Arteta has a big squad ahead of weekend’s match, plus some other notes

At this point, Mikel Arteta looks to have a big squad to choose from ahead of the Norwich City clash on Saturday. The injury list is down to just Sead Kolasinac and Mo Elneny, while Granit Xhaka remains suspended due to his red card fiasco v Man City. Other than…

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Monday’s odds and ends

Welcome to the beginning of another week, and finally we’ll have Arsenal football at the weekend! With that said, here’s a few odds and ends, as well as some notes and quotes worthing repeating… As the World Cup qualifiers continue during the international break, not all have gone as smoothly…

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Saturday’s odds and ends

Happy Saturday everyone. Here are a few odds and ends along with some notes and quotes worth repeating… Tuttosport is reporting Inter Milan’s interest in goalkeeper Bernd Leno is growing. The Serie A club plans to make a swoop for the German next summer when his Arsenal contract expires. Maybe…

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Jack Wilshere has “an English heart”

One of my favorite Arsenal players of all-time is Jack Wilshere. Unfortunately for the lad, injury after injury not only slowed his growth as a football superstar, but basically ruined his career. From 2011 through 2020, Jack had 11 serious injures that put him on the sidelines. Of those 11…

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3-4-3…Should Arteta switch to this formation?

For me, Arsenal’s 4-3-3 formation isn’t working, so I think it’s time to switch to a 3-4-3, especially with the signing of Takehiro Tomiyasu. So, with that said, here is my 3-4-3 formation, including Arsenal’s best XI to make it work. [3-4-3] Saka, Aubameyang, Odegaard Tierney, Lokonga, Smith Rowe, Tavares…

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Thursday’s odds and ends

Here’s your Thursday’s odds and ends, as well as some notes and quotes worth repeating… Arsenal defeated Brentford this morning at London Colney in a “behind closed doors” friendly. Goals were scored by Martinelli, Lacazette and a brace from Cedric. Mikel Arteta started a back three consisting of Mari, White…

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POLL RESULTS: Did Arsenal have a successful summer transfer window?

The votes are in, and the poll is closed! Did Arsenal have a successful summer transfer window? NO – 44% YES – 36% TOO EARLY TO TELL – 20% Thanks for voting!

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Let’s make some predictions for Arsenal’s next five matches

The Gunners spent over $200-million (USD) in the summer transfer market. Will White, Ramsdale, Lokonga, Tavares, Odegaard and Tomiyasu be enough to help Mikel Arteta save his job? The best bet says the manager must secure some wins before the October international break, or face sacking. With that said, I…

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Here is the 2021/2022 Arsenal Squad

Here are the players Mikel Arteta has to work with until at least January… Goalkeepers: Bernd Leno, Aaron Ramsdale, Arthur Okonkwo Defenders: Kieran Tierney, Ben White, Gabriel, Rob Holding, Cedric Soares, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Nuno Tavares, Calum Chambers, Pablo Mari, Sead Kolasinac Midfielders: Thomas Partey, Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Emile Smith…

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