Morning all. Early yesterday evening, Arsenal FC announced that Sir Chips Keswick had passed away. He was a lifelong Arsenal fan who became a board member in 2005 before replacing Peter Hill-Wood as club Chairman in 2013. Seven seasons later and just after celebrating his 80th birthday, he retired. Arsenal FC have a tribute to […]
Morning all. So the FA has taken the fun out of the FA Cup as there’s to be no more replays from next season. Better for Premier League clubs? Some yes but not all and certainly for the rest of the leagues. Apparently they weren’t even consulted before this decision was made which I think […]
Morning all. What is there to say other than we won’t be winning the Champions League this season. Mind you, not for one minute did I think we will. The only disappointment I have is not being knocked out of the competition but the fashion in which we were. The ‘not having a top notch […]
Morning all. It’s conundrum time. Field the strongest team, risk injury and/or fatigue which in all likelihood will have an impact on the game against Wolves, or rotate one, two or more for tonight’s game? Playing Bayern Munich in Germany is a tough challenge for any club in football let alone a group of players […]
Morning all. I’m still disappointed with the defeat we suffered at the weekend as I’m sure we all are. Losing is no sin but at home with a squad more than capable of beating most teams in this league, well, it hurts. Factor in the stage of the season we’re at and where we are […]
Morning all. When Crystal Palace beat Liverpool in the early game yesterday afternoon, the door opened for Arsenal to put a bit of space between themselves and Klopp’s team. But, to achieve that, Arsenal, including Mikel Arteta, had to respect the opposition and be aware of the threat they posed. Villa aren’t 4th in the […]
Morning all. Mikel Arteta held his post Aston Villa press conference yesterday during which he spoke about Jurrien Timber and when he might return: He’s still got a few steps to make. He needs to play a game, at least with the under-21s and he’s going to have an in-house game soon as well. He’s […]
Morning all. Two good results in Europe last night as Liverpool were thumped 3-0 at Anfield by Atalanta meaning Klopp will have to play his strongest team in the next leg if Liverpool are to have a chance on progressing through to the next round. Aston Villa beat Lille 2-1 at Villa Park so they […]
Morning all. I’ve watch a number of replays now and I think the referee was right not to award Arsenal a penalty at the end of the game. Bukayo Saka instigated the contact with Neuer rather than the other way round. In real time, it looked an obvious foul by the keeper but slowed down, […]
Morning all. Ex Arsenal player Serge Gnabry talking ahead of tonight’s big clash: It’s a do-or-die game – that’s where we’re usually particularly strong. Reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League would give us a huge boost. It’s our big goal. Arsenal have had what it takes to play at the top again […]
Morning all. Manchester Utd did both Arsenal and Manchester City a bit of a favour yesterday by nicking a point off of Liverpool. Who knows what the two points Liverpool missed out on will do to the title race but for now, it means Arsenal remain top for a few more days at least. Aston […]
Good morning all. Mikel Arteta opted for Gabriel Jesus instead of Gabriel Martinelli yesterday evening, Oleksandr Zinchenko instead of Jakub Kiwior too. Thomas Partey, along with Leandro Trossard, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Aaron Ramsdale, ESR, Martinelli, Kiwior, Eddie Nketiah and Fabio Vieira watched on from the substitutes bench. Chances to take the lead came early for Arsenal. […]