So much goes on in the build-up to the derby that it almost overshadows the match itself. Twice a season, a week-long circus comes to town and a sort of frenzy takes over - a heady cocktail of excitement, drama, tension and anxiety. The first installment of the 2024/25 season has been no different. Against … Continue reading Tottenham v Arsenal: All eyes on Mikel as north London derby looms
As Mikel Arteta faced the press today, it seemed matters may be a little rosier than the doomsters among us had feared
It's been almost a decade since Arsenal last found themselves mixing it in the latter stages of the Champions League and the journey since then has been a painful one. But tonight, after years in the European wilderness, the Gunners return to the big time and find themselves with an opportunity to strike a blow … Continue reading Arsenal vs Bayern Munich: We’ve prayed for nights like these
Despite it's anti-social scheduling for match-going fans, the midweek fixture tends to create the sort of electric atmosphere that lends itself to the host, and even more so to the underdog.
Arsenal come back to reality with a Premier League clash against Crystal Palace on Saturday. The fun is over, business is back.
After the six-goal hammering of a staggeringly naive Lens side in midweek, I think we can expect to see a return to more usual service on Saturday.
The long trek up to St James' Park was never a particularly pleasant experience, even when Newcastle were a shambles of a club. Since their takeover by Saudi Arabia, however, the difficulty and hostility has been ramped up and the prospect of a positive result much diminished. It was something of a pleasant surprise when … Continue reading Newcastle vs Arsenal: It’s going to be a battle
It's been a long time since the iconic Champions League anthem played out around the Emirates - far too long.
There are never surprises when Arsenal come up against a Sean Dyche side.
Arsenal don't keep many clean sheets at home. Apart from the final-day 5-0 demolition of Wolverhampton Wanderers last season, when there was precious little riding on the result for either side, you have to go all the way back to the beginning of March for our next shut out - a 4-0 win over a … Continue reading Arsenal vs Fulham: Any chance of a clean sheet?
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