A thank you note to Thomas Partey
Who is the most underrated, yet one of the most vital parts of the Arsenal success story this season? Thomas Partey, that’s who. The midfielder from Ghana has proven not only his worth, but also his incredible talent throughout this season. When healthy, Partey is the complete holding midfielder. So…
The Gunners are fit and ready for Sunday’s NLD
It’s almost here, the second North London Derby of the 2022/2023 campaign, and boy are we ready! Remember the Gunners beat Tottenham 3-1 on October 1st. Mikel Arteta’s team is healthy (minus Jesus and Nelson), and the squad’s training sessions this week have reportedly been going very well. On the…
The NLD is only 4 days away!
What does the Gunners have to fear going to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday? Absolutely nothing! Even though you can throw out all the records and all the statistics when these two clubs face-off, let’s not forget what’s on the line as the season closes in on the halfway mark….
The Gunners show up big in their FA Cup opener
There is a lot of positives that came out of Arsenal’s 3-0 FA Cup win over Oxford United… Mikel Arteta reports Bukayo Saka is fine after being involved in a nasty tackle late in the game. One does wonder, however, why our young star was still playing at that point…
The crystal ball’s biggest winner and loser
Prior to the start of the 2022/2023 season, Yankee Gooner predicted what the final league table would look like at the end of May. Let’s take a look at how I did so far as the season closes in on the halfway mark. PREDICTIONS Liverpool Manchester City ARSENAL Tottenham Hotspur…
It’s FA Cup time, and a chance to rest the regulars
With a FA Cup match on the horizon for Monday against League One’s Oxford United, one would assume Mikel Arteta will rest most of his top players, but will have them available on the bench if needed. Am I right, or not? I think this break comes at the right…
Arsenal earns a hard fought point, and remains on top of the league
“There were two penalties. It’s very simple. I’m talking about what I’ve seen. It was two scandalous penalties, but I’m so proud of the work we have done.” Mikel Arteta said following Tuesday’s 0-0 draw with Newcastle United. I would have to agree the overall officiating was questionable at times….
Up next…Newcastle United
Arsenal reloads for a home match on Tuesday v Newcastle United. The Magpies are currently fourth on the Premier League table. Manager Eddie Howe is doing a marvelous job helping this historic club back to greatness. With that said, here’s who I think Mikel Arteta will start on Tuesday v…
2022 was great, so let’s make 2023 even greater!
2022 ended on a high note for Arsenal, as the Gunners topped Brighton and Hove 4-2 on Saturday in Amex Stadium. This was a very strong simply by Mikel Arteta’s squad, despite a couple of defensive letdowns that allowed the Seagulls to break our line and score their two goals. Beyond…