Arteta’s January house cleaning is over

As of 6 pm EST Monday, the Gunners have a smaller squad. As predicted by many, there were more goings than comings on Transfer Deadline Day. In fact, there were 3 goings, and 0 comings. Leaving the club for the next 6 months on loan are the following players… Ainsley…

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Looking back, and looking ahead

Even though the Gunners extended their steak without a loss to 7 games in the Premier League, there were still a few things missing yesterday – Bukayo Saka, Kieren Tierney, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and a winning goal! Mikel Arteta told Arsenal.com after the match, “I thought it was a great game…

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POLL RESULTS: Can the Gunners finish in the Premier League’s top four this season?

The voting is finished, and the poll is closed! Can the Gunners finish in the Premier League’s top four this season? YES – 65% NO – 35% Thanks for voting!

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What to do about AMN, Chambers and Nelson?

As the January transfer market winds down, Mike Arteta and Edu still have a few issues to resolve within the current Arsenal squad. What do they do with Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Calum Chambers and Reiss Nelson? Maitland-Niles has played in 20 matches this season. 11 of those were in the Premier…

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Who will start v Manchester United on Saturday?

With the Gunners currently on a nice run of games in the Premier League, Saturday’s match at the Emirates Stadium v Manchester United takes on a whole new meaning. Arsenal has moved back into the league’s top 10 once again, and hope springs eternal the club can continue this upward…

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Wednesday is a good day!

North London is buzzing with good news on this Wednesday! Let’s begin with yesterday’s monster 3-1 win over Southampton. That was a terrific team performance, lead by Cedric Soares, my Man of the Match! After Saturday’s heartbreaking loss to the Saints in the FA Cup 4th Round, the Gunners returned…

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Stats, opinions and awards before making the turn to the back nine

Arsenal begins the second half of the 2020/2021 Premier League season today at Southampton’s St. Mary’s Stadium This was not the “front nine” of the season any of us expected. By the half way point, I expected Arsenal to be in the league’s top 6, to be playing in the…

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Predicted starting XI and final score v Southampton (again)

Arsenal returns to St. Mary’s Stadium on Tuesday to resume Premier League play. After losing 1-0 to the Saints on Saturday in the FA Cup 4th Round, the Gunners need to regroup and get points on the board, and on the table. With that said, here’s my predicted starting XI…

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One less bell to answer…

Arsenal’s attempt to repeat as FA Cup winners has gone by the wayside after a dismal and uninspiring performance at Southampton. The final, 1-0 to the Saints, courtesy of an own goal by Gabriel. So, now the club has one less bell to answer during the remainder of this campaign…

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