Individual errors and a lack of focus defensively were big contributing reasons behind the downfall and eventual departure of Arsene Wenger. For all the attacking verve and incisive passing football he championed, the Frenchman struggled in his last five seasons or so to balance that with the need to master the more practical, defensive side…
Trip across capital will give Arsenal the chance to show what they have learned
Will Arsenal have learned enough in the last week to propel them to points at Stamford Bridge this evening? Last Sunday’s season-opening defeat at the hands of Manchester City was a timely reminder of the amount of work there is for Unai Emery to do in order to shape this team in his image. But…
Arsenal 0 Manchester City 2: An anti-climactic start but more to come from Emery’s Gunners
There is no escaping the fact that defeat to Manchester City on Sunday had a real anti-climatic feel about it. That’s more, perhaps, because I had allowed myself to get swept up in an excellent pre-season campaign and the general feeling of positivity around the new manager, more than the outcome. I had convinced myself…
Will Arsenal play the long game in bid to best Manchester City?
Arsenal may have to go deep if they want to beat Manchester City
Plenty to ponder for Unai Emery as Arsenal sign off pre-season with Lazio win
Things for Unai Emery to think about as Arsenal prepare for Premier League return
Mesut Ozil: Do we need to take a fresh look at what being a captain means?
Does Mesut Ozil fit the bill as Arsenal captain?
So far, so good for dynamic Arsenal side as they breeze past PSG in Champions Cup
Arsenal claim 5-1 win over PSG
Unai Emery shows willingness to gamble with decision to let Jack Wilshere leave Arsenal
If there is one accusation that cannot be levelled at new Gunners boss Unai Emery it is a lack of resolve. Removing Colin Lewin, Boro Primorac, and Jens Lehman from the coaching and backroom staff is one thing, but allowing Jack Wilshere to move on (effectively telling him he wasn’t key to his future plans)…
Movers and shakers: The players who could be headed for the door at Arsenal this summer
As new head coach, Unai Emery, gets to grips with his squad ahead of the World Cup, we look at who may be on their way out of the club in what could be a busy summer for Premier League teams. Jack Wilshere The midfielder and long-time Arsenal fans’ favourite has been locked in negotiations…
Reasons to be cheerful: How Unai Emery could be a perfect fit for Arsenal
The more I hear about Unai Emery, the more I find myself encouraged. I admit that I was among those a touch underwhelmed when the news broke on Monday that the Spaniard was on the verge of being appointed as successor to Arsene Wenger, the first new manager/head coach the club has appointed in a…
Let’s end the Arsene-era with a win and begin Arsenal’s next chapter with the ghost of 2018 laid to rest
Sunday’s trip to Huddersfield carries with it far greater importance for Arsenal than many have given it credit for. Arsene Wenger’s final game in charge at the club after 22 years will be the focus of the match, and rightly so, but the reality is that the Gunners need to take at least a point…
A worrying lack of perspective from fans but plenty to be proud of in Arsenal’s defeat at Madrid
Much of the reaction to Arsenal’s defeat at Atheltico Madrid has been unnecessarily spiteful and wholly without perspective. I was as disappointed as any fan that the Gunners couldn’t find a way to get past Diego Simeone’s side on Thursday, particularly in their inability to at least find the net, but a great deal of…
