To start with, resting players in great numbers has started to be the norm for Arsenal. Arsene believes that with a big squad, it’s important to rotate the players so that they do not physically wear out, he believes that this method could and should keep players sharp and fitter, prolonging the player’s careers. Well […]
Not since 1992 have we been knocked out of the FA Cup at this stage of the competition. Yesterday that so very nearly changed. Nine changes made from the side that started against Manchester City but when I saw the team I thought it was strong, certainly strong enough to get us through to the […]
Ok, I don’t mean for us but that is the view of Leeds boss Simon Grayson. Last season and at the same stage of the FA Cup competition Manchester United were battered in their own back yard by Leeds United, well, 1-0. But be honest, if you and I all supported Leeds it would have […]
According to Arsene Wenger the next two weeks are crucial for Thomas Vermaelen. The player is very close to returning to training with the rest of the squad following his Achilles injury. He’s been ‘close’ before but has suffered setbacks, this time though should he break down again, Wenger has got to find cover for […]
So the grueling run of matches continues. No excuses, we knew this was coming and it is up to Arsene and the players to adjust. A primary concern remains rotating the squad enough to sustain a winning run, while still giving key players the opportunity for rest, and others the opportunity for much-needed match action. It […]
Same team that we played against Brum, same grit, same fight, same attitude, same result please…. The home fixture against the newly rich kids in the Premier League takes place tonight – I for one am glad that it will be out the way before Roberto Mancini go crazy in the January sales, if you […]
Today the FA staff should return to their posh leather seats, sit drinking posh fizzy water in the way that only they do and one of their first jobs should be to review our match ‘lowlights’ from the Birmingham game. Arsene Wenger hasn’t had too much to say about the incident and I don’t blame him either, the […]
We all know Carlos Vela is going out on loan this month and Owen Coyle has him sitting at the top of his wanted list. This could be a great move for all involved, Coyle is a great young British manager on a shoestring budget but his Bolton side sit 7th in the Premier League. They […]
Better finishing? Check. Better awareness and organization defending set pieces? Obviously. The European Cup? Of course. But…On the heels of this afternoon’s performance and result, I consider harping on the aforementioned a little churlish of myself. We all know there are things we can do better and we all know precisely what they are. However, […]
Firstly I just want to wish everyone a very Happy New Year and may 2011 bring you good health and happiness. Thank you all for your contributions which have helped Highbury House take off and remain stable… As well as the everyday happiness in your lives, I hope an extra special happiness will come to […]
If your one for statistics, or Arsenal memory reminders, then this post is probably not for you but if you have sport in your blood and anything football rings your bell, this could just be up your street. I’ll start off with how this idea came to me and try not to bore you to much. After […]
Monday, we finally beat one of the big two during the past 24 months, and did it in convincing fashion – could we build on that result, take care of business, and keep the pressure squarely on the two Manchester sides? The pre-match buzz was almost as interesting as the match itself. It was generally […]