Arsedevils

Here we go again, Arsenal and Newcastle come face to face in football’s equivalent of Groundhog day and fans will be hoping for a less insipid performance from both in this Premier League clash. The previous Arsenal v Newcastle game, in the FA Cup just 10 days ago, was a dull ... read more

Oh dear, for the impartial observer that had perhaps seen Arsenal’s sumptuous victory over West Brom, the Arsenal vs Palace game was a confusing affair. They could be forgiven for thinking that the Gunners had fielded their ‘B-team’ by mistake, such was the dip in energy and intensity. Arsenal’s go-to left-back and emerging ... read more

Though the Welshman has found opportunities a little more difficult to come by this season, Dan James perfectly represents the Championship talent available and accessible to Premier League clubs. While top tier teams like Arsenal and United typically raid fellow Premier League sides or cast their net overseas for new ... read more

The impasse between Arsenal football club and Mesut Ozil will surely be viewed historically as one of the most unnecessary, protracted, and torturous divorces in the game. The midfielder has on occasion divided opinion within the fan base and some sections of the press because of his seemingly languid style of play. ... read more

Crystal Palace have proved to be a recurring problem for Arsenal in recent years and they present a sizeable hurdle to Mikel Arteta on his way to a top-six position. Without sounding too condescending, Palace is the type of mid-table side that always manages to grab vital points from the ... read more

Well, the Gunners wrapped it up in the end with a comfortable-looking 2-0 win against the Magpies but in reality, the third round Arsenal vs Newcastle tie in the FA Cup was anything but. Newcastle, with the depleted ranks through Covid, set out their plan early by defending deep in great numbers ... read more

It’s an Arsenal thing Episode 6. Host Tom and Silent Dave look back at the excellent showing against Big Sam’s West Bromwich Albion. The boys look at the third round visit of Newcastle in the ‘Arsenal cup’ and further still to the Crystal Palace game. Is it too much to expect Four wins on ... read more

Matteo Guendouzi was ostracised from the Arsenal squad by Arteta after a well-publicised and unpleasant incident involving Neal Maupay after a 2-1 loss at the Amex stadium in June 2020. The Frenchman grabbed Maupay by the throat and his teammates intervened to pull him away from the Brighton forward. The tension increased ... read more

Tom, Silent Dave and special guest Fergus Keating from Guns and yellow ribbons revel in the recent victory over Brighton and look forward to the clash against Big Sam’s WBA. Tom examines the sour romance between Arsenal and Mesut Ozil and Dave’s DIY skills are called into question.= Here is the full ... read more

On paper, this third round ‘Arsenal Cup’ tie against Newcastle at the Emirates should be a reasonably balanced contest with the pundits narrowly favouring a resurgent Arsenal, but this is a cup competition that is decided on performance on the day, not on reputation, stature or form. One mistake and it could ... read more

According to reports from German outlet Transfermarkt, Arsenal have revived their interest in Istanbul Basaksehir player Berkay Ozcan and have placed the midfielder on their list of potential recruits. Arsenal have been observing Ozcan since 2017 when he played at Vfb Stuttgart and have stepped-up their interest in him. The ... read more

Mikel Arteta has big problems to solve in the January transfer window, with a modest budget. He has to offload Mesut Ozil and a host of others before they can even contemplate the German’s replacement. According to the latest reports, Sevilla FC midfielder Joan Jordan is being targeted by Mikel Arteta ... read more

The snow at the Hawthorns came slightly too late for Christmas but it reminded West Bromwich Albion that they are in the firm grip of an icy relegation battle, whereas their guests enjoyed something of a winter wonderland. The Gunners came into the West Brom v Arsenal game with their tails up ... read more

You get what you get with Sam Allardyce and his sides often appear motivated by the desperation for points rather than their ability to showcase the virtues and beauty of the modern game. Allardyce fashions teams that frustrate and irritate, they are usually well briefed, well organised, and are not ... read more

Let’s be clear, Arsenal needed the three points desperately at this stage of their season, but their hosts Brighton were never going to make it easy. It was a desperately uncomfortable watch for the first 45 minutes as Brighton’s inept finishing and incompetence in front of goal spared Arsenal’s blushes. Was this ... read more

The January transfer window is almost upon us and the names linked to Arsenal football club seem to grow longer by the day. The latest is Barcelona’s out of favour midfielder Riqui Puig (21) and on hearing the news of yet another player that can’t crack it at one of the biggest ... read more

Mikel Arteta will be only too aware that the 3-1 win against Chelsea at the Emirates at the weekend will have been worthless if it’s not backed up by another three points. Arsenal need to be able to put together a run of results to get clear of trouble with some tough ... read more

Those that read my pre-match review must have thought I’d been at the Sherry after I claimed that Arsenal could get a much-needed win against Chelsea. Rather than a claim, I had some form of insight, the result seemed almost inevitable after a poor run of results and dire performances. Weeks of ... read more

Arsenal fans are turning their backs on Mikel Arteta in their droves as the results continue to go against him. The promised revolution has become something of a joke and supporters that pledged their undying support are now starting to turn. Something is wrong at the club with a series ... read more

Mikel Arteta was appointed Arsenal head coach over a year ago after the previous boss Unai Emery was dismissed just four months into the 2019/20 campaign. The former Gunners midfielder made an unassuming start in the second half of last season but seemed to gain momentum with an FA Cup triumph in July. ... read more

Chelsea are a team in transition that have invested heavily to achieve success and they visit Arsenal tonight at the Emirates, with just six points off the top of the Premier League. They have scored over double their rival’s goal tally and have conceded just four less, which shows that ... read more

Okay, so the result was emphatic and although the fans won’t appreciate any crumbs of comfort, there were some to be had. The Arsenal vs Man City game turned on some key decisions and two top drawer goalkeeping errors from the Loris Karius book of goalkeeping gaffs. One has to question Mikel ... read more

The introduction of a new Arsenal kit was something of an event years ago but these days, by the time you’ve got to the front of the sports shop to buy the latest incarnation of the Arsenal shirt, you have to rejoin the queue to buy the next kit. Arsenal, it seems, ... read more

It’s sometimes easier for fans to assess the situation of their club than those in charge of it. The current plight of Arsenal is starting to see the beginnings of another savage backlash against the owners and the board members including Edu. The shit-storm caused by the loss at home to Burnley has angered ... read more

The pressure is on for Mikel Arteta at Arsenal. The young manager is having to endure endless questions and speculation about his spluttering side and his own future. At the beginning of this campaign, some considered that Arsenal were good enough to break into the top six but they are currently ... read more