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This season’s FA Cup will be profoundly remembered for it’s giant killers. Eastleigh embarrassed League One’s Swindon. Leeds United and AFC Wimbledon fell to a spirited Sutton United, while Millwall defeated Premier League title-holders Leicester City. Lincoln City, however, still remain in the world’s oldest cup competition after defeating Guiseley, Altrincham, Oldham, Ipswich Town, Brighton & Hove Albion and Burnley. The Imps are the first non-league […] READ MORE
The weekend just gone felt like Groundhog Day for Arsenal. Another away game against a title rival went by in which they were embarrassed by the hosts, missed multiple opportunities and put further pressure on Arsène Wenger. It was truly a damning summary of where Arsenal are currently at, their problems and how to resolve such […] READ MORE
It is somewhat of a murky time for the Football Association. Bracing themselves for a fine or points deduction by FIFA after wearing poppy armbands against Scotland, they are also dealing with a PR crisis in Wayne Rooney “gatecrashing” a wedding reception and Jordan Henderson and Adam Lallana allegedly visiting a strip club. Amongst all […] READ MORE
Lucas Perez faces up to six weeks out of action after suffering ankle ligament damage during Arsenal’s 2-0 EFL Cup win over Reading. The Spaniard earned his third Gunners start against Reading on Tuesday, but limped off the pitch in the 72nd minute following a strong challenge by Danzell Gravenberch. Lucas was eventually replaced by youth product […] READ MORE
New Swansea manager Bob Bradley will sample his first taste of English football against Arsenal and hope to resolve his new club’s slump in form. Arsene Wenger meanwhile will be focusing on overcoming a side that has frequently troubled his team home and away and maintain Arsenal’s winning streak. Current Form Arsenal recovered from a stuttering […] READ MORE
A first half Theo Walcott brace secured three points for a rampant Arsenal side as they beat Basel 2-0. After some early pressure, Walcott headed Arsenal into the lead in the seventh minute, converting an Alexis Sanchez cross from close range. Arsène Wenger‘s men continued to press and trouble Basel’s defenders with the visitors unable to prevent non-stop Arsenal attacks. […] READ MORE
After Arsenal pinched a point away at Paris Saint-Germain, they start their Champions League home campaign against FC Basel. This will be the first competitive fixture against both clubs featuring Mohammed Elneny facing his former club and a family reunion for the Xhaka brothers. Arsenal Arsène Wenger’s men come into the fixture as favourites after winning five […] READ MORE
Talking Points: This week’s Premier League notes Joyeux Anniversarie, Arsene Wenger With Arsene Wenger losing his 500th and 1000th games in charge of Arsenal against Chelsea, anniversaries do not quite work out well for him. However a thrilling first half performance against clueless and sluggish Chelsea set up a perfect anniversary treat. Moreover, it felt […] READ MORE
Arsenal signing forwards as of late has been a tedious process. Lukas Podolski never seemed to never suit Arsenal’s style, Danny Welbeck has had a torrid injury record and Arsene Wenger’s persistence to find another Nicolas Anelka in the bizarre purchases of Yaya Sanogo and Park Chu-Young has not worked out. Oliver Giroud has been Wenger’s recent best striker purchase, even […] READ MORE
