After he put in another good performance in the FA Cup tie at Sutton on Monday night, the clamour for Lucas Perez to be given a run in the team increased further still, and rightly so. In almost every game in which he has featured this season, the Spaniard has shown an excellent work ethic … Continue reading Patient Lucas Perez has shown enough to earn a starting berth for Arsenal’s trip to Anfield
While Bayern Munich may not be the same team that dominated German football under Pep Guardiola, they are still comfortably the best team in the Bundesliga and favourites to overcome Arsenal in the last 16 of the Champions League. Much has been made of the change in style at Bayern since Carlo Ancelotti arrived to … Continue reading High time for Arsenal to show some character as they prepare for Munich showdown
Arsenal set about picking up the pieces in the wake of last week’s horror show by battling to a win over a much-improved Hull City side at the Emirates, on Saturday. Though the 2-0 victory suggests a degree of comfort, it was a performance, in truth, typical of a side that is bereft of confidence … Continue reading Arsenal tough it out against Hull City as battle to win over apathetic fans begins
The obsession with fan protest at Arsenal is second to none, with a sharp divide between those who believe it to be the only way to force change and others who say it affects the performance of the team. The issue was thrust to the front and centre again on Saturday in the wake of … Continue reading Placards, protests and why every Arsenal fan should have a voice
All the talk in the wake of a truly abject defeat against Watford was about re-focusing for today’s make-or-break visit to Stamford Bridge. From the players through to the manager, his coaching staff, and even the tea lady, the need to work harder and be stronger was evident to everyone who saw us caught cold … Continue reading Limp Arsenal give up without a fight as title dream is ended at Chelsea
Given Arsenal’s vulnerability to a high-tempo press and the team’s apparent helplessness when under pressure, you can’t help but wonder just how they are going to go about getting a result at Chelsea on Saturday. The Blues have made intensity, hard graft, and swift attacking play their stock in trade this season and those are … Continue reading Why Arsenal must learn the lessons of defeat if they are to take victory at Chelsea
While there have been a few rumblings about the Arsenal board quietly preparing a new contract for Arsene Wenger, it remains a possibility that this season could be his last at the club. Inevitably – and in anticipation that the Frenchman’s tenure may come to an end - a number of candidates have already been … Continue reading Should Steve Bould be among candidates to replace Arsene Wenger as Arsenal manager?
While some have grumbled at the decision to activate a 12-month extension clause in Per Mertesacker’s contract, it may yet prove to be an astute move from the club. While the big German’s days as a starting centre back are more than likely over, barring a major injury crisis of course, a player of his … Continue reading Why keeping Per Mertesacker at Arsenal is about more than just squad depth
A lot of fans – and even Arsene Wenger himself – insisted Arsenal were a little lucky to score four goals in a comfortable win at Swansea on Saturday. Personally, I don’t. If a goal is allowed to stand despite being a good four or five yards offside, or a penalty is given for a … Continue reading Arsenal’s win at Swansea owed more to hard work than good fortune
The arrival of experienced coach Paul Clement at Swansea City makes Arsenal’s weekend visit to Wales a little more complicated than it might otherwise have been. Over the years, Swansea have built a reputation for high-tempo, attacking football that has seen them rise from the depths of League 2 right through to the Premier League, … Continue reading With a new manager taking the hotseat, is now a good time for Arsenal to visit Swansea?
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