Sunday’s season-ender against Aston Villa is almost upon us and, frankly, the sooner it’s done and dusted the better. It hasn’t been a great season for myriad different reasons but there’s a slim chance we might still salvage some pride with a win, and an unlikely defeat for Tottenham at Newcastle (I’ve got a pack … Continue reading My wish list as Arsenal prepare for season-ending clash against Aston Villa
The Times reports today that Arsene Wenger is to be offered a two-year extension to his contract, with an October deadline set on signing the deal. When first I heard rumours of a new deal being drafted for the boss - sometime around the Crystal Palace game - I put it down to rabble-rousing, a … Continue reading Reports: Arsene Wenger to be offered two-year contract extension
You can’t help but feel for Danny Welbeck. But for a rotten piece of luck, I feel sure he would making the trip across to France for this summer’s European Championships with a few valuable months of football under his belt and ready to do a pretty useful job for the Three Lions. As it … Continue reading Arsenal must move quickly in light of injury to Danny Welbeck
It’s going to be a big summer for Arsenal in the transfer market – with plenty of business expected to be done between now and the close of the window, in September. Speculation continues to mount that Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka will be the first to arrive at the Emirates, with talks to sign the … Continue reading Which youth team players will be looking to break into Arsenal’s senior side in 2016/17?
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?
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
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