It’s no secret that, aside from a blistering 45 minutes at Watford, Arsenal have struggled to click as a team so far this season. They have been excellent in parts of games, but have failed to really put a complete performance together. There are perhaps a number of reasons why that has been the case … Continue reading Why hasn’t it clicked for Alex Oxlade Chamberlain so far this season?
There was more than a touch of good fortune about it, but a point in Paris really was a prize worth having as Arsenal kicked off their Champions League campaign on Tuesday night. When the relief of having completed his toughest group fixture finally subsides, there will be plenty for Arsene to think about and … Continue reading Post-PSG wish list: A few areas Arsene must address ahead of trip to Hull
What is it about playing at the Emirates that seems to be causing Arsenal trouble of late? We started the season with a turbulent 4-3 defeat at the hands of Liverpool, and, in our latest home match, narrowly avoided a draw against Southampton courtesy of a last-gap penalty. But for that penalty, we may have … Continue reading What’s behind Arsenal’s recent struggles playing at the Emirates?
Granit Xhaka saw red for Switzerland on Tuesday in their World Cup qualifying clash against Portugal, his seventh dismissal since 2014. The Swiss mate a late, lunging tackle on Joao Mario to receive a second yellow card and once again draw attention to his disciplinary record, which is fast earning him a reputation as something … Continue reading As Granit Xhaka gets his marching orders again we ask: Can red cards win us the league?
Arsenal return to action on Saturday as they welcome Southampton to the Emirates and the only question mark that remains over the squad is whether new signings Lucas Perez and Shkodran Mustafi will start. Typically, Arsene has favoured the gradual integration of his new players, allowing them time to settle in with the team and … Continue reading Will Perez and Mustafi make debuts as Arsenal prepare for Southampton clash?
Of all the possible ins and outs during the final few days of the transfer window, a move for Jack Wilshere was right at the bottom of my list. I fully expected to see a few of the youth team starlets go out on loans, and the departure of Serge Gnabry was also pretty par … Continue reading Jury is still out on Jack Wilshere’s deadline day loan move to Bournemouth
Arsenal officially confirmed the signing of Spaniard Lucas Perez today and, amid all the usual sedate back-slapping and Twitter welcomes, there were a few nuggets of interest that emerged. A lot of the scepticism that has surrounded the signing of the 27-year-old has centred on the timing and the seemingly haphazard way it was approached. … Continue reading Was Arsenal’s capture of Lucas Perez quite so disorganised as it seemed?
Arsenal’s season kicked into life at last on Saturday as they overcame a spirited Watford side at Vicarage Road. After defeat to Liverpool, and a nervy draw at champions Leicester, the Gunners produced the type of football we all know they are capable of to blow the hosts away and finally chalk up a Premier … Continue reading Arsenal up and running at last as they hammer Watford in first-half blitz.
Lucas Perez Martinez: Is he the world-class support we need to lead Arsenal’s bid for the title, or the man who just happens to be available in a rapidly shrinking market? I’ll preface this by saying that I am no expert on Lucas, I know little of his exploits in La Liga, or at the … Continue reading Is Lucas Martinez the answer to Arsenal’s prayers or the guy who just happens to be available?
Given the circumstances, a point at Leicester should be a satisfactory return but, in truth, it felt like an opportunity wasted for Arsenal. Though it wasn’t a game festooned with guilt-edge chances, the Gunners fashioned enough to get a goal but were denied by lacklustre finishing and excellent defending. In fairness, we can also count … Continue reading A reasonable point but lack of striker hurts Arsenal again
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