The simple reality is that all teams get blips – runs of unexpected draws and loses, and the media love to focus on them, without much reference to what is going on elsewhere. It’s a bit like the ...
There is a story in the world of newspapers in which the Sports Editor walks into the journalist’s office and demands, “Right what’s today’s Arsenal crisis ?” and the journalist turns in bemusement ...
So, in 2023 Arsenal had Oliver in charge against Everton, Manchester City, Nottingham Forest, Manchester City (again), Burnley and West Ham United. Yes, six times in one calendar year.
As you may know, the identity and location of the Sun’s oft quoted supercomputer is totally secret. Week after week, month after month, and indeed year after year, the newspaper tells us that its ...
Prelim: Summer 2025 will be the 100th anniversary of the arrival of Herbert Chapman at Arsenal, and to commemorate this we are publishing a series on Chpaman, and how the most unlikely transfer of a ...
That would give us cause to suggest a clear victory for Arsenal, but sadly this season’s results have to give us pause for a lot more thinking. And sadly when that thinking takes us to the last six ...
Arsenal are one of the most storied and successful clubs in the world, boasting a rich history and heritage. What’s more, the Gunners also have a giant fanbase around the world with supporters ...
Arsenal’s first dip came with three draws and a win from 31 August to 22 September, most particularly disappointing being the home draw with Brighton and an away draw with Atalanta. Rather more ...
He opens by saying that the departure of Edu has “left manager Mikel Arteta as the dominant figure in the club’s football structure. While nobody is doubting the Spaniard’s coaching or motivational ...
Arsenal have shown in the last two seasons that yes they can work around the PGMO approach to football – but then suddenly adjusting to European approaches is tough. I think for Arsenal much depends ...
What is Arsenal’s problem? Bad tactics? Bad luck? Bad referees? Or too many foreigners? The fact is that what gives most teams their absolute fluency in playing games at the top level is a deep ...