-complains-at-artetas-touchline-antics/) - From my sources, Paul Scholes is going to make an official complaint to the FA following Mikel Arteta’s disgusting antics during the Arsenal/United game on Saturday. In the 32nd minute, Mikel committed the heinous crime of enticing the home fans to get behind the team, whilst Craig Pawson was reviewing VAR footage for a possible - [Gunners Edge a hard fought scrap - MOTM and full Player Ratings](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/04/24/gunners-edge-a-hard-fought-scrap-motm-and-full-player-ratings/) - Arsenal V United- Match Report & Player ratings- Arsenal won an important game in the run in- In this article We will look at how the game played out... - [3 things we learned from the Arsenal vs Manchester United rollercoaster ride](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/04/24/3-things-we-learned-from-the-arsenal-vs-manchester-united-rollercoaster-ride/) - Yesterday Arsenal beat Manchester United at the Emirates stadium and took a further step towards their top 4 finish. The 3-1 win was far from a good performance from the Gunners, but at this point of the season, what is most important is the results and Arsenal got the results. Let's have a look - [Spin The Wheel: Fortune smiles on erratic Gunners as they stun United [ARS 3-1 MUN]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/04/24/spin-the-wheel-fortune-smiles-on-erratic-gunners-as-they-stun-united-ars-3-1-mun/) - Spin the wheel POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES I feel like a mug. Well actually I don’t now because the game is finished, but I felt like a mug after 15 minutes of the game. Like you, most likely, I have friends who support United. They are everywhere. I don’t normally flash my feelings about Arsenal. - [Arsenal find their puppy (and Chelsea pays the price) - [CHE 2-4 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/04/22/arsenal-find-their-puppy-and-chelsea-pays-the-price-che-2-4-ars/) - POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES Last week’s blog was called, ‘Nketiah and the Lost Puppy.’ If you didn’t read it, it was largely about a general sense of sadness that the Arsenal squad seem to have been stuck in. A fire that had been extinguished yet there was a box of matches available that we chose - [Chelsea thumped by resurgent Gunners -Player Ratings & Summary](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/04/21/chelsea-thumped-by-resurgent-gunners-player-ratings-summary/) - Arsenal played their best game in about a month and stunned Chelsea in their own backyard - Match summary is presented along-with Player ratings-ENJOY... - [Has the Arsenal January Gamble backfired horribly?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/04/20/has-the-arsenal-january-gamble-backfired-horribly/) - Optimism at the end of March, with talk of possibly overtaking a floundering Chelsea, Arteta’s Manager of the Month deservedly earned and three winnable fixtures ahead of us……. Was that really less than 3 weeks ago? Two injuries to key players, the 3 winnable fixtures all lost, with only one last consolation goal scored and - [Arteta will surely resort to a pragmatic 3 at the back at the Bridge tonight](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/04/20/can-arsenal-beat-chelsea/) - Good Day Gooners!! Another Matchday is upon us, and its Arsenal v Chelsea at the Bridge. Well, last night Liverpool gave Manchester United a real thumping. Considering everyone was tipping them into the top 4 places, they have crashed down sensationally. Even with a certain Christiano Ronaldo scoring 15 League goals at the age of Do Arsenal stand a chance against Chelsea At Stamford Bridge? What formation might suit Arsenal to make a dash towards the finishing line? Predicted lineup... - [Does Lacazette fit into Arsenal's future or has he burnt his bridges anyway?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/04/19/does-lacazette-fit-into-arsenals-future-or-has-he-burnt-his-bridges-anyway/) - Alexandre Lacazette- Role as a CF and his Spicy recent comments. What next for the Arsenal Striker? Should Arteta Re-introduce him in the last few games? - [Lacazette is Marmite to Gooners. I like Marmite. So sue me.](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/04/18/lacazette-is-marmite-to-gooners/) - This article first appeared on Gunners Town at the end of last year - but quite a bit has happened since then... Lacazette's goals have completely dried up, as have his assists. He's made some comments in the press about being open to offers from other clubs and wanting to play Champions League football. (How - [The Arsenal Women Journal - Disenchantment Day as Gunners crumble before Chelsea](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/04/18/the-arsenal-women-journal-disenchantment-day-as-gunners-crumble-before-chelsea/) - It's not really a déjà-vu but it feels like one.Wolfsburg is going to the Nou Camp, Chelsea is going to Wembley and we are left dealing with our regrets and recriminations. Another big day is gone and we are left disappointed by a team that looks still very vulnerable to pressure and struggles to cope - [Nketiah and The Lost Puppy: Something’s broken at Arsenal and they better fix it fast [SOU 1-0 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/04/17/nketiah-and-the-lost-puppy-somethings-broken-at-arsenal-and-they-better-fix-it-fast-sou-1-0-ars/) - Somebody at Arsenal has lost their puppy. The puppy has been kidnapped and sadness spread around the squad. Results aside, there seems to be a sadness. A stream of sadness that I have felt watching Arsenal the last three games. Admittedly, I am watching these games on the television screen and cannot see everybody all - [In-depth Scouting Report: Arsenal's Reported Striker Target Victor Osimhen](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/04/15/in-depth-scouting-report-arsenals-reported-striker-target-victor-osimhen/) - Having let go of the former captain and their main striker Aubameyang in the winter, and failed to secure the signing of Dusan Vlahovic, Arsenal are paying for their mistake of going into the latter half of the season with no established backup striker. It is clear that Arsenal need to sign a striker (or - [Arteta’s Five Biggest Mistakes in Saturday’s Brighton Loss](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/04/13/artetas-five-biggest-mistakes-in-saturdays-brighton-loss/) - Anyone who knows me or reads my articles will know that I am an admirer of Mikel Arteta but even the best coaches get tactics and decisions wrong. On a lucky day the odd poor call may not cost your team, or you may have time in a match to readjust or even reverse a - [EVERYTHING you need to know about Arsenal's striker target, Darwin Nunez?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/04/11/everything-you-need-to-know-about-arsenals-striker-target-darwin-nunez/) - There is no doubt that strikers are on top of Arsenal's summer shopping list. Having failed to acquire Dusan Vlahovic in the winter, Arsenal reported also had interest in Jonathan David, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Alexander Isak, but it seems that ahead of the summer they are broadening their search. One of the new names that - [No-show Arsenal doubles down on poor Palace performance - but CL spot still possible [ARS 1-2 BHA]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/04/10/no-show-arsenal-doubles-down-on-poor-palace-performance-but-cl-spot-still-possible-ars-1-2-bha/) - The game didn't start at 4:05pm POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES It’s not too late. It seems like it is, but it’s not. The situation and our push for Champions League football is still possible even though it seems like we are throwing it away. What has been too late however, is how our coach and - [The Big 3 things Arteta has done to make 'his' Arsenal a top 4 contender](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/04/07/three-things-that-have-made-arsenal-a-top-4-contender/) - "What is the realistic target for Arsenal and Mike Arteta this season?" If you asked to an Arsenal fan before the season started(or the summer transfer window ended), the most common answer might have been 6th place in the league and getting back into the Europa League. It doesn't sound particularly ambitious considering that Arsenal - [No Tierney, Thomas or Tomi tests Arteta’s tactical touch: is this formation his salvation?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/04/06/without-tierney-arteta-will-look-to-a-352-formation-against-brighton-and-beyond/) - Whilst there is no escaping the stark fact that Arsenal were very poor and outplayed by an organised and well-drilled Palace side, we equally cannot ignore that prior to Monday, Arteta’s team had successfully engineered 5 successive away wins in the Premier League. In isolation, it is therefore logical to view the 3-nil defeat as - [AWFC Journal: Arsenal Ladies crush Foxes to stay in Chelsea chase](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/04/04/awfc-journal-arsenal-ladies-crush-foxes-to-stay-in-chelsea-chase/) - We had to win and we won. We had to score a lot and we did - although we left it late in the game.We didn't quite match Chelsea's 9-0 win but we scored five past Leicester and made sure we did our bit but unfortunately Chelsea also won easily against Reading, which means that - [The Arsenal Women Journal - End of the Road](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/04/01/the-arsenal-women-journal-end-of-the-road/) - That's it, our European journey came to an abrupt end at the Volkswagen Arena, last night.It hurts but we can hardly say the outcome was unfair: over the two legs, Wolfsburg has been the better team. Although we grew into the game and could have had more luck with some of our shots, the first - [Benefits Of Attending A Football Camp](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/03/12/benefits-of-attending-a-football-camp/) - Football has long been regarded as a sport that brings nations, tribes, and individuals from all over the world together. Football is an activity that is more than just a children's sport. It increases their mental and physical abilities to succeed in life while also encouraging teamwork. A child learns how to work with people on the field before indulging their - [Rashford or Calvert-Lewin depend on Arteta's desired 22/23 formation - Either, neither or both?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/03/31/rashford-or-calvert-lewin-depend-on-artetas-desired-22-23-formation-either-neither-or-both/) - Yesterday I read that Arsenal are vying with Atletico for the signature of Lautaro Martinez from Inter, and are favourites to land Dutch winger, Cody Gakpo from PSV. Both are exciting links but yesterday’s news suggesting Arteta was ready to lure Marcus Rashford and that Arsenal had a pre-contract deal with Dominic Calvert-Lewin, are perhaps - [Do Arsenal need one or both of their Former 10s? - Wilshere talks Ozil and a Dream Return](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2020/12/02/do-arsenal-need-one-or-both-of-their-former-10s-wilshere-talks-ozil-and-a-dream-return/) - There is little doubt that Arsenal have a creativity issue and a confidence crisis at present, with Sunday’s defeat at home to Wolves condemning The Gunners to their worst start to a Premier League campaign for decades. Arteta’s team sit 14th and any fans making predictions here at casinosuden.com might be forgiven for not predicting Arsenal - [The January Transfer Window is a Casino - Who will Arteta and Edu Gamble on?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/01/05/the-january-transfer-window-is-a-casino-who-will-arteta-and-edu-gamble-on/) - We now firmly in the mad January Transfer Window season and the media are full of stories linking clubs to various loans and signings. The BBC Gossip Column is an excellent page to visit each morning for a quick summary of the morning papers but even they can only provide a synopsis of the stories, - [“We don’t Quit!” - The Arsenal Women Journal](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/03/24/we-dont-quit-the-arsenal-women-journal/) - Last night I suddenly realized how much I missed this kind of European night. Sure, the men's team played a couple of Europa League semifinals at the Emirates but nothing really beats a Champions League knock-out game at home. Although the result wasn't great, the performance from the girls was very encouraging and I bet - [A Deeper dive into Arsenal's rapid rise in attacking form - Pragmatism and Consistent Patterns](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/03/23/a-deeper-dive-into-arsenals-rapid-rise-in-attacking-form-pragmatism-and-consistent-patterns/) - Prior to the 2021/2022 season commencing, a place in Europe was the objective for Arsenal as this would signal improvement when compared to previous league finishes under the stewardship of Mikel Arteta. But with ten games remaining, his side are now in pole position to finish in one of those all-important Champions League spots at - [Gabriel Jesus suggested as the man to step into Aubameyang's shoes](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/03/02/gabriel-jesus-suggested-as-the-man-to-step-into-aubameyangs-shoes/) - In the merry go round of transfer rumour, the speculation on Arsenal’s striker targets was always going to be near the top of the media’s agenda. The fact that Aubameyang was allowed to leave and is scoring for fun at Barca and Lacazette and Nketiah, both of whom are out of contract in June, and - [Arsenal Wing Target, Kerem Aktürkoğlu - Scouting Report exclusive](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/03/23/arsenal-wing-target-kerem-akturkoglu-scouting-report-exclusive/) - The last few days various media have picked up on a Turkish Sports outlet indicating that Arsenal have joined Middlesex neighbours Tottenham. Wolfsburg, Lyon and Atletico as major league teams tracking Galatasaray winger, Kerem Aktürkoğlu. Aktürkoğlu has had somewhat of a breakthrough season with the Turkish giants, with 20 goal involvements, including 11 goals, three of - [White to join Saka as an England Starter as Arsenal provide 4 Lions](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/03/23/white-to-join-saka-as-an-england-starter-as-arsenal-provide-4-lions/) - What an absolute pleasure to be asked by Sun Football, for my thoughts on Arsenal providing four players for the England squad announced by Gareth Southgate last week. It has been a fair few years since the likes of Welbeck, Wilshere and Oxlade-Chamberlain were in and round the international scene simultaneously and I cannot imagine - [The Football Association set to release an Arsenal celebration clause - Exclusive](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/03/21/the-football-association-set-to-release-an-arsenal-celebration-clause-exclusive/) - Following the submission of official complaints from a number of players , the FA are to hold an extraordinary committee meeting to bring in a change in the rules regarding celebrations. My insider at FA HQ managed to take a photo of the agenda and faxed it to me this morning. As President, Prince William - [Results fan hopes, performances calm nerves as Arteta’s Arsenal digs in [AVL 0-1 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/03/20/results-fan-hopes-performances-calm-nerves-as-artetas-arsenal-digs-in-avl-0-1-ars/) - Don't be nervous POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES Me: We need another one Max: Yeah, we definitely need another one Me: Has Leno made a save? Max: No, but we need another one Me: Do we need another one? Max: They don’t look like scoring so… Me: I’ve seen this before though. One isn’t enough. Max: - [Benfica's Goal Machine, Darwin Nunez to be Arsenal's new Thierry Henry this summer?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/03/18/benficas-goal-machine-darwin-nunez-to-be-arsenals-new-thierry-henry-this-summer/) - The whole of the footballing world know that come June 1st, Arsenal FC will be swiftly into the market for a new striker, and of course the knowledge of our need will push the asking prices up. However, there is one player that the Gunners are rumoured to be interested in, who is raising his - [Arsenal's Emirates Fabulous 2022 12th Man will be needed tonight - #AFCvLFC](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/03/16/arsenals-emirates-fabulous-2022-12th-man-will-be-needed-tonight-afcvlfc/) - With barely enough time to digest all the highs and positivity of Sunday’s victory over Leicester today’s opponents Liverpool roll up into town. If people never saw a match between the two as a rivalry the events that unfolded around the Carabao Cup Semi Final certainly have added a new edge to the battle between - [I hope you knew](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/03/15/i-hope-you-knew/) - I hope you knew I hope you knew the joy watching you play gave me, To watch you in magnificent full flight set me free. On a Saturday I watched Henry at his consummate best On Sunday I watched you, such talent you possessed. We were so proud that Henry played for our - [The Arsenal Coach deserves full credit - The Race is On](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/03/14/the-arsenal-coach-deserves-full-credit-the-race-is-on/) - It's no longer an experiment but a wonderful winning formula found by Jonas Eidevall, instead. I want to give credit where due, because the Swedish coach turned it around beautifully since the turn of the year and it shows, week after week. The new setup and the different roles, coupled with the smart January recruitment, - [A Place To Dream: inspired by Arsenal’s rhythm and confidence as Gunners tame Foxes](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/03/14/a-place-to-dream-inspired-by-arsenals-rhythm-and-confidence-as-gunners-tame-foxes/) - A place to dream POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES Everybody went back to the bus and I stayed for a few minutes. I sat at the top of the world in Meteora, Greece on a cliff where a monastery sits, and I dreamt. A short dream. Short but meaningful. I’d being sweating it all day as - [Exclusive! - Brian Stapleton - An insight to scouting for Arsenal Football Club](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/03/12/exclusive-brian-stapleton-an-insight-to-scouting-for-arsenal-football-club/) - Ex Arsenal scout Brian Stapleton spoke to Gunners Town in an exclusive interview, uncovering stories across his scouting career, spotting some well-known names in today’s game including Max Aarons, Nathan Tella, Charlie Patino and Daniel Ballard. Stapleton gives a rare insight into the scouting world and some aspects of the day to day life working - [Could the Chelsea/Abramovich drama be the start of a bigger sportswashing reckoning?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/03/11/could-the-chelsea-abramovich-drama-be-the-start-of-a-bigger-sportswashing-reckoning/) - News that the UK government had placed a freeze on the assets of Chelsea Football Club’s oligarch owner Roman Abramovich threw the football world into a frenzy yesterday. I’m not going to go into the ins and outs of the ramifications of the sanctions, or wax lyrical about who may end up buying Chelsea (and - [Where Must Arsenal Improve To Become Title Contenders?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/03/11/where-must-arsenal-improve-to-become-title-contenders/) - It has been an excellent season for Mikel Arteta and his Arsenal side to this point. The Gunners were widely mocked after the opening weeks of the season, as they sat bottom of the Premier League, and jokes were made that relegation could be on the cards. However, very few opposing fans are laughing now, - [!!! Official Club Statement !!! Arsenal launches powerful campaign to support Ukrainians in time crisis - how YOU can help…](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/03/11/official-club-statement-arsenal-launches-powerful-campaign-to-support-ukrainians-in-time-crisis-how-you-can-help/) - In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the humanitarian crisis it has triggered, Arsenal just announced an innovative and powerful campaign to try and bring relief to those affected, firstly by making a donation to the Save The Children emergency Ukraine appeal, which aims to assist millions of vulnerable families and children. Secondly - - [Odegaard and Saka - Best on-pitch telepathy since Dennis and Freddie!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/03/09/odegaard-and-saka-best-on-pitch-telepathy-since-dennis-and-freddie/) - Let’s be honest, other than a slightly less than exemplary defensive showing by Arsenal at Watford it was as fluid and exciting at times as we have seen the attacking play under Arteta. There is so much to be happy about, not least the fact that the Gunners now sit fourth, with 3, yes, 2 - [Queen Lia to the rescue as Viv makes more history v Birmingham - The Arsenal Women Journal](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/03/07/queen-lia-to-the-rescue-as-viv-makes-more-history-v-birmingham-the-arsenal-women-journal/) - Four is a magic number!Arsenal scored four goals for the third time in a row and defeated Birmingham City at home, to open an eight-points gap at the top with Chelsea. Emma Hayes' team, who suffered a defeat in the Conti Cup final against Manchester City, will play West Ham on Thursday and will have - [In Arteta We Trust - a legacy Arsenal fan weighs in on “The Process”](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/03/07/in-arteta-we-trust-a-legacy-arsenal-fan-weighs-in-on-the-process/) - Our manager isn’t the finished article. He has made mistakes in the past and he will make mistakes in the future. However the bumps in the road are becoming further and further apart. For a young coach who’s never managed before at any level he is doing a remarkable job. When he arrived at Arsenal - [The fruits of patience: Club, Owner, Manager and Fans poised for Arsenal success [WAT 2-3 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/03/07/the-fruits-of-patience-club-owner-manager-and-fans-poised-for-arsenal-success-wat-2-3-ars/) - The fruits of patience We are now in a position where our relationship with Arsene Wenger can be purely romantic. We don’t have to remember the frustrations. We can rewind to the first 10 years and see his legacy with the fog of the recent past subsided. We remember not only the titles but how - [An Arséne Wenger Stand and a Statue: Neither? Both? Poll results may surprise you...](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/03/04/an-arsene-wenger-stand-and-a-statue-neither-both-poll-results-may-surprise-you/) - Time heals all wounds. There has been no subject more divisive for 21st century Gooners than Arséne Wenger. He became a meme (WENGER OUT) before memes were really a thing. Antagonism towards him gave birth to an online Acronym war: WOB vs AKB. Arsenal fans became their own worst enemies - marching against each other, - [A Deeper Dive into Ben White - The Creator](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/03/03/a-deeper-dive-into-ben-white-the-creator/) - In the 2019 summer transfer window, Arsenal signed David Luiz from Chelsea for a fee believed to be in the region of £8 million. The acquisition of the Brazilian international brought plenty of criticism from the Arsenal fan base, with many frustrated with the club yet again handing out contracts to players who the Blues - [Oh Vivianne Miedema, we want you to stay! -The Arsenal Women Journal](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/03/03/oh-vivianne-miedema-we-want-you-to-stay-the-arsenal-women-journal/) - We want you to stay!We want you to stay!Oh, Vivianne Miedema we want you to stay! Those at Meadow Park or in front of their screen heard it, Vivianne Miedema herself heard it loud and clear: we want you to stay! The second consecutive four-nil win saw the Dutch star showcase some qualities that might - [What type of Central Midfielder is the logical new Partey Partner? Ruiz or Sanches?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/03/02/what-type-of-central-midfielder-is-the-logical-new-partey-partner-ruiz-or-sanches/) - There has been considerable commentary in recent weeks about the changing dynamic in Arsenal’s midfield and it begs the question, will the new set up influence the type of midfield player Arteta looks for in the summer. After nearly two seasons with Thomas Partey generally playing further up the pitch than his most regular partner - [How does Arsenal solve its midfield problem? It all depends on Thomas Partey…](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/02/25/how-does-arsenal-solve-its-midfield-problem-it-all-depends-on-thomas-partey/) - It has become abundantly clear over the course of the season that Arsenal is targeting a new midfield player to replace Granit Xhaka as part of their big summer recruitment drive; the profile and identity of this midfielder however, is less clear. Debates have raged over whether Arsenal should be targeting a 6, an 8, - [The solution to Arsenal's Number 9 problem? You're welcome, Mikel ;)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/02/22/the-solution-to-arsenals-number-9-problem-youre-welcome-mikel/) - This article originally appeared on Gunners Town a month ago - but considering Arteta's recent comments. we thought it would be timeous to repost. What to do up front..? The age old question this season that confronts Arteta on a weekly basis and divides opinions amongst our ever present online fanbase. Lacazette, Aubameyang, Nketiah. - [Arteta's tempo-setter, de facto Captain (and Arsenal's latest Wizard?) shines against Brentford](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/02/22/martin-odegaard-artetas-tempo-setter-de-facto-captain-and-arsenals-latest-wizard/) - Another satisfying afternoon’s work for Arteta’s slimmed down, tightknit unit against Brentford. The 2-1 score line was scant justice for an utterly dominant and controlled display, and but for a myopic referee and the lack of a clinical striker it could and should have been more. Nevertheless, it was sweet revenge for the Bee's - [Fabregas, Cazorla, Fabian Ruiz - Arsenal chase their next Spanish Midfield Maestro](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/02/21/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 - [What to do with Douzi, Dinos and Bill? - A Loan report, (of sorts)!!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/02/21/what-to-do-with-douzi-dinos-and-bill-a-loan-report-of-sorts/) - During a normal day at the office, everyday lowlife and minor TV celebrity ‘Tears Margon’ was checking through his vast network of totally legal phone taps and spyware, when he came across spreadsheet on Arteta’s personal laptop titled: ‘What to do with Douzi, Dinos and Bill?’ Intrigued and thinking of the money he could make - [The Accidental Benefit (or was it?) of Arteta challenging Saka and ESR to score more [Expanded Edition]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/02/20/the-accidental-benefit-or-was-it-of-arteta-challenging-saka-and-esr-to-score-more/) - 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](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/02/17/a-deeper-dive-into-mikel-artetas-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.](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/02/17/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?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/02/16/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](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/02/15/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](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/02/13/awfc-journal-eidevalls-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?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/02/12/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](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/02/11/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](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/02/10/rb-leipzigs-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 - [Who turned the heat on The Gunners? - The Arsenal Women Journal](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/02/07/who-turned-the-heat-on-the-gunners-the-arsenal-women-journal/) - Not too bad of a result, all things considered. Given that we had a left-back at centre-half, that we conceded another goal on set-piece and that we were down to ten players with fifteen minutes to go, snatching a point against Man Utd isn't too bad. It tastes bittersweet, though: we went into this game - [Learning from Leicester: why Arteta's pared-down Arsenal squad should be confident of a Top 4 finish](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/02/05/learning-from-leicester-why-artetas-pared-down-arsenal-squad-should-be-confident-of-a-top-4-finish/) - Sun, sand, the ocean and a whole lot of footy. What a success for Mikel Arteta and his Arsenal squad this mid winter trip to Dubai has been. It really has been a breath of fresh air to see the injured players ease back into training, the players working on tactics and technical play; and - [Arteta ready to look at Martinelli through the middle](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/02/03/arteta-ready-to-look-at-martinelli-through-the-middle/) - #Today there was an insightful article on Football.london by former Gunnerstown stalwart Kaya Kayak. The piece reported that Gabriel Martinelli has been operating more centrally during Arsenal’s Dubai warm weather break. After the Winter Transfer Window closed the Arsenal first team squad, without Balogun and more notably Aubameyang, finds itself with only 2 recognised central - [The Kraken? Remember, for every Auba, there is also an Iwobi](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/02/03/the-kraken-remember-for-every-auba-there-is-also-an-iwobi/) - So the mystical Kraken never materialised. We sold/loaned a grand to total of 6 (first team players) players for a grand total of £2m (supposedly) and brought, well, no-one, unless you count re-loans back to Stan’s American franchise. The biggest move was obviously Auba to Barca on a free. Number 14 number 2 takes the captains - [Arteta and Edu - High Stakes Rollers - Arsenal and KSE's January Window assessed](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/02/03/arteta-and-edu-high-stakes-rollers-arsenal-and-kses-january-window-assessed/) - I think it would be safe to suggest that Arsenal fans on social media have been in degrees of meltdown in the past few days. The anxiety at the lack of arrivals to balance the exits as the end of the window approached, reached fever pitch as the final hours confirmed a further departure, and - [Over to you, Mikel (No Pressure!!) - A post-deadline day reflection](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/02/01/over-to-you-mikel-no-pressure-a-post-deadline-day-reflection/) - It's not often that I write about the men's team on this platform, these days.The reaction after the deadline day got me itchy, though, so I thought I would share some of my feelings. Was it a underwhelming? Yes. Does it leave us short in numbers? Yes. Is it a 1/10 window? No. Edu and - [Transfer Deadline Day: More lean than mean - Is Mikel content with his Arsenal machine?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/01/31/transfer-deadline-day-is-mikel-content/) - So we have reached Transfer Deadline Day. That dreaded day which plays Russian Roulette with football fans mental health when activity has been non-existent throughout the month. The transfer window is a time which I hate the most as it almost feels like daily a new name pops up as a potential target. The usual - [The Arsenal Women Journal - Migraines and Headaches but FA Cup 15 still on!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/01/31/the-arsenal-women-journal-migraines-and-headaches-but-fa-cup-15-still-on/) - Mission. Accomplished. The quest for the 15th trophy is still on. We were favorites against the London City Lionesses and it showed, although ours wasn't exactly a scintillating performance. Journalists often refer to this kind of wins as "professional", as if others weren't. Anyway, we progress to the next round thanks to Vivianne Miedema's first-half - [Waiting for the Kraken to be announced on Manic Monday - Arsenal Transfer Rumour Round-up](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/01/30/waiting-for-the-kraken-to-be-announced-on-manic-monday-arsenal-transfer-rumour-round-up/) - 2 days and counting. AMN, Balogan, Mari, Kola, Chambers have departed to pastures new either permanently or a “try before buy” basis. Eddie is likely off to N€wcastle. Auba is expected to arrive LATE on Monday at Barca or Juve. The first team squad as is stands, is at 19, baring red cards, Covid or - [Sorry seems to be the hardest word: The Granit Xhaka Red Card Saga](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/01/29/sorry-seems-to-be-the-hardest-word-the-granit-xhaka-red-card-saga/) - With a couple of free weeks on his hands, Granit’s social media manager, Terrance Witter, decided to call an emergency meeting. Meeting up for a socially distanced juice at the local London Colney Costa Coffee, T.Witter arrived first, due to Xhaka having to prove his vaccination status to be allowed on the premises. Finally, they sat - [The Arsenal Women Journal - A win, at last! Arsenal find their mojo in second half against Brighton](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/01/28/the-arsenal-women-journal-a-win-at-last-arsenal-find-their-mojo-in-second-half-against-brighton/) - We did it! We got our first win of the year!It feels good, doesn't it? We had to fight to get it but it was thoroughly deserved, especially after the break; it's unknown whether the players were inspired by Tobin Heath's pep talk in the dressing room or scared to death by the idea of - [The surprising answer to Arsenal’s striker problem? (And it’s free!)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/01/27/the-surprising-answer-to-arsenals-striker-problem-and-its-free/) - What to do up front..? The age old question this season that confronts Arteta on a weekly basis and divides opinions amongst our ever present online fanbase. Lacazette, Aubameyang, Nketiah. Three strikers all with pros and cons. All three on the way out next season (if not sooner in Aubameyang's case). Arsenal and Arteta have - [Can Edu and Arteta pull the Arthur Sword from the Juventus stone?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/01/26/can-edu-and-arteta-pull-the-arthur-sword-from-the-juventus-stone/) - Whilst it certainly appears that Arsenal striker target, Vlahovic has played the Gunners to get a move to Juventus, there may be a slight positive. One by-product might be that Arteta can now land his midfield target Arthur, as the Italian giants will need cash. Arsenal have been heavily linked with the ex-Barcelona midfielder for - [AWFC Journal: A new beginning as Tobin Heath grabs a last gasp point for Arsenal in important City clash](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/01/24/awfc-journal-a-new-beginning-as-tobin-heath-grabs-a-last-gasp-point-for-arsenal-in-important-city-clash/) - I'll get to the referee later, promised.Tobin Heath stoppage-time equaliser is all I think about, at the moment. When the ball went in, I could not help thinking that justice was finally delivered because it would have been fairly hugely unfair to lose the game after that opener. Football isn't fair, generally speaking, another reason - [Pepe’s AFCON form can earn him a run at 'False Nine' for Arsenal](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/01/24/pepes-afcon-form-may-will-him-a-run-at-false-nine-for-arsenal/) - Despite being initially left out of Cote D’Ivoire’s opener at the AFCON, Nicholas Pepe, has since set the tournament alight with an assist and two magnificent goals to help his country into the knockout phase. His display against one of the pre-tournament favourites, Algeria, with an intelligent assist for Kessie and a wonderfully struck solo - [No Intensity at the Beach: sluggish and sheepish Arsenal surrender to Burnley](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/01/24/no-intensity-at-the-beach-sluggish-and-sheepish-arsenal-surrender-to-burnley/) - No Intensity at the Beach This opening thought is probably utter nonsense. It is not reactionary though as I’ve waited half a day to process what I saw at the Emirates yesterday. Trying to make sense of the attitude towards the game is what rattled me as much as the unexpected scoreline. My wife and - [Killing yourself trying not to get killed: Arsenal slide out of silverware chase (ARS 0-2 LIV [0-2])](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/01/21/killing-yourself-trying-not-to-get-killed-arsenal-slide-out-of-silverware-chase-ars-0-2-liv-0-2/) - Killing yourself trying not to get killed POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES Football has trends. It always has. When I was younger the trend was 4-4-2 with a tall target man and a penalty box striker. When the Premier League came along and Arsene Wenger showed up we introduced the trend of short passing and high - [The players who make Arsenal tick: Player | Goal Differential data analysis](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/01/19/the-players-who-make-arsenal-tick-player-goal-differential-data-analysis/) - Here we go! I'm back at it this time, from the midst of the sunny Coromandel on the East Coast of NZ! Great place for a summer holiday. The camping equipment is out, BBQ is shimmering, the beaches are full, however, unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately, given our injury crisis) The Arsenal haven't played in a - [With Arthur prove a winning ticket in the January Loan Lottery?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/01/14/with-arthur-prove-a-winning-ticket-in-the-january-loan-lottery/) - The January transfer window has always been one that is trickier for the Premier League clubs to navigate. Good value is notoriously difficult to find, particularly with sellers often in a stronger position, knowing that there may be a hint of desperation from the English top-flight buyers. It might be a club desperate for new - [3D day for Arteta’s Arsenal at Anfield as Determination, Discipline and Direction shut out Liverpool](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/01/14/3d-day-for-artetas-arsenal-at-anfield-as-determination-discipline-and-direction-shut-out-liverpool/) - A day for Arteta This isn’t just good form you know. Step back for a minute and admire this new team. That performance last night wasn’t just dogged. You can’t play Liverpool at Anfield, one of the best teams in world football, and shut them out with 10 men with no shots on target if - [A Star is Born - The Rise of Gabriel Martinelli](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/01/12/a-star-is-born-the-rise-of-gabriel-martinelli/) - 27th of November, 2021. Arsenal found themselves facing off against Newcastle at the Emirates, coming off the back of a 4-0 drubbing at the hands of Liverpool. The Gunners had to ensure a win to bounce back from their Anfield thrashing ahead of a crunch away fixture against Manchester United, and while Bukayo Saka had - [Why Arteta’s decisions cost Arsenal a place in the 4th Round of the FA Cup](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/01/11/why-artetas-decisions-cost-arsenal-a-place-in-the-4th-round-of-the-fa-cup/) - In hindsight perhaps yesterday was not the best day to opt for my first away trip of this season. However, I was looking forward to Arsenal and Arteta building on the magnificent team performance against City and starting another glorious run in the competition we have won in 4 of the last 8 seasons. Obviously. - [AWFC Journal: Crappy New Year! Lackluster Arsenal Women roll over for Birmingham City (BIR 2-0 ARS)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/01/10/awfc-journal-crappy-new-year-lackluster-arsenal-women-roll-over-for-birmingham-city-bir-2-0-ars/) - Birmingham City 2-0 Arsenal Women Crappy New Year, Gooners!It's fair to say that no one really expected to start this 2022 in such a miserable fashion. There are many ways in which you can lose a football game when entering it as favorite but the team chose the worst possible one: the I-don't-bother-that-much way.The - [Post Forest Defeat Rant!!!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/01/10/post-forest-defeat-rant/) - This was a bad day at office, a really really bad day at the office. There’s just no scope available to defend it. We were terrible from the first whistle to the end and can have no complaints about the final result. We are out of the FA Cup; we started the day talking about - [The Road to FA Cup 15 begins today](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/01/09/the-road-to-fa-cup-15-begins-today/) - The start of the FA cup journey begins for Arsenal in the Third Round against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. A club steeped long in English Football history and it's always a wonder why they no longer grace the highest league. Forest is definitely a club that linger in recent memory when you recall - [Mikel Arteta: The Soul to Success](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/01/09/mikel-arteta-the-soul-to-success/) - While wallowing in the heartbreak from the defeat to Manchester City, I decided to distract myself by picking up a book and reading Phil Jackson’s Eleven Rings: The Soul to Success. For those unfamiliar with Phil Jackson, he holds the NBA record for the most NBA championships as a player and coach – famously known - [Dusan Vlahovic: A Scouting Report on the world's next elite striking talent](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/01/07/dusan-vlahovic-a-scouting-report-on-the-worlds-next-elite-striking-talent/) - The January transfer window is now open! With Liverpool somehow getting the EFL to wrap around their finger and postpone the match against Arsenal we can sit and complain or open up a can of fruit and get into a juicy special. Transfer rumours. Oh how I love them. The best and worst time of - [What Does A Statement Arsenal Summer Window Looks Like?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/01/07/what-does-a-statement-arsenal-summer-window-looks-like/) - Arsenal spent the most money in the last transfer window in England but what you won't hear in the headlines is that they spread it on six players, at an average of about 24 million euros each. Last season, it was quite evident that Arsenal lacked depth and it was a big reason why they - [“No, I didn’t expect him (Carroll) to start at all" - But when they did Wenger did nothing about it!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2016/04/10/no-i-didnt-expect-him-carroll-to-start-at-all-but-when-they-did-wenger-did-nothing-about-it/) - Once again I don’t know where to start. Not because I have nothing to say, on the contrary, I have a lot to say. But little of it is good, hence my desire to delay the moment for as long as I can. I’ve never suffered from depression, you know. Depression is an actual illness, - [How to fill a Partey Sized Hole without a new Central Midfield signing during AFCON](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/01/05/how-to-fill-a-partey-sized-hole-without-a-new-central-midfield-signing-during-afcon/) - The Arsenal community, whist bitter at the referring and VAR calls in the narrow defeat to Man City are still reveling in the performance of their young team. Without their manager to cajole and instruct them from the touchline, Arteta’s boys out thought, our fought and in truth, whilst with 11 men, outplayed, the champions. - [A case for stability: Is The Kroenke Way all that bad in a chaotic world?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/01/05/a-case-for-stability-is-the-kroenke-way-all-that-bad-in-a-chaotic-world/) - Football's link to money has been well-documented. From highly paid players to mega-money buyouts, our beloved sport has become more about business than ever before. While there are indeed many success stories for risk takers in both business and football, it is often a measured approach made by the most successful people. Perhaps it's worth - [The Progression of Granit Xhaka's role within Mikel Arteta's system - In possession, high press and turnovers...](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/01/04/the-progression-of-granit-xhakas-role-within-mikel-artetas-system-in-possession-high-press-and-turnovers/) - Gidday fellas! Round 2 for me on Gunners Town with a piece on Granit Xhaka after an absolute belter of a match for the Arsenal against City at the Emirates. If you were at the game, cheers to you. What a cracker of an atmosphere. The fans nailed the support for our young lads in - [Gabriel makes it a 100th Arsenal Red Card Premier League Roll of Dishonour!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/01/04/gabriel-makes-it-a-100th-arsenal-red-card-premier-league-roll-of-dishonour/) - The One Hundred Just feel gutted about Saturday’s result, we didn’t deserve the decisions, we didn’t deserve the result, but we do deserve constant referees and we do deserve consistent use of VAR. We also passed a milestone; Gabriel became the unenviable 100th Gooner sent off in the Premier League. So, here is my - [Big fat respect points: Arsenal’s bright future shines beyond controversy [Ars 1-2 MCI]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/01/02/big-fat-respect-points-arsenals-bright-future-shines-beyond-controversy-ars-1-2-mci/) - Big fat respect points POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES There are certain games that are even more important than the points and performance. New Year’s Day, the only game on TV in the world, the beginning of the transfer window and a chance to confirm the rumor that you are good. If you aren’t an Arsenal - [It's time to believe Arsenal will finish 4th - Here's why](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2022/01/01/its-time-to-believe-arsenal-will-finish-4th-heres-why/) - I believe we will finish 4th. There I said it. In truth, I’ll be disappointed if we don’t, unless of course, we leapfrog one or more of the current top 3. A domestic cup success would certainly help to soften the blow too. Arsenal supporters love to bemoan our bad luck but right now, the - [Goodbye 2021! - An AWFC Round up of a Rollercoaster Year!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/12/31/goodbye-2021-an-awfc-round-up-of-a-rollercoaster-year/) - It is THAT time of the year, ladies and gentlemen! It is time to look back at the bad and good of this crazy, forgettable year and get done with it, once for all. This year started with three disappointing results in the league and a feeling that Joe Montemurro and team were losing their - [EXCLSUIVE: Ex-Arsenal defender Justin Hoyte talks Mikel Arteta, 2007 League Cup Final and THAT game against Cristiano Ronaldo. (Part Two)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/12/30/exclsuive-ex-arsenal-defender-justin-hoyte-talks-mikel-arteta-2007-league-cup-final-and-that-game-against-cristiano-ronaldo-part-two/) - Onto the second part of this exclusive interview with former Arsenal defender, Justin Hoyte. If you missed the excellent part 1 it's here. As mentioned in Part One of this exclusive interview, at the very beginning of his career Justin Hoyte trained with the Arsenal first team of 2003. Training with the Invincibles at such - [The William Saliba narrative - Are controversial decisions favouring Arteta of late?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/12/30/the-william-saliba-narrative-are-controversial-decisions-favouring-arteta-of-late/) - William Saliba. Another man that just divides opinion. "He's just another CB." "Saliba is a generational talent." "Arteta should be sacked for sending him out on loan." "What is Arteta thinking for playing him in the reserves for 6 months." The twittersphere absolutely loves the narrative that is William Saliba and Arsenal. It's the gift - [Love him or hate him - here's why Lacazette deserves a new Arsenal contract](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/12/28/love-him-or-hate-him-heres-why-lacazette-deserves-a-new-arsenal-contract/) - Lacazette is Marmite to Arsenal fans. Some point out how he has played an instrumental part in all of Arsenal's recent resurgences, as a vital cog around which our youngsters spin; others are eager to brand him as an ineffective and wasteful striker. Both camps, as is generally true in this Age Of Divisiveness And - [Was that easy or are we good? Arteta’s Arsenal crunch The Canaries](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/12/27/was-that-easy-or-are-we-good-artetas-arsenal-crunch-the-canaries/) - Was that easy or are we good? POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES Sometimes I think that we are programmed as football fans to think in cheesy sound bites. Watching the game yesterday my son and I commented at 1-0 that this was ‘looking like 3 points’ That we were playing ‘comfortably in second gear.’ Max has - [How Arteta can give us Martinelli, Smith Rowe, Saka and Odegaard in a Boxing Day Cracker!!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/12/24/how-arteta-can-give-us-martinelli-smith-rowe-saka-and-odegaard-in-a-boxing-day-cracker/) - Today there seems to be much discussion around who Arsenal should buy in January as a long-term successor to Aubameyang, who seems unlikely to play gain in the near future, and Lacazette, who is out of contract in the summer. The name being banded around is Brentford’s Ivan Toney and I can certainly see how - [Arsenal strong favourites for visit to Carrow Road on Boxing Day](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/12/23/arsenal-strong-favourites-for-visit-to-carrow-road-on-boxing-day/) - Welcome to the new feelgood Arsenal! Yes, it has taken but a few short weeks since the awful performance from a winning position at Goodison Park to turn the concerned frowns and looks of bemusement on the faces of the fanbase to a collective perpetual grin. Emphatic wins home wins accompanied by clean sheets over - [A deeper dive into Mikel Arteta's form of positional play - Positions, systems and methodology](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/12/22/a-deeper-dive-into-mikel-artetas-form-of-positional-play-positions-systems-and-methodology/) - On the 20th December 2021, Mikel Arteta completed two years as manager of Arsenal Football Club and to say he divides opinions amongst the ever opinionated fan base is an understatement. Prior to his appointment, the club went for experience in Unai Emery. A man whose CV suggested that more trophies would be added to - [A Fairy Tale of Hale End - A Gunners Town Christmas Exclusive](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/12/23/a-fairy-tale-of-hale-end-a-gunners-town-christmas-exclusive/) - If the Obi-Wan variant hasn’t brought international travel to a grinding halt, this should be coming to you from a sunny evening in Fiji. A Christmas song from meIt’s been emotional Drink and be merry ………… It was Christmas Eve mateIn the North BankThe Clock End said to me,it’s been a trying oneAnd - [The Wink of Clarity: Black Cat’s luck runs out at Arsenal - Ohhhh Charlie Patino! [ARS 5-1 SUN]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/12/22/the-wink-of-clarity-black-cats-luck-runs-out-at-arsenal-ohhhh-charlie-patino-ars-5-1-sun/) - The Wink of Clarity POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES Before we start I want you to try to not get annoyed at how many pictures of Charlie Patino I'm going to add to this blog. I'm excited. Got Patino fever. Pretending I'm 30 years younger than I am and I make no apologies ;) There's the - [Calling Back The Bank: Arsenal’s youngsters rise in value as they shine against Leeds [LEE 1-4 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/12/19/calling-back-the-bank-arsenals-youngsters-rise-in-value-as-they-shine-against-leeds-lee-1-4-ars/) - Calling back the Bank POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES Rewind back to August. There were concerns everywhere but arguably the greatest concern was where the goals were going to come from. We hadn't scored and didn't look much like we were interested in that rather important part of the sport. Arteta openly challenged his young forwards - [AWFC Journal: Nightmare in Germany as 5-minute 3-goal collapse almost derails Gunners](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/12/17/awfc-journal-nightmare-in-germany-as-5-minute-3-goal-collapse-almost-derails-gunners/) - What an incredible night.TS Hoffenheim needed to win with a five-goals margin to dislodge us from the second spot and qualify for the quarter-finals and came very close to achieve that despite not doing anything stellar to get there. I cannot think of a better way to describe last night's game than to compare it - [A Shameless Robbery: Arsenal flick the fortress switch while disarming The Hammers [Ars 2-0 WHU]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/12/16/a-shameless-robbery-arsenal-flick-the-fortress-switch-while-dismantling-hammers-ars-2-0-whu/) - A Shameless Robbery POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES Sometimes it’s hard to not listen to the Arsenal Vision post match instant reaction before I write these posts. I’m a fan of their work and it’s my personal post match pub. Today I had a drive home from an actual pub and so I couldn’t resist. We - [Exclusive - Ex Arsenal defender Justin Hoyte on Viera, Ashley Cole and The Invincibles](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/12/16/exclusive-ex-arsenal-defender-justin-hoyte-on-viera-ashley-cole-and-the-invincibles/) - Two first half hattricks from Jermaine Pennant and Robert Pires, leading Southampton 6-1 and the clock strikes to the 89th minute of Southampton's miserable visit to Highbury in May of 2003. The Arsenal faithful arise to applaud the efforts of hattrick hero Pennant as he leaves the field of play to be replaced by a - [Who should succeed as Arsenal's Club Captain (where Aubameyang failed)?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/12/15/who-should-succeed-aubameyang-as-arsenals-club-captain/) - I cannot say I am happy to be writing this piece but nor am I surprised. Arsenal have officially confirmed that Aubameyang has been stripped of the club captaincy and it has not come as a shock. His recent breach of discipline is not the first and whether we agree with how the situation has - [AWFC Journal: Four is the magic number: perfect Arsenal Women purr to top of table](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/12/13/awfc-journal-four-is-the-magic-number-perfect-arsenal-women-purr-to-top-of-table/) - Let's be honest: a win was never truly in doubt. We were cautious, a tad scaramantic maybe but deep down we knew we'd win against Leicester.Chelsea’s loss at Reading created an unexpected opportunity to open a four-points gap at the top so, quite naturally as Arsenal fans, we thought of any possible scenario where we - [Arsenal Bingo: The Unpredictables seize the Win over So’ton in vital confidence boost [ARS 3-0 SOU]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/12/12/arsenal-bingo-the-unpredictables-seize-the-win-over-soton-in-vital-confidence-boost-ars-3-0-sou/) - Arsenal Bingo POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES Is it fair to say that Arsenal are hugely unpredictable? Without fail my son asks me "What do you think the score will be today?" Without fail I say, "I've no idea, Max." Then we go to the NBC predictor app and I quickly guess at the 6 results - [Mikel Arteta is not going anywhere and here’s why](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/12/11/mikel-arteta-is-not-going-anywhere-and-heres-why/) - It would be impossible to label Arsenal’s performance at Everton as anything other than ‘limp’ and that might be considered generous. Whilst much of the Arsenal fanbase might lay the blame for the team’s lack ambition, particularly when his team takes the lead, at Mikel Arteta’s door, there is no evidence the Spaniard is - [AWFC Journal: Encouraging signs despite Arsenal falling to Barcelonan behemoth [ARS 0-4 BAR]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/12/10/awfc-journal-encouraging-signs-despite-arsenal-falling-to-barcelonan-behemoth-ars-0-4-bar/) - Sometimes you need to take things as they are. Sometimes you need to put things in context. Sometimes you need to accept things you cannot change (yet).Last night's four-nil defeat to Barcelona was very close to the reverse fixture yet so far away: the scoreline was similar, the game was very different. It is hard - [Can Arsenal reclaim their “Invincible” Status?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/12/08/can-arsenal-reclaim-their-invincible-status/) - Arsenal is one of the most supported and loved football clubs in the world. While in recent times, our club has put up performances that have been hard to watch, fans of Arsenal are some of the most loyal and passionate out there. This passionate belief is rooted in the Arsenal we saw in the - [Arsenal's opposition feeds on our lack of self-belief: can Arteta channel his inner Ted Lasso?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/12/08/arsenals-opposition-feeds-on-our-lack-of-self-belief-can-arteta-channel-his-inner-ted-lasso/) - https://twitter.com/goonerdave66/status/1467977152779988992?s=11 Arsenal and football seldom cause me to get angry, well not as often as they used to at least. When expectations are low and you have accepted that, for the present, Arsenal are a cup team at best, there really is no point. However, this acceptance has been made easier with the emergence of - [The Dummy Revelation: Less Arteta Makes Arsenal Better [EVE 2-1 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/12/07/the-dummy-revelation-less-arteta-makes-arsenal-better-eve-2-1-ars/) - The Dummy Revelation POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES The loudest I got watching yesterday's game wasn't actually Odegaard's goal. It wasn't Godfrey trying to implant his studs into Tomi's face either. It was the 97th minute. It wasn't Auba's miss either. It was a raw reaction to the dummy that set up Auba's miss. I'd spent - [Wembley Heartbreak for Arsenal - AWFC Journal](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/12/06/wembley-heartbreak-for-arsenal-awfc-journal/) - How painful was it? The three-nil defeat to Chelsea in the FA Cup Final was hurtful like very few other defeats before that have been. We were dominated, humbled, punished by a Chelsea team that was simply too much to handle for our players and our head-coach. Before digging into the technical and tactical aspects - [Baby Birch and her Arsenal debut - Part Two!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/12/05/baby-birch-and-her-arsenal-debut-part-two/) - If you enjoyed reading part one, here's part two! Nick: For someone accustomed with heading straight to the boozer upon my arrival in the Finsbury Park vicinity, it was an unusual experience for me to do the stereotypical tourist thing of seeking out potential photo opportunities instead. Our first port of call was the Arsenal - [Baby Birch and her Arsenal debut - Part One!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/12/04/baby-birch-and-her-arsenal-debut-part-one/) - The shortened version of this blog, a collaborative piece written with my beautiful wife Malina, originally appeared in issue 290 of The Gooner fanzine but the day meant so much to us both that we wanted to share the full version! Malina: There are a few proud moments parents can expect during the first year - [A Game of 3 Headlines: careless and unfocused Arsenal fall to Imaginary Opponent [MUN 2-3 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/12/03/a-game-of-3-headlines-careless-and-unfocused-arsenal-fall-to-imaginary-opponent-mun-2-3-ars/) - A Game of 3 Headlines POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES I love to write these post match thoughts. I find it cathartic. It's my pub in a largely pub-less country. I'll tell you what I love the most about the posts. It's choosing the headlines and then the opening thoughts. I drove home yesterday after watching - [Win one of two "ARSÈNE WENGER: INVINCIBLE" documentary DVDs](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/11/29/win-one-of-two-arsene-wenger-invincible-documentary-dvds/) - To celebrate the release of Arsene Wenger: Invincible on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital we have 2 DVDs to give away via the @GunnersTown Twitter account. The definitive portrait of one of the greatest football managers of all time ARSÈNE WENGER: INVINCIBLE features remarkable access and previously unseen archive footage. Directors Gabriel Clarke (Bobby Robson: More Than - [A Game for the Others: when unexpected players don the hero’s cape [ARS 2-0 NEW]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/11/28/a-game-for-the-others-when-unexpected-players-don-the-heros-cape-ars-2-0-new/) - A Game for the Others POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES Best laid plans. Sometimes you’ve got to bin them. Players you expect to make the difference could sometimes be out there all night. Not happening. Opponents drive your choices as much as you can. Then sometimes you win but only if you aren’t stubborn. You can’t - [Arsenal compound Man United's miserable weekend, as the race for the title hots up! - AWFC Journal](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/11/22/arsenal-compound-man-uniteds-miserable-weekend-as-the-race-for-the-title-hots-up-awfc-journal/) - What a win! Convincing, impressive, dominant...you choose. The 2-0 win at Leigh Sports Village means we go into the international break at the top of the table, one point ahead of Chelsea. Well done, ladies. Yesterday's game was about getting right on track after a disappointing draw in the North London Derby and rebuffing Chelsea's - [Saturday Night’s Alright: have Arsenal’s Street Fighting Years returned?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/11/22/saturday-nights-alright-have-arsenals-street-fighting-years-returned/) - There has been a lot of talk about Arsene returning to The Arsenal in some capacity and just maybe this has happened sooner than we think. Similar to Wenger’s infamous spat with Maureen back in 2014. Mikel came close to blows with Klopp on Saturday night. Presumably NOT the after effects of an afternoon on - [Composure and Confidence: Arsenal have their pockets picked by relentlessly intense Liverpool [LIV 4-0ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/11/21/composure-and-confidence-arsenal-have-their-pockets-picked-by-relentlessly-intense-liverpool-liv-4-0ars/) - Composure and Confidence POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES I'm writing this late in the day. Had to take time out from being disappointed. I just wasn't expecting a return to shooting ourselves in the foot and quietly I thought that our momentum could sneak us a 1-0. I admittedly floated off to my dream state of - [AWFC Journal - Arsenal Women take one big step towards Champions league Quarter-Finals [ARS 3-0 HB Køge]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/11/19/awfc-journal-arsenal-women-take-one-big-step-towards-champions-league-quarter-finals-ars-3-0-hb-koge/) - One point to validate the ticket for the quarter finals, two games to go. We're almost there! The 3-0 win against HB Køge, paired with Barcelona thrashing TSG Hoffenheim, means that we only need one point from the next two fixtures to qualify to the knock-out phase of the Champions League.Goals from Caitlin Foord, - [Sadly Arsenal will have to cash in on Eddie Nketiah in January](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/11/17/sadly-arsenal-will-have-to-cash-in-on-eddie-nketiah-in-january/) - The long running Eddie Nketiah story is again in the headlines as the player is reported to be reluctant to extend his stay in North London. The England Under 21s record goal scorer feels he need to be playing regularly and at 23 by the end of this season I have some sympathy for him. - [Tavares or Tierney v Liverpool or perhaps both??](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/11/16/tavares-or-tierney-v-liverpool-or-perhaps-both/) - As an Arsenal fan it is a lovely position to be in, where you have two players that are superb in their role, vying to be the first choice. For a manager, in this case Mikel Arteta, it must be wonderful, and this is exactly what the Spaniard will face in the coming weeks, and - [AWFC Journal: Disappointing North London Derby as Arsenal Women Drop First Points.](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/11/14/awfc-journal-disappointing-north-london-derby-as-arsenal-women-drop-first-points/) - Our winning streak had to stop, eventually. It did, at the Hive, where we almost lost our invincibility. That would have been unbearable! Vivianne Miedema’s late, late header rescued a point for Jonas Eidevall’s team, which deserved much better but almost lost the first North London Derby in the league. We had the chances, we - [A deeper dive into Tomiyasu and his role in Arsenal's victory against Watford](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/11/11/a-deeper-dive-into-tomiyasu-and-his-role-in-arsenals-victory-against-watford/) - Prior to the season commencing, there was no denying that Arsenal were in desperate need of a right back. But not just any right back, someone who possessed a profile that stylistically suited the plan Mikel Arteta had in mind. Max Aarons and Emerson Royal were linked with moves to the Emirates, but neither of - [A Night of Firsts for the Arsenal unbeatables - AWFC Journal](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/11/11/a-night-of-firsts-for-the-arsenal-unbeatables-awfc-journal/) - There's a first time for everything, including scoring your first European goal. Last night was a first for Steph Catley, Anna Patten and Caitilin Foord, who were on the scoresheet during the 5-1 win against HB Køge. It was tough to break down Køge's deep-low block but once Steph Catley's marevellous free-kick went in, the - [Forward Thinking: 3 replacements for our Tanking Forwards](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/11/11/forward-thinking-3-replacements-for-our-tanking-forwards/) - It looks like Laca is going to leave No more ‘Visit Rawanda’ on his sleeve He’s lost his mojo Basically, time to go And probably for a very low fee Eddie was his replacement elect He’s not stepped up to the mark as of yet He’s looks pretty green His potential not seen Another to - [A Carabau Cup win would provide huge platform for Arsenal's English core](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/11/09/a-carabau-cup-win-would-provide-huge-platform-for-arsenals-english-core/) - Mikel Arteta was under severe criticism after Arsenal’s poor start to the 2021/22 season, but the Gunners’ resurgence throughout September and October has eased the pressure and lifted the mood around the Emirates Stadium. A huge opportunity has presented itself for the club in the EFL Cup after overcoming Leeds United with ease in the - [Can Emile Smith Rowe become an England regular before the World Cup?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/11/08/can-emile-smith-rowe-become-an-england-regular-before-the-world-cup/) - This article amazingly was written before today’s news, which saw Emile Smith Rowe promoted to the senior England squad for this first time ….. Emile Smith Rowe rose through the England youth ranks and has played at every level since his breakthrough in the 2015-16 season. Few are doubting that he will eventually become a - [Oh Captain, my Captain! - No 'Little' Achievement to shine in this team - AWFC Journal](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/11/08/oh-captain-my-captain-no-little-achievement-to-shine-in-this-teamawfc-journal/) - Six in six for Arsenal Women, our immaculate start of the campaign continues. The four-nil win against West Ham United came through a dominant, composed and mature display from a team that is going from strength to strength, regardless of the opponent or the line-up. It's worth remembering that Jonas Eidevall went into this game - [A Different Kinda Thing: Arteta’s Arsenal muddle through in presence of Evil Overlord [ARS 1-0 WAT]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/11/08/a-different-kinda-thing-artetas-arsenal-muddle-through-in-presence-of-evil-overlord-ars-1-0-wat/) - A Different Kinda Thing POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES This post was going to be called 'Scruffy something.' I sat annoyed at myself trying to find the word that went with scruffy for way too long. The performance was definitely scruffy so i was locked into the headline. Then it dawned on me that not all - [Arsenal’s “30’s-Too-Old” Policy: do we move the clocks back for Laca?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/11/05/arsenals-over-30-dilemma-do-we-move-the-clocks-back-for-laca/) - What’s going to happen now with Alexandre Lacazette? It’s a nice conundrum to have and testament to how he’s turned around favour with the club and fans that it is now a valid question to be asked. Do we do all we can to keep him? Do we cash in? Should it be a long - [Who offers the best betting site for football fans?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/11/04/who-offers-the-best-betting-site-for-football-fans/) - For British punters, it probably won’t surprise you to learn that football is the biggest sport for betting across the country. Watched by millions every year, the beautiful game is more than just a game, it’s a part of who we are. Betting is just as integral a part of the sport for the viewers, - [Has Ainsley Maitland-Niles done enough to stop Arsenal buying reinforcements ahead of AFCON?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/11/04/has-ainsley-maitland-niles-done-enough-to-stop-arsenal-buying-reinforcements-ahead-of-afcon/) - As has become the norm for Arsenal in recent times, last Tuesday’s League Cup fixture gave the management an opportunity to rotate the squad and offer valuable minutes to current fringe players. In the past, under Wenger, this might have been very young players but under Arteta it has been more squad members normally on - [Exclusive: Edu speaks to Zizou, again :)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/11/03/exclusive-edu-speaks-to-zizou-again/) - Things have been quite on the inside information front recently. I blame the Australian lock downs and the utter crapness of Australia Post to be able to deliver anything. Apparently my latest phone tap from London Conley left Hertfordshire 6 weeks ago, landed at Sydney 2 days later and took 5 weeks to travel 10 - [A deeper dive into Lacazette and Tavares' vital contributions at Leicester](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/11/01/a-deeper-dive-into-lacazette-and-tavares-vital-contributions-at-leicester/) - Three games into the 2021/2022 Premier League campaign, Arsenal were in disarray. Zero goals scored, zero points on the board and rooted to 19th in the table going into the first international break of the season. Performances were incredibly underwhelming and pressure was mounting on Mikel Arteta, with many Gooners across the globe demanding a - [We're Going to Wembley! - AWFC Journal](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/11/01/were-going-to-wembley-awfc-journal/) - We're going to Wembley, Gooners! We will face Chelsea at Wembley on Sunday, 5th of December: be there if you can, support the team in their quest for their first trophy of the season. Jonas Eidevall's team have a chance to win their 15th FA Cup and extend their record in the competition, which is - [Salah-Eddine Oulad to Make Debut Against Sunderland?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/11/01/salah-eddine-oulad-to-make-debut-against-sunderland/) - Salah-Eddine Oulad to Make Debut Against Sunderland? It’s always better to train a player ‘in-house’ instead of bringing one in from the outside. The January transfer window is, indeed, a casino, with no way to predict how well the incoming player will do, how quickly he will adapt to playing at the Emirates Stadium. Those - [Frothing At The Mouth: how Arteta’s Arsenal grab the W against a “Top Team” [LEI 0-2 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/10/31/frothing-at-the-mouth-how-artetas-arsenal-grab-the-w-against-a-top-team-lei-0-2-ars/) - Frothing at the mouth POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES Sometimes I find myself repeating thoughts in this blog. If there has been any thought that I've repeated more than any other it has been my insistence that bar the odd occasion, it is always best to try to win the game in the first 20 minutes. - [A deeper dive into Mikel Arteta's hybrid 4-2-3-1/4-4-2 - The Debating Point of the Weekend](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/10/24/a-deeper-dive-into-mikel-artetas-hybrid-4-2-3-1-4-4-2-the-debating-point-of-the-weekend/) - To say it’s been a turbulent start to the 2021/2022 Premier League season for Arsenal is an understatement. A combination of below-par performances and abject results have left Gooners incredibly frustrated with the manager’s tactical decisions. Mitigating circumstances were present in the opening day fixture at Brentford as the unavailability of Gabriel Magalhaes, Thomas Partey - [Arsenal nicks a stealthy win: when good makes good bad [ARS 3-1 AVL]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/10/23/arsenal-nicks-a-stealthy-win-when-good-makes-good-bad-ars-3-1-avl/) - When good makes good bad POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES Let's pretend you are reading this and you don't know who won. You know it was 3-1, but you don't know who to. Let us be honest here, you wouldn't confidently be able to say. It would be 50/50. Exactly 50/50. Why? Because that's who we - [Will the Arteta Cultists please stop with their nonsense and use their eyes!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/10/21/will-the-arteta-cultists-please-stop-with-their-nonsense-and-use-their-eyes/) - First was Arsène Wenger, towards the end of his tenure, then was Mesut Özil and today is Mikel Arteta.We can't stay away from a cult, can we? I don't know how much this is linked to the social media but I'm witnessing another cult growing among Arsenal fans: the Mikel Arteta cult. Wherever I turn - [How to change last night's limpness before Aston Villa on Friday - More Questions than Answers....](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/10/19/how-to-change-last-nights-limpness-before-aston-villa-on-friday-more-questions-than-answers/) - More Questions than Answers Last night’s limp display, on the back of the previous outing at the Amex, left me stunned to be honest. I found myself with so many observations and queries, some linked and some not but I thought I might jot them down. Firstly, doing so might help me make sense of - [Arsenal the Moody Teenager in frustratingly disjointed Palace draw (Positive Needs & Hopes)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/10/19/arsenal-the-moody-teenager-in-frustratingly-disjointed-palace-draw-positive-needs-hopes/) - Arsenal the moody teenager POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES I remember being 13. An absolute whirlwind of emotions. I was dealing with realizing that my parents needed to be shunned as all my friends were doing the same. Girls were on the scene and so I had to activate my sweet side for them. My friends - [These Arsenal strikers set to leave the club for free.](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/10/18/these-arsenal-strikers-set-to-leave-the-club-for-free/) - It is looking increasingly likely that Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah could leave Arsenal for absolutely nothing after both have run their contracts down, expiring this summer. Familiar story for Arsenal fans. Players leaving Arsenal for free unfortunately is nothing new to the Gunners with previous heartache seeing the likes of Alexis Sanchez, Aaron Ramsey - [How Mikel Arteta is Changing Arsenal Football Club - Part 2 - Mikel has a way of making you want to follow him!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/10/09/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 - [Big win, big night and a big relief, as AWFC thrash Hoffenheim - AWFC Journal](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/10/15/big-win-big-night-and-a-big-relief-as-awfc-thrash-hoffenheim-awfc-journal/) - Last night was Arsenal Women's first must-win game of the season and they delivered. Big time. Although the final scoreline could be considered a bit harsh on the Germans, especially after the first half, the win is well deserved. In a night that saw us scoring four goals, it was our off-the-ball shape and performance - [Arsenal really is for Everyone - A Book Review](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/10/13/arsenal-really-is-for-everyone-a-book-review/) - When I was asked to review ‘Arsenal for Everyone’ I was a little nervous as it’s probably the 7th book I’ve ever read and I’m not 6 years old. I read articles, tweets and such all the time but even after reading The Miracle of Castel Di Sangro (brilliant), I always find myself too energized - [AWFC Journal: Katie leads Arsenal to top of the table in thrilling Everton win [ARS 3-0 EVE]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/10/11/awfc-journal-katie-leads-arsenal-to-top-of-the-table-in-thrilling-everton-win-ars-3-0-eve/) - Nothing better than a convincing win to heal the wounds of a heavy loss.Arsenal bounced back from the defeat suffered in Barcelona with a three-nil win against Everton, at Meadow Park, and recorded their fifth straight win in the league. We're now the only team to win every single game so far and we are - [Arteta's Dilemma - 4231 or 433 without Xhaka?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/10/09/artetas-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](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/10/07/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](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/10/03/gunners-blow-villains-away-and-watch-mccabes-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]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/10/03/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?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/10/02/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](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/09/30/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](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/09/28/how-mikel-arteta-is-changing-arsenal-football-club-part-1/) - NoNewThing - 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 AI - [Arsenal RX announces Totnum•31 Seasonal Spurmicide - for the rapid relief of cock and ball irritation](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/09/28/arsenal-rx-announces-totnum31-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](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/09/28/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 - [Made in Hale End - An Ode to Smith Rowe and Saka](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/09/27/made-in-hale-end-an-ode-to-smith-rowe-and-saka/) - We watch the post-match interview and we all just know What to score and win THE Derby means to Smith Rowe It is a warm feeling that honestly is not overblown The sense of real pride watching one of your own It is rarer these days, with instant success so desired The top clubs - [AWFC Journal: a fresh start, a grand plan and a breakthrough as Arsenal Women trounce City 5-0!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/09/27/awfc-journal-a-fresh-start-a-grand-plan-and-a-breakthrough-as-arsenal-women-trounce-city-5-0/) - What a Sunday, Gooners! The men's team thrashing Tottenham was just the beginning of a perfect day, as Jonas Eidevall's team annihilated Manchester City with a five-nil win at Meadow Park. Second big game of the season and second win: so much for a team that struggled to come on top of their rivals! - [The Return of Excitement: how Arteta’s Arsenal won the crowd and the game [ARS 3-1 TOT]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/09/27/the-return-of-excitement-how-artetas-arsenal-won-the-crowd-and-the-game-ars-3-1-tot/) - The Return of Excitement POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES So much can be healed at home games if you are willing to start with energy that intimidates. You have the crowd already energized as they have hope. There is the expectation from your opponent that you will start fast and on the front foot as you - [Numbers Don't Lie: the most important stat to consider before the North London Derby](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/09/24/numbers-dont-lie-the-most-important-stat-to-consider-before-the-north-london-derby/) - Four-thousand, nine-hundred and sixty-three daysThree-thousand, two-hundred and eighty-three days We all know which one is the biggest number, yet we constantly hear about the smallest one, which is the number of days our infamous trophy-drought lasted. Countless articles were written about our inability to win trophies during the nine-year, 512-game streak that went from the - [The Journey - An Exclusive Interview with Arsenal Loan Star Daniel Ballard](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/09/24/the-journey-an-exclusive-interview-with-arsenal-loan-star-daniel-ballard/) - Grit. Determination. Passion. Humbleness. There's so much to like about Daniel Ballard, a young footballer on a journey to the top. A defender who truly loves defending, relishes a battle and sounds ready to take on the world.From his beginnings at the Arsenal to representing Northern Ireland, Daniel is having a journey like no other - [Tavares and Martinelli took the chance to impress Arteta, as Partey improved match fitness](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/09/23/tavares-and-martinelli-took-the-chance-to-impress-arteta-as-partey-improved-match-fitness/) - Well it was surprising to learn that the Carabao Third round tie against AFC Wimbledon wasn’t televised and available anywhere. I cannot recall the last time this was the case; understandably this news didn’t go down well with many supporters who don’t have the opportunity to view Arsenal games without access to streams and television - [A Strong Second String v AFC Wimbledon, with with a debut for 'You know who?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/09/22/a-strong-second-string-v-afc-wimbledon-with-with-a-debut-for-you-know-who/) - How do you predict a line up for a game like this? AFC Wimbledon are the visitors to the Emirates for the Carabao Cup Third Round tie and there is a clamour for one or two exciting prospects to get some much anticipated minutes for the first team. This type of fixture was the very - [Bruges Winger Star Noa Lang to Arsenal in January - Scouting Report](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/09/20/bruges-winger-star-noa-loa-to-arsenal-in-january-scouting-report/) - Today Arsenal have been linked with a move for Club Bruges, man of the moment, Noa Lang. The former Ajax winger, this week outshone Lionel Messi, winning Man of the Match, as the Belgian champions held PSG. The flying winger, right footed, but predominantly used of the left, shot to fame a few years ago, - [Hector Bellerin- Beyond just Physical Strength and more than a Footballer](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/09/01/hector-bellerin-beyond-just-physical-strength-and-more-than-a-footballer/) - This article was written in February 2021. In the height of the pandemic, it seemed like Hector’s return would be one joy for Gunners’ fans. It wasn’t to be, but those of us who loved him will continue to do so, our blood diluted with Betis green. In the new Hector Bellerin, we see not - [Ramsdale - The £24 million Arsenal signing that makes the difference (Full Analysis of why!)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/09/19/ramsdale-the-24-million-arsenal-signing-that-makes-the-difference-full-analysis-of-why/) - The goalkeeping situation at Arsenal is an interesting topic. Bernd Leno has been the undisputed number one for three years and when considering the north Londoners acquired his services for £19 million back in 2018, he’s been good value for money and certainly one of the better keepers the Gunners have had since the departure - [Unhurried, careful and scary: Arsenal triumph at a turfy Turfmoor [Positive Needs & Hopes]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/09/19/unhurried-careful-and-scary-arsenal-triumph-at-a-turfy-turfmoor-positive-needs-hopes/) - Unhurried, careful and scary POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES My wife: "You, ok, Mike? You look disheveled!" Me: "Arsenal" My wife: "Ohhhhhh, Arsenal!" I face plant onto our bed and lay there for at least 2 minutes. My daughter walks in: "You ok, Dad?" My wife: "Arsenal" My daughter: "Ohhhhhhh!" I get up from my post - [Lokonga to get the nod to partner Partey at Turf Moor and other Arteta decisions to make](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/09/18/lokonga-to-get-the-nod-to-partner-partey-at-turf-moor-and-other-arteta-decisions-to-make/) - So next up for the Gunners is what can be deemed a difficult trip to Burnley. A team that fits the template perfectly for Arsenal kryptonite over the years. A big strong physical side with the potential to disrupt and spoil any attempts at any fancy football whilst giving the opposition defence no easy ride. - [Can Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang return to his best this season?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/09/17/can-pierre-emerick-aubameyang-return-to-his-best-this-season/) - With just ten Premier League goals, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was a long way off from his best form last season due to various factors, including injuries and off-field problems. The Gunners only finished eighth last season following a series of underwhelming performances and it's surely no coincidence that Arsenal’s poor campaign was linked to the decline in the Gabon international’s - [Bukayo Saka is absolutely not going anywhere! Is he?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/09/16/bukayo-saka-is-absolutely-not-going-anywhere-is-he/) - (T)here we go.Back-off, fellas, Bukayo Saka is not for sale. True, at least for the time being. There will be a moment when he will be, whether we want it or not. Bukayo Saka is one of the most promising youngsters in Europe and has already shown that he is able to carry the whole - [Always the bridesmaid: could this be the year Arsenal breaks its League Cup curse?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/08/26/always-the-bridesmaid-could-this-be-the-year-arsenal-breaks-its-league-cup-curse/) - Could this be the year that Arsenal breaks its League Cup “Always The Bridesmaid” curse? Arsenal romped past a vastly inexperienced West Brom team, putting six past the hapless Baggies, including a hat-trick for Captain Aubameyang, which put an end to his miserable run of form, and hopefully gave the Gunners a much-needed lift before - [We All Live in Meado's World - The new signings can't take Beth's place (AWL Journal)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/09/13/we-all-live-in-meados-world-the-new-signings-cant-take-beths-place-awl-journal/) - She has a left foot, indeed. When Ann-Katrin Berger approached Beth Mead after the final whistle of the opening game of the Women's Super League season, she joked with our forward, claiming she didn't know she had a left foot, too. Everyone knows now, after Mead scored again with her weak foot to put Arsenal - [Arsenal need polish: it’s time to visit the shoeshine boy [Positives, Needs & Hopes]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/09/12/arsenal-need-polish-its-time-to-visit-the-shoeshine-boy-positives-needs-hopes/) - Time to visit the shoeshine boy POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES I've never been to a shoeshine boy. It's on the bucket list. The 'little bucket list' which is different to the one where I plan on eating paella at Ikea with Santi Cazorla and Anders Limpar. I'm still nervous. You can probably tell. A home - [Negativity flows, can Mikel cure Arsenal’s woes? He must start by picking Ramsdale today](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/09/11/negativity-flows-can-mikel-cure-arsenals-woes-he-must-start-by-picking-ramsdale-today/) - At times it can be extremely difficult not to find yourself becoming completely engulfed in the waves of negativity that frequently flow amongst the Arsenal fan base. Particularly after our results against Brentford, Chelsea and Manchester City in our opening three league fixtures. Over the years I’ve learned to acknowledge that voices of discontent will - [AWFC Journal - Vivianne Miedema - The Greatest of all time but could she follow RVP](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/09/10/awfc-journal-vivianne-miedema-the-greatest-of-all-time-but-could-she-follow-rvp/) - UEFA Women's Champions League...HERE WE COME! Last night's four-nil win in Prague, combined with the three-nil win at Meadow Park in the first leg, sealed our return to the elite European competition. It was "never in doubt" as a wise man once (allegedly) said but it is not over until it is over, so we - [Why Elneny should stay and play ahead of Xhaka](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/09/08/why-elneny-should-stay-and-play-ahead-of-xhaka/) - I am not writing this article to be overtly controversial but given it seems quite topical this week, I am going to throw it out there – I like Mo Elneny, I always have in all honesty. It seems most of the fanbase are desperate for the Egyptian to be sold, as stories of a - [A Perfect Start for this Arsenal's season at least - AWFC Journal](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/09/06/a-perfect-start-for-this-arsenals-season-at-least-awfc-journal/) - What a day! The opening game of the season, at the Emirates, ends with a much-important win against the reigning champions. Jonas Eidevall iconic celebration at the final whistle summed up what has been a special afternoon for him, his team and the 9'000 Gooners at the Emirates Stadium. Welcome, FAWSL 2021/22! TALKING POINTS There - [An Over load of Right Wingers - Welcome, Tobin Heath!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/09/03/an-over-load-of-right-wingers-welcome-tobin-heath/) - Do you see how the men's team have like a trillion right-backs on their books? Well, with the arrival of Tobin Heath. Arsenal's women now have three outstanding forwards for the right wing spot.Unlike Mikel Arteta with Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Cédric, Calum Chambers and the new boy Takehiro Tomiyasu, Jonas Eidevall will surely be thrilled to - [AWFC Journal - Can a New Manager turn Arsenal's fortunes around?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/09/02/awfc-journal-can-a-new-manager-turn-arsenals-fortunes-around/) - Talent. Talent. Talent. Perhaps not as much as our rivals but bags of it, still. The Arsenal Women team that is about to start the new season has bags of talent in it. Season 2021/22 will be decisive for the present and future or Arsenal Women team, for different reasons: despite being the most successful - [DB’s Season Diary Week 2: Tales from Twitter Jail – A Week in the Life of an Incarcerated Arsenal Supporter](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/09/02/dbs-season-diary-week-2-tales-from-twitter-jail-a-week-in-the-life-of-an-incarcerated-arsenal-supporter/) - Welcome to week two of my Season Diary, which comes to you this week from The Twitter Penitentiary. My crime? A crime of passion. Well, that’s the way I see it, anyway. Anyone that knows me, knows how passionate I am about The Arsenal. I’m not sure exactly when this became something to be mocked - [Can Arteta turn the tide? Only if he addresses these key areas…](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/09/02/can-arteta-turn-the-tide-only-if-he-addresses-these-key-areas/) - Can Arteta turn the tide? Arsenal have made a poor start to the 2021/22 season under Mikel Arteta. The Gunners have not won a Premier League game and are in the relegation zone after three matches. More will be expected of Arteta’s Arsenal in the 2021/22 season. He has had time to bed in and - [Why Arsenal's success is dependent on Aubameyang, Partey and Tierney](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/09/02/why-arsenals-success-is-dependent-on-aubameyang-partey-and-tierney/) - As the dust settles after the summer transfer window, the Arsenal fanbase are left time to reflect over the international break. Often, we do not welcome the brief hiatus but on the this occasion the 2-week gap in the Premier League programme is warmly embraced. Right now, Arsenal fans and more particularly the coaching and - [Arsenal have a garden ready to bloom but is Arteta the best gardener to see it flourish?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/08/31/arsenal-have-a-garden-ready-to-bloom-but-is-arteta-the-best-gardener-to-see-it-flourish/) - As I wake up early to read the gossip and my Twitter TL, it is safe to say I will not be drawing any Arsenal positivity. It is a tough time to be a fan of our great institution, or so I keep reading. Of course, that is not true, it is as it always - [The Five Stages of Grief; Me, Myself and I to Comfortably Numb](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/08/29/the-five-stages-of-grief-me-myself-and-i-to-comfortably-numb/) - It’s been an emotional few weeks and my advice is to find some music to work your way through the 5 stages of grief until the six pointer against Norwich in two weeks time. 1. Denial and Isolation - Me, Myself and I - De La Soul https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8-9mY-JACM When denial kicks in, everything loses - [A fresh perspective: support Arsenal in the stands and they’ll reward us on the pitch…](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/08/28/a-fresh-perspective-support-arsenal-in-the-stands-and-theyll-reward-us-on-the-pitch/) - A fresh perspective West Brom Let’s not get carried away, we beat a very under strength team. What is encouraging however is that we performed exactly how we would have expected to perform on paper. A solid 2-0 won would have made me worry. Brentford We were awful against Brentford. There’s no argument from anyone - [Frustratingly delightful: Arsenal discover the wonder of speed as they bag six against the Baggies](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/08/26/frustratingly-delightful-arsenal-discover-the-wonder-of-speed-as-they-bag-six-against-the-baggies/) - Frustratingly delightful POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES What a delightful reminder that Arsenal can be fun! Not just the score but the attacking performance. As soon as the game was over I sit back to write this and get my analytical head on and start to feel frustrated. I feel frustrated not because I feel we - [Damned if they do, damned if they don’t - Arsenal dodge tricky West Brom banana skin [WBA 0-6 ARS]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/08/26/damned-if-they-do-damned-if-they-dont-arsenal-find-themselves-between-west-brom-and-a-hard-place/) - In what seems at the eye of a very turbulent, virulent storm the Arsenal had a chance to potentially break a run of goalless winless games with their Carabao third round tie against West Brom. A game you would be forgiven for having fresh memories of Premier League West Brom of last season rather than - [No Youngsters at the Hawthorns as Arteta faces a MUST win League Cup Banana Skin](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/08/24/no-youngsters-at-the-hawthorns-as-arteta-faces-a-must-win-league-cup-banana-skin/) - I have genuine mixed feelings about the tough away tie at the Hawthorns tomorrow night. In the past, unlike with the FA Cup, I have relished the opportunity to see our manager blood youngsters in the League Cup and also offer the chance for those in the first team squad, on the fringes, to press - [Sliding Door Moment? - When Chelsea swapped Lampard for Tuchel and Arsenal backed Arteta](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/08/24/sliding-door-moment-when-chelsea-swapped-lampard-for-tuchel-and-arsenal-backed-arteta/) - Boxing Day 2020, one of the highlights of last season. You certainly remember that day, the gloomy atmosphere and the awkward feeling that another manager would get the sack after the final whistle. Mikel Arteta arrived to that crucial game on the back of a terrible spell of zero wins in seven Premier League games - [A Message for all Arsenal Fans - There is no victory without harmony](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/08/23/a-message-for-all-arsenal-fans-there-is-no-victory-without-harmony/) - There is no victory without harmony Is there something missing in your lives? Do you feel empty? Does life itself make you feel disenfranchised? Do you feel like a loser? If football is your only outlet of these emotions and thoughts, please don't use them in a negative or harmful way towards any players or - [Arteta’s coaching concerns now clear: lack of experience is not the issue, lack of humility is.](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/08/23/artetas-coaching-concerns-now-clear-lack-of-experience-is-not-the-issue-lack-of-humility-is/) - Coaching concerns clear POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES I'm not sure I can think of a new coach that has had one unfortunate circumstance after another quite like Mikel Arteta. We know the list. I won't bore you. Yet again, he was confronted with another list of unfortunate circumstances with multiple key starters out and others - [It's 3421 to beat Chelsea with Saka and Maitland Niles as Wing-backs](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/08/20/its-3421-to-beat-chelsea-with-saka-and-maitland-niles-as-wing-backs/) - Since the opening day defeat, given the quality of the opposition, in the next 2 matches for Arsenal, I have been pondering whether Arteta might opt for the comfort of three at the back for the Chelsea match. Of course, he has done so before, matched up his West London rivals and with some degree - [Same Old Arsenal, New Signings, and the Managerial Dream Team that can unite Arsenal fans](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/08/20/same-old-arsenal-new-signings-and-the-managerial-dream-team-that-can-unite-arsenal-fans/) - DB’s Season Diary Week One So, here we are, on the opening day of a new season. Blimey, the last time I wrote those words were in the opening chapter of my new book - "Over Land and Sea (and Lockdown…. Arsenal - The Corona Diaries”. I’ve mentioned my book, yeah? I must have, because - [Arteta Optioneering - If not Mikel then who?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/08/17/arteta-optineering-if-not-mikel-then-who/) - I want to state up front, this is not me joining the #ArtetaOut campaign, although, there is a decision to be made in the next few days. Stick and give him until December to see if his players (if he can get any in) can turn it all around, or Twist and get someone in - [No time for Gunners to dwell on Brentford loss: it’s time to stick or twist with Chelsea](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/08/16/no-time-for-gunners-to-dwell-on-brentford-loss-its-time-to-stick-or-twist-with-chelsea/) - Ok Gooners, so we’ve had a couple days to digest that match from Friday, the anger levels will have reduced, the red mist cleared enough to reflect a bit more objectively and draw some positives that we can build on. No? Fully understand. It still hurts doesn’t it? A whole weekend ruined. I don’t know - [The Great Arsenal Conundrum (Again!) - Will 'Again' see us switch to a Back 3](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/08/15/the-great-arsenal-conundrum-again-will-again-see-us-switch-to-a-back-3/) - The Great Arsenal Conundrum (Again!) A lot has been written and spoken about Mikel Arteta and considering the disastrous start to the season accompanied by backstage happenings regarding Laca and Auba, much of the criticism is well deserved. But is Arteta really to be blamed? Would changing the manager yield different results for The Arsenal? - [Arteta's Closing Window of Opportunity - Key Signings needed urgently but time for AMN to embrace right back role](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/08/15/artetas-closing-window-of-opportunity-key-signings-needed-urgently-but-time-for-amn-to-embrace-right-back-role/) - Well Saturday morning (AEST) was a depressing start to the season. Many others, more eloquent than I, will dissect and critique the players, manager and board on that one. Now I’ve chilled out a bit, I thought I’d look at the next two weeks and what we can hope for / need / realistically achieve - [Why in 21/22 Emile Smith Rowe will be the Croydon Nasri and not the Croydon De Bruyne](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/08/13/why-in-21-22-emile-smith-rowe-will-be-the-croydon-nasri-and-not-the-croydon-de-bruyne/) - As we approach the new 21/22 campaign, as Arsenal supporters, we are still yet to discover which player will arrive to take some of the creative burden from the young shoulders of Saka and Smith-Rowe. Will it be Maddison, will it be Odegaard, or Aouar, or even another left field suggestion such as Renato Sanches? - [New season, new hope: can Arsenal hit the ground running at Brentford? (They have to.)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/08/13/new-season-new-hope-can-arsenal-hit-the-ground-running-at-brentford-they-have-to/) - So here we are, the summer has flown by (hasn’t even felt like it’s started if you’re in the UK) and now we reach the point of a new season to get our teeth into. A new season, a season that comes with a new hope, a hope that we can eradicate a lot of - [To Absent Friends! - A new season without Danny and Claude awaits.](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/08/13/to-absent-friends-a-new-season-without-danny-and-claude-awaits/) - Following a difficult eighteen months caused by the pandemic, where many of us lost family members or friends at a time where it was almost impossible to visit them during their final days or even attend their funeral services after they’ve passed, the return of supporters to football grounds for the 2021-22 season offers a - [Ramsdale is better than you think - The Bournemouth informed inside track on the England Shot Stopper](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/08/12/ramsdale-is-better-than-you-think-the-bournemouth-informed-inside-track-on-the-england-shot-stopper/) - Well yesterday on Twitter was unpleasant to say he least. The club’s will they, won’t they pursuit of keeper Aaron Ramsdale has half the fanbase in a real ‘tiss’ as my old mum would say. It currently appears to be off again with Arsenal reportedly valuing the shot-stopper (yes, he can do that,) at £20 - [Arsenal tipped for winning start at newly promoted Brentford](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/08/10/arsenal-tipped-for-winning-start-at-newly-promoted-brentford/) - So here we are again, ready to kick off a new Premier League season and Arsenal find themselves part of the first match on Friday evening, against newly promoted Brentford. The Gunners have had a mixed pre-season with notable wins over Watford and Millwall but narrow defeats to Chelsea and North London rivals Spurs. Whilst - [Why the arrival of Ben White could signal a shift in approach from Mikel Arteta](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/08/10/why-the-arrival-of-ben-white-could-signal-a-shift-in-approach-from-mikel-arteta/) - The signing of Ben White from Brighton and Hove Albion may prove to be Arsenal’s most significant summer acquisition in more ways than one. The Gunners, whose purse strings have been notoriously tight in recent years, surprisingly splashed £50 million to secure the services of the Seagulls’ England international. Some Gunners fans will have - [A Strong well argued case made for Odegaard over Maddison](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/08/09/a-strong-well-argued-case-made-for-odegaard-over-maddison/) - To be or not to be, that’s the question ….. Sorry this is not Shakespeare reincarnated. But it wouldn’t be too far off to allude to the question of which central attacking midfielder Arsenal should go for, to the dilemma of Hamlet in Shakespeare’s famous tragedy –Hamlet. It is clear, at least going by rumors - [Laca or Auba are not working the Rectangular Shaped Box but Tammy or Vlahovic would](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/08/09/laca-or-auba-are-not-working-the-rectangular-shaped-box-but-tammy-or-vlahovic-would/) - A rectangular shaped problem POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES One of the joys of my coaching career was having the blessing of meeting and coaching a boy called Mark Sherrod. (Above) Mark drove 45 minutes four times a week to play on our team and did so for many years. Mark was not only a fabulous - [Internal Solutions versus External Additions: how Arteta and Edu can still turn this transfer window around](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/08/04/internal-solutions-versus-external-additions-how-arteta-and-edu-can-still-turn-this-transfer-window-around/) - A few weeks ago, before the Euros had started and before the dust had settled on Arteta’s first full season in charge, I called for ruthlessness in this summer’s transfer window. A shout that while having the best intentions, was likely a naïve take on a transfer window that is truly unlike any other in - [A full tactical breakdown of Arsenal 1-Chelsea 2 with lessons learned](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/08/03/a-full-tactical-breakdown-of-arsenal-1-chelsea-2-with-lessons-learned/) - This was the Arsenal lineup for the match. ARSENAL BUILD-UP PLAY: Arsenal looked to build-up in a 3-2-5 as we’ve seen a lot this preseason and the end of last season. With Chambers dropping deep to form a back 3 with Elneny and Partey forming a double pivot. Aubameyang and Smith Rowe would drop deep - [From Hero to Zero to Hero - Granit Xhaka?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/08/04/from-hero-to-zero-to-hero-granit-xhaka/) - It’s three months but it feels like a hundreds years ago. It was June, 11th when I posted a blog bidding farewell to Granit Xhaka, a player that divided opinions since the very beginning and seemed certain to leave after five years. Today, the same Granit Xhaka is about to pen a new 4-years deal - [#FreeWilliamSaliba - 3 Years in Captivity!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/08/03/freewilliamsaliba-3-years-in-captivity/) - And the vitriol commences. We sign Ben White, he gets handed the number 4 shirt and the fan boys are kicking off. The odd thing about this group is that they are fanboys for an unproven 20 year old, with very little experience, as opposed to a 30 something who has proven himself in the - [Will the Gunners be firing with another opening day trip to a promoted side?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/08/02/will-the-gunners-be-firing-with-another-opening-day-trip-to-a-promoted-side/) - To commence his first full season as the Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta defeated Liverpool on penalties to add the Community Shield to the FA Cup, and then got the Premier League campaign off to a flyer. Up against the newly-promoted Fulham, the Spaniard sent out an attack-minded 3-4-3 to win 3-0 at Craven Cottage. With - [Preparing for the absent: how Arteta prioritized strategy over personnel [ARS 1-2 CHE]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/08/02/preparing-for-the-absent-how-arteta-prioritized-strategy-over-personnel-ars-1-2-che/) - Preparing for the absent POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES I'm normally not in the camp of folk who say pre-season is just for fitness and rhythm. I'm still not. As a coach it is pivotal, not just for players to get in the groove but to try out the most important tactics/strategies that you want to - [What would Lautaro Martinez bring to Arsenal? (An in-depth player analysis)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/08/02/what-would-lautaro-martinez-bring-to-arsenal/) - Sometimes in football, clubs can plan strenuously ahead of the transfer window, but until it's actually underway nobody knows what opportunities may arise. Especially during the pandemic, the financial situation for certain clubs is changing at a quicker rate than ever, meaning some of football's giants are having to sell their best players in order - [Arsenal should focus on what they have rather than what they could have](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/07/27/arsenal-should-focus-on-what-they-have-rather-than-what-they-could-have/) - As the summer transfer window heats up, the inevitable rumour mill begins to spin. Like every Premier League club, Arsenal must deal with the gossip about who may come to the Emirates and who may leave. For fans, the yo-yo effect is exciting, if not a little old. We love the idea of world-class players - [Should we be worried if Sambi Lokonga starts Arsenal's Premier League campaign?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/07/29/should-we-be-worried-if-sambi-lokonga-starts-arsenals-premier-league-campaign/) - As the speculation continues about when and if Xhaka departs for Rome, and consequently whether Arsenal will sign a senior partner for Thomas Partey, the central midfielder we have signed, is quietly impressing. Albert ‘Sambi’ Lokonga, was and perhaps is, thought to be a squad addition, to give us strength in depth and certainly a - [A Blueprint for Arsenal's 2021/22 Summer Rebuild - Part Two](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/07/28/a-blueprint-for-arsenals-2021-22-summer-rebuild-part-two/) - The second step to any successful rebuild is identifying the areas of the squad that need improving and bringing in the correct personnel in order to do so. For Arsenal, this hasn’t always been straight forward, for a number of reasons. Although large sums have been spent, investment has often been put into positions that - [Will Arsenal go to Top Man? (Why I believe Arsenal will still spend big this summer)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/07/22/will-arsenal-go-to-top-man-why-i-believe-arsenal-will-still-spend-big-this-summer/) - Will Arsenal go to Top Man? POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES (A Summer-so far report) Are you concerned that we haven't signed the players we need yet? That the players we've signed aren't going to make the immediate impact on the first team that we need? That the club won't actually have the money or time - [Could Arsenal be Dest's Destination?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/07/20/could-arsenal-be-dests-destination/) - As we discussed in a piece earlier today, Arsenal, seemed to be moving away from the haphazard transfer policy of recent years and have a clear focus to their business this summer. It is no longer a case of looking here for the best gambles, with free players on high wages but more a clear - [Let's all do Lokonga - More evidence of a clear Arsenal transfer strategy](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/07/20/lets-all-do-lokonga-more-evidence-of-a-clear-arsenal-transfer-strategy/) - Let’s all do Lokonga The long-telegraphed signing of Belgian U21 International Albert Sambi Lokonga was announced by Arsenal yesterday. He becomes Arsenal’s second confirmed addition to the first team squad this summer, with Ben White, assuming his medical is satisfactory, post Euro holiday being the third. Tavares, signed last week from Benfica, Lokonga and White - [A Blueprint for Arsenal's 2021/22 Summer Rebuild - Part One](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/07/20/a-blueprint-for-arsenals-2021-22-summer-rebuild-part-one/) - They say that you can never make the same mistake twice because the second time you make it, it’s not a mistake, it’s a choice. If that’s anything to go by, then it appears the Arsenal hierarchy made their choice a while ago to take a back seat, and allow the club to slowly regress. - [Dear England: love Saka all you like, but hands off - he's ours!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/07/17/happy-to-share-saka-with-the-nation-even-though-most-dont-deserve-him/) - To the shock of absolutely nobody, I didn’t want England to win the Euros. I make no apologies for it. It’s how football works. When Arsenal went out of the Europa League, I didn’t start supporting Man Utd because they got further. On the contrary, I put pretty much all the energy that was left - [Bukayo Saka - The Arsenal Way will see him Okay!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/07/15/bukayo-saka-the-arsenal-way-will-see-him-okay/) - Bukayo Saka and The Arsenal Way Much has been written this week about Arsenal’s Player of the Season, his incredible, though not surprising to the Arsenal faithful, at the Euros, culminating in his 5th penalty saved in the shoot-out in the final at Wembley. I could write about my incredulity that it was Saka taking - [Evidence says both Maddison and Aouar are upgrades on Emile Smith Rowe - But which is the best option?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/07/13/evidence-says-both-maddison-and-aouar-are-upgrades-on-emile-smith-rowe-but-which-is-the-best-option/) - With the Euros done and dusted (love you Bukayo!), it is time for the focus to shift completely to The Arsenal – especially their squad building for the upcoming year. Nuno Tavares became the first signing of the summer last week and the pace of arrivals and departures is expected to pick up over the - [Gunners Submit Offer for Houssem Aouar](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/07/09/gunners-submit-offer-for-houssem-aouar/) - For a couple of years, Frenchman Houssem Aouar has been constantly linked to a move to Arsenal. Now, it seems, the Gunners finally decided it was time for him to come - and reportedly submitted a €25 million offer for him. According to Calciomercato, the price is within Lyon’s asking range, but the French side - [Emile Smith Rowe is not for sale. Or is he?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/07/07/emile-smith-rowe-is-not-for-sale-or-is-he/) - There’s something about him that I cannot quite explain.While Bukayo Saka steals the show with his flashy runs and moments of magic, another youngster is quietly stamping his mark on the team.Since his introduction to the starting XI against Chelsea last winter, Emile Smith Rowe has been a mainstay for Mikel Arteta and one of - [Arteta show faith in Smith Rowe or risk losing him the way of Martinez](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/07/06/arteta-show-faith-in-smith-rowe-or-risk-losing-him-the-way-of-martinez/) - The Emile Smith Rowe saga is trundling along, and it seems to be bringing out the usual contradictions in the Arsenal fanbase, on social media at least. Perhaps some of us should step back and consider the irony of simultaneously demanding a Maddison, a Grealish or an Aouar on the one hand whilst declaring faux - [Atletico sold Partey the Destroyer - in 2021/22 Arsenal will see Partey the true Box to Boxer](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/07/01/atletico-sold-partey-the-destroyer-in-2021-22-arsenal-will-see-partey-the-true-box-to-boxer/) - Swapping the shirt number from 18 to 5 isn’t the main change for Thomas Partey. The biggest change for the Ghana international happened last summer and I’m not referring to his move to Arsenal from Atletico Madrid: the biggest change for him was going from supporting actor to main lead. Arsenal triggering Thomas Partey’s release - [Xhaka and Arsenal – A Mutually agreeable parting of the ways?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/07/01/xhaka-and-arsenal-a-mutually-agreeable-parting-of-the-ways/) - I was asked On Monday to write about Granit Xhaka leaving Arsenal yesterday and then he performs as he against the World Champions – What timing! No fan likes a player to be disrespectful to the club that is paying their wages and Granit Xhaka’s recent quotes seeming to try and engineer an early resolution - [Over Land and Sea (and Lockdown) Arsenal 20/21 – The Corona Diaries](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/06/28/over-land-and-sea-and-lockdown-arsenal-20-21-the-corona-diaries/) - “It isn’t easy being an Arsenal fan…. this season it’s been harder than ever….” As you may or may not know, I have just finished writing my second book, “Over Land and Sea (and Lockdown), Arsenal 20/21 – The Corona Diaries”, which will be released through Legends Publishing in July. The project began simply as - [****Harry Kane has never delivered for England when it mattered most*****](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/06/28/harry-kane-has-never-delivered-for-england-when-it-mattered-most/) - Now this is a conversation I have had with my friends over the years, it always crops up around international tournament time and yes that circle includes a Spurs supporting friend who vehemently denies the claim and counters with the accusation I have a bias in my argument. It’s something I would always struggle to - [Arsenal fans- You Do It To Yourself, You Do and That’s What Really Hurts](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/06/27/arsenal-fans-you-do-it-to-yourself-you-do-and-thats-what-really-hurts/) - Arsenal fans- You Do It To Yourself, You Do and That’s What Really Hurts All you do is stress about What the tabloid papers say Which big name is coming And how much we’re gonna pay And then the deal falls through You complain that we can’t compete now You do it to yourself, you - [Ben White to Arsenal: Bold or Dumb? You decide...](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/06/25/ben-white-to-arsenal-bold-or-dumb-you-decide/) - Ben White is very likely to be the first signing of the summer.According to many media outlets, the English defender will join from Brighton for a fee between £ 45m and £ 50m, quite an investment. There are too many reports, almost identical, coming out these days not to take this piece of news as - [The Gunners with a PLAN, yes honestly a PLAN, put Hornets to the sword - Watford 0-3 Arsenal:](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2015/10/19/gunners-with-a-cunning-plan-put-hornets-to-the-sword-watford-0-3-arsenal/) - Well, that was fun. Another good performance and another win by three goals. I think I can get used to this. Before the game, a lot was made of how tough a team Watford is on their home soil and you could see why: the Hornets started the game at a really good pace, were - [Even now, Arsenal's Young Stars can learn from Cazorla -The Ever Evolving Midfielder.](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/06/24/even-now-arsenals-young-stars-can-learn-from-cazorla-the-ever-evolving-midfielder/) - “We lost a good player, a world class player – I don’t deny that. It is a massive challenge to replace him and therefore we have to be even more of a team and work even more to together to compensate.” Sadly, that Arsene Wenger quote could be applied to many players over many different - [Southgate needs Saka on the bench tonight](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/06/22/southgate-needs-saka-on-the-bench-tonight/) - Well, as an Arsenal and England fan, Friday evening can only be described as frustrating in the extreme. To watch the Three Lions toil with no attacking flair and with a defensive minded double pivot, inclined to pass safely and sideways or backwards, was like, well like watching Arsenal. The evening was made even more - [Is Emile Smith-Rowe ready to fight for Ozil's Shirt? - The New style of 10 Arsenal need?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2020/03/26/is-emile-smith-rowe-ready-to-fight-for-ozils-shirt-the-new-style-of-10-arsenal-need/) - With the speculation ever present on the enigma that is Mesut Ozil and his future at the club, there will logically have to be equal speculation on who might occupy the 10 or central attacking midfield role if the German were to depart. That is, of course, assuming that Arteta intends to persist with a - [Mertesacker - Our Hale End Leader.](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/06/16/mertesacker-our-hale-end-leader/) - In recent years the ‘revolving door’ of Arsenal hasn’t stopped spinning; a new member of the hierarchy is barely in the building, before they’re back out the door again. But there is one man in a position of power who has stood resolute. Much like his time as a player, Per Mertesacker has steadily and - [The Curious Case of William Saliba - will he ever play for Arsenal? Here's what we know.](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/06/14/the-curious-case-of-william-saliba-will-he-ever-play-for-arsenal-heres-what-we-know/) - Is there anything we don't know about the William Saliba affaire? It was only a few days ago that Arsenal were reportedly interested in Brighton and England international Ben White, whom the Seagulls value at £40 million. The former Leeds player, who has seen his value double in the space of just one season in - [Lokonga is not a Partey Partner for now - Scouting Report from Belgium](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/06/13/lokonga-is-not-a-partey-partner-for-now-scouting-report-from-belgium/) - Albert Sambi Lokonga Scouting Report It is that time of year and before we can at least divert our attention the Euros, Arsenal fans are in complete meltdown about players we have not signed, may never want to sign or of course the plethora we are linked to signing. The latest potential partner for Partey, - [Is it Neves and Bissouma to replace Xhaha as Partey Partners?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/06/12/is-it-neves-and-bissouma-to-replace-xhaha-as-partey-partners/) - With many of the Arsenal faithful still bemoaning the fact that Aston Villa beat the club to the signature of Buendia, our attention turns to a position on the pitch that I believe is far more crucial. The Argentinian may well be hugely talented, but my feeling is that we are blessed with young creative - [Farewell Granit Xhaka - Why he is still dividing the fanbase 5 years on.](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/06/11/farewell-granit-xhaka-why-he-is-still-dividing-the-fanbase-5-years-on/) - Granit Xhaka leaves after five seasons in North London. Having lived in Switzerland for the past eleven years, I took Dave’s offer to prepare an introductory blog about the Swiss international, as soon as his signing was made official. In my scouting report, I likened him to two Italian giants: Andrea Pirlo and Gennaro Gattuso. - [Is Neves the Xkaka upgrade Arsenal need to release Partey?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/06/09/is-neves-the-xkaka-upgrade-arsenal-need-to-release-partey/) - Whilst fans await the festival of football that we hope the delayed Euros will be, Arenal fans are using their down time to moan about the players we have not signed in the first few days of the summer transfer window. Having missed out, apparently, on Emi Buendia, the club are now being linked, to - [An Open Letter to Ainsley Maitland-Niles](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/06/08/an-open-letter-to-ainsley-maitland-niles/) - We are all very aware of the Arsenal being in the market for a first choice right-back, given the rumored appetite of Héctor Bellerín for a new experience abroad and the doubts surrounding his deputies, Cédric Soares and Calum Chambers. Mikel Arteta and Edu are reportedly looking for an athletic full-back with good defensive skills, - [Tie down Emile Smith Rowe down before worrying about new playmakers we aren't signing!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/06/07/tie-down-emile-smith-rowe-down-before-worrying-about-new-playmakers-we-arent-signing/) - I do find this time of year, as the transfer speculation mounts, and the angst heightens amusing and bemusing in equal measure. I used to get dragged in far more than I do these days. Now I just sit back and enjoy the ride, knowing that there is nothing I can do to influence proceedings - [Can Arteta learn something watching Tierney for Scotland in the Euros? YES!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/06/07/can-arteta-learn-something-watching-tierney-for-scotland-in-the-euros-yes/) - Let’s all learn from Scotland. So, contrary to what pretty much anyone who’s ever met me before will say, I come from Scotland. This means that, unlike the vast majority of people who frequent this website (I imagine?), over the past few days I haven’t been watching the likes of Bukayo Saka get booed on - [Auba's Dilemma - Cursing Arsenal Captains Past](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/06/07/aubas-dilemma-cursing-arsenal-captains-past/) - The summer break has arrived and Auba has decided to keep up with a bit of post season fitness. He grabs his headphones and hits the gym. In a moment of spontaneity, he hits play on the ‘Made For You’ page in Apple Music. As you know, the algorithms have got pretty sophisticated these day. - [Ready to watch Arsenal's Future Skipper shine and grow at the Euros?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/06/03/ready-to-watch-arsenals-future-skipper-shine-and-grow-at-the-euros/) - We now know that common sense prevailed and the rumours that Bukayo Saka was to miss out on Southgate’s final 26, which would have left Arsenal, traditionally among the elite of European club football, with only 2 players on show at the Euros starting this month, were false. Arsenal will now have three outfield players - [Transfer Window Pending - To be Ruthless on the Pitch, Arsenal need to be Ruthless off it!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/06/01/transfer-window-pending-to-be-ruthless-on-the-pitch-arsenal-need-to-be-ruthless-off-it/) - For years, we’ve stood by and watched our best players leave the club. Transfer markets were like grey clouds in the distance; they couldn’t be avoided, what was about to happen seemed inevitable; rumours circled, players agitated for their ‘big’ moves, they left and misery rained down on the fan base. From our perspective, the - [Season Review: The Conductor and His Part-time Rock Band [Positives Needs & Hopes]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/05/27/season-review-the-conductor-and-his-part-time-rock-band-positives-needs-hopes/) - The Conductor and his part time Rock Band POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES End of season review This is a tale of the unnecessary. There once was a really good music teacher. He had been given the opportunity to work with a fairly talented but unbalanced rock band called ‘Unexpected.’ The music teacher had taken - [Reading between the lines: a translation of Arteta's season summary](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/05/26/reading-between-the-lines-a-translation-of-artetas-season-summary/) - Reading between the lines Translating Arteta’s summary of the season: Quote: "In the league we have two (five after Sunday) more points than last season” Translation: “Stop your bloody moaning, it’s more points than when Unai was in charge” Quote: “The fact that we don’t have a title so close to grab because we’re not - [No room for sentiment, no room for Willock: Arsenal should sell Joe (for his sake and theirs)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/05/26/no-room-for-sentiment-no-room-for-willock-arsenal-should-sell-joe-for-his-sake-and-theirs/) - Seven consecutive games with his name on the scoresheet, that’s quite an achievement for Joe Willock.If there’s one ideal example of a perfect loan deal, it has to be Joe Willock’s stint at St. James’s Park. ...and that is why we should be selling him. When he left for Newcastle, Joe Willock was a peripheral - [What will be the fate of Arsenal's seven on-loan stars?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/05/25/what-will-be-the-fate-of-arsenals-seven-on-loan-stars/) - With one match remaining and Arteta already fielding questions on his loanees, ahead of the summer, it seems a logical time to offer a considered view on those still under contract, yet not with us at present. Joe Willock No better, place to start than with Willock, who’s headline grabbing displays for Newcastle have had - [Two excellent finishes from Pepe as Arteta does the double over Potter!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/05/25/two-excellent-finishes-from-pepe-as-arteta-does-the-double-over-potter/) - Whilst it's been a very poor season for Mikel Arteta as Arsenal manager, he can certainly be encouraged by his side's form since Christmas and the way his players have finished the league campaign on a high. In this piece, an analysis of Arsenal's victory against Brighton is discussed. In possession On the final - [A season of two halves, Arsenal look to carry momentum into summer and Europe-free 21/22](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/05/24/a-season-of-two-halves-arsenal-look-to-carry-momentum-into-summer-and-europe-free-21-22/) - So the season has (domestically) drawn to a close, Arsenal ended the season in 8th place in the end. Certainly not a finishing position we would have expected at the start of the season but here we are. I often highlight the impact the pandemic played as part in this outcome and it's definitely a - [Small happy, bigger frustration - too little, too late and a bullet dodged? [ARS 2-0 BHA]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/05/24/small-happy-bigger-frustration-too-little-too-late-and-a-bullet-dodged-ars-2-0-bha/) - Small happy, bigger frustration POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES Perhaps I'm overthinking this as the answer to my frustrations could be so very simple. It's the last game and the pressures off, right? The players would rather have not played in the Conference league, I'm sure. But.... Why were so many of our season long problems - [European Conference League to play the Kids? - Thanks but no thanks](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/05/22/european-conference-league-to-play-the-kids-thanks-but-no-thanks/) - You get used quickly to fancy stuff. Don’t believe anyone who tells you the opposite”“I may be a millionaire but I am the same chap I’ve always been!”“My yacht in Saint-Tropez? I’d be twice as happy with my inflatable in Exmouth!”“The Michelin three-stars restaurants every Saturday? Nothing beats my nan’s food!” Bullsh*t We went from - [The 4 Minute Rebellion - Arsenal players seize the initiative and save Arteta from himself](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/05/20/the-4-minute-rebellion-arsenal-players-seize-the-initiative-and-save-arteta-from-himself/) - The 4 Minute Rebellion POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES I might be reaching here. Could be wrong. I'm happy to say this as it's truth. Watching the game yesterday something jumped off the screen at me. We had spent 90 minutes trying to execute Arteta's passing patterns. We then binned them. Then we won. It's also - [How bad Is Arsenal’s current situation when it comes to contracts?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/05/18/how-bad-is-arsenals-current-situation-when-it-comes-to-contracts/) - Ever since, and to a degree before the departure of Arsene Wenger, Arsenal have been in a sorry state. Consecutive failures to quality for Europe’s top-tier competition as well as questionable moves in the transfer market have left fans a tad miffed as to where the club look to be heading. Those problems have only - [Arteta's conventional 3-4-3 vs the hybrid 3-4-3](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/05/16/artetas-conventional-3-4-3-vs-the-hybrid-3-4-3/) - Arteta’s conventional 3-4-3 vs the hybrid 3-4-3 Guardiola, Klopp, Rodgers, Solskjaer, Bielsa and now Tuchel; a list of impressive managers who have come up short against Arteta. Whilst it’s been a horrendous season for the Spaniard, he once again showed his capabilities in setting a team up accordingly to nullify one of the top teams - [Saka's Flexibility must make Gareth Southgate take notice for the Euros](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/05/13/sakas-flexibility-must-make-gareth-southgate-take-notice-for-the-euros/) - There has been a huge amount of revisionist hindsight amongst the Arsenal fanbase this week after Bukayo Saka’s stunning performance at left back against Newcastle. Suddenly, everybody had always wanted the young England International played there in Kieran Tierney’s injury absence and had Arteta played him there the previous Thursday, Arsenal might still be in - [An All-English Champions League Final highlights Arsenal's Decline](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/05/13/an-all-english-champions-league-final-highlights-arsenals-decline/) - It’s fair to say that the 2020-21 season has been one of the worst in Arsenal’s modern history. Not only are the Gunners out of the Europa League, but three of their biggest rivals will line up in European finals at the end of the campaign. Aside from Manchester United, who play Unai Emery's Villarreal - [Little Lucky Wins Back - One-nil to The Tenacious Arsenal as Arteta Gets it Right](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/05/13/little-lucky-wins-back-one-nil-to-the-tenacious-arsenal-as-arteta-gets-it-right/) - Little Lucky Winks Back POSITIVES, NEEDS AND HOPES Amongst the wash of badness that Arsenal have been this season, Arsenal have also been unlucky. Perhaps all teams are as unlucky as us? I don't pay close enough attention to all of them to know. I can say however, that I can't remember a season being - [Arteta - Back Him or Boot Him?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/05/12/arteta-back-him-or-boot-him/) - Clumsy, at best.When Mikel Arteta faced the press before the Chelsea game, some of his quotes left me appalled: in a very Mourinho-esque way, he did throw some of his players under the bus, questioning their attitude and overall qualities. It doesn’t bode well.It won’t sit well with the players. I never liked managers who - [The Big Question - Is Arteta learning from his mistakes or will he?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/05/11/the-big-question-is-arteta-learning-from-his-mistakes-or-will-he/) - Undoubtedly, Mikel Arteta has made mistakes this season, but is his most costly not utilising the versatility of Bukayo Saka during Kieran Tierney's absence? When the Spaniard first arrived at the club, it was a familiar sight seeing Saka maraud up and down the left-hand side of Arsenal's attack, often overlapping his winger to get - [Apathy, Arrogance, Naivety have caused Arsenal's Demise - It's the time to 'Act not Talk!'](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/05/10/apathy-arrogance-naivety-have-caused-arsenals-demise-its-the-time-to-act-not-talk/) - The saying goes, “It may get worse before it gets better, but it will get better.” Towards the end of Wenger’s reign, the majority of Arsenal fans weren’t naïve to the fact that things may have to ‘get worse’ before the glory days returned, but there was a general belief that they would return - [A little glimpse, but not enough - Arsenal's future, and Arteta's role in it...](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/05/10/a-little-glimpse-but-not-enough-arsenals-future-and-artetas-role-in-it/) - A little glimpse, but not enough POSITIVES,NEEDS and HOPES There was so much about yesterday that could've been better. Happier. Perhaps, hopeful. I was trying to feel more excited but couldn't fake it. All 3 goals were ordinarily seat jumpers but my son and I only managed a token fist pump. Perhaps like you, I - [Has Arteta let the players down or have the players let Arteta down!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/05/08/has-arteta-let-the-players-down-or-have-the-players-let-arteta-down/) - This was my column for Sun Football yesterday. The Morning after the woeful night before I knew I would be asked to articulate my views on Arsenal’s situation and that of the manager after last night’s limp exit from Europe’s secondary competition. Not a task to relish. Having already selected a weakened team in defence - [The Controller and His Joystick - Undecided on Arteta as Arsenal's Season Goes Down The Plug](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/05/07/the-controller-and-his-joystick/) - The Controller and his joystick POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES It was the 70th minute yesterday. For the first time this season, I'd lost hope. Actually, that's not true. There have been others. I felt without hope because I knew everything that Arsenal were going to do next. Nothing came as a surprise. More importantly, Unai - [Has Covid Changed The Way We Are Fans?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/05/06/has-covid-changed-the-way-we-are-fans/) - I ask this only due to all the goings on recently with fans in Manchester storming into Old Trafford and making tits of themselves. Bringing the wrong kind of publicity towards a cause all the fans want. Arsenal fans turned up in numbers and put on a great show of solidarity to protest before the - [There Once Was A Guy Who Owned Spotify...](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/05/04/there-once-was-a-guy-who-owned-spotify/) - There once was a guy who owned Spotify Who loved Arsenal and his dream was to buy So he spoke to Thierry And his mate Paddy Then they convinced Dennis to help them try Now The Arsenal are owned by the Kroenkes And about the club they don’t give a monkeys They’re only in for - [Martinelli's display has created serious headache for Arteta! An analysis of Arsenal's win against Newcastle](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/05/03/martinellis-display-has-created-serious-headache-for-arteta-an-analysis-of-arsenals-win-against-newcastle/) - Despite the fact that this was a poor Newcastle side, it was integral that Arsenal would go into their season-defining game against Villareal with a positive mindset and the performance provided on Tyneside was definitely required. In this piece, an analysis of Arsenal's win against the Magpies is discussed. In possession In the absence of - [Quicker, why quicker? How Arsenal's pace overwhelmed Newcastle - the template for Thursday success](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/05/03/quicker-why-quicker-how-arsenals-pace-overwhelmed-newcastle-the-template-for-thursday-success/) - Quicker, why quicker? POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES Watching that performance yesterday I had two main emotions........ relaxed and frustrated. It was quite lovely to be able to watch a game with almost zero stress. It looked to me that Newcastle might just be the worst coached team I've seen in many a year. Probably the - [Do we have any excuses left for Arteta? - We need to win a match because of him and not in spite of him](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/05/02/do-we-have-any-excuses-left-for-arteta-we-need-to-win-a-match-because-of-him-and-not-in-spite-of-him/) - It’s time for the excuses to stop and some of our fans need to finally accept that Arteta’s poor management has been part of the problem so far this campaign. I sat there for the duration of our first leg encounter with Villarreal believing that we have the players to beat them but sadly, at - [A Fan's Firsthand View of Arsenal's 70/71 Historic Double - The Finale](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/05/06/a-fans-firsthand-view-of-arsenals-70-71-historic-double-the-finale/) - The season was reaching its climax with Arsenal on 61 points from 39 matches and Leeds on 60 points from 40 games. The stakes were sky high as Arsenal travelled to Yorkshire to meet their title rivals knowing that a victory at Elland Road would win us the title for the first time since 1953. - [A Fan's Firsthand View of Arsenal's 70/71 Historic Double - Part 2](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/05/05/a-fans-firsthand-view-of-arsenals-70-71-historic-double-part-2/) - The cold snap over Christmas continued into the New Year and Arsenal’s FA Cup third round tie against non-league giant killers Yeovil Town was postponed due to a frozen pitch. Many a big club had come unstuck on their infamous sloping pitch and the non-league side were angry and upset about the referee calling off - [A Fan's Firsthand View of Arsenal's 70/71 Historic Double - Part 1](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/05/04/a-fans-firsthand-view-of-arsenals-70-71-historic-double-part-1/) - Everyone at Highbury and all the fans including me were looking forward to the new season with great excitement and expectation after the team’s success in the Fairs Cup. However Arsenal couldn’t have had a tougher start to the 1970-71 season. Away to the Champions Everton at a raucous Goodison Park. The Gunners were one - [A Fan's Firsthand View of Arsenal's 70/71 Historic Double - The Prelude](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/05/03/a-fans-firsthand-view-of-arsenals-70-71-historic-double-the-prelude/) - This week marks the 50th anniversary of The Arsenal winning their first ever historic Double. I’m 64 years old and back then as a 14 year old living in South Woodford recently moved from Hackney. I used listen to The Beatles singing “When I’m Sixty Four” and couldn’t imagine being that age as that seemed - [Belief, Hardship and Bigger Ambitions - Or Smith Rowe, Saka and Martinelli will go the way of Fabregas, Nasri and van Perise](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/04/28/belief-hardship-and-bigger-ambitions-or-smith-rowe-saka-and-martinelli-will-go-the-way-of-fabregas-nasri-and-van-perise/) - I recently watched “The Dawn Wall”, a superb documentary about one on the most epic sporting ventures of recent times. A truly inspiring watch. Although I’m not into free-climbing at all, I found it quite inspirational and started thinking about the two main psychological aspects of this adventure: belief and hardship.The goal that these two - [Has it taken Smith Rowe to be Arsenal's Fekir for Lacazette to thrive again?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/04/26/has-it-taken-smith-rowe-to-be-arsenals-fekir-for-lacazette-to-thrive-again/) - When Alexandre Lacazette signed for Arsenal in the July of 2017, expectations were high, the frustrations surrounding Oliver Giroud had reached boiling point and many hoped that a more clinical striker would ease the burden on the likes of Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez. The ninety-one goals in his past three seasons did a lot - [Outside the Emirates the Gooners excel, while the Gunners fail within](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/04/24/outside-the-emirates-the-gooners-excel-while-the-gunners-fail-within/) - I have been at an Arsenal match as accredited media before, but not at The Emirates, so last night was a first for me. Consequently, I feel compelled to endeavour to write something of merit, beyond a basic match report. Of course, that will not be problematic as last night was about so much more - [The Initiative Issue: the simple coaching tip Arteta needs to learn [ARS 0-1 EVE]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/04/24/the-initiative-issue-the-simple-coaching-tip-arteta-needs-to-learn-ars-0-1-eve/) - The Initiative Issue POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES I think that Mikel Arteta's greatest success since becoming coach/manager has been defensive intensity and organization. If he were not to remain as coach in the long term I think he has solved arguably the most important need that the club had on the field in 15 years. - [Sell Up or Front Up Now, Stan!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/04/23/sell-up-or-front-up-now-stan/) - As the football world tries to come to terms with the implications of this week's failed football coup - Gunner Town's Dave Seager adds his thoughts on what how Arsenal fans can address the obvious issues with its current ownership. (Note - this post was written before the Fans Forum meeting with Josh Kroenke last - [We’ve won the battle but not the war - we cannot let up until we get #KroenkeOut](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/04/22/weve-won-the-battle-but-not-the-war-we-cannot-let-up-until-we-get-kroenkeout/) - That was the most dramatic 48 hours in football. Fortunately the European Super League has been stopped in it’s tracks. The six billionaire owners overplayed their hand completely underestimating the reaction from the media, the government the future King of this country and most of all the fans. I felt so proud when I saw - [It is time for Stan Josh, Tim and Vanai to go -We Want More!!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/04/21/it-is-time-for-stan-josh-tim-and-vanai-to-go-we-want-more/) - We Want More. The decision to pull out of the proposed European Super League was right but it was also late, too late.Pulling out of it doesn’t make things right, we want more. 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'Arsenal current', Fulham and 'Arsenal past'. We started the game with energy and intent. We didn't get the goal but I enjoyed the desire to do so as it's been a rare - [Arsenal Pressed and Pounced like a Panther in Prague - Positives, Hopes and Needs](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/04/16/arsenal-pressed-and-pounced-like-a-panther-in-prague-positives-hopes-and-needs/) - Like a Panther POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES That was one incredibly well coached game. Slavia insisted on playing out from the back and were fine in the first phase. Second phase their midfield couldn't connect. I watched, paused, re-wound the TV and saw what was happening. Arteta had set us up to tempt them. To - [Why Partey is pivotal to how Arsenal function](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/04/14/why-partey-is-pivitol-to-how-arsenal-function/) - A midfield general is what Arsenal have lacked since the days of the invisible wall, Gilberto Silva. Someone with athleticism, mobility and a relentless engine. But finally, after years of neglecting this fundamental profile, the Gunners captured Thomas Partey towards the dying embers of the summer 2020 window. The deadline day signing lifted the spirits - [Some huge decisions for Arteta ahead of Prague but as we fickle fans demonstrate; it is not easy being the boss](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/04/15/some-huge-decisions-for-arteta-ahead-of-prague-but-as-we-fickle-fans-demonstrate-it-is-not-easy-being-the-boss/) - Ahead of Thursday, as you would expect I have been tasked with looking at the decisions Arteta needs to make for the second leg against Slavia Prague. Despite a formidable home record, and some notable scalps in Europe, the Czech champions showed little to frighten Arsenal in my view last week. 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Just 'cos he’s Zizou, just 'cos he’s won the World Cup, - [The Blame Game is easy BUT this one was not on Arteta - Here's why](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/04/09/the-blame-game-is-easy-but-this-one-was-not-on-arteta-heres-why/) - Sometimes it’s not blame It’s so easy to look for blame. It feels good. It removes a part of the frustration as we pass it off. I’m more than happy to apportion blame when I think it’s deserved. I like to remain as emotionally stable as possible so as to not live in the world - [Go on Mikel - Gamble on Gabi Tonight!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/04/08/go-on-mikel-gamble-of-gabi-tonight/) - Let’s face it, the past few days has not been up there with our best as Arsenal fans. 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Win, lose or draw, it’s “I told you so” and it’s become as predictable as our lack of consistency on the pitch. Surprisingly, there was even negativity after winning the recent North London derby. Can - [A Tale of Two Cities - Liverpool and Arsenal 2015-21 - Where we were, are and are headed!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/04/02/a-tale-of-two-cities-liverpool-and-arsenal-2015-21-where-we-were-are-and-are-headed/) - I remember being in the concourse of a bustling Liberty Stadium in October 2015, eagerly awaiting team news for Arsenal’s match against Swansea City, hoping for a Joel Campbell start, of all things. 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It could be recovered though. I have two problems. The sport is now predictable. The rules are sucking out the joy and the punishment isn’t even - [Start at the End: how Arsenal's poor finishing is dictating where they'll finish](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/03/19/start-at-the-end-how-arsenals-poor-finishing-is-dictating-where-theyll-finish/) - Start at the End POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES How are we going to approach the game? How do we deny them? Defensive structure. Combinations. Passing patterns. Etc... The above is a list of 5 of the most regularly practiced topics at a professional club. All are important. The first three might just be vital. Here's - [Aubameyang to return v Olympiakos, but will be see Martinelli too?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/03/18/aubameyang-to-return-v-olympiakos-but-will-be-see-martinelli-too/) - A week is a long time in football isn’t it? 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However, I am keen to highlight how the Norwegian’s place in the team is positively influencing others, notably Emile - [Arteta values the 'Art of Control' - The Key is turning Control to Wins Consistently](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/03/17/arteta-values-the-art-of-control-the-key-is-turning-control-to-wins-consistently/) - This time last week I was a nervous wreck, fearing the worst and hoping for the best, fearing that inside a week our season would feel like it was over and hoping that we could navigate ourselves to a couple victories, preferably victories that wouldn’t cause the sort of heart palpitations that the Benfica game - [The North London Derby Part 2: Arsenal 2 Tottenham 1 - Delicious Salty Tottenham Tears](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/03/17/the-north-london-derby-part-2-arsenal-2-tottenham-1-delicious-salty-tottenham-tears/) - THE BUILD UP Pacing, Drinking, Clenching, and Harry Kane's Face in a Potato Urgh. You thought the past week was bad. The day of the game is absolutely unbearable isn’t it? I usually prefer a 4.30pm kick off on a Sunday, but for this particular fixture, I would be happy to kick off at 6am, - [Behind the scenes at the VAR (Very Average Referees) Academy](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/03/15/behind-the-scenes-at-the-var-very-average-referees-academy/) - VAR (Very Average Referees) Academy It is the mid-season review at the VAR Academy, where all the ‘referees’ get together to assess how things are tracking and to check if all the refs are on course to meet their season KPIs. It’s 9.30am and the full thicket of EPL referees (google it, it’s the collective - [Arteta's bold selections came to fruition! An in depth look at Arsenal's derby day victory](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/03/15/artetas-bold-selections-came-to-fruition-an-in-depth-look-at-arsenals-derby-day-victory/) - Arsenal build-up shape The two most commonly deployed build-up structures Arteta favours is the 3-2-5 or the 2-3-5. And in yesterday's derby, the Spaniard opted for the latter. Xhaka and Partey operated in a double pivot, with Cedric staying deep and at times inverting. Lacazette and Odegaard would both offer themselves between the lines, Tierney - [Pay attention to Arsenal - After Yesterday, we are on our way!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/03/15/pay-attention-to-arsenal-after-yesterday-we-are-on-our-way/) - Pay attention to Arsenal POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES When love is present it is hard to be objective. I try to be objective when writing about my team but I have to breathe after the game and wait. I wait at least 4 hours so I can divorce emotion from reality. I hope I'm not - [Why this is The Most Important North London Derby in Arsenal’s History? NLD Preview](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/03/13/why-this-is-the-most-important-north-london-derby-in-arsenals-history-nld-preview/) - Now that we’ve got the Europa League out of the way for a week at least, it’s all about one thing. You don’t need me to tell you what that is. By now, I’m sure you will be gripped with The Fear. North London Derby Fear is a fear like no other you could possibly - [The Impressive New and the Depressingly Familiar Arsenal win well in Greece](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/03/12/the-impressive-new-and-the-depressingly-familiar-arsenal-win-well-in-greece/) - The New and the Familiar POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES Arsenal are sneaking up on us. As we have seen ourselves as a dominant possession team for the largest part of the last 20 years, I don't think we give this current group the credit they deserve for their current improvement. For at least the last - [Arsenal still have two routes to Europe and MUST go all out for both](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/03/11/arsenal-still-have-two-routes-to-europe-and-must-go-all-out-for-both/) - The biggest match of the season, a season defining week, make or break for Arteta, are all phrases that any Arsenal fan will have read or spoken this week ahead of the Europa League Round of 16 and the North London Derby. In reality, it is simply the biggest week, since the last biggest week, - [The worst Arsenal transfers of the 21st century](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/03/11/the-worst-arsenal-transfers-of-the-21st-century/) - The worst Arsenal transfers of the 21st century In the winter transfer window, Arsenal finally managed to get rid of Ozil’s huge contract by letting him go to Fenerbahce for free. Undoubtedly, zero pounds is a significant financial loss when you remember that the Turkish German came from Real Madrid for 42 million. Nevertheless, - [Arteta hopes a Martin Ødegaard loan deal extension can happen... Is it possible?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/03/10/arteta-hopes-a-martin-odegaard-loan-deal-extension-can-happen-is-it-possible/) - Since Martin Ødegaard's move to Emirates Stadium from Los Blancos on January 27 his performances have been repeatedly praised by many. Arsenal manager is among them. Martin's only 22 years old, playing in one of the most competitive leagues in the world, yet he has adapted so fast that he was trusted to start in - [Arsenal being Arsenal, Xhaka being Xhaka, VAR being VAR....Despite all my rage I am still just a rat in a cage](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/03/10/arsenal-being-arsenal-xhaka-being-xhaka-var-being-var-despite-all-my-rage-i-am-still-just-a-rat-in-a-cage/) - Despite all my rage I am still just a rat in a cage Burnley. At Turf Moor. 12.30pm kick off. During a normal season, this wouldn’t be the most attractive of fixtures to begin your weekend with. For some reason though, I’m not feeling as worried about this one as I usually would. I’m sure - ["The Either/Or Conundrum" - how Arsenal's midfielders' limits are short-circuiting our success...](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/03/09/the-either-or-conundrum-how-arsenals-midfielders-limits-are-short-circuiting-our-success/) - The Either/Or Conundrum Mistakes happen everywhere and football is no exception. No big drama, we chin up and move on. What makes it particularly difficult to process is its repetition, over time, as the concept of learning through experience doesn’t apply. We can accept the odd mistake, the brain fart that bears unpleasant consequences but - [Arteta can rotate a near fully fit squad and still win at Turf Moor](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/03/05/arteta-can-rotate-a-near-fully-fit-squad-and-still-win-at-turf-moor/) - After a fascinating selection of midweek fixtures, which saw a selection of the side directly above Arsenal drop points, and after last week’s impressive away win against Leicester, the Gunners will be starting to dream again about chasing a European place in the League, ahead of their visit to Burnley tomorrow lunchtime. Whilst Sean Dyche’s - [The Reasons why no European Football for Arsenal in 21/22 may not be a disaster](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/03/08/the-reasons-why-no-european-football-for-arsenal-in-21-22-may-not-be-a-disaster/) - We currently sit in 10th place, 7 points off of the European places and in indifferent form. Depending on who wins the FA Cup, finishing 7th could get us back into the Europa League, but the chances of doing so are looking increasingly unlikely. Winning the Europa League brings with it the coveted entry into - ["The leader's always by himself in a time of doom.” - The Final Days of Unai Emery.](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/03/05/the-leaders-always-by-himself-in-a-time-of-doom-the-final-days-of-unai-emery/) - This piece is part of a soon to be released work on Unai Emery. To borrow a quote from the intimidating Mike Tyson in Dark Trade, "The leader's always by himself in a time of doom.” As was Unai Emery. 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Arteta raised the collective eyebrow of the fanbase with his multiple - [The day I talked to the Quinn - Ireland and Arsenal Hero](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/03/03/the-day-i-talked-to-the-quin-ireland-and-arsenal-hero/) - I loved the mindfulness that transpired from every answer I got from Louise.During the thirty minutes I got to spend with her, she walked me through her journey from Ireland to Sweden, the brief and unfortunate spell at Notts County Ladies, her experience at the Arsenal and the fresh start in Italy, last summer. Now - [We see things THEY'LL NEVER see! - Arsenal is in our Blood](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/03/02/proper-gooners-see-and-feel-things-those-in-it-just-to-make-money-will-never-see/) - THE RETURN TO GUNNERSTOWN OF DB'S SEASON DIARY..... So here we are, on the eve of a crucial European second leg tie against Benfica, hanging in the balance after a 1-1 draw in the first leg. (If you are of a certain age, those very words will send a shiver down your spine!) - ["You make me laugh!": Inside Mesut Özil's Fractured Relationship with Emery](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/03/02/you-make-me-laugh-inside-mesut-ozils-fractured-relationship-with-emery/) - This piece is part of a larger work on Unai Emery's Arsenal tenure, which will soon be released... A magician on the pitch, Özil was an insanely talented Arsenal player but often inconsistent. A World Cup winner, the attacking midfielder possessed a tendency to alternate between incredible performances to then being known for, “going missing - [Pepe and Willian shine as Arteta tactically outsmarts Rodgers at the KP!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/03/01/pepe-and-willian-shine-as-arteta-tactically-outsmarts-rodgers-at-the-kp/) - The Arsenal set up 1) In possession Utilising the familiar 4-2-3-1, Arsenal were building through the thirds in a 2-3-5 shape. Cedric would initially remain deep, with Tierney deployed as an outlet through the left channel, allowing Willian to occupy the half-spaces. The 2-3-5 became a 3-2-5 occasionally with Elneny dropping in between the two - [A Coaches Coach: how Arteta’s coaching skills ran the Foxes ragged](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/03/01/a-coaches-coach-how-artetas-coaching-skills-ran-the-foxes-ragged/) - A coaches coach POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES I wasn't really 'Wenger Out.' I wasn't 'Wenger In', either. I was more 'Wenger frustrated.' I spent the post 2010 period largely frustrated. Whether it was the fact that we always seemed 2-3 players short of competing or the more pertinent point, that it became clear that he - [Zaha, Maguire and Partey: Inside Arsenal's 2019 Transfer Window - Failed Targets and Lost Leaders](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/02/28/zaha-maguire-and-partey-inside-arsenals-2019-transfer-window-failed-targets-and-lost-leaders/) - This piece is part of a larger work on Unai Emery - soon to be published in its entirety here on Gunners Town. Arsenal’s Champions League aspirations went up in flames. Torched by Wilfred Zaha, the dynamic forward brushed by Shkodran Mustafi with ease. As Zaha sped by, he scored his side’s second goal. On - [Free speech is a right, not a right to hate](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/02/27/free-speech-is-a-right-not-a-right-to-hate/) - There are two statements that appeared on my feed recently that sum up a depressingly, growing number of our fan base at the moment. Anonymous (supposed Arsenal fan) on Twitter: ‘When you play well you get zero abuse. They deserve everything they get and more” Granit Xhaka: “I’m the guy on the pitch, not my - [Europa League Final Fallout. A Glance Back at Arsenal's Miserable European Finale](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/02/26/europa-league-final-fallout-a-glance-back-at-arsenals-miserable-european-finale/) - This piece is part of a larger work on the Unai Emery Era - Keep a watchful eye on Gunners Town for the entire upcoming project. Azerbaijan. The Land of Fire. Inside the Baku Olympic Stadium, one final match would make or break Arsenal’s season. Heralded as King of the Europa League, Unai Emery had - [.... and the door slides open: How these 3 Arsenal players might have saved Arteta's future...](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/02/26/and-the-door-slides-open-how-these-3-arsenal-players-might-have-saved-artetas-future/) - ...... and the door slides open POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES In the 14 months that Mikel Arteta has been at Arsenal he has experienced every curve of the rollercoaster that most managers would enjoy and endure in a decade. I sit here a few hours post game and I wonder if he knows that he - [Time for Aubameyang to silence his Critics including Jamie 'Spurs' Redknapp](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/02/25/time-for-aubameyang-to-silence-his-critics-including-jamie-spurs-redknapp/) - If you had told me in August, on the back of his double two goal FA Cup Wembley heroics that I would be asked to write about Aubameyang losing his edge, I would have laughed. After the striker’s heroics the collective Arsenal fanbase followed the skipper’s social media hints and anxiously took confidence from Arteta’s - [Thanks for the memories, Heccy - You have not become the player we all believed you would!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/02/24/thanks-for-the-memories-heccy-you-have-not-become-the-player-we-all-believed-you-would/) - Is Héctor the last name on the exhaustive list of players we hang on for too long? Kieran Gibbs, Carl Jenkinson, Joel Campbell, Jack Wilshere, Abou Diaby, Johan Djourou, Nicklas Bendtner and Denílson are the prime examples of players towards whom the Club has been too loyal, despite the evident gaps. “Yeah but on - [Measuring Arteta's progress solely on Premier League losses is bad for your Mental Health!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/02/22/measuring-artetas-progress-solely-on-premier-league-losses-is-bad-for-your-mental-health/) - It is unfair to criticise other Arsenal supporters based on my own fragile state of mind but equally I need to block them out. I find myself at a point in my life, for reasons unrelated to football, that I simply have no place for negativity that is avoidable but also in my own personal - [The Absence of Automatic: how City's slick beast was too good for Arsenal's rag-tag strangers](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/02/22/the-absence-of-automatic-how-citys-slick-beast-was-too-good-for-arsenals-rag-tag-strangers/) - The absence of automatic POSITIVES, NEEDS AND HOPES Everyone seems to be dealing with their own level of disappointment after yesterday. Some have gone for fire-face emoji-man. Others are emotional because it just happened and it wasn't very pretty. There are a batch who see a 0-1 to City as 'not bad considering.' Then there - [An Exclusive Doctor's Insight into the Old and New Bellerin, pre and post ACL](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/02/20/an-exclusive-doctors-insight-into-the-old-and-new-bellerin-pre-and-post-acl/) - Unfortunately, injuries are part and parcel of sport especially at the elite level, and with the vast majority of them being unavoidable it often triggers a psychological response from the athlete. Whilst some minor problems can be treated with little to no disturbance on performance, others cause extended periods away from sport while inflicting significant - [The Journey and The Scoreboard: why Gooners need to keep calm and trust Arteta [Positive Needs & Hopes]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/02/19/the-journey-and-the-scoreboard-why-gooners-need-to-keep-calm-and-trust-arteta-positive-needs-hopes/) - The Journey and the Scoreboard POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES In a strange kind of way I was interested to see Benfica yesterday. I've researched many of their players for my transfer blogs but we don't much get to see the Portuguese league and we all know that there are frequent gems sold from this league. - [Arteta is raising Arsenal's Tempo with fast thinking players and fast moving football.](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/02/18/arteta-is-raising-arsenals-tempo-with-fast-thinking-players-and-fast-moving-football/) - Arsenal fans are happier after this weekend than they were after the previous and this is hardly surprising. Despite the later second half blips, the overall dominance of Leeds and the scoring of four goals, quite a rarity these days, should have us smiling. However, many will still be scratching their heads as to how - [Arteta's attacking dilemma ahead of Arsenal's most important game of the season (Benfica Match Preview)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/02/18/artetas-attacking-dilemma-ahead-of-arsenals-most-important-game-of-the-season-benfica-match-preview/) - Match Preview Arsenal resume their Europa League campaign on Thursday evening, when they travel to Rome for the first and away-leg of their round of 32 clash against Benfica. Both sides come into the tie having gone through the group stages unbeaten, as well as being amongst the highest-scorers in the competition. The Portuguese side - [Despite the Crazy Substitutions, Arteta is a Coach with a Plan and the players are with him - Onwards](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/02/16/despite-the-crazy-substitutions-arteta-is-a-coach-with-a-plan-and-the-players-are-with-him-onwards/) - I, too, cannot wrap my mind around Mikel Arteta’s substitutions. I can’t explain why he keeps playing Willian on the left, I can’t understand why he seems to overlook Martinelli, and so on. I believe he should have responded better when David Luiz got sent off at Molineux and I think he killed the team - [Arsenal 4-2 Leeds: A quality performance seals the deal, as Auba snatches the Match Ball {Detailed Analysis}](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/02/15/arsenal-4-2-leeds-a-quality-performance-seals-the-deal-as-auba-snatches-the-match-ball-detailed-analysis/) - A line-breaking pass from deep, positional rotations and a smart finish; elements that were on display in Arsenal's first goal against Leeds (described below). In this piece, I provide a review of the game. Formations in and out of possession Arsenal continued to persist with the 4-2-3-1 that has brought greater levels of consistency in - [When the Coach got to coach - the 3 missing pieces Arteta used to tame El Loco](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/02/15/when-the-coach-got-to-coach-the-3-missing-pieces-arteta-used-to-tame-el-loco/) - When the Coach got to coach POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES I was really looking forward to yesterday's game. Off the back of two losses and another potential fan meltdown, that may seem a little crazy. My excitement was based on knowing that the game came with a full weeks preparation time. Something our coach hasn't - [Over the moon or Overmars, Stan and Josh talk dosh.](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/02/14/over-the-moon-or-overmars-stan-and-josh-talk-dosh/) - After grabbing a wild card entry, the LA Rams failed to make an impression on the NFL Play offs and ended the season empty handed, again. Short armed Stan, looking to generate more funds to bank roll he favourite (American) football franchise, zoomed in Josh in for a meeting to talk moola. Stan; “ Howdy - [The Night Thierry Henry Destroyed Leeds at Highbury in the Premier League - An I was there occasion!](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/02/12/the-night-thierry-henry-destroyed-leeds-at-highbury-in-the-premier-league-i-was-there/) - The Arsenal face a traditional old foe in Leeds United in February. Amazingly this match will be the first league meeting between these two giants of English football at The Emirates. This is because the Yorkshire Lilywhites were relegated from the Premier League in 2004 when were still at Highbury, the season Arsenal won the - [Arteta's Arsenal 4231 in 2021 needs an Olivier Giroud with Pace? - Edouard or Lukaku anyone?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/02/11/artetas-arsenal-4231-in-2021-needs-an-olivier-giroud-with-pace-edouard-or-lukaku-anyone/) - I read two excellent whilst differing articles on Sunday, after Arsenal’s limp attacking display at Villa Park. Both were posing questions about Arteta’s strikers and while differing in their conclusions, the consistent message was that perhaps neither Lacazette or Aubameyang are the central striker the manager needs or wants for his team. Given that the - [Could The Cherries Spanish Left-back Diego Rico be the perfect understudy for Kieran Tierney?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/02/11/could-the-cherries-spanish-left-back-diego-rico-be-the-perfect-understudy-for-kieran-tierney/) - Having only just seen the close of the January Transfer Window, the one area, many feel Arsenal failed to address was the cover/competition for Kieran Tierney at left back. These concerns were there at the star of the window when Kolasinac was allowed to leave on loan and Arteta himself highlighted the area as one - [Big Wednesday ahead for Arsenal’s injury-riddled Ladies: why are they struggling?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/02/10/big-wednesday-ahead-for-arsenals-injury-riddled-ladies-why-are-they-struggling/) - Twelve games, seven wins, forty goals scored, eleven conceded. Good numbers - or not? Fourth place in the table, nine behind Chelsea and Manchester United at the top of the table, seems to suggest not. Of course, we have one game less than Chelsea and Manchester City and two games less than Manchester United, but - [Half-term report on Gunners youngster Mark McGuinness at Ipswich Town](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/02/09/half-term-report-on-gunners-youngster-mark-mcguinness-at-ipswich-town/) - Arsenal’s Republic of Ireland U21 international defender Mark McGuinness has spent the first half of the 2020/21 season with League One promotion hopefuls Ipswich Town. The Suffolk side snapped up McGuinness on a season-long loan following an impressive solo display in the Gunners’ under-23 side which defeated Ipswich at Portman Road in the EFL Trophy. - [Is Odsonne Eduoard Arteta's Giroud with Pace?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/02/09/is-odsonne-eduoard-artetas-giroud-with-pace/) - I read two excellent articles after Saturday’s disappointing loss at Villa Park, both looking at Arsenal’s striker issues in slightly different ways. One described it as ‘our penalty box problem’. Both Lacazette and Aubameyang are top strikers with differing attributes, indeed the Arsenal captain, is arguably world class. However, the question raised is whether either, - [Good onya Mat Ryan - Joining a hectic Arsenal Aussie invasion ....](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/02/08/good-onya-mat-ryan-joining-a-hectic-arsenal-aussie-invasion/) - The Aussie invasion has been a slow burner. Mat Ryan became the first (male) Aussie to play for The Arsenal since 1978 when John Kosmina played his one and only league game for The Gunners vs Leeds United on August 19th. As most of you probably don’t know, Kosmina played for the Socceroos (Aussies have - [The Penalty Box Problem - how Arteta can fix Arsenal’s goalscoring disfunction](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/02/07/the-penalty-box-problem-how-arteta-can-fix-arsenals-goalscoring-disfunction/) - The Penalty Box Problem POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES Well, that wasn't November and it wasn't January. It was somewhere in between. The Keeper was very good, defence was uncharacteristically nervous, the midfield dominated but it was the attackers or more to the point, the attacking, that was stuck deep in November. There are multiple layers - [A 10 Point Assessment of Arsenal's January Transfer Window](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/02/03/a-10-point-assessment-of-arsenals-january-transfer-window/) - In the days after the window closes for most fans will be mentally assessing how the club performed in the January Transfer Window. On the 2nd February 2021 are we better equipped to build on the positive momentum, the team’s form since Christmas has created? Here is a 10-point summary with the positives and negatives: - [Arsenal never missing an opportunity to miss an opportunity. (Since forever.)](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/02/03/arsenal-never-missing-an-opportunity-to-miss-an-opportunity-since-forever/) - Faced with the chance to climb into the upper echelons of the (misleading) Premier League table and capitalise on the recent shabby performances of our Super League colleagues, Arsenal did what Arsenal does: they took all the recent momentum, the promising performances, a solid defensive partnership, a goalkeeper in fine form, a coach’s hard-earned respect, - [Arsenal loans Ainsley Maitland Niles to West Brom: shrewd business or tragic misstep? You decide...](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/02/02/arsenal-loans-ainsley-maitland-niles-to-west-brom-shrewd-business-or-tragic-misstep-you-decide/) - So, Transfer Deadline Day passed through with not too many fireworks from the Arsenal camp. Most of the touted departures happened except maybe for Reiss Nelson. https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1356250757905973250 The most interesting departure to me wasn’t really about the player but the choice of club for Ainsley Maitland-Niles. West Bromwich Albion? I mean no disrespect to - [Should Arsenal Send Reiss Nelson Out On Loan Again?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/02/01/should-arsenal-send-reiss-nelson-out-on-loan-again/) - Arsenal rising star Reiss Nelson is regarded as one for the future. Top German tactician Julian Nagelsmann acknowledged his potential when he signed him on loan at Hoffenheim a couple of seasons ago. If you have been participating in soccer betting on leagues from around the world, then you must know about this budding soccer - [Are the New Arsenal becoming as Ruthless as Chelsea?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/01/31/are-the-new-arsenal-becoming-as-ruthless-as-chelsea/) - Arsenal Finally Being as Ruthless as Chelsea Sometimes, when I’m lying awake at night and not thinking about 2007/08 Alex Hleb, I fret about the etymology of words and get myself all worked up for no reason at all. It’s a strange pastime and almost certainly a tactic from my brain designed to keep me - [Have you noticed? - This Squad CARE and Arteta has transformed Arsenal to be the best DEFENCE in the Premier League](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/01/31/have-you-noticed-this-squad-care-and-arteta-has-transformed-arsenal-to-be-the-best-defence-in-the-premier-league/) - Have you noticed? POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES I think it's pretty normal for football fans to notice the following; great performances, poor performances, glaring opportunities, eye catching individualism, big effort, lack of effort and man of the match candidates. There are more but that's enough. What I'm starting to notice with the current Arsenal team - [Grading Arsenal’s Hale End academy boys on their 2020/21 season to date - Whos gets an A +](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/01/30/grading-arsenals-hale-end-academy-boys-on-their-2020-21-season-to-date-whos-gets-an-a/) - For years Arsenal’s Hale End Academy was regarded one of the most fruitful in England, the likes of Ashley Cole, Steve Sidwell, David Bentley and Jack Wilshere being amongst the swathes of talent it nourished in the late-90s and noughties. With the exception of Alex Iwobi, academy graduates leaving their mark on the first team - [Ødegaard Arriving and Smith-Rowe Thriving spells trouble for the expensive Wilian Borges da Silva](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/01/28/odegaard-arriving-and-smith-rowe-thriving-spells-trouble-for-the-expensive-wilian-borges-da-silva/) - As Arsenal prepare for their second visit to St Mary’s in 3 days, the fanbase will be hoping that Arteta reverts to the team that had been winning in the Premier League. There has been a collective annoyance that the manager’s team selection for Saturday’s FA Cup Fourth Round tie, rather let his team open - [The Pepe Enigma - Is it more a question of his playing position in the team than his ability?](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/01/27/nicolas-pepe-should-questions-be-asked-of-our-record-signing/) - Writing after the Southampton league game away, where Pepe scored a fine goal in a sound win, it may be harsh to call Pepe out or question his time at the club. However, as our record signing, and the poor performance of Pepe in the Cup loss at Soton, questioning him may be apt. - [When it's the Coach: how Arteta unlocked Southampton for the W [Positive Needs & Hopes]](https://gunnerstown.com/arsenal/2021/01/27/when-its-the-coach-how-arteta-unlocked-southampton-for-the-w-positive-needs-hopes/) - When it's the Coach POSITIVES, NEEDS and HOPES Every game can be won or lost by a coach. Something they do or don't do. Often it's plural. 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