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
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
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
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
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.
Much of the joy of our rollercoaster ride to the top of the table last season was built on the fluid, attacking football that surprised so many sides in the Premier League. After some pretty underwhelming seasons in Mikel Arteta's early reign, opponents eyed us as an opportunity rather than an opponent to be feared … Continue reading Brentford 0 Arsenal 1: Welcome to the deep block era
Bad as they are, the Clarets put up a commendable resistance against an Arsenal side that has had to limp its way through the last few weeks, amid a series of unfortunate injuries to key players.
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
We've become accustomed in recent times to newly-promoted teams bringing a real intensity to the Premier League. Instead of being simple relegation-fodder, a lot of sides experiencing their first tilt at the top have surprised with their aggression, their fight and their ability to pick up vital points - especially in their first 12 months … Continue reading Arsenal 5 Sheffield United 0: Nothing to take but positives
Gabriel Martinelli's deflected strike was enough to earn Arsenal all three points in a hard-fought clash against reigning champions, Manchester City. With the game drifting towards a goalless draw, the Brazilian produced a moment of magic in the final few minutes to clinch the spoils for the hosts in a nervy game that saw few … Continue reading Arsenal 1 Manchester City 0: Gunners dig deep to edge out champions
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