The coronavirus has brought normal life to a standstill and football is not a priority at the moment. Rightly so. Things may be bad, but we’re surely going to get through this pandemic and football will return at some point in some shape and form. Currently, even transfer rumours aren’t…
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#ARSWHU: Arsenal host West Ham this Saturday with both teams desperate for points. While Arsenal, incredibly, are aiming for the top 4, West Ham need to avoid relegation. They sacked Pellegrini and appointed David Moyes in hopes of achieving that. It’s been a mixed bag so far. They’re only out…
A tough, tiring, game against Everton ended in a victory. Two (2) in a row in the league now. This, as Arteta pointed out, isn’t enough if we’re looking to get back into Europe next season. Our best route to the CL, in my opinion, is the Europa League. Not…
#ARSEVE: 2 wins from 2 games following the mini break in Dubai. Both posed a different sort of challenge. The second half against Newcastle was brilliant stuff. The away goal at Olympiakos was much more hard fought. But both were good performances in their own way. This will need to…
#OLYARS: After turning on the style in the second half against Newcastle, Arsenal have to be feeling good about themselves. Despite how the season has gone, there is still a small chance to qualify for the CL. Both through the league and, of course, through winning the EL. We’ve come…
#ARSNEW: The Arsenal globetrotters are back in action at the Emirates this weekend. No, not the Emirates, but the Emirates Stadium. We trotted to the Emirates; the ones who are United, Arab and home base of our stadium sponsor. Well, you already know what I mean. I try to marvel…
#BURARS We need to be ready for a battle. These were Mikel Arteta’s words when discussing the next game away at Burnley. But match aside, this also applies to our season as a whole. 24 games in and we’re a mere 6 points ahead of relegation. What really brought it…
Score: 1-2 I was asked to write the match report just before the game, and honestly, it seemed a daunting task. As it turns out, it was one of the most enjoyable Arsenal games for some time. I didn’t get much right about the starting lineup. Ozil and Laca were…
Arteta holds the FA cup aloft in 2014, breaking the trophy drought. The FA Cup is next. This may be our competition, courtesy of Arsene Wenger, but it’s not always one we get lucky in. The 2001 final still hurts although 2005 was a bit of a catharsis. Of course,…
#CHEARS Just over 3 weeks ago, Arsenal faced Chelsea in what was an evenly matched game. My prediction on the day proved right. Not just the result, but in the manner it came about. A close fought game ending in a heartbreaking loss. Of course, VAR or whoever Riley appointed…