The Olivier Giroud Situation

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All of Arsène Wenger’s title-winning teams at Arsenal, as well as George Graham’s great 1990-91 side, have had at least four centre-backs and four strikers in their squad. It wasn’t simply a question of quantity which led to their moments of glory, but quality: a title-winning team needs four high-quality central defenders and centre-forwards, and […] READ MORE


Who is on the Outs for Arsenal this Summer Transfer Window?

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As the summer transfer window presses on and on for Arsenal, there could be a few players offloaded. Whether it’s in search of more playing time elsewhere or for some other reason, the complexion of the Arsenal squad could look very different at the end of August. Who is on the Outs for Arsenal this […] READ MORE



Arsenal at Euro 2016: Özil and Giroud Score

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As part of LastWordOnSports’ Euro 2016 coverage, we are tracking Arsenal players’ performances in France. After Jack Wilshere’s and Granit Xhaka’s respective teams lost in the Last 16, the remaining Arsenal players at the Euros are: France: Oliver Giroud, Laurent Koscielny Wales: Aaron Ramsey Germany: Mesut Özil Poland: Wojciech Szczesny Arsenal at Euro 2016: Ramsey, Koscielny, Özil […] READ MORE




Arsenal Transfers this Summer could Revitalise the Club

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Following Arsenal’s victory at the weekend in the final match of the 2015/16 English Premier League season and the improbable second place league finish there is a feeling in many of the circles around the club that transfer activity at Arsenal in the summer is likely to increase more than in recent years. As Arsenal’s title challenge […] READ MORE



Arsenal Success Attributed to Adaptability

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It has been a typical start to the season by Arsenal: an opening day defeat to West Ham, torrid fortune in the Champions League (initially), and the very much alive “Wenger Out” brigade calling for the manager to be sacked after each and every loss. Arsenal’s first three months of the season have been as […] READ MORE


Lessons Learned from Arsenal Beating Bayern Munich

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On a night that a result against five-time Champions League winners, Bayern Munich, was essential, Arsenal managed to get an impressive 2-0 win. Arsenal had to be patient, organised off the ball and prepared to counter at the turn of possession and played to almost perfection. While the result only kick-starts Arsenal’s Champions League campaign […] READ MORE