After a transfer window that has generally been deemed a success for Arsenal, it’s finally time to get down to business with a season-opening trip to Newcastle on Sunday. As much as we’d like to see all our big stars and new signings in action straight away, however, it seems as though events – some … Continue reading Newcastle vs Arsenal: It’s make do and mend for the Gunners in season opener
As far as professional victories go, Arsenal’s canter at the Emirates on Monday night was about as good as it’s been this season. The match was never destined to be a classic so it fell to the Gunners to create the momentum, energy, and intensity needed to make the chances and force the pace in … Continue reading Newcastle win is another small piece of Arsenal’s top-four puzzle
Unai Emery spoke to the press today (Friday) as the football focus shifted back to the Premier League and the visit of Newcastle next week. After a two-week international break which saw the Gunners travel to Dubai for a friendly fixture against Al-Nasr, the Spaniard spoke about the squad’s time away and his expectations for … Continue reading Unai Emery: ‘Premier League run in is going to be difficult for us’
When Arsenal put together a complete 90-minute performance, they will be capable of giving almost any side a run for its money. They are not fit to the vie for the league title just yet, of course, but they are playing some good football and picking up points where they have been dropped in seasons … Continue reading It’s a team of two halves as Arsenal continue search for consistency despite Newcastle win
The only thing that stands between Arsenal and victory at Newcastle today (Saturday) are the wiles of Rafa Benitez. A man managing far below his high level, Benitez has the nous and knowhow to exploit the weaknesses that remain within this fledgling Arsenal side. There have been improvements in Unai Emery’s Gunners, no doubt, but … Continue reading Defence will be the best form of defence for Arsenal in testing trip to Newcastle
It may have been an Arsenal side with an unfamiliar look in action at Newcastle on Sunday but the mistakes, the stupidity, and the result had an all-too-familiar feel to them as the Gunners lost out at St James’ Park. The match followed a pattern that we have all seen countless times before in 2017/18 … Continue reading Different line-up but same old result for Arsenal as they throw away points at 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
Another week rolls around in the Premier League and here we are hoping that Arsene Wenger will happen upon a working formula that might drag his team into something approaching cohesion. Not since the victory over Tottenham last month have we seen Arsenal put in anything like a complete, coherent performance, with just fleeting snippets … Continue reading Arsenal must shake off the stagnation as Newcastle prepare to visit the Emirates
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