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Arsenal is back on the pitch Saturday v Forest

The international break has come to another dubious close so it’s time for the domestic leagues to resume action this weekend. The Gunners hope to be healthy again, minus Ben White, so Mikel Arteta should have a rather robust squad to chose from on Saturday. With that said, here’s my…

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Just eight days and counting!

Hello Gooners! We are now in the third international break of the season. On my, so boring! However, even though we miss our beloved Gunners on the pitch, this break really is a blessing. It came when Arsenal needed a chance to take a breath, to heal, to reflect and…

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It was great to see the real Arsenal on the pitch Sunday!

The Gunners finally showed their teeth after a horrific start to the month of November. Eventhough Arsenal didn’t get the win and the three points, the team played much better than recent games and demonstrated they have the grit and the will to get back on track. Mikel Arteta told…

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Who starts at Stamford Bridge for the Gunners?

The Chelsea match has become a very large fixture on Arsenal’s schedule as the Gunners are currently scrambling to get back to their winning ways. Mikel Arteta is waiting on some injury updates before confirming his available players for Sunday, however, with that said, here is my predicted starting XI…

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Chelsea match looms large as Gunners stumble again

After 16 matches in all competitions so far this season, here’s where the club stands… Premier League – 5th – 18 points (+6) Champions League – 12th – 7 points (+2) Carabao Cup – Quarterfinals This weekend’s Chelsea match at Stamford Bridge now looms as a very, very big game…

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Can the Gunners rebound v Inter Milan on Wednesday?

The Gunners travel to Inter Milan for Match Day 4 of the Champions League schedule. Arsenal will be hoping to get back on track after picking up only one point in the club’s last three Premier League matches. Mikel Arteta has a healthier squad than he has had available over…

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Martin Keown: “They only have themselves to blame.”

Mikel Arteta following Saturday’s loss to Newcastle United, “I am very frustrated, we deserved to lose today. We got dragged into the game Newcastle wanted and not the one we wanted. But you have to be at your best in every game to give you a chance to win.” Ian…

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Gunners v Reds on Sunday in big Premier League match-up!

Mikel Arteta and his squad face a crucial early season match-up on Sunday v Liverpool in north London. The Gunners are facing several injuries to star players and William Saliba’s suspension, however, the boss will start a strong starting XI. Here’s my predicted line-up for Sunday v the Reds… [4-3-3]…

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Tuesday’s Champions League win was pedestrian at best for the Gunners

The Gunners are now twelve matches into the 2024/2025 season. Mikel Arteta said earlier that by the time the club plays Liverpool the team would “be flying.” Unfortunately for the boss, “flying” would be an overstatement at this time. Of course, there is a long list of injuries that has…

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