Unai Emery on rivals dropping points, consistency, and squad rotation

Unai Emery spoke to the press after Sunday’s victory over Southampton. The manager spoke about the important of consistency, on rivals dropping points, and on squad rotation in the weeks ahead. Here’s what he had to say: On the win “We struggled [at St Mary’s] when we played against them in a difficult moment, we … Continue reading Unai Emery on rivals dropping points, consistency, and squad rotation

Arsenal 2 Southampton 0: A stroll in the sun for Gunners as they chase top four spot

It was a pretty professional display that saw Arsenal cruise to a comfortable win over Southampton on Sunday. The Gunners have so often made a hash of dealing with the plucky scrappers toward the bottom of the Premier League but they exacted a measure of revenge against the Saints on Sunday by scoring victory. In … Continue reading Arsenal 2 Southampton 0: A stroll in the sun for Gunners as they chase top four spot

How many points will Arsenal need to earn a top four finish this season?

As we take a mini-break from Premier League action, it gives us a chance to reflect on where we are and what we will need from the remainder of this season. It’s fair to say it has been something of a roller-coaster ride to date, with flashes of brilliance couple with several servings of tripe … Continue reading How many points will Arsenal need to earn a top four finish this season?

Huddersfield vs Arsenal: Why it’s got to be three for Emery’s men

It’s a trip to Premier League strugglers Huddersfield today (Saturday) and a huge opportunity for Arsenal to pick up some much-needed points. It’s been an up and down few weeks for the Gunners so, with a run of what might be called favourable fixtures ahead, it is an opportune time to build some momentum ahead … Continue reading Huddersfield vs Arsenal: Why it’s got to be three for Emery’s men

Injured Arsenal pair share updates from the gym as they bid to regain fitness

Injured duo Danny Welbeck and Rob Holding shared some encouraging updates from the gym today (Tuesday) as they continue on the long road to recovery. Welbeck suffered a nasty injury to his right ankle in a Europa League clash with Sporting Lisbon in November, while Holding suffered a cruciate ligament injury to his knee against … Continue reading Injured Arsenal pair share updates from the gym as they bid to regain fitness

Decision to ignore defence is costing Arsenal dearly as top four hopes fade

If Arsenal are to stand any chance of making the top four this season they must stop conceding so many goals. It’s painfully obvious and painfully simple but it’s a situation that is showing no signs of being addressed. There is scarcely a team out there who we don’t allow a sight of our goal, … Continue reading Decision to ignore defence is costing Arsenal dearly as top four hopes fade

Bernd Leno bemoans ‘easy goals’ as Arsenal succumb to Manchester City

Bernd Leno said “two easy goals” conceded in the first half were Arsenal’s undoing at Manchester City today (Sunday). Speaking in the aftermath of City’s 3-1 win at the Etihad Stadium, the German pointed to the team’s positive reaction after going behind less than a minute into the match but said conceding at key teams … Continue reading Bernd Leno bemoans ‘easy goals’ as Arsenal succumb to Manchester City

Arsenal owner says ‘boxes still to tick’ in transformation plans for club

Josh Kroenke says there are still changes to come at Arsenal as the club continues with its move away from the Arsene Wenger era. Kroenke, the son of majority shareholder Stan and a club director, revealed there were ‘boxes still to tick’ in KSE’s transformation plan and cited the changes at Premier League rivals Liverpool … Continue reading Arsenal owner says ‘boxes still to tick’ in transformation plans for club