Arsedevils

I thinks it’s fair to say that Arsenal haven’t really got going so far this season with a mixture of encouraging, determined, laboured and blunt performances to date. The game against Rapid Vienna was an opportunity to rev the engine and bag some much needed goals. Thomas Partey got his ... read more

In the case of the ongoing exclusion and isolation of Mesut Ozil at Arsenal over the last 18 months, the majority of the text I’ve written in the past still applies. This has been an example of how not to handle a situation of this nature, with lessons for both parties ... read more

Arsenal are offering free vision tests to thousands of fans across the country. This is as a result of the negative comments of a handful of ‘Covidiots’ who claim Arsenal haven’t improved and who want Mikel Arteta sacked. I don’t mind constructive criticism or fans that are impatient for success, but what ... read more

The infernal distraction of Mesut Ozil continues to overshadow all things at Arsenal and talkSPORT presenter Adrian Durham began his weekly Arsenal fan baiting by accusing Arteta of: “Failing to do his job properly.” Durham accused Arteta of not being able to manage Mesut Ozil: “Paying a player that much and ... read more

Arsenal fans are notoriously soppy about certain players that have worn the famous Red and White shirts. The majority are rational beings who will wish former players well when they move away from the Emirates. I was sad to learn that the contracts of Danny Welbeck (Watford) and Jack Wilshere (West ... read more

Well, you have to admit that the transfer window for the summer of 2020 was a fairly decent one, mainly because several obvious problems were resolved, especially in defence. The addition of Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid was a bolt out of the blue for Arsenal on the final day of ... read more

The potential of William Saliba is obvious to anyone who’s seen him play. He’s highly rated by many within the game and is expected to be a star in the Premier League when Saliba settles in at Arsenal and gains a regular first-team status. So, why are Arsenal looking to ... read more

Within the coming weeks in the Premier League, we will discover just how consistent Arsenal can be with games against Manchester City, Leicester City, Manchester United, and Aston Villa. Next up is the Arsenal vs Manchester City fixture. The Citizens have been severely hampered this campaign leaving Pep Guardiola fairly ... read more

The transfer of Houssem Aouar seemed highly likely as Arsenal prepared to release the funds to buy the highly regarded French midfielder but between club President Aulas and the player’s brother/agent Brahim, the deal wasn’t considered viable. Aouar was the primary target for Arteta and Lyon was aware of Arsenal’s interest in the ... read more

So Atletico Madrid’s Diego Simeone is apparently furious with Arsenal and Mikel Arteta over the last-minute transfer of Thomas Partey to North London. The move for the defensive midfielder may have caused Simeone some mild inconvenience but why would he be surprised by the move when he had prior knowledge of ... read more

The recent performance of Thomas Partey for Ghana against Mali attracted several negative comments from expectant Arsenal fans. Some rated his performance 3/10 and others were quick to observe that Partey made little difference in the 3-0 loss, but let’s just calm down and take a breath before we lose all sense ... read more

Arsenal signed Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey on deadline day after triggering his £45m release clause. Partey signed a long-term contract with the Gunners after completing his medical just ahead of Monday’s 11 PM deadline. He will wear the No 18 shirt and is expected to join his new team next ... read more

On a weekend when goals were plentiful, with Spurs and Aston Villa feasting on the flesh of Manchester United and Liverpool, Arsenal were unlikely to replicate those dizzy heights against a battered and bruised Sheffield United. The Arsenal vs Sheffield fixture was always going to be a hard-fought tussle, with ... read more

Many Gunners fans were left scratching their heads after Willian signed for Arsenal in August, wondering what Mikel Arteta was thinking signing a player who just celebrated his 32nd birthday a few weeks ago. Although snatching a player from under the noses of your rivals should bring joy and some ... read more

According to reports from Goal, Arsenal have made a late move on deadline day to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey. Arsenal have agreed to pay the Ghana international’s release clause to bring him to the Emirates before tonight’s transfer deadline. This may go down as one of the most ... read more

It was two years ago that we published an article about Granit Xhaka, highlighting how the discourse around the Arsenal midfielder was very warped and misunderstood. And it is two years later – now – that the Swiss international has proven us right. Initially, the piece was met with harsh criticism ... read more

It’s a question that will need answering within the next four seasons as Arsenal potentially part company with the current strike force. So let’s imagine you are Mikel Arteta, Aubameyang has gone, so has Lacazette and you need two strikers to fill their shoes. Your options are Eddie Nketiah, Gabriel ... read more

The English Premier League is by far the most popular and watched football league in the world. It is watched by over 3 billion people across 180 countries. Although football clubs started operating in the English Football League in 1888, the Division One clubs resigned from the EFL to form the EPL ... read more

The next Premier League game for the Gunners is Arsenal vs Sheffield when they host Chris Wilder’s side at the Emirates. Sheffield United surprised many Premier League fans in their first season in the top flight with their competitive spirit and solid performances as they staked their claim for regular ... read more

What was instantly noticeable from the opening whistle was the intent from both sides in this 4th round Carabao Cup clash between Liverpool and Arsenal. Liverpool pressed high in their Premier League fixture but this time, Arteta’s men did the same. The Gunners’ ability to release the ball was suddenly ... read more

With days to until the transfer window closes, the negotiations between Arsenal and the clubs of their key transfer targets – Houssem Aouar, Thomas Partey, and Amadou Diawara, are still ongoing. It’s rumoured that the Gunners could seal the deal for Lyon’s Houssem Aouar with one last bid before Friday’s imposed ... read more

Arsenal are in the middle of a much-needed rebuild and things are chugging along rather nicely now that Raul Sanllehi has departed leaving Mikel Arteta and Edu with the final say on transfers. However, it all comes down to money. How long can KSE and the Kroenke’s avoid pumping their own ... read more

There was a day, way back when a club could sell players without too much dissent and where the player’s employers held all the cards. That was a long time ago when shorts were long and then, eventually tighter, with the introduction of the unglamorous budgie smugglers. However, it’s no ... read more

Since his appointment last December, the jury has been split between Arsenal supporters, with some in favour of Mikel Arteta and others not. Despite the reservations of the minority, the Spaniard has ended the slide under Unai Emery by fashioning a more competitive outfit. He even secured two trophies and ... read more

The future of football is in crisis, something I feel I’ve been writing about for ages and it’s almost as if everyone thought that the COVID-19 pandemic was over, such has been the short-sightedness of the Government and football’s official bodies. The claims concerning safety at football grounds are just ... read more

According to Sky Sports, Jorginho is the latest Chelsea player to have entered the mix this week, linking the midfielder with a transfer to Arsenal. The Gunners’ boss was part of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City set-up that came close to signing the Italian midfielder from Napoli in 2018.

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Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar remains the number one target for Mikel Arteta, but October 5th is fast approaching and Arsenal needs to act fast. There are suggestions that the player has agreed to personal terms in a five-year deal but that’s highly unlikely at this stage. Other sources say that ... read more

Another season, another trip to Anfield, another loss, this time 3-1. The last time we beat them at Anfield was 8 years ago when Robin Van Persie’s stoppage-time winner helped us win 1-2. Since then, we’ve been losing Liverpool v Arsenal fixtures by more than 3 goals. Pretty bad. Let’s go ... read more

Football clubs have primarily two sponsors for their jerseys – the shirt sponsor and the kit sponsor. Multiple sponsorships are not a thing in football, having various company logos on the sleeves or the back is unpopular. However, given the current economic situation, this might be the only way forward, ... read more

The second helping of Liverpool v Arsenal, this time in the Carabao Cup, will be an entirely separate affair. The teams will likely be completely different and the approach, certainly in Arsenal’s case, will have to be a complete contrast from what was served up last time around in the Premier ... read more