The law of unintended consequences says that, for every purposeful action by an individual, there is an outcome that is not intended or foreseen. Against West Ham on Saturday, Unai Emery set his side up in such a way as to bring some much-sought after balance to a team that has been leaking goals and … Continue reading A focus on defence left Arsenal impotent in attack as they flounder at West Ham
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Mesut Ozil: Do we need to take a fresh look at what being a captain means?
Does Mesut Ozil fit the bill as Arsenal captain?
So far, so good for dynamic Arsenal side as they breeze past PSG in Champions Cup
Arsenal claim 5-1 win over PSG
‘Wenger ball’ makes a fleeting return as Arsenal put four past CSKA Moscow
Arsenal tapped into the much-vaunted ‘Wenger ball’ on Thursday night as they cut swathes through a naïve CSKA Moscow side. The Russian outfit played right into the Gunners’ hands in a gung-ho first half that yielded all five of the game’s goals. Although there were a surprising number of empty seats on show at the … Continue reading ‘Wenger ball’ makes a fleeting return as Arsenal put four past CSKA Moscow
Returning players may just give Arsenal enough oomph to overcome Crystal Palace in must-win clash
For just a short while today, Arsenal will step off the transfer carousel and away from the madness of the January window to play a game of football. Crystal Palace are due to visit the Emirates and, for the first time in a good long while, the Gunners will be kicking off at 3pm. Amid … Continue reading Returning players may just give Arsenal enough oomph to overcome Crystal Palace in must-win clash
Arsenal do enough but shooting pains persist against Newcastle
The issues with confidence and cohesion that have blighted Arsenal’s football recently showed no real signs of abatement as they overcame an underwhelming Newcastle side at the Emirates on Saturday. A real sluggishness and lack of vigour has rendered Arsenal impotent in attack of late, while simultaneously highlighting their weaknesses in defence, and draws at … Continue reading Arsenal do enough but shooting pains persist against Newcastle
Arsenal’s excellence at Everton is bittersweet set against recent woes
Arsenal’s afternoon stroll around Goodison Park on Sunday served only to sharpen the focus on last weekend’s truly woeful result at Watford. The Gunners were absolutely imperious in attack against the most ramshackle Everton side of recent memory, and showed flashes of truly brilliant football as they rained down no fewer than 28 shots on … Continue reading Arsenal’s excellence at Everton is bittersweet set against recent woes
Defensive improvements must continue if Arsenal are to take victory at Watford
Arsenal go in search of a third consecutive Premier League win today (Saturday) as they travel to Vicarage Road to take on Watford. The Gunners will be hoping to quickly recapture the form and momentum that saw them collect back-to-back wins over Brighton and West Brom leading up to the international break, and a clash … Continue reading Defensive improvements must continue if Arsenal are to take victory at Watford
Mood stays sombre despite Arsenal’s comfortable win over Bournemouth
‘Meh’ is about as appropriate an expression as can be used to sum up the reaction after Arsenal’s cakewalk against Bournemouth on Saturday. ‘Meh’ because we knew it was perfectly possible that we might make the Cherries look absolutely rank, and ‘meh’ because victory really didn’t act as any sort of salve to the woes … Continue reading Mood stays sombre despite Arsenal’s comfortable win over Bournemouth
Derek Acorah summoned as the ghost of Arsenal resurfaces in thrashing of West Ham
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
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