Arsenal came away with a point at Old Trafford against an awful ManU side, but lost some more of its soul in the process. Some positive signs in defense where ManU were hardly a threat, but disappointing in attack, yet again. For a brief period of about 5 minutes, we…
Unai Emery
After the Forest game, which is the first of the season I truly enjoyed, tonight we make a trip to our old enemy. But questions remain as to our, or more specifically, are coach’s approach. Will we live up to our name and ethos as the Arsenal, or will we…
For months the mainstream media, pundits, bloggers and others have tried convincing us that Unai Emery is improving Arsenal. Over and over they lectured us, telling us that Emery simply needed more time and his own players for the club to surpass the achievements of his predecessor. By the way,…
Back to sexy football of the “man-who-must-not-be-named” One never knows what to expect from a League Cup game. From team selection to performance everything remains in the dark. The only certainty is the opposition and their ever certain chance of causing the upset. Nottingham Forest was no different. It was…
Aston Villa is still on my mind. Has there ever been such an exhilarating, and at the same time, such an exasperating victory in Arsenal history? I can’t think of one. It’s 3 points won though, and that’s nothing to be sniffed at. Other benefits include Pepe’s debut goal –…
Arsenal triumphed over Aston Villa 3-2 after falling behind twice in the 20th and 60th minute, first to McGinn who stered a cross into the back of the net and then a neat near post flick by Wesley from Grealish put them up 1-2. But the Gunners roared back….
A win in midweek may have taken away some of the gloom, but the debacle at Watford still casts a shadow of doubt over this Arsenal team and coach. Will we get the shape right? Can we defend properly and not concede 20+ shots? Can we create chances…
An emphatic 3 goal win for Arsenal in Frankfurt and almost every fan, including yours truly, erupted with joy. Nobody could have been any happier than Unai Emery. Ever since the debacle at Watford last Sunday, he has come under enormous criticism from Arsenal fans everywhere in social media that…
Photo ® Wikipedia So onto Germany and the Unai Emery League; the bedrock of his career, the shining light of his accomplishments, and the scene of his final failure last season. A 19 man travelling squad, composed of mostly senior players, was announced yesterday. Rob Holding is back. So are…
The Lonely Man (Credit ® Wikimedia) When Unai Emery was appointed as successor to Arsene Wenger, many fans were left divided. Some pointed to his multiple Europa League successes at Sevilla while the others pointed out his failure to advance PSG in Champions League and the humiliation of losing the…