What are realistic expectations for Arsenal’s season?
Speaking before the Champions league clash with Napoli, Arsene Wenger played down expectations of winning the league title “We want the right balance between ambition and humility. To speak about the title today is ridiculous," he said. However his...
Are Arsenal Title Contenders?
Arsène Wenger has recently claimed that talk of Arsenal being title contenders is ‘ridiculous’ and that the title race is wide open. Considering that we are only 6 games in to the season, he’s not wrong.
We currently sit at...
Öutclassed – Arsenal have always had the quality
“People have been brainwashed. People don't question any more if players are better than the ones you already have” – Arsene Wenger
There was a time when Arsene Wenger would have been laughed at by fans for quotes similar to...
Bergkamp vs Özil: A Comparison
God’s manifestations on earth are well known amongst both the religious and non-religious communities. His first coming was as Jesus, being born in a manger to the Virgin Mary and ultimately being dubbed the saviour of men on earth.
He...
How do you solve a problem like Vermaelen?
Arsenal’s impressive run of form since their 2-1 defeat to Tottenham last March, including a record breaking run of 11 straight away wins, has attracted praise from both fans and football pundits. Players like Aaron Ramsey and Olivier Giroud...
Here’s the Arsenal team to face West Brom tonight, good enough?
Arsenal travel to West Brom this evening to play in the third round of the Capital One Cup, the Gunners have named a young squad, with key players rested including: Szczesny, Gibbs, Sagna, Koscielny, Ramsey, Wilshere, Ozil and Giroud....
Theo Walcott – The Intangible Presence
Joni Mitchell was right! It really is hard to see what you've got until it’s gone. Sunday’s game against Stoke provided a great opportunity to reflect on the value of Theo Walcott.
Walcott is, to most Gooners, a top quality...
Is this Bellerin’s chance to shine?
With the Capital One Cup game against West Bromwich Albion fast approaching, many are wondering whether Wenger will give 18 year-old Hector Bellerin his first-team debut, after giving Chuba Akpom and Serge Gnabry the opportunity in recent Premier League...
Kieran Gibbs – The Silent Hero
So far this season, Aaron Ramsey has been grabbing all the headlines, and rightfully so. But one player that has been going under the radar is another from our British contingent; Kieran Gibbs.
The thing I like most about Kieran...
January Jubilation
The magnitude of the signing of Mezut Ozil cannot be understated, especially with a club like Arsenal. Renowned for last minute dealings, deep in the heart of France for an 18 year old future wonder kid, Arsene Wenger has...
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Feature: Why Arsenal and Arteta chose Jorginho
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Fee and contract details revealed as Arsenal agree deal to sign Jorginho from Chelsea
Arsenal have sprung a surprise once again on deadline day and this time it is leading to a mixed reaction.
With so much effort going...
Report: ‘Advanced talks’ have taken place for Arsenal to complete record-breaking deal before deadline
Arsenal have found ‘some agreements’ with Brighton over the transfer of Moises Caicedo according to a Ecuardorian source, despite public claims from Brighton that...
Romano: Arsenal table £70m bid to make major signing before deadline day
Arsenal have tabled a major bid in order to secure the signing of a Premier League midfielder before the transfer window slams shut in...
Player ratings: Manchester City 1-0 Arsenal
The Gunners were knocked out of the FA Cup on Friday night after losing a tight game against title chasing rivals Manchester City.
Nathan Ake...