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’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
Atletico Madrid centre back Jose Gimenez is the latest player to be linked with a move to Arsenal as the transfer rumour mill grinds its way into warp speed. The 21-year-old Uruguayan was a regular fixture for Diego Simeone’s Madrid last season and, according to the Mail Online, Arsenal have opened negotiations with the Spanish … Continue reading Atletico Madrid star latest to be linked as Arsenal transfer saga drags on
It’s so easy to be reactionary when you watch your team slip to defeat and equally as simple to be an expert after the occasion, when the dust has settled. For the most part, I try to take a rational, balanced view in the wake of defeat and really look beyond the simple reasons for … Continue reading Difficult to see Arsenal’s silver lining as same mistakes come back to bite against Liverpool
Arsene Wenger is facing a real predicament as he prepares for Sunday’s season-opening match in the Premier League against Liverpool. Brazilian Gabriel looks set to be out for up to eight weeks with damaged ankle ligaments, Per Mertesacker is sidelined until Christmas through injury, and Laurent Koscielny has been ruled out by the boss as … Continue reading No Koscielny means a real defensive headache for Arsenal ahead of season-opener
Arsenal have reportedly agreed personal terms with German central defender Shkodran Mustafi – though a deal with his club Valencia remains incomplete. Until that deal is signed and sealed, and Arsenal have made an official announcement, this can be considered far from home and dry, but it’s certainly news that we have been waiting an … Continue reading No news is good news as Arsenal close in on deal for Shkodran Mustafi
It really was the most Arsenal of days as the Gunners beat Manchester City 3-2 before losing centre back Gabriel to a nasty injury in their final friendly of the pre-season campaign. It was great to see Arsene Wenger’s side outplay their big-spending opponents for long periods of the game, even if they were a … Continue reading Injury curse strikes again to taint Arsenal’s win over Manchester City
For Arsenal fans, it has never been wise to let a successful pre-season campaign raise hopes of a barn-storming season ahead, or for a few good performances to convince us that ‘this is going to be the year’ for a particular player. More often than not, the first few games of the regular season put … Continue reading The Arsenal duo making statements ahead of make-or-break campaign
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