Southampton Preview: Taking It One Louder
A lunchtime assignment in the Premier League against the most out of form team in the division with one central defender. What could
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2018-19
Central Defensive Woes Are An Opportunity
The centre of the defence is rightly a cause for consternation at the moment. We’ve seen worse; going into the season with one
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Qarabag Review: Kos The Kids Are Alright
Arsenal 1 – 0 Qarabag FK Tom Cruise saved nations, democracy and the world but that was just child’s play. The next Mission:
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Qarabag Preview and AMN on Racism
There is a distinct lack of interest in tonight’s match. None of the usual chit-chat about Qarabag, tough tests and certainly no ‘we’ve
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The Loan System: A Per-fect Moment
In tonight’s programme, Per Mertesacker declares the loan system is ready to serve Arsenal well in the future. According to the Evening Standard,
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Captain Fantastic If The Kids Are Alright
Eyes turn toward Europe, in an exasperated glance. No, not a diatribe on the farcical political landscape but Thursday night’s fixture looms large
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On Rotation, Consistency and Summer Sales
The matches come thick and fast for the next fortnight with European and domestic cups interspersed among the Premier League schedule. With injuries
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Huddersfield Review: Torreira To Arsenal’s Rescue
Arsenal 1 – 0 Huddersfield Town There really isn’t any point in holding a supporters’ Player of the Season vote for 2018/19. Just
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Huddersfield Preview: All Change But Three Points Demanded
Yesterday’s confirmation that Rob Holding misses the remainder of the season came as no surprise; it’s just distinctly unwelcome. Unai Emery’s decision on
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Will Injuries Force Transfer Action?
Speculation is now an ‘exclusive’ on the back pages if anyone reads them any more. The immediacy of the internet is rendering the
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United Review: Progress Comes At A Price
Manchester United 2 – 2 Arsenal It says much about how far we’ve come this season that the draw at Old Trafford left
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United Preview: Here We Go Again
Unai Emery, you get the feeling, is the sort of manager who would pin an article disparaging to the side on the dressing
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Feeling Invincible: Emery’s Feelgood Factor
Unai Emery is rightly being lauded for being pro-active during the half-time break on Sunday. Having gesticulated his way through the first half,
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Eric’s Dire While Son Dives Can’t Stop Arsenal Win
Arsenal 4 – 2 Tottenham Arsenal turned around a 2 – 1 half-time deficit to take three well-deserved points in a throwback North
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Spurs Preview: How Do You Solve A Problem Like Mesut?
Mike Dean’s appointment vexes many with his open bias in favour of Tottenham prepped as a reason for defeat. We’re unbeaten in the
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North London Derby: In The Spirit Of Things
A funny thing happened on the way to the North London Derby. Tottenham with 23 goals in the Premier League became a team
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Vorskla Review: Teenage Rampage
FC Vorskla Poltava 0 – 3 Arsenal Arsenal made short work of a dismal Vorskla side who played like they wished they were
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Vorskla Preview & Goalkeeper Anecdotes
Arsenal head to Kyiv for the final away game of the Europa League group stage. FC Vorskla face an inexperienced squad, even by
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On Vorskla, Training Philosophies and More
Well, Edwin, it seems the answer is war is good for moving a football match to a more geographically convenient location. The Europa
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Bournemouth Review: What Do Points Make?
Bournemouth 1 – 2 Arsenal Arsenal returned to winning ways at Bournemouth, ending a run of three consecutive draws which so vexed Unai
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Bournemouth Preview: No Coasting Allowed
The Premier League returns with the trip to Bournemouth, a return to one of the numerous crime scenes of last season. It was
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Unai Gets Defensive and Mr Arsenal Gets Real
Unai Emery is a quick learner if nothing else. His English is improving to the extent that he can spot a media trap
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