Inexperience in a pressure situation came back to bite Arsenal, created by on-field referee Stuart Atwell’s, and VAR ref Jarred Gillett’s perceived inconsistencies which looked to be favouring the champions, Manchester City. But was it subconscious bias or incompetence as…
Numerous media outlets are already reporting Mikel Arteta has tested positive for Covid 19 and will miss the Man City match. Much of the Arsenal coverage is on Philippe Coutinho, currently at Barcelona, preferring to come to Arsenal on loan, and…
If people want statistical proof of Project Arteta’s progress, Arsenal were eleventh and fourteenth at the half-way stages of the last two seasons. But on his two year anniversary in charge, it was the progress this season he highlighted, pointing…
Could Arsenal’s second eleven beat the EFL team? But the real question of this match was: will Eddie Nketiah stay at Arsenal? Eddie Nketiah: Master if the six yard box He did his personal chances of wanting to play more…
Could Arsenal improve on their away performances? Eleven shots on target in the first half – a record since Opta started recording Premiership statistics gave a resounding answer. Not that it was hard given the number of Leeds’ players unable…
“Every player has to stick to those values. And play with a passion,” said Mikel Arteta with an obvious Aubameyang sub-text. This was a victory for youth and exuberance. It followed a pattern of recent home games – high energy…
In a mixed year for Arsenal, the highlight of the year has really been the progression of their youngsters. Mikel Arteta has clearly put his faith into young players this season, relying on academy products like Bukayo Saka and Emile…
The seeds of the last game often have a big influence on the next. And this was very evident in the first part of this match with Arsenal rickety with the high Southampton press with Gabriel and Saka both booked.…
Third successive away loss. Arteta and the team must learn to keep leads or they are going nowhere fast. Seems like the side gets into destructive ruts which is dangerous habit. Lack of experience doesn’t help – particularly with hugely…
When Arsenal were going through the difficult time at the start of the season, Ralph Rangnick was mooted as a solution. This is an important result in the context of the season and fourth place. An opportunity for a statement…