Opinion
Sesko, Gyokeres and a whole lot of anger at Arsenal
Football is a game of opinions, as the old cliche goes. And never has that been more apparent than right now, as Arsenal look to finally bring an end to their long pursuit for a new No.9. I would say I’ve been surprised by the reaction to the news that Arsenal seem to be favouring…
Read More >Rodrygo to Arsenal links grow + injured Saliba ruled out
Evening all. So the links between Rodrygo and Arsenal continue to grow, with Sky Germany reporting it’s a case of ‘deal on’ with Arsenal claimed to be exploring all possible options when it comes to the Brazilian winger. The fact that this comes so soon after the Madrid based press slapped Nico Williams all over…
Read More >PGMOL and Michael Oliver – Here comes the cover-up
Wait for it everyone, because it’s coming….. The reaction to Myles Lewis-Skelly’s laughable red card against Wolves on Saturday has pretty much been universal disbelief from across the football world, aside from the odd Spurs fan of course. Everyone who knows football knows that was never a red card. It never has been and you…
Read More >Impressive Arsenal fightback at Brentford as Mikel Arteta and Ethan Nwaneri expose Jason Cundy
Well, that was a nice start to 2025 wasn’t it? First off all, given it is the start of a new year and a time for generic resolutions, I hereby pledge to actually start writing on here again. Of all of the platforms I use, I’m well aware that I neglect this one too much…
Read More >Arsenal’s blunt attack leaves Mikel Arteta with some big decisions to make
I’m sitting writing this at the airport in Milan, waiting to catch my flight back to London after seeing another defeat for Arsenal in European competition. Last night’s result at the San Siro was the third successive 1-0 defeat I’ve seen for Mikel Arteta’s side on the continent, following the losses by the same scoreline…
Read More >Arsenal survive the chaos at Spurs + Kai Havertz gives Arteta and Edu a decision to make
Well, that was a bit more stressful than it should have been, but at this stage of the season the result is all that matters. Arsenal went into Sunday’s north London derby knowing they had to win, any other result and the title would all but have been Manchester City’s. That’s a huge amount of…
Read More >PSV reaction: Arteta’s wasted opportunity | Nelson’s big night and Arsenal player ratings
Arsenal already knew they were through to the Champions League knockout stages as group winners before a ball was even kicked at PSV Eindhoven on Tuesday night, but they were still looking to end their group stage campaign on a high. In the end they couldn’t get the win they were aiming for, but Eddie…
Read More >The telling timing of Aaron Ramsdale’s father’s interview
Hello everyone. The international break gets underway later on tonight, with Leandro Trossard potentially in action for Belgium against Serbia. The remaining 16 players Arsenal have away with their national teams will then be in action in the following days, with Mikel Arteta no doubt sat with his fingers firmly crossed back at London Colney…
Read More >The Gabriel Jesus injury farce + Arsenal to face PGMOL propaganda show
Hello everyone. The international break is now in full flow and Gabriel Jesus is the man in the headlines from an Arsenal point of view. The striker, who has not played since limping off during the game against Sevilla in Spain on October 24, has travelled to South America to link up with the Brazil squad…
Read More >Declan Rice dominates in Champions League stroll | Arsenal player ratings vs Sevilla
Well, it doesn’t get much easier than that does it? I thought the Champions League was supposed to be the ultimate test……. It was an absolute cruise for Arsenal against Sevilla on Wednesday night at the Emirates. Goals in either half from Leandro Trossard and Bukayo Saka were the difference between the teams but the…
Read More >Arsenal’s weak surrender at West Ham leaves more questions than answers
Well, that wasn’t much fun was it? Arsenal are out of the Carabao Cup and they went out in very tame fashion last night as they were beaten 3-1 at West Ham. As expected, Mikel Arteta made changes – six of the game from the team that started against Sheffield United – but on paper…
Read More >Inside Arsenal: Dissecting the derby – Arteta’s mistakes, Rice’s injury and ignoring Nelson
Hello everyone and welcome to episode 80 of Inside Arsenal – In today’s episode I give my in-depth reaction to the north London derby draw against Spurs and look at what Mikel Arteta had to say after the game. I discuss the performance, the team selection and the injuries that are mounting within the squad,…
Read More >Arsenal’s new look emerges ahead of Champions League return
Mikel Arteta will be speaking to the media later today ahead of Arsenal’s return to the Champions League on Wednesday night. The Spaniard will sit down for his press conference this afternoon at London Colney to preview his side’s first game in Europe’s elite club competition since that haunting 5-1 home defeat by Bayern Munich…
Read More >Mikel Arteta, Emile Smith Rowe and Arsenal’s need for rotation
So, that’s that! The first international break of the season is behind us and focus can now turn to the return of the Premier League this weekend. It looks, and I say this with my fingers firmly crossed, that Arsenal’s players have all escaped from the grips of their national teams unscathed and will be…
Read More >Gabriel injury scare highlights Arsenal gamble as Everton looms large
Not long to go now. The international break is nearly behind us and soon we can all focus on the Premier League once again, not to mention the small matter of the Champions League getting underway of course. There are still some international fixtures remaining and there are several Arsenal players in action for their…
Read More >Arsenal’s £105m bargain! Why Declan Rice is worth every penny to Mikel Arteta
For about 30 seconds, Arsenal were staring at their first defeat of the season. Then, when Alejandro Garnacho’s goal was ruled out for offside, everything changed. The feeling of dejection that had swept around the Emirates when Manchester United thought they had snatched all the three points on Sunday afternoon was replaced by a sense…
Read More >Folarin Balogun and Kieran Tierney to kickstart the Arsenal exodus
It begins! The wheels are finally moving when it comes to outgoings at Arsenal ahead of next Friday’s transfer deadline. The Folarin Balogun saga has been rumbling on throughout the summer, with Monaco always at the front of the queue for the young forward. Chelsea and even Spurs have been lurking in the background, but in…
Read More >Mikel Arteta’s latest vision emerges as new look Arsenal grind it out
So, it’s six points from six for Arsenal after a second successive win at the start of the new Premier League season. Mikel Arteta’s side have not yet hit top gear, but they are still one of just three sides to have maximum points after their opening two fixtures following last night’s 1-0 win at…
Read More >Arsenal are up and running and that’s all that matters – for now
Making your way through airport security with two young kids is never fun, but doing it while Arsenal are doing their best to throw away a two-goal lead on the opening weekend of the new season is down right excruciating. That was pretty much how things went for me yesterday. Frantically refreshing my Twitter feed…
Read More >Leandro Trossard is becoming impossible to ignore at Arsenal
So that’s that. Arsenal’s pre-season tour of the United States has come to an end and it finished with a thumping 5-3 win against Barcelona in Los Angeles. After the defeat and pretty mediocre performance against Manchester United, this was an important win for Mikel Arteta’s side. Yes, it’s only pre-season, but you still felt…
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