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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…
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…
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…
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…
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!
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…
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…
How does Arsenal line-up v Norwich City on September 11th?
Okay, let’s take a look ahead and see what our starting XI could look like when the Premier League resumes on September 11th. Let’s assume everyone is fit and ready to go v Norwich City. Here it is… [4-3-2-1] Aubameyang Pepe, Saka Lokonga, Partey, Smith Rowe or Odegaard Tierney, Gabriel,…
Meet our new right fullback, Takehiro Tomiyasu
Arsenal are close to finalizing a transfer deadline day deal for Bologna defender Takehiro Tomiyasu. The 22-year-old hails from Japan, and currently plays for his national team. At 6′ 2″, Tomiyasu is know for his quickness, aggressiveness and ability to play with both feet. The Italian newspaper, Corriere dello Sport…
The Gunners played to a 1-1 draw v Manchester United in Sunday’s Premier League.
On Sunday, Arsenal Women lost a heartbreaking quarterfinal match in the Women’s FA Cup by a final score of 1-0 to Liverpool.
Fabrizio Romano is reporting Arsenal is close to signing Andrea Berta from Atletico Madrid as the club’s new sporting director replacing Edu Gaspar.
In what phase are the Gunners currently playing in Mikel Arteta’s plan laid out when he began his career managing Arsenal, “Phase 4 to 5 establishing yourself at the highest level in the champions League. Consistently performing with a lot of unity and being very close to touching big trophies.”
