For the first time in a decade, Bilbao were back on the biggest stage and my word were they up for it. The stadium was rocking, the atmosphere was intense and the players were blood and thunder from the outset.
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Brentford 1 Arsenal 3: A good win in a tricky fixture
Brentford is a difficult place to go and play football. They have a brilliant coach and a talented group of players getting the absolute best out of their resources. It is a study in how to run a club well. While they might not be setting the Premier League on fire this season, they are … Continue reading Brentford 1 Arsenal 3: A good win in a tricky fixture
Arsenal 3 Southampton 1: A little bit of a mess…
Ultimately, nobody will remember how we won this game, only that we won it. There is no additional reward for completed passes, 90 per cent possession or barely breaking a sweat - the Premier League table only records points. And yet it feels right to acknowledge that we were ultimately pretty lucky to come away … Continue reading Arsenal 3 Southampton 1: A little bit of a mess…
Defence to the fore again as Gunners toil on Champions League bow
There was more than an air of pragamatism to Arsenal's display in Bergamo on Thursday night as they opened their European campaign with a largely uneventful draw.
Arsenal 1 Manchester City 0: Gunners dig deep to edge out champions
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
Leicester (+VAR) 0 Arsenal 1: Gunners claim win against the odds
The hosts offered next to nothing for almost the entire match but were kept in the mix by a run of maddening decisions
Arsenal 2 Aston Villa 1: It’s Gabi at the double for table-topping Gunners
While it may not have been the perfect performance against Gerrard's struggling side, the result was ultimately the right one and our winning run maintained
Crystal Palace 0 Arsenal 2: Battling Gunners come through physical test at Selhurst Park
Arsenal kicked off their Premier League campaign with a battling win at Selhurst Park on Friday night. After a dominant opening half, the Gunners slipped into their shell somewhat during the second period but ultimately made the best of their chances to claim all three points over Patrick Vieira's Eagles. The performance stood in stark … Continue reading Crystal Palace 0 Arsenal 2: Battling Gunners come through physical test at Selhurst Park
Arsenal v Wolves: No room for complacency in top-four fight
Confidence at Arsenal is high, however, and there is a steely resilience to this side that means we can go into games without the sort of fear that has pervaded our football for so long
Arsenal 2 West Ham 0: Gunners are so good it’s maddening
From one of the worst performances of Mikel Arteta’s tenure to one of the best – it is as maddening as it is joyful.
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