Predicted starting XI v Saints (minus Saliba)

It’s a big game on Friday for the Gunners, so Mikel Arteta will come out swinging with a very strong line-up, minus Bukayo Saka and Thomas Party, who desperately need a break. Also missing will be Alex Zinchenko and William Saliba, who both remain sidelined with injuries. With that said,…

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Let’s take care of business on Friday!

As of this posting, there are just eight days before Arsenal’s most crucial match of the season, a trip to the Etihad to face Manchester City. However, Mikel Arteta and his team have business to take care of on Friday when the Gunners host the Saints of Southampton. Arsenal needs…

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Things just got a little more difficult, but stand by Saka

Yes, things just got a little more difficult after the Gunners produce back-to-back draws. A lot has been talked and written about concerning Arsenal blowing 2-0 leads in consecutive weeks, yet no one has really found the reason, except, I suspect, for one man. I am sure Mikel Arteta is…

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Who has the scheduling advantage, Mikel or Pep?

Does Arsenal or Manchester City have the Premier League schedule advantage prior to the end of the season on May 28th? Arsenal’s Premier League fixture list prior to the end of the season on May 28th… 4/15 – West Ham United (A) 4/22 – Southampton (H) 4/26 – Manchester City…

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Predicted starting XI v the Hammers

Here’s my predicted starting XI v West Ham United on Sunday at London Stadium… [4-3-3] Martinelli, Jesus, Saka Partey, Odegaard, Xhaka Zinchencko, Gabriel, Holding, White Ramsdale Predicted final score: West Ham United 0 – ARSENAL 2 COYG! Gunner1953

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Three points are vital

Going to London Stadium on Sunday will be Arsenal’s next step towards winning a Premier League title this season. Three points are not only necessary, they are vital. The Hammers have struggled all season under David Moyes. They stand 14th on the current league table, but only three points safe…

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Keep their eyes on the prize

Here’s where things stand… The Gunners need a maximum of 22 points to win the Premier League, but that’s only if Manchester City can win their remaining 9 league matches. If Arsenal can earn draws v Man City and Newcastle United, then win their other 6 matches, the Premier League…

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Don’t believe the naysayers this week

From the early going it looked like a match Arsenal was destined to win. Everything was clicking on all eight cylinders for the Gunners. 2-0 to the Arsenal. Then, following Mo Salah’s goal, everything seemed to change, and our young side looked a little frazzled as Liverpool took control of…

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The Gunners should prevail at Anfield

Sunday will be one of the more important matches the Gunners face during their run to a potential Premier League title. Liverpool’s Anfield is never an easy place to play. Mikel Areta agrees, “You know, it’s very, very difficult, so we know that, and the opportunity is ahead of us…

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