Morning all. I’ll never understand why a footballer who takes a penalty kick doesn’t just pick his spot, run up and kick the ball. All the fancy footwork during the approach to the ball is silly, if not arrogant. I haven’t an ounce of sympathy for a player who misses because of his own antics. […]
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Morning all. Mo Elneny, 30 years old in July, out of contract in the summer and one of the heroes on Wednesday night. To suggest he’s been used sparingly by Mikel Arteta this season would be an understatement but what we saw from him against Chelsea is usually what get. Reliable, not flash but steady. […]
Morning all. What a bonkers game with a fantastic result for Arsenal by the end. Both teams weren’t at their best in defence, certainly during the first half but it was Arsenal who had the edge in the second. Rob Holding had a shaky start, probably because he barely plays and Ben White and Gabriel […]
Morning all. Arsenal have confirmed they’re off to the USA this summer. We’ll play Orlando City on Wednesday, July 20th at Exploria Stadium – the home of the MLS side and then three days later we’ll take on Chelsea at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, July 23rd. I suspect more pre season fixtures will be announced […]
Morning all. On a morning when Sky Sports announced that Man City are about to trigger the £75 million get out fee for Erling Haaland and then pay him £500k a week, it’s ironic that The Daily have printed an interview with Steve Parish. We have to remember we all love football because teams like […]
Morning all. Yesterday, Arsenal Football Club announced that after a short illness, Steve Rowley had passed away. He was just 63 years old. Having arrived at The Arsenal in January 1980 and went from being in a part-time role in our youth scouting operations in Essex, to being the chief scout during Arsene Wenger’s time at […]
Morning all. Crystal Palace hadn’t won at home in 2022. Brighton hadn’t won any of their last seven games (D1 L6) Southampton hadn’t won any of their last six games and had lost their last four in a row at home. Along came Arsenal and all three clubs put an end to their dismal run. […]
Morning all. Mikel Arteta on if Granit playing at left-back disrupts the team… When I’m convinced that I’m going to do something that’s best for the team, then it’s going to be judged on whether you win or you don’t win. The problem I guarantee was not Granit playing as a full back. Really? Perhaps […]
Morning all. It’s Good Friday so do you know what that means? Lent is over and chocolate is back in my life. I watched a documentary last night about Hotel Chocolat, my favourite brand, and I couldn’t believe that it can take four years of research before a new flavour is given the go ahead. […]
Morning all. I didn’t watch either of the Champions League fixtures last night but I’ve seen this! Had Foden not rolled over more times than a roller runs over The Emirates turf during the week, I doubt things would have kicked off the way they did. I’m surprised only Fillipe was sent off though. Terrible […]
Morning all. Fancy that eh, good old Unai Emery and his Villarreal team sent Bayern Munich packing in the Champions League last night in Germany. I’d actually love for his team to go all the way so he can finally add the big trophy to his numerous Europa Cups. Chelsea put a good fight in […]
Morning all. Has your emotional Arsenal hangover gone, or at least faded? No, mine neither as I still can’t believe how easy an Arsenal team which went toe to toe with the League leaders just a couple of months ago, could then produce shoddy performances against Crystal Palace and Brighton respectively. Slightly different lineups I […]