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?
Given his general resistance to reactionary change, Arsene Wenger’s decision to employ three at the back against Middlesbrough on Monday came as something of a surprise. While the move may not have proved the panacea to all the ills plaguing the team at the moment, it did prove itself pretty solid in the first half … Continue reading Will Arsene Wenger stick with three at the back for FA Cup clash with Manchester City?
Conventional wisdom dictates that Arsenal should simply have too much for Middlesbrough in tonight’s Premier League clash. The Gunners are the far superior side man-for-man, with a vastly more lavish playing budget, better training facilities and management structure. But, if this season has taught Arsenal fans anything, it’s that this club cares little for convention, … Continue reading Arsene’s lucky dip: Which Arsenal side will turn up for the trip to Middlesbrough?
Little by little, as the days go by and the press conferences come and go, I become convinced that there is some sort of battle raging in the Arsenal boardroom. In the build-up to the West Bromwich Albion game, it seemed almost certain that we were imminently due an announcement on the issue of Arsene … Continue reading Battle in the boardroom: Has Ivan thrown a spanner in the works of contract extension?
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
‘You’re not fit to wear the shirt’. Did you ever think it would reach a point where Arsenal fans would accuse their own players - in many cases their idols and heroes - of not giving their all for the team? I must admit I didn’t but it is difficult to argue with that sentiment … Continue reading ‘You’re not fit to wear the shirt’ – Arsenal fans at breaking point after defeat at Crystal Palace
Arsenal and Manchester City put on a masterclass in defensive ineptitude in their clash at the Emirates on Sunday, playing out an entertaining 2-2 draw that, in truth, benefitted neither side. Heading into the game, the smart money was on a lot of goals and so it proved as Arsenal’s defensive frailties were matched by … Continue reading Arsenal make absolutely no case for the defence as they claim Manchester City draw
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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