Unai Emery looked beaten up emotionally prior to the start. Much more subdued. This was a game of what ifs? Brendan Rodgers instead of Unai Emery? Jamie Vardy up front instead of Aubameyang; Jonny Evans for David Luiz, Söyüncü for…
Arsenal made eight changes and took to a back three for more defensive solidity in this 1-1 draw. That was a bridge too far in the first half as the players were unsure of positions on the pitch. Vitoria started…
Despite the cold, damp, grey atmosphere, the return of Ozil brightened the spirits of the crowd for only his second Premiership start of the season, allaying some of the pre-match tension generated by the growing reputation of the visitors. Wolves,…
Bad week for Arsenal. Top four looks a long way on this showing. Emery has to sort out Xhaka who insulted and goaded the crowd after he was substituted and for that matter Ozil who the fans sang for when…
Three years of suffering while waiting for Arsenal to return to the Champions League might be finally brought to a halt this season. Stacked with younger world-class talent, Unai Emery has a perfect mix of pure talent, work rate, and…
The match provided a good test for Arsenal. Sheffield United had only conceded 7 goals in 8 Premiership matches. Arsenal had lost on their last three visits here. Could the Londoners’ defensive organisation cope with the home team’s wandering centre…
A new crop of exciting youngsters are emerging from the Arsenal academy – and they’re recording some impressive results. The Gunners have a long-standing tradition of giving rising stars their chance to impress on the senior stage. And bookies such…
Arsenal fans from other continents mean well. They are obviously passionate but they really do not understand British football. Everything is instant – there is no patience. It is like they are playing Championship Manager, writes Martin H. Every Arsenal…
With one full season under his belt, Unai Emery came into 2019-20 with plenty of reasons to be cheerful. Sure, the end of the last campaign wilted like a delicate flower in a steaming hot mug of Bovril, but the…
Although the fact that Arsenal need their backs against the wall to get the best out of the team shows a lack of discipline, the fightback with ten men showed great character and bodes well. Rare that an Arsenal player…