The future is now for Aaron Ramsdale

I think Aaron Ramsdale has done enough to earn Arsenal’s #1 goalkeeping position. Three out of three clean sheets in his first three matches as a Gunner. Ramsdale has quieted most of his critics after the Gunners wrote that $32.7-million (USD) transfer fee check to Sheffield United in the summer….

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Offensively, the numbers don’t lie

There is a lot to be happy about today as the Gunners came home from Burnley with a hard fought win over a very determined, and physical Sean Dyche side. The final 1-0, thanks to a terrific Martin Odegaard free kick. Defensively, I think the Gunners played their best game…

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Predicted starting XI and final score v AFC Wimbledon on Wednesday

Round Three of the Carabao Cup comes to the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, as Arsenal hosts AFC Wimbledon. The crosstown club is currently 7th in League One. Mikel Arteta has a huge North London Derby on Sunday, so I am expecting he will rest many of his primary players, and…

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POLL RESULTS: Is not being in a European competition this season best for Arsenal?

The votes are in, and the poll is closed. Is not being in a European competition this season best for Arsenal? YES – 65% NO – 35% Thanks for voting!

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“Sorry, who?”, and other odds and ends

Here’s some odds and ends, and a few notes and quotes worth repeating… Arsenal’s all-time record v Burnley: 53 wins, 23, draws and 34 defeats. Rob Holding, Mo Elneny and Granit Xhaka will miss tomorrow’s match. Maybe some good news for Jack Wilshere. Football.com.au reports that the former Arsenal star…

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What is Arteta to do with Martinelli, Nketiah and Balogun?

Lost in the “forward” shuffle again this season are Gabriel Martinelli and Eddie Nketiah. Folarin Balogun will soon join the list. When a manager has a talented group of players such as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alexandre Lacazette, Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith Rowe and Nicolas Pepe available, what do you do with…

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Premier League predictions for Match Day 5

The crystal ball is back, and ready to go! Yankee Gooner was 6-4 last week, and nailed the Arsenal score on the head! So, here we go with this week’s matches… Newcastle United 1 – Leeds United 1 Burnley 1 – ARSENAL 2 Wolves 1 – Brentford 1 Liverpool 3…

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Premier League TV rights could become a real battle in the United States

The popularity of football, or soccer as it is called here, is growing by leaps and bounds every year. Americans are more familiar with the Premier League more than ever as a result of the combined efforts of Fox Sports, ESPN and NBC Sports over the past two decades. NBC…

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“Utter rubbish” and other odds and ends

Here’s some odds and ends, plus a few notes and quotes worth repeating… Gazette dello Sport is reporting Arsenal, and several other clubs, were “knocked back” by Lautaro Martinez this summer during the transfer window. Arsenal’s bid was apparently lower then the other two contenders for the striker’s services. Martinez…

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