The proverb ‘fortune favours the bold’ has never seemed a more apt description of a game as when applied to Arsenal’s last-gasp victory over Burnley on Sunday. It was a victory that was so good, and that arrived in such dramatic fashion, that its value and importance far exceeds the same victory secured in comfortable … Continue reading Why Arsenal’s late winner was more about bloody-minded persistence than luck
Alexis Sanchez’s deployment as a lone striker in the Arsenal setup has started to prove something of a success in recent weeks, particularly after what was a rocky start to the season. Pretty ineffectual performances against Liverpool, Leicester and Paris Saint Germain saw calls for the Chilean to be returned to the wing, where he … Continue reading The Alexis experiment: Sheer good fortune or a stroke of genius?
There is a wise old adage that says you should never change a winning team, and it’s difficult to disagree. When a team is on a roll, playing some of its best football in years, it would seem foolish to then switch things around and risk bringing all the hard-earned momentum to a juddering halt. … Continue reading Is it worth Arsene ringing the changes for Burnley trip?
The improvement between the Arsenal that destroyed Chelsea on Saturday and the team that slumped to defeat against Liverpool on the opening day of the season was stark. In a relatively short space of time, the team has progressed from porous and befuddled, to resolute and organised. So what was it about Saturday’s Arsenal that … Continue reading The quiet revolution that allowed Arsenal to overcome Chelsea at last
A lot of the build-up to today’s clash with Chelsea at the Emirates has been focussed on Diego Costa and particularly on steering clear of the Spaniard’s wind-up tactics. Something that never ceases to amaze me about Costa is his ability to get a reaction from the opposition. Whatever you think about him, he is … Continue reading Arsenal must overcome Diego Costa’s mind control if they are to nullify Chelsea
For many Arsenal fans, the merest mention of Theo Walcott’s name provokes a reaction somewhere between rage and despair. The 27-year-old has been at the club for a decade but has only ever shown flashes of the talent which made him such an exciting signing all those years ago, when Arsene swooped to snatch him … Continue reading Whisper it…but Theo Walcott has actually been quite good this season
Before this season had even started, Hull City were being roundly written off as the team nailed on for relegation. The club’s summer transfer activity was circumspect and, as a result, their promotion-winning manager, Steve Bruce, resigned his post, leaving the club rudderless with just weeks to go before the season started. The fans’ relationship … Continue reading A few key statistics as Arsenal prepare for trip to Hull City
It’s no secret that, aside from a blistering 45 minutes at Watford, Arsenal have struggled to click as a team so far this season. They have been excellent in parts of games, but have failed to really put a complete performance together. There are perhaps a number of reasons why that has been the case … Continue reading Why hasn’t it clicked for Alex Oxlade Chamberlain so far this season?
There was more than a touch of good fortune about it, but a point in Paris really was a prize worth having as Arsenal kicked off their Champions League campaign on Tuesday night. When the relief of having completed his toughest group fixture finally subsides, there will be plenty for Arsene to think about and … Continue reading Post-PSG wish list: A few areas Arsene must address ahead of trip to Hull
What is it about playing at the Emirates that seems to be causing Arsenal trouble of late? We started the season with a turbulent 4-3 defeat at the hands of Liverpool, and, in our latest home match, narrowly avoided a draw against Southampton courtesy of a last-gap penalty. But for that penalty, we may have … Continue reading What’s behind Arsenal’s recent struggles playing at the Emirates?
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