Arsenal’s demolition of West Ham on Saturday night felt like the culmination of six weeks of collective toil and frustration unleashed. It was the kind of performance that seemed to have deserted us for the entire month of November and one which many feared we wouldn’t see again until the return of Santi Cazorla. For … Continue reading Arsenal rediscover their mojo with masterclass at West Ham
The only consistent thing about West Ham’s play this season has been their inconsistency but you can be sure they’ll find some sort of form for the visit of Arsenal today. After last season’s uncharacteristic show of ability, the Hammers have returned to something like normality this season, showing patches of cohesive play, and stretches … Continue reading Arsenal must learn from last season as they face physical test at West Ham
You couldn’t help but feel there was something ominous about the lack of information surrounding Santi Cazorla’s ongoing absence from the Arsenal squad these last few weeks As the games went by, and Arsene Wenger gave rolling injury updates, there was seldom much mention as to the nature of extent of the little Spaniard’s injury, … Continue reading Arsenal must find the right balance as long-term absence of Santi Cazorla is confirmed
If the Premier League dished out points based on performances alone Arsenal would have gone the entire month of November without a win. But, as it happens, the Premier League is all about results and it was Arsenal’s superior quality in front of goal that made the difference against Bournemouth on Sunday as we picked … Continue reading Will win over Bournemouth allow Arsenal the chance to push on over festive period?
The pressure that has been building steadily around the Emirates will come to the boil this afternoon as the Gunners face their most important match of the season so far. Wins for Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester City on Saturday saw daylight open up between the league’s three top sides and Arsene Wenger’s men and, even … Continue reading Arsenal must reply with Bournemouth win as gap opens at the top of the Premier League
Like most Arsenal fans, I’ve been wracking my brains for the last 48 hours trying to working out why the team seems to have lost its consistency. Ever since the Middlesbrough game something has been decidedly off. The team just doesn’t seem to be able to find any rhythm, or fluidity of performance, for any … Continue reading Arsenal must shift their collective constipation before the good fortune runs dry
When Arsenal visited Paris earlier in the season, we escaped with a point and our tails firmly between our legs. We were overawed for long periods, out-thought, and out-worked by a rampant home side and had David Ospina to thank for keeping us in the game until, late on, we were able to steal a … Continue reading PSG visit is a chance for Arsenal to test how far the squad has progressed
Hector Bellerin’s decision to put pen to paper on a new six-year deal is a real boost for the club and could signal the beginning of a new chapter at the Emirates. Undoubtedly one of Hale End’s biggest successes of the last five years, the young Spaniard has caught the attention of Europe’s top clubs … Continue reading Hector Bellerin’s contract could signal beginning of new chapter at Arsenal
After Conor McGregor’s one-sided demolition of Eddie Alvarez in the UFC a few weeks back, the Irishman’s coach, John Kavanagh, spoke about the key difference between a champion and a contender. (The video is at the bottom of this piece) Kavanagh spoke eloquently about the ability McGregor has to perform as well as he does … Continue reading Arsenal, Conor McGregor, and ridding ourselves of the fear of failure
The week leading up to any clash with a side managed by Jose Mourinho is one that I dread - and not because I live in fear of the man or his turgid brand of football. Rather, it is the wearying, thoroughly tired, and frustratingly predictable narrative that is trotted on every occasion. Arsene Wenger … Continue reading Wenger vs Mourinho: It’s time to consign this tired old narrative to the bin
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