Arsenal gamely kept their battle for a top four spot alive with victory over a poor Sunderland side last night, but there was a definite air of futility to proceedings which tempered any joy that a sixth consecutive win might otherwise have brought. To their credit, the players kept running, kept winning the ball back, … Continue reading One more miracle needed as Arsenal keep hopes of top four alive by brushing aside Sunderland
Arsenal shifted through the gears in the second half to claim a much-needed win against Southampton on Wednesday night. Despite having only a few days rest since picking up a 2-0 win over Manchester United, the Gunners dug deep to collect the three points, courtesy of goals from Alexis Sanchez and Olivier Giroud. Victory moved … Continue reading It’s one down three to go as Arsenal claim much-needed win at Southampton
The make-or-break action keeps coming for Arsenal this week as they face a trip to the south coast to take on Southampton tonight (Wednesday). The Gunners cannot afford to drop a single point in their remaining four games this season so the onus will be on them to come out firing as they bid to … Continue reading Arsenal must force the pace if they are to find a way past an obstinate Southampton side
“I was wrong,” smirked Arsene Wenger as he was reminded of his confident prediction that March or April would yield clarity regarding his future at the club. Cue laughter, mirth, and widespread amusement as the assembled press lapped up the line and readied their opening paragraphs. Fans meanwhile, impatient and angry at the continued lack … Continue reading Mystery deepens as Arsene Wenger admits he ‘was wrong’ over deadline for contract announcement
By the time Manchester United’s team bus rolls into the Emirates on Sunday, Arsenal will have had a full seven days to rest, recuperate and analyse. They will have had ample opportunity to shake off any niggling injuries, recover from the ignominy of a woeful defeat and had plenty of opportunity to pore over just … Continue reading Arsenal in last chance saloon as they welcome the corpse of Manchester United to the Emirates
Let’s get it out of the way early so we can move on to more important matters; Harry Kane dived to win Tottenham their penalty. It is useless to deny it. However much pundits want to call it ‘clever’ or that he was in some way ‘clipped’, it was an act of deception designed to … Continue reading Arsenal outworked and outsmarted in North London Derby defeat
I have never truly been confident going into a North London Derby in the Premier League era, for the simple reason that form almost always counts for nothing. There have been rampantly dominant Arsenal teams that have travelled to White Hart Lane and been pummelled, just as much as there have been pretty rank Gunners … Continue reading North London Derby: Victory could make Arsenal’s season, defeat will break it
Unlike most, I certainly do not begrudge Arsenal the slice of good fortune they enjoyed in last night’s must-win match against Leicester. Why anyone would is beyond me, but in order to pick up wins and go on runs in the Premier League, any and every team needs moments of good fortune along the way, … Continue reading Arsenal v Leicester: Why would any fan begrudge their team a slice of good fortune?
As the season marches on into its final few weeks, the pressure on teams to get results ramps up another few notches. While expectations that Arsenal may mount a late bid for the top four are especially low this year, it is crucial the team at least continues the fight until the very last day … Continue reading Arsenal v Leicester: Gunners face battle to keep mini-revival going
Given his general resistance to reactionary change, Arsene Wenger’s decision to employ three at the back against Middlesbrough on Monday came as something of a surprise. While the move may not have proved the panacea to all the ills plaguing the team at the moment, it did prove itself pretty solid in the first half … Continue reading Will Arsene Wenger stick with three at the back for FA Cup clash with Manchester City?
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