Under pressure flaws show up. The sixth red under Arteta, since he took over shows a brittle discipline – twice as many as any other Premiership club in the time. And it should have been two Arsenal players off in…
Mourinho and Arteta started their respective latest club careers within a month of each other. There was speculation the Portuguese would come to Arsenal – a post-modern George Graham for the 2020s. Experience v promise. But like the iceberg effect,…
Two thousand Arsenal fans pledging to respect respiratory etiquette breathed life into Arsenal. A night of quadruple celebration with Pablo Mari and Calum Chambers back from long term injuries, Arsenal winning 4-1 and topping their group. And a song repertoire…
Some European media are saying that the post-Brexit ban on signing players under 18 will affect clubs like Arsenal signing teenage stars for the academies and youth teams. Hector Bellerin is being used as an example of what can no…
Anyone who is an Arsenal fan can appreciate the unique lineage and history of the team. Much like any football club, it is often said that present success is built upon the shoulders of past greats. So who were the…
The stats are out in force following the Wolves’ defeat. In the Premier League campaign, Aubameyang has only scored one goal from open play, and provided one assist. In his previous two seasons, the forward averaged 3.1 shots/game and 2.67…
Challenge for a young first-time manager without experience to draw on to get out of a rut. One year on from Emery’s dismissal, it was Arteta’s thirtieth game. But Arsenal’s attack floundered with Aubameyang isolated and the midfield bereft of…
Test for Arsenal on an artificial surface and a refreshing display, particularly in the second half. Test also for Pepe after his red card, and another chance for players like Willock, Maitland Niles and Nelson to push for first team…
Arsenal’s 4-3-3 formation against Leeds last Sunday with Aubameyang leading the line was a change many expected; however, the result was not, writes Jamie Bramson Grant. It is no secret that Arteta is fond of the 4-3-3 formation, following three…
Although Pepe’s ill-discipline deserves opprobrium – it won’t do him or the team any good. Patrice Evra made a telling remark when he said knew Pepe in France and he was happy, but here he has the massive price tag…