Steve Bould said of the Montpellier game, “The second half was tough and we looked physically a little bit tired”. The Gunner’s strength in depth this season is one of the many reasons for fans to be optimistic, and so it was odd that there was little change to the team that blew Southampton away […]
France looks nice, let’s take it
Arsenal visited the south of France for a day. The sole reason to take three points that on paper are deserved. Arsene Wenger was in the stands, hopefully understanding his touchline ban. It didn’t take long for things to hit full speed. A Yellow in the first minute, an early penalty, and then two quick […]
Le Road to France
Good morning, afternoon or evening from where ever you’re reading this, I hope you’re sitting comfortably. This evening, morning or afternoon Arsenal embarks on their Champions League campaign (depending on where you are) in what promises to be tough fixture for both sides. Playing away from home in the Champion’s League is always a tough […]
Gervinho performance shows the “False Nine” is in vogue
Arsenal’s performance in dismantling Southampton 6-1 on Saturday was a delight for almost all watching, bar Southampton supporters of course. The way the Gunners played was exhibition stuff at times. Amongst an array of star Gunners performers it was Gervinho who most caught the eye. Aside from his two goals, the first a fine drilled […]
Jack Wilshere’s return is a huge boost for Arsenal (Video)
This morning the news emerged out of Arsenal that Jack Wilshere, a full 13 months after he last limped off a football pitch in a pre-season friendly, is to return to full training with the first team squad later on this week. Like all long-term injury absentees, the 20 year old’s stature has grown to […]
Where does Walcott fit in? (Video)
After the introduction of the new Arsenal players Carzorla, Podolski and Giroud, along with the departure of his good friends Robin van Persie and Alex Song, a few question marks are appearing over and probably in Theo Walcott’s head. There was talk during the transfer window that the right wing/striking speed boat might be the […]
Cazorla and Arteta: the Hispanic Petit and Viera?
For all the criticism heaped on Arsene Wenger for his tendacy to be reluctant when it comes to spending big in the transfer market, it is forgotten that the Frenchman is as shrewd they come when identifying the finest European talent available. Case in point; this summer’s signing of Santi Cazorla for a mere (these […]
Oli G needs some Va Va Voom
4 appearances – 0 goals. That is all the papers are focussing on. Not the fact that Arsenal as a team are streets ahead of where they were last season. This time last year, the Gunners had shipped 10 goals (8 of which occured at Old Trafford – a debut to forget for The Ox), […]
Arsenal playing six-y football
One of my favourite all time Arsenal goals was scored by Robert Pires away to Southampton. Now, Podolski’s free kick is knocking on the door. Before this match I watched highlights of Arsenal’s last loss to Southampton and our double hattrick win away.
PREVIEW: Southampton
This international break has had the distinct feeling of a colonoscopy: there was the typical dreading of the 2 week-long event; the horrible experience of it actually happening; followed of course by the tortuous wait for the results to come in, specifically with regards to injuries to our, very often, overly fragile players. Well I’m […]