Let’s get it out of the way early so we can move on to more important matters; Harry Kane dived to win Tottenham their penalty. It is useless to deny it. However much pundits want to call it ‘clever’ or that he was in some way ‘clipped’, it was an act of deception designed to … Continue reading Arsenal outworked and outsmarted in North London Derby defeat
I have never truly been confident going into a North London Derby in the Premier League era, for the simple reason that form almost always counts for nothing. There have been rampantly dominant Arsenal teams that have travelled to White Hart Lane and been pummelled, just as much as there have been pretty rank Gunners … Continue reading North London Derby: Victory could make Arsenal’s season, defeat will break it
Unlike most, I certainly do not begrudge Arsenal the slice of good fortune they enjoyed in last night’s must-win match against Leicester. Why anyone would is beyond me, but in order to pick up wins and go on runs in the Premier League, any and every team needs moments of good fortune along the way, … Continue reading Arsenal v Leicester: Why would any fan begrudge their team a slice of good fortune?
As the season marches on into its final few weeks, the pressure on teams to get results ramps up another few notches. While expectations that Arsenal may mount a late bid for the top four are especially low this year, it is crucial the team at least continues the fight until the very last day … Continue reading Arsenal v Leicester: Gunners face battle to keep mini-revival going
Is there a more pleasurable sound in football fandom than the howls of derision from pundits and experts as a decision goes against the team they all so obviously back? On and on they droned about Leroy Sane’s looping cross which was ruled to have curled out of play before it was poked home by … Continue reading FA CUP: A rare moment of glory for hard-working Arsenal as they enjoy a strong semi.
Winning any competitive cup competition is something worth celebrating but would getting their hands on the FA Cup salvage what has been a pretty miserable season for Arsenal? It certainly couldn’t do any harm, it’s fair to say that much. What it will not do, however, is assuage the feelings of anger and frustration from … Continue reading Would winning the FA Cup salvage Arsenal’s season?
Given his general resistance to reactionary change, Arsene Wenger’s decision to employ three at the back against Middlesbrough on Monday came as something of a surprise. While the move may not have proved the panacea to all the ills plaguing the team at the moment, it did prove itself pretty solid in the first half … Continue reading Will Arsene Wenger stick with three at the back for FA Cup clash with Manchester City?
Conventional wisdom dictates that Arsenal should simply have too much for Middlesbrough in tonight’s Premier League clash. The Gunners are the far superior side man-for-man, with a vastly more lavish playing budget, better training facilities and management structure. But, if this season has taught Arsenal fans anything, it’s that this club cares little for convention, … Continue reading Arsene’s lucky dip: Which Arsenal side will turn up for the trip to Middlesbrough?
Little by little, as the days go by and the press conferences come and go, I become convinced that there is some sort of battle raging in the Arsenal boardroom. In the build-up to the West Bromwich Albion game, it seemed almost certain that we were imminently due an announcement on the issue of Arsene … Continue reading Battle in the boardroom: Has Ivan thrown a spanner in the works of contract extension?
When something bad happens - typically something unexpected and deeply affective - the natural reaction of most people is to try and rationalise it or search for a logical explanation. This old truth has been particularly relevant for Arsenal fans of late, as the search for a reason behind the team’s lamentable downturn in form … Continue reading There is no simple explanation or singular point of blame for the turmoil at Arsenal
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