Last season I was often scathing about “Artetaball”But Arteta has made Arsenal really solid now. They are very hard to beat because they retain the ball so well and have three big defenders who keep clean sheets. Odegard and Saka…
So, another transfer window closes, with all the excitement in the early part. In the last week, the majority of Arsenal fans were concerned about the lack of defensive cover, given Jurrien Timber’s injury and the exits of Mari, Trusty,…
No doubt every devoted Gooner has wondered how they can go about securing a seat at the magnificent Emirates Stadium. Since its inauguration in 2006 fans from around the world have watched on the TV and just imagined being in…
Of course, there’s a very feint chance Arsenal may yet get the title, with 115 charges levelled at the state-funded carbon fuelled Manchester club. But like in the Premier League, Man City have access to virtually unlimited funds – more…
Shakhtar Donetsk’s rising star Mykhaylo Mudryk could have upset the apple cart at the Emirates, bust the wage structure and transfer budget, unbalanced the side and stunted Gabriel Martinelli’s development. Exciting to see the Ukrainian dart down the left wing at…
There’s an upside and downside to everything. Gabriel Jesus’s start to his Arsenal career has been stellar, with four goals and three assists in seven Premier League matches. Only Erling Haaland has been involved in more goals this season. But…
Granit Xhaka has achieved half a redemption, by being given a vice captain role, along with Gabriel Jesus to help club captain Martin Odegaard. Mikel Arteta said in April on the Palace debacle. “I didn’t want to see him leave…
There was a buoyancy to the Emirates, fuelled by the good pre-season, fine window to date and the Palace result. The raucous atmosphere helped see Arsenal over the line. Same eleven as at Palace. Zinchenko preferred to Tierney on the…
Good to see Charlie Patino, sparking on his debut for Blackpool. Michael Appleton, Blackpool head coach, said Charlie Patino has an old head on young shoulders as he came off the bench for his new loan club. Appleton said: “He…
Game of stages. Arsenal flew out of traps, carrying on their sparkling pre-season form. 30th season for the Premier League. 28th season for ANR. This was the earliest start in a top division fixture. The performance of Ben White in…