Arteta: How much longer? In football, as in war, final defeat never comes from the loss of a single battle. It is an accumulation of of losses or failure to win key battles that signals the end of a manager. Take Arsene Wenger for example, while his consistency in keeping…
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ARSWOL match preview by Shard Apologies in advance for a rushed preview. I’ve been busy over the weekend. Frankly, I feel better being busy than obsessing over Arsenal. Certainly not like I used to. Arteta has all the words, but has lost some credibility with how he’s gone about things….
Podcast: Yours truly and Blackburn George, the Arseblagger, lament the horrible football currently being played by Arsenal, who were thoroughly outplayed by Leeds, a newly promoted side from the Championship and warn it will get worse, not better, in the immediate future. Despite this bleak future, we are both convinced…
Pepe receives red card for headbutting Aliovski Back in the day going, to Elland Road to play Leeds was definitely a match-up of “The Beauty and The Beast”, “dirty” Leeds versus the silk and elegance of Arsenal. It was a match-up made in heaven for the mainstream media and their…
LEEARS preview by Shard It’s been a long two weeks since we last played and a lot has happened. Saka’s performances with England garnered great reviews, Eddie Nketiah again did well with the England U21s and surely must be pushing for a place in the senior team. He could be…
“Arsenal will probably blame his attitude, Vinai will say he gave Quy all the chances he could, Edu would say he does nothing for the club and a section of the fanbase will claim it is ALL OZIL’S FAULT. Managers, players and junior staff all at the mercy of men…
Latest Podcast: After the trashing of Arsenal by Aston Villa last Sunday, yours truly and Blackburn George, after weeks of discussion of the issue in our podcasts, are now convinced Mikel Arteta is unable to set up Arsenal to play attacking football. Despite our initial hopes and dreams that Arteta…
Ozil playing Fortnite at home while Arsenal is trashed by Villa Let us not beat around the bush. Arsenal were trashed by Villa yesterday. From start to finish the Villans put the Gunners under attacking pressure, whenever they gained possession. They put the ball in the back of the net…
ARSAVL match preview by Shard Gooner The win against ManU stopped the rot in the PL for Arsenal, and the midweek win against Ole’s old team was pleasing especially for the way young Joe performed. The world was more concerned with Ol’ Joe this week, but there is talk of…
Podcast: As Arsenal defeat Manchester United at Old Trafford for the 1st time in 14 years, for most football fans it doesn’t matter how many shots Arsenal made on United’s goal. All that matters was the win. Yours truly Shotta and Blackburn George, @Arseblagger, conclude Arteta-Ball was the winner. Remember:…