What a strange world it must be

What a strange world it must be to be a manager in the Premier League. One day you are watching your squad play in the Champions League, then the following day you are sacked. Your club is 6th in the Premier League after six matches, you have just signed an…

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Revised: Who starts on Thursday v FC Zurich?

Arsenal opens Europa League group stage play today at FC Zurich. One would have expected Mikel Arteta to make a lot of changes from the starting XI he put on the pitch at Old Trafford, however, an injury to Emile Smith Rowe will force the boss to change his plans….

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POLL RESULTS: Is VAR helping or hurting the Premier League?

The voters are in, and the poll is closed! Is VAR helping or hurting the Premier League? HURTING – 96.55% HELPING – 3.45% Thanks for voting!

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OPINION: VAR needs to be thoroughly reviewed

When VAR was introduced to the Premier League, everyone knew it would be a work in progress. Like the NFL in the United States, “instant replay” can be a very useful tool used to correct mistakes made on the field by officials. However, after this much time, the Premier League…

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The streak comes to an end, but there will be many better days ahead!

Arsenal played better than the final score indicated. Even with a 3-1 defeat to Manchester United today at Old Treaffrod, the Gunners remain on top of the Premier League table. And after six matches played, that’s a sterling accomplishment for Arteta and his men. Arsenal started the match on the…

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POLL RESULTS: Man U v Arsenal: Do the Gunners win, lose or draw?

The votes are in, and the poll is closed! Man U v Arsenal: Do the Gunners win, lose or draw? Win – 77% Lose – 0% Draw – 23% Thanks for voting!

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Arteta needs to shuffle the deck for Sunday at Old Trafford

Unfortunately, Edu Gaspar and Mikel Arteta were unable to strengthen our midfield depth by working a deal with Aston Villa for midfielder Douglas Ruiz. All three bids were rejected by Villa. It is what it is. So, with the transfer window drama now behind us, let’s get focussed on Manchester…

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Gunners win fifth straight despite some questionable officiating

Arsenal put on a magnificent first half performance that should have resulted in three or four goals, however, with a 1-0 lead at the break the lads did everything they needed to do in the second half to secure a 2-1 win over Aston Villa. Sambi Lokonga filled in for…

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Mo joins the Gunners injury list

With just four matches into the season, Arsenal’s injury woes are beginning already. The Athletic reports Mo Eleney injured a hamstring during the match on Saturday, however, the injury did not become apparent until later that evening. Elneny was filling in for the injured Thomas Partey in the Fulham match…

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