Nurnberg 3 Arsenal 5: Gunners start campaign with a bang

In many ways, this was the quintessential pre-season opener; laced with chaos, errors and frenetic entertainment.

The summer Arsenal were dragged kicking and screaming into the modern world

The departures of Mohamed Elneny and Henrikh Mkhitaryan in the closing stages of the European transfer window was a satisfying end to a good summer for the Gunners. Although neither player’s exit will have a transformative effect on the team in the short term, it will allow space for growth in what could be an … Continue reading The summer Arsenal were dragged kicking and screaming into the modern world

Midfield combination shows promise as Arsenal prepare for trip to Crystal Palace

If there was one overriding lesson to be learned from Arsenal’s comfortable 3-0 win over West Ham in midweek, it’s that the Hammers are an awful football team. But that aside, there were elements about the way we played that may actually be of use as we prepare for the trip to Selhurst Park on … Continue reading Midfield combination shows promise as Arsenal prepare for trip to Crystal Palace

Arsenal star Mohamed Elneny picks up richly-deserved player of the month award

Arsenal announced today (Wednesday) that Egyptian international Mohamed Elneny had been voted the club’s player of the month for March. And a richly deserved award it is, too. The January signing has proved, in the last month, to be an astute piece of business from Arsene Wenger, picked up for a reported fee of £7million … Continue reading Arsenal star Mohamed Elneny picks up richly-deserved player of the month award