It’s fair to say there were a lot of people who were decidedly underwhelmed with a point in Arsenal’s 2-2 draw at Manchester City and, in many ways, I understand that. I wrote, coming into the game, about how this felt like a City side ripe for the taking, especially given the unusually poor showing … Continue reading Manchester City 2 Arsenal 2: A point hard earned, but should it have been more?
Victory tomorrow at Manchester City will secure Arsenal a slot among Europe’s elite next season – it really is as simple as that. If they win, they can begin planning for the start of the Premier League season free of distraction. If they lose, chances are they will be rushing back from summer holidays to … Continue reading Manchester City v Arsenal: Let’s kick ’em while they’re down
Arsene Wenger has conceded that Leicester City’s style of play has given him “food for thought” going into the summer break. At his pre-Manchester City press conference today (Friday), Arsene was asked about the scale of Leicester’s achievement in winning the Premier League, little more than a year after avoiding relegation by the skin of … Continue reading Arsene Wenger admits Leicester City’s playing style has given him ‘food for thought’
Whether you’re a fan of Arsene Wenger, or his biggest critic, one thing all Arsenal fans agree on is the need for a very active summer in the transfer market. Last year, the Gunners ended up as the only side in the top five European leagues not to purchase an outfield player, with the £10million … Continue reading Who could be on course for exit in Arsenal’s summer clear out?
It may have been painfully dull and dangerously predictable but, in the end, it was three points and another clean sheet – both of which were sorely needed. It’s difficult to find any praise for the means that brought about the end because it was very poor fare for large parts, but there was so … Continue reading Acrimony at Arsenal is a wound that must be healed before next season begins
Arsene Wenger arrived for his pre-Norwich press conference with both barrels loaded as he faced the media for the first time since news of the planned supporters’ protests emerged. The Gunners boss was asked about the frustrations of fans, the role of club owner Stan Kroenke, and the capitulation of his team in the heat … Continue reading Five key quotes from Arsene Wenger’s pre-Norwich City press conference
Midfielder Jack Wilshere has insisted that he won’t be changing his playing style as he makes his long-awaited return to the Arsenal first team. Jack played around 10 minutes for the Gunners as they were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw at Sunderland last Saturday, his first appearance for the senior side in some 10 … Continue reading Wilshere hopes for better luck in future as he insists he won’t change his style
Two of Arsenal’s biggest supporters’ groups have called for co-ordinated protest at Saturday’s match against Norwich – in a bid to force change at the top of the club. The Black Scarf Movement and REDaction Gooners described the club as “stale” and have called on fans attending Saturday’s televised match to hold up posters that … Continue reading Protest will surely deepen widening rift between Arsenal fans
After another frustrating Premier League display on Sunday, isn’t it time that Arsenal tried something new in attack? For the umpteenth time this season, the Gunners suffered from a lack of killer instinct in front of goal and had to settle for a 0-0 draw as a host of chances were either spurned or denied … Continue reading Is it time for Arsenal to try something new in attack?
Nobody expected Sunderland to roll over and die – they are fighting for their Premier League survival after all – but Arsenal found a way to make them look like world beaters in a turgid draw. The little bit of fight that we saw against West Bromwich vanished without trace at the Stadium of Light, … Continue reading Sunderland 0 Arsenal 0: Olivier Giroud symptomatic of a Gunners side shorn of all confidence
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