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
It's not the first time this sloppiness at the Emirates has cost us and, even at this early stage of the season, it feels like a bitter pill to swallow
Sooner or later, if they are to continue their development as a team, the Gunners are going to have to learn how to win beautifully
For the vast majority of Saturday's season opener against Nottingham Forest, Arsenal were in cruise control. The Gunners were dominant in possession, comfortable dictating the tempo and doing about as good a job as you could ask for in keeping the opponent at arm's length. But they have developed a habit in recent seasons of … Continue reading Arsenal 2 Nottingham Forest 1: Harder than it needed to be
We have answered every question put to us and solved every puzzle. It's that sort of mentality, that monster mentality, that powers championship seasons.
Once the first goal had gone in, the Gunners relaxed and there was no way back for the hosts, who quickly deflated.
Could we have asked for any more than we were served up at the Emirates in the late kick-off on Boxing Day?
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