Much of the joy of our rollercoaster ride to the top of the table last season was built on the fluid, attacking football that surprised so many sides in the Premier League. After some pretty underwhelming seasons in Mikel Arteta's early reign, opponents eyed us as an opportunity rather than an opponent to be feared … Continue reading Brentford 0 Arsenal 1: Welcome to the deep block era
Bad as they are, the Clarets put up a commendable resistance against an Arsenal side that has had to limp its way through the last few weeks, amid a series of unfortunate injuries to key players.
The long trek up to St James' Park was never a particularly pleasant experience, even when Newcastle were a shambles of a club. Since their takeover by Saudi Arabia, however, the difficulty and hostility has been ramped up and the prospect of a positive result much diminished. It was something of a pleasant surprise when … Continue reading Newcastle vs Arsenal: It’s going to be a battle
We've become accustomed in recent times to newly-promoted teams bringing a real intensity to the Premier League. Instead of being simple relegation-fodder, a lot of sides experiencing their first tilt at the top have surprised with their aggression, their fight and their ability to pick up vital points - especially in their first 12 months … Continue reading Arsenal 5 Sheffield United 0: Nothing to take but positives
Gabriel Martinelli's deflected strike was enough to earn Arsenal all three points in a hard-fought clash against reigning champions, Manchester City. With the game drifting towards a goalless draw, the Brazilian produced a moment of magic in the final few minutes to clinch the spoils for the hosts in a nervy game that saw few … Continue reading Arsenal 1 Manchester City 0: Gunners dig deep to edge out champions
If, for some mad reason, you've ever doubted what Bukayo Saka brings to this Arsenal side, you saw just how important he is tonight by his absence. With Saka on the pitch, the Gunners were incisive, confident and utterly in control. From the moment he left the pitch with what looked like a muscular injury, … Continue reading Lens 2 Arsenal 1: Smash and grab for hosts as Gunners rue missed chances
It's a rare side that sets up against Arsenal with a high press. It can be done of course, not least because playing football in your defensive third is risky for any side, but you have to have the players capable of doing it in a co-ordinated and effective manor, as well as the players … Continue reading Bournemouth 0 Arsenal 4: Comfortable and clinical on the coast
It was nice to see minutes in the tank for Jorginho, Mohamed Elneny, Jakub Kiwior and young Charles Sagoe Junior.
All things considered, I can't see anything but bagfuls of goal in this one...
It's been a long time since the iconic Champions League anthem played out around the Emirates - far too long.
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