Let’s not forget Bernd Leno!

With all the talk of how Pablo Mari, Gabriel Magalhaes and others have helped transform Arsenal’s defensive form, there has been one player who has not received the amount of ink or air time he deserves. That player is Bernd Leno. Without a lot of fanfare or hullabaloo, the German…

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Predicted starting XI and score v Newcastle United

With the exception of Pablo Mari, Mikel Arteta’s squad looks fit and healthy to participate v Newcastle United. Following Thursday’s 0-0 draw v Crystal Palace, the Gunners hope to get back into the win column on Monday Night Football. With that said, here’s my predicted starting XI… [4-2-1-3] Aubameyang, Lacazette,…

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A clean sheet, but only one point!

It wasn’t our best, no our worst, however, the Gunners did pick-up a point in yesterdays scoreless draw v Crystal Palace. Most of the match was a pretty dull display of football, however, at the end of the day Arsenal did control the majority of the ball, had more shots…

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Can the Gunners break into the Premier League’s top ten today?

It’s matchday and the Gunners hope to keep their 4-game winning streak alive when Crystal Palace invades the Emirates Stadium. It looks like Mikel Arteta will finally have a full squad of players to choose from for his starting XI and bench. Not only will Arteta’s starting XI be a…

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Mikel Arteta’s newest problem

For any coach or manager, having too many good players competing for the same starting positions is a good problem to have. And for Mikel Arteta, his problem is that he now has a plethora of good center backs. Let’s take a look. Gabriel Magalhaes had been the Gunners top…

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There are 20 days left in the January transfer window

What is happening in the January transfer market? So far, there hasn’t been a lot to write home about, however, the Gunners have signed young defender Omar Rekik from Hertha Berlin, and have also extended Rob Holding’s contract until the end of the 2024/2025 season. Departing the club are Sead…

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REVISED Predicted Starting XI v Crystal Palace on Thursday

It’s back in action in the Premier League on Thursday as the Gunners host Crystal Palace! Thomas Partey is healthy again, and should see plenty of game time. With that said, here’s my predicted starting XI… [4-2-3-1] Lacazette Aubameyang, Smith Rowe, Saka Xhaka, Partey Tierney, Mari, Holding, Bellerin Leno Predicted…

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Super sub Smith Rowe helps save the day!

After a rather pedestrian display of football for the majority of the first 90 minutes, Emile Smith Rowe came into the game and scored the game-winning goal in extra time to secure the Gunners 2-0 FA Cup win over Newcastle United. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyand added a second Arsenal goal late in…

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POLL RESULTS: Can Arsenal defend their title and win the 2021 FA Cup?

The results are in, and the poll is closed. Can Arsenal defend their title and win the 2021 FA Cup? YES – 61.54% NO – 38.46% Thanks for voting!

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