Results have been a bit of a mixed bag for us since Friday, but still positive. Arsenal will be 3 points off top 4, regardless of how the rest of Sunday’s games go (United getting pummelled, so we’re on the same points as them). That’s where we need to be on January 1st. Why does… Read more »
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LACAZETTE, THE DIFFERENCE MAKER
Mikel Arteta didn’t just need three points against Aston Villa, he needed a proper performance. Boy did we get one! I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that the 90 minutes on display was probably the best of the season so far. Arsenal beat Aston Villa 3-1 and performed to a very high standard… Read more »
VILLA WILL COME TO PARTY
Aston Villa are proving out to be Mikel Arteta’s Bolton. They don’t beat us up, but they have beaten us the last three times we’ve played them. Tonight, at home, I am not expecting anything different. My expectations for this game are absolutely on the floor. That is very negative, but you know what, my… Read more »
NIGEL WINTERBURN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
Well, it’s pre-match-presser time already. A chance to get back into the mixer and make up some points in the table after a pretty disappointing draw against Palace. This time, we’re playing Aston Villa. We know the routine. They might not have Jack Grealish available, but they do have plenty to offer attack wise. Dean… Read more »
WEDNESDAY ROUND-UP
Arsenal has a few days to get ready for a big game against Aston Villa. There are still 9 points to play for in this phase, so a win against the team that tried to steal our best player is would be very good news… and boy, does it feel like we need a bit… Read more »
GOLDILOCKS FOOTBALL KILLING VIBES
I sat in and listened to the podcast that Matt and Johnny recorded last night as a fan because I had builders over. I was trying to pinpoint what was so depressing about the Crystal Palace draw when listening to them. I think it’s that Arsenal almost never create joy in bad moments. The Arteta… Read more »
MATCH DAY BLOG: ARSENAL VS PALACE
Well, here we are, the chance to go into 9th position in the league with a win against Crystal Palace. This is the sort of high pressure / low expectations game we’ve usually not done well in under Arteta. This was the sort of game we lost last season at this stage. That needs to… Read more »