Rafa v Arsene, Giroud v Higuain, Arsenal v Napoli – it's Gunner be tough…..

Morning all. Interesting to hear the two managers speak ahead of tonights fixture, neither can praise the other high enough and to be fair, if only for events so far this season, both managers deserve such praise. Tonight is going to be the toughest test we have faced so far this season in my opinion […]

Arsene could sign a keeper & Ba in January. 'Let's see' says Arsene……

Morning all. Having had a trial with us in the summer, 18 year old Bristol Rovers goalkeeper Matt Macey could be heading to Arsenal on a permanent deal according to Dean Jones of the Sunday People. Apparently Arsene Wenger is very keen to sign the youngster and the player himself would not hesitate to sign […]

Mertesacker offer. Arsene still wants Bender & Abused throughout but he had the last laugh…

Morning all. According to reports this morning in the Daily Star, Arsene Wenger is still on the trail of Bayer Leverkusen’s Lars Bender and a £20 million bid is being planned for January. The Daily Mirror report that Per Mertesacker is set to be offered a three year contract extension. Deserved I’d say on the last […]

Ramsey and Flamini set to miss trip to Swansea? Invincibles are back, well one of them….

Morning all. So the rumours earlier this week about Aaron Ramsey suffering an thigh injury were not far off of the truth. Both he and Mathieu Flamini face late fitness tests ahead of tonights fixture. Both were training with the squad yesterday so it doesn’t look all bad. Cazorla, Diaby, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Podolski,  Sanogo and Walcott […]

Wilshere's double. Rosicky, Cazorla and Walcott all nearing return & Arsene Wenger staying put if Kroenke gets his way…

Morning all. The PL returns this weekend with another away fixture against Swansea and most, if not all of the young guns who secured our next round CO Cup match against Chelsea, will be back watching. Probably a good job too as they must be exhausted after Wednesday night but didn’t they do well. I […]

Germans can miss from the spot but Young Pretenders batter PL side, well, on penalties at least…..

Yesterday I wrote about Arsenal’s Young Pretenders, and the promise that they have in store for us. Well at the Hawthorns yesterday evening, they duly turned up and not only showed their promise, but also their quality whilst also showing their maturity. It was not a classic, but frankly I don’t care, the ends justify […]

Ramsey suffers injury. Arsene delivers the right message. Youth and experience mix for the cup…

Morning all. Unconfirmed reports or should I say wicked rumours are going round suggesting that Aaron Ramsey has suffered a thigh strain and is set to have a scan today. Don’t shoot the messenger if this is wrong, I have only just seen the story which of course could be pure fabrication. Hopefully it is just […]

Jacks out & Theo's out. Sir Chips confirms signings, but only when and if Arsene Wenger feels ready to spend…

Morning all. Arsenal Holdings plc has announced its financial results for the year ended May 31, 2013: Group profit before tax was £6.7 million (2012 – £36.6 million) Profit on sale of player registrations amounted to £47.0 million (2012 – £65.5 million) One-off charges related to the impairment of certain player registrations and associated costs […]

Walcott worry. Poor on set-pieces? Winning playing badly is the sign of good things….

Morning all. Before the game, Niall Quinn said in order to win the PL, sides have to win when they are playing badly. He suggested that that is where both clubs in Manchester are superior to the rest. They both have the ability to drag a victory from the jaws of defeat whereas most of […]