Arteta provides an Arsenal transfer update…but, not really

The Arsenal manager gave the following quotes this morning regarding where Arsenal stands in the transfer market… Is Arsenal pursuing Shakhtar Donetsk defender Mykola Matvienko? “I don’t know. I’m not going to be discussing any transfer links publicly. It’s something that we are trying to do internally and when we…

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Is the Aubameyang to Barcelona story fake news, or not?

The internet is buzzing with “reports” that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has given Barcelona the green light to pursue and sign him this transfer window. Barcelona is looking for a replacement for the injured Luis Suarez who has been ruled out for the remainder of the season. In my opinion, this story…

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The saga of Arsenal’s Shkodran Mustafi

It goes without saying, I am not a fan of Shkodran Mustafi’s footballing abilities. During the Chelsea match on Tuesday I was calling for him to be sold at halftime. Okay, this was a knee-jerk reaction, however, as a supporter of Arsenal Football Club, it is difficult for me to…

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Supporters Club of the Week – South Arizona Armoury

This week’s award for the Supporters Club of the Week goes to the SOUTH ARIZONA ARMOURY. This loyal group of Gooners gathers every match day at the Playground, 278 East Congress Street in Tucson, AZ. So, if you are ever in south Arizona on a match day, stop by and…

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Will the Chelsea match provide a spark for the rest of Arsenal’s season?

I don’t know about you but I’m still recovering from yesterday’s match. What a display by the Gunners from the 25 minute mark on. What looked like a total disaster actually became one of the club’s top performances this season. Let’s discuss some of the individual performances… Mikel Arteta –…

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Impressions as we go – Chelsea v Arsenal

Ok, the following are my ramblings recorded in real time during the Chelsea v Arsenal game on NBCSN… Here we go… 2:15 pm – The starting XI is announced. Leno, Bellerin, Mustafi, Luiz, Saka, Torreira, Xhaka, Pepe, Ozil, Martinelli, Lacazette My biggest surprise is both Bellerin and Saka are starting…

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Where Arsenal stands statistically in the Premier League

These are the numbers that shows where Arsenal currently stands in all major statistical categories in the Premier League… 29 points – 10th place 6 wins – 14th place 11 draws – 1st place 6 defeats – Tied 4th place -2 goal differential – 9th place 30 goals scored –…

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Arsenal needs Kieran Tierney

For me, one of the biggest disappointments this season has been the lack of Kieran Tierney on the pitch. The 22-year-old Scot has had only 9 starts and 2 subtitute appearances for the Gunners during the 2019-2020 season. He has spent more time in recovery than on the field. His…

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Arsenal’s projected starting XI v Chelsea

Here’s my projected starting XI for the Gunners today v Chelsea… Leno Bellerin, Holding, Luiz, Maitland-Niles Ozil, Torreira, Xhaka Martinelli, Lacazette, Pepe Projected final score: Chelsea 1 – Arsenal 2 FYI…The Gunners have not won at Stamford Bridge since October, 2011. COYG!

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