This is what being in Dubai is all about isn’t it? Relaxing, first team and Academy players bonding, having a laugh, a bit of sightseeing and enjoying the warm weather. Football too of course but without the pressure the Premier League and Europa League brings with it. I don’t recall Arsenal taking a warm weather […]
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Morning guys. Life can be hectic at times, I’m having one of those times so a new post each day is unlikely. You’ve gathered that eh. There’s not much going anyway really, other than international fixtures and the only reason I check those is to see if we’ve suffered any more injuries. Arsenal are in […]
Afternoon guys. Football is boring during a two week break isn’t it? I have absolutely no enthusiasm for international football, certainly not an England team full of Toots, Utd and City players. I don’t even know when England are playing, let alone who which I never thought would be the case. Gone are the days […]
Morning all. Monchi was coming to Arsenal. We knew that because the red tops back pages told us. However, they were wrong, they’re often wrong yet still we think ‘this one feels right.’ Ok, I say we, I guess I mean me. It made sense though re Monchi. Arsenal have to be smart with their […]
Morning all. I watched Wolves take on Man Utd last night at Molineux. They’re a good side. Organised, quick, play with width and they’re tough. A tad cynical too some might say, especially against Pogba. I thought they were excellent and totally deserved their 2-1 victory which booked a place in the FA Cup semi […]
Morning all. Arsenal needed a miracle last night, or that’s how it seemed. After all, no club, let alone an English club had overturned a 3-1 losing score line in the Europa League knockout stages since Fulham back in 2009/10. A statistic used by the media to dampen our chances. Hopes too no doubt. The […]
Morning all. I’d imagine the Rennes camp won’t be a happy one. Alexandre Lacazette has had his UEFA ban reduced so therefore he’s back in the squad for tonights crucial Europa fixture. The Frenchman creates chances, he works hard and personally, I think he’s crucial to this Arsenal team. His conversion rate could be a […]
Morning all. What a lovely couple of moments captured on film. Alexandre Lacazette giving Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang a few confidence boosting words prior to him taking our penalty and the Bern Leno. Nothing over elaborate, just a little fist pump. No doubt fully aware of what part he’d just played in our victory over Man Utd. […]
Let’s get the officials out the way. They were poor, very poor. Pogba grabbed Ramsey round the neck as the Welshman went on the break, free kick given but no card. Much later in the game, Kolasinac did the same, not the same kind of foul but cynically prevented Utd from a breakaway. Free kick […]
Morning all. Yet again the Toots have opened the door to us, Chelsea and today’s opponents Man Utd. If there’s a winner in the late match, just one point will be between them and Poch’s team. A draw, while not a disaster, would be a disappointment because were at home and our home should be […]
Morning all. Interesting stuff doing the rounds about Pep Guardiola. He’s verbally agreed a four year deal with Juventus apparently. I can’t say I’d be surprised if it was true. He’s done Spain, Germany and England so there’s only really Italy and France to go. I reckon Italy might be his last job though as […]
Morning all. Red cards happen in the game and they always will. Sokratis was naive, not something you’d expect considering his vast experience but having been booked, got away with a foul soon after, he should have known better. Free kicks in and around the box will be given too, again, that’s football but it’s […]