Antonio Conte is no fool and it will not have escaped his notice that Arsenal’s apparent weakness in this area happens to play right into the hands of his side’s biggest strengths.
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Brentford vs Arsenal: A chance for Gunners to heal wounds of last season
A rare enough thing will be taking place this weekend...Arsenal will be appearing in an actual Premier League fixture.
FC Zurich vs Arsenal: A little rotation but a lot of focus needed for Gunners
Unlike our previous run-outs in the competition, this season's Europa League will prove more of a test and a step-up in class from our clashes with semi-professional sides scattered across far-flung outposts of continental football.
Manchester United 3 Arsenal 1: When a defeat doesn’t feel like defeat
This was not the sort of defeat that heralded an all-consuming sense of disaster or dread, this was one of those rare occasions when there was more reason to be hopeful than forlorn.
PREVIEW: Playing without fear key for Gunners on trip to Old Trafford
It has been billed as the first real test of the season for Mikel Arteta's dynamic young side and while that may not be true in terms of technical level, it may well be in terms of hostility, atmosphere and intensity.
Arsenal 2 Aston Villa 1: It’s Gabi at the double for table-topping Gunners
While it may not have been the perfect performance against Gerrard's struggling side, the result was ultimately the right one and our winning run maintained
PREVIEW: Gunners must kick Villa while they’re down
Arsenal must show no mercy. Villa and Gerrard are currently down and we must give them a kicking.
Arsenal 2 Fulham 1: Gunners pass the ‘setback test’ with flying colours
The Gunners rarely looked stretched but, ironically, the setback served as a useful catalyst to spark some life into an attack that had struggled to find the right tempo.
Tricky or trouble-free? Europa League draw confirmed for Arsenal
It can often be difficult to get the measure of a Europa League group because, quite frankly, the draw is often populated by teams many have never heard of.
Arsenal v Fulham: Gunners must avoid complacency to maintain that winning feeling
Table-topping Arsenal welcome Fulham to the Emirates on Saturday as they chase a fourth consecutive win of the fledgling Premier League season. Marco Silva’s Cottagers have shown themselves to be spirited and plucky underdogs so far this campaign but the Gunners will be targeting all three points and the continuation of a strong start to … Continue reading Arsenal v Fulham: Gunners must avoid complacency to maintain that winning feeling
