Are Arsenal Showing Greater Resolve This Season + Comparison With Top Sides
The recent strong run by the Gunners has created this impression that they are a hard lot to beat. I am among the many Gooners who have noted and commented on the doggedness of this Arsenal squad. With that in mind, I thought it would be interesting to…
Thoughts On Arshavin’s Form And Situation At Arsenal
Sometime during the last week there was this article on the Arsenal website with a few comments from Benayoun. The Israeli skipper said that he can understand the reasons for not getting regular starts and was happy to contribute whenever he got a chan…
Arsenal 1 – 0 Everton: Match Thoughts And Individual Analysis
One-Nil to the Arsenal seems like an apt score to mark the 125th anniversary of the club, although there is an argument it doesn’t really represent the Arsene Wenger era. This game was anything but typical though. David Moyes took a surprisingly …
Thoughts On Tactics And Starting Eleven Against Everton
The present is very important for us. We are in the middle of a season where every point is important now… we are in a position where we just want to collect points because the pace of the Premier League is dictated by the teams in front of us. A…
Match Preview: Arsenal vs Everton
Arsenal vs Everton Barclays Premier League Emirates Stadium Kick off: December 10, 2011 3:00 PM GMT Check out our live commentary page Arsenal’s regular first-team will be looking to bounce back after a disappointing loss by our fringe and young…
Thoughts On The Champions League Group Phase And Second Round Possibilities
After a long time, Europe’s premier competition has thrown up a few surprises and plenty of excitement. At the time of the draw few, if any, would have expected United to bow out. Fewer still would have expected the Gunners to qualify from a toug…
Olympiacos 3 – 1 Arsenal: Match Thoughts And Individual Analysis
Arsene surprised and to an extent disappointed with the selection of Vermaelen and Santos in the starting eleven. In fairness though, the performance of the team showed it was a necessary evil because the manager’s tactical blindspots created a v…
Thoughts On Tactics and Starting Eleven Against Olympiacos
Arsenal are visiting Greece for the final group game with top spot secured. Such games can easily become an unwanted, tiresome chore but they can also be an opportunity for the some of the players to show what they are capable of with a chance to perfo…
Match Report: Wigan Athletic vs Arsenal (Video Highlights)
Wigan Athletic v Arsenal Barclays Premier League The DW Stadium Kick off: December 3, 2011 3:00 PM GMT As expected Arsenal eased passed lowly Wigan with a comfortable 4-0 win to secure all three points and for the moment move up to fifth on the Premie…
Wigan 0 – 4 Arsenal: Match Thoughts And Individual Analysis
I think that was the best Arsenal have played this season. Wigan got some joy in the opening 10-15 minutes but it was one-way traffic after that. The hosts also showed more of a fight in the second half but Arsenal were just too strong in all areas. I …
Match Preview: Wigan Athletic vs Arsenal
Wigan Athletic vs Arsenal Barclays Premier League The DW Stadium Kick off: December 3, 2011 3:00 PM GMT Check out our live commentary page Arsenal will be looking to regain some of their winning momentum after losing in midweek to Manchester City in t…
Thoughts On Tactics And Starting Eleven Against Wigan
Recent trips to Wigan have been eventful but the memories aren’t particularly pleasant for Gooners. Arsenal have dropped 5 points in the last two visits after conceding late goals in games that the Gunners dominated and should have won. I hope th…
Arsenal 1 – 1 Fulham: Match Thoughts And Individual Analysis
This wasn’t the kind of game that I wanted to watch at midnight after an immensely enjoyable day with friends and their families who are visiting us for the holidays. And I get no joy in typing this report at quarter past two in the night but writing…
Thoughts On Tactics And Starting Eleven Against Fulham
There are stats that could make Fulham’s visit to the Emirates look like a walk in the park for Arsenal. The Cottagers haven’t won away against Arsenal in any competition, losing 22 of the 25 games played. They are currently just 2 points above the…
Arsenal 2 – 1 Borussia Dortmund: Match Thoughts And Individual Analysis
The best team won. Simple as that. It was a tough game. Dortmund are a top class side. Klopp set his team up to defend and play on the break. It worked for large parts of the game as the visitors limited Arsenal to just 3 shots on target. But such was …
Tottenham Hotspur 2 Aston Villa 0 – Only One Team in London
As we left the Lane last night, the famous cry went out. “There’s only one team in London”. Ladies and Gentleman the cockerel is crowing once again. London’s pride and joy, the aristocrats from N17 could well be on their way back. I have to be honest, most of my football supporting life Tottenham [...]
Spurs vs. Aston Villa Preview- Time to grab our opportunity.
Afternoon Ladies and Gents, its been a long time since I blogged. Tonight sees my first visit to the Lane in the month of November and my first visit underneath the floodlights, having missed our European matches this season. There’s something special about evening games, the flood lights, the spring in your step as you [...]
Snapshot Based Analysis Of The Norwich City Goal
On Saturday, Arsenal conceded another ridiculous goal. Thankfully, It didn’t affect the outcome but brought back painful memories of other howlers in the recent past. Now the easy option is to blame Mertesacker and move on. There is no denying th…
Norwich City 1 – 2 Arsenal: Match Thoughts And Individual Analysis
Lee Dixon take a bow. The former Gunner made four predictions for the game in his betting preview and got them all right. Over 2.5 goals, Morrison to score, RvP to get a brace, and Arsenal to win. As with most games there can be arguments that the end …
Match Report: Norwich 1 vs Arsenal 2 (Video Highlights)
Norwich vs Arsenal Barclays Premier League Carrow Road Kick off: November 19, 2011 12:45 PM GMT A horror mistake at the back by Mertesacker that gifted Norwich the lead was the foundation for a tense match as Arsenal came from behind to record their f…
Match Preview: Norwich vs Arsenal
Norwich City vs Arsenal Barclays Premier League Carrow Road Kick off: November 19, 2011 12:45 PM GMT Check out our Betting Preview The gunners will look to continue their current winning run in the Premier League to five consecutive victories after co…
Thoughts On Tactics And Starting Eleven Against Norwich City
Welcome back Real Football. We missed you. Sometimes the international break helps. And on occasion it can disrupt a team’s momentum. Many Gunners have only played 90 minutes during the fortnight and, arguably, at an intensity level fairly below …
Arteta V Wilshere: Are The Stats Really Lying? + Other Comparisons
I don’t think anyone who has seen Jack Wilshere play doubts his talent. Even anti-Arsenal hacks and pundits, and purveyors of ignorant, spiteful opinions in the Arsenalsphere rave about the youngster. From football legends like Wenger and Capello…
Statistical Comparison Of Top Teams In England
The international break provides a good opportunity for statistical analysis of various teams and players. To begin with, let’s look at macro level stats for the big six. I will also try to cover some player comparisons before Premiership resumes…
Arsenal 3 – 0 West Brom: Match Thoughts And Individual Analysis
3 Goals. 3 Points. A Clean Sheet. Should make the upcoming fortnight very pleasant for Gooners around the world. Arsene’s team selection was very much along the expected lines. Indeed, Le Boss mentioned that the reason for picking Koscielny and V…
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