Granit Xhaka saw red for Switzerland on Tuesday in their World Cup qualifying clash against Portugal, his seventh dismissal since 2014. The Swiss mate a late, lunging tackle on Joao Mario to receive a second yellow card and once again draw attention to his disciplinary record, which is fast earning him a reputation as something … Continue reading As Granit Xhaka gets his marching orders again we ask: Can red cards win us the league?
Arsenal officially confirmed the signing of Spaniard Lucas Perez today and, amid all the usual sedate back-slapping and Twitter welcomes, there were a few nuggets of interest that emerged. A lot of the scepticism that has surrounded the signing of the 27-year-old has centred on the timing and the seemingly haphazard way it was approached. … Continue reading Was Arsenal’s capture of Lucas Perez quite so disorganised as it seemed?
Arsenal’s season kicked into life at last on Saturday as they overcame a spirited Watford side at Vicarage Road. After defeat to Liverpool, and a nervy draw at champions Leicester, the Gunners produced the type of football we all know they are capable of to blow the hosts away and finally chalk up a Premier … Continue reading Arsenal up and running at last as they hammer Watford in first-half blitz.
Lucas Perez Martinez: Is he the world-class support we need to lead Arsenal’s bid for the title, or the man who just happens to be available in a rapidly shrinking market? I’ll preface this by saying that I am no expert on Lucas, I know little of his exploits in La Liga, or at the … Continue reading Is Lucas Martinez the answer to Arsenal’s prayers or the guy who just happens to be available?
Given the circumstances, a point at Leicester should be a satisfactory return but, in truth, it felt like an opportunity wasted for Arsenal. Though it wasn’t a game festooned with guilt-edge chances, the Gunners fashioned enough to get a goal but were denied by lacklustre finishing and excellent defending. In fairness, we can also count … Continue reading A reasonable point but lack of striker hurts Arsenal again
Atletico Madrid centre back Jose Gimenez is the latest player to be linked with a move to Arsenal as the transfer rumour mill grinds its way into warp speed. The 21-year-old Uruguayan was a regular fixture for Diego Simeone’s Madrid last season and, according to the Mail Online, Arsenal have opened negotiations with the Spanish … Continue reading Atletico Madrid star latest to be linked as Arsenal transfer saga drags on
It’s so easy to be reactionary when you watch your team slip to defeat and equally as simple to be an expert after the occasion, when the dust has settled. For the most part, I try to take a rational, balanced view in the wake of defeat and really look beyond the simple reasons for … Continue reading Difficult to see Arsenal’s silver lining as same mistakes come back to bite against Liverpool
Arsene Wenger is facing a real predicament as he prepares for Sunday’s season-opening match in the Premier League against Liverpool. Brazilian Gabriel looks set to be out for up to eight weeks with damaged ankle ligaments, Per Mertesacker is sidelined until Christmas through injury, and Laurent Koscielny has been ruled out by the boss as … Continue reading No Koscielny means a real defensive headache for Arsenal ahead of season-opener
Arsenal have reportedly agreed personal terms with German central defender Shkodran Mustafi – though a deal with his club Valencia remains incomplete. Until that deal is signed and sealed, and Arsenal have made an official announcement, this can be considered far from home and dry, but it’s certainly news that we have been waiting an … Continue reading No news is good news as Arsenal close in on deal for Shkodran Mustafi
After a lengthy and worrying lull in activity at Arsenal it seems things have suddenly exploded into life in the last week or so. No sooner had young centre back Rob Holding arrived from Bolton – presumably to provide some cover for the first-choice trio of Laurent Koscielney, Gabriel, and Per Mertesacker – than the … Continue reading Plenty to chew on in action-packed week at Arsenal
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