I have never truly been confident going into a North London Derby in the Premier League era, for the simple reason that form almost always counts for nothing. There have been rampantly dominant Arsenal teams that have travelled to White Hart Lane and been pummelled, just as much as there have been pretty rank Gunners … Continue reading North London Derby: Victory could make Arsenal’s season, defeat will break it
Is there a more pleasurable sound in football fandom than the howls of derision from pundits and experts as a decision goes against the team they all so obviously back? On and on they droned about Leroy Sane’s looping cross which was ruled to have curled out of play before it was poked home by … Continue reading FA CUP: A rare moment of glory for hard-working Arsenal as they enjoy a strong semi.
Winning any competitive cup competition is something worth celebrating but would getting their hands on the FA Cup salvage what has been a pretty miserable season for Arsenal? It certainly couldn’t do any harm, it’s fair to say that much. What it will not do, however, is assuage the feelings of anger and frustration from … Continue reading Would winning the FA Cup salvage Arsenal’s season?
When something bad happens - typically something unexpected and deeply affective - the natural reaction of most people is to try and rationalise it or search for a logical explanation. This old truth has been particularly relevant for Arsenal fans of late, as the search for a reason behind the team’s lamentable downturn in form … Continue reading There is no simple explanation or singular point of blame for the turmoil at Arsenal
In a comforting throwback to better times, Arsenal brushed past an under par West Ham side at the Emirates in a manner that vaguely resembled the team at its best. It has been a good long while since the Gunners put in a performance that was anywhere near what they are capable of – against … Continue reading Derek Acorah summoned as the ghost of Arsenal resurfaces in thrashing of West Ham
West Ham are in appallingly bad form in the Premier League so, naturally, they are perfectly poised to produce the performance of the season when they arrive at the Emirates tonight. Arsenal are by no means in good form themselves – or anything closely resembling it - but there really is no excuse for not … Continue reading No crosses and no free-kicks: Arsenal’s task is clear as they welcome West Ham to the Emirates
Although in some ways Arsenal have always been a little mercurial, their performances in 2017 have seen them regress to a level where no one has any real idea how they are going to perform – least of all the manager. Heading into tomorrow’s match against Manchester City, it is difficult to approach the game … Continue reading Hefty dollop of good fortune needed if Arsenal are to take anything from Manchester City clash
How much longer can Arsenal fans expect to wait until some much-needed clarity over the future of the manager and, indeed, the club is forthcoming? It has been almost a fortnight since Arsene Wenger announced, in the wake of our mauling at West Bromwich Albion, that he had made up his mind regarding his future … Continue reading Deal or No Deal: Why it’s high time we had answers over Arsene Wenger’s future
The number of players both past and present who have come out in support of Arsene Wenger in the last few weeks has been extraordinary and confusing in equal measure. From Samir Nasri and Lukas Podolski, to Alex Iwobi, Granit Xhaka and Mesut Ozil, there has scarcely been a cross word said about the Frenchman, … Continue reading Arsenal stars past and present speak of admiration for Arsene – so why won’t they play for him?
In the wake of Arsenal’s humbling defeat at West Bromwich Albion on Saturday it seemed like Arsene Wenger had finally accepted the inevitable – that his time at the club was drawing to a close. It appeared as though the Frenchman had realised that he could take the team no further and he conceded during … Continue reading Lack of clarity over Arsene Wenger’s future speaks to cowardly and self-serving nature of the board
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