When Mohamed Elneny and Francis Coquelin put together a run of really quite impressive performances together in midfield, I dared to hope that Arsenal had hit upon the balance needed to knit the disparate parts of the team together. The shield to keep teams from exploiting our soft underbelly – which had been so regularly … Continue reading The answer is obvious: Either the mentality changes or the manager does
Pathetic. Totally and utterly pathetic. When Yannick Bolasie, a man who hasn’t scored for about 20 years, fired a shot past Petr Cech to equalise, in a game in which Crystal Palace managed barely a shot on target, nobody was surprised. And that tells you everything you need to know about this team, this season, … Continue reading Arsenal blew it again – and nobody is surprised
Arsenal will need to be mindful of the threat posed by Crystal Palace as they arrive at the Emirates on Sunday with nothing to lose. The Eagles are far enough clear of the relegation scrap that they can afford a free shot at an Arsenal side which finds itself caught between chasing Tottenham and avoiding … Continue reading Preview: Aerial threat will be key as Arsenal seek return to winning ways against Crystal Palace
Arsene Wenger has not ruled out a return to first team action for both Per Mertesacker and Petr Cech as Arsenal prepare to host Crystal Palace on Sunday). In his pre-match press conference, the Gunners boss revealed the latest team news ahead of his side’s return to Premier League action. He said: “From last Saturday's … Continue reading Could Per and Petr return for Crystal Palace’s visit to the Emirates?
With just six games remaining in this season’s Premier League, we take a quick look at how Arsene Wenger’s men are likely to shape up against Gunners teams over the last five years. To date, Arsenal have won 17 of their 32 matches, drawn eight and lost seven. They have scored 55 goals and conceded … Continue reading How will this Arsenal side compare to teams of recent past?
The internet was sent spiralling into meltdown on Saturday in the wake of Arsenal’s 3-3 draw at Upton Park, with the Gunners having surrendered a two-goal lead before salvaging a point. From pundits to former players – and right down to the humble fan – everybody was having their say as the last shred of … Continue reading All the best reaction and Arsene Wenger’s thoughts on Arsenal’s draw at West Ham
Arsenal squandered a two-goal lead at Upton Park in a game that ended in a pulsating 3-3 draw. Needing a win in order to keep their faint hopes of winning the Premier League title alive, Arsenal made a scintillating start and went to two up thanks to goals from Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez. But … Continue reading Arsenal’s title hopes all-but over as they squander two-goal lead at West Ham
Arsene Wenger says that he has spoken to Jack Wilshere about newspaper stories linking him to a nightclub fracas but believes that the matter has been blown out of proportion by journalists. The midfielder was pictured being questioned by police in the early hours of Sunday morning after he was apparently involved in a verbal … Continue reading Arsene Wenger reveals he has spoken to Jack Wilshere about alleged nightclub fracas
Arsenal ace Alexis Sanchez has revealed that his dip in form this season has stemmed from his fear of suffering another injury. The Chilean forward was sidelined for two months after picking up a hamstring strain in a 1-1 draw at Norwich City in November – a game in which he was manhandled, quite literally, … Continue reading Is there more to Arsenal star’s dip in form than just a fear of injury?
Arsenal centre back Per Mertesacker has spoken of his “disappointment” at finding himself on the bench in recent weeks – but insists he is staying positive and is ready should he be called upon again. The 31-year-old World Cup winner last turned out for the Gunners into the 2-1 FA Cup defeat to Watford on … Continue reading Per Mertesacker still has future at Arsenal despite ‘disappointment’ at dropping to the bench
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