Burnley 0 Arsenal 5: Back-to-back demolitions sees momentum build

Going into the January break, it was difficult to see where the goals were coming from in this Arsenal side. A run of pretty lamentable results, punctuated by our form in front of goal sliding into comedic territory, felt like the end of our season before it had even truly begun. Fast forward a month, … Continue reading Burnley 0 Arsenal 5: Back-to-back demolitions sees momentum build

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Incomings (and outgoings) needed as part of mid-season reset

If the busy festive schedule of fixtures has shown us anything, it's that a reset and refresh is needed at Arsenal and it's clear transfer business will be an important part of that. I should start by saying that this current squad didn't become rubbish overnight. We haven't got 20-odd players who suddenly forgot how … Continue reading Incomings (and outgoings) needed as part of mid-season reset

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Fulham 2 Arsenal 1: Title race is over for Gunners

I warned after the West Ham match that our season rested on the edge of a knife. We could ill-afford to drop points at home against a flimsy West Ham side but, having done so, it was of absolutely overwhelming importance that we picked up a result at Craven Cottage. We failed. Not only did … Continue reading Fulham 2 Arsenal 1: Title race is over for Gunners

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Arsenal 0 West Ham 2: Defeat could be turning point in season

If Arsenal don't lace their shooting boots up quickly, their best chance at Premier League title in a generation will pass them by. Last night, Mikel Arteta's side managed 77 touches in the West Ham box, mustered 30 shots and enjoyed more than 70 per cent possession over 90 minutes...and they had absolutely nothing to … Continue reading Arsenal 0 West Ham 2: Defeat could be turning point in season

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Arsenal 2 Brighton 0: A win…but we still lack a big finish

It would be churlish to complain after the Gunners snapped their Brighton hoodoo with victory at last over the south coast side at the Emirates. After all, three points are three points - no matter how you come by them, And, look, the performance on the day was actually excellent. In terms of ambition, incision, … Continue reading Arsenal 2 Brighton 0: A win…but we still lack a big finish