Lens 2 Arsenal 1: Smash and grab for hosts as Gunners rue missed chances

If, for some mad reason, you've ever doubted what Bukayo Saka brings to this Arsenal side, you saw just how important he is tonight by his absence. With Saka on the pitch, the Gunners were incisive, confident and utterly in control. From the moment he left the pitch with what looked like a muscular injury, … Continue reading Lens 2 Arsenal 1: Smash and grab for hosts as Gunners rue missed chances

Bournemouth 0 Arsenal 4: Comfortable and clinical on the coast

It's a rare side that sets up against Arsenal with a high press. It can be done of course, not least because playing football in your defensive third is risky for any side, but you have to have the players capable of doing it in a co-ordinated and effective manor, as well as the players … Continue reading Bournemouth 0 Arsenal 4: Comfortable and clinical on the coast

Rob Holding set for deadline day move across London

One of the last remaining Arsenal players signed during the Arsene Wenger era is set to depart. Rob Holding has agreed a three-year deal with south London side Crystal Palace, with the Gunners set to receive about £4millon by way of a transfer fee. The deadline day move has been a long-time coming for the … Continue reading Rob Holding set for deadline day move across London

Arsenal vs Fulham: Any chance of a clean sheet?

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?