Liverpool opened the new season with a thriller at the Emirates Stadium. The Reds produced some scintillating attacking football in racing to a four goals to one lead. Defensive frailties however, were once again exposed, in a second half Arsenal comeback. Cheers of relief greeted the final whistle as the traveling Reds fans rejoiced in […] READ MORE
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Protest At Your Own Peril Arsenal Fans
After two seasons of success with back to back FA Cup wins, it has been a good period for Arsenal. Mainly down to the satisfaction of ending their silverware drought with something to show for their efforts, but also an optimistic sense that Arsenal can build on these cup wins and aim higher. Bringing in […] READ MORE
France 2016: Which England Strikers Should Miss Out?
Hodgson's Headache: Which England strikers should miss out on France 2016? Who will be taken alongside Wayne Rooney? READ MORE
Manuel Neuer: Goalkeeping Royalty
I consider it common knowledge that Manuel Neuer is the ultimate wall when it comes to saving some of the most outrageously placed attempts in football; he is the don of all nets. Whether you’re a fan of Germany, Bayern Munich or both, you can’t deny his lunging, flailing and, chiefly, blocking prowess in the […] READ MORE
Lessons Learned from Arsenal Beating Bayern Munich
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
Six Things we Learned from the Community Shield
Arsène Wenger finally ended his hoodoo against José Mourinho in tense fashion as Arsenal scraped a 1-0 win in the Community Shield. Whilst Arsenal did brilliantly to get their win and the silverware to come with it, there were plenty of errors from which they must learn if they want to sustain challenges on both domestic […] READ MORE
Arsenal’s Strike-Force Options: Walcott’s Time To Shine?
Arsenal’s bid for a Premier League title next year will depend heavily on finding a reliable goalscorer. Olivier Giroud, most the most prominent of Arsenal’s strike-force options for the last few years, has seemed like a player who can guarantee goals. 19 goals in all competitions last season was certainly a respectable tally, but the […] READ MORE
Harry Kane: The Messiah or Another False Prophet?
Harry Kane might be England’s latest hot property to hit the headlines, but don’t expect England to be winning Euro 2016. The English media have hyped up plenty of potential Messiahs over the year, but all have become false prophets. After Kane scored his first international goal on Friday night just 80 seconds into his international […] READ MORE
Ten Footballers, Past and Present, with Interesting Hobbies
For a few hours every day, professional footballers obsessively pursue the perfection of their art, but, when training is finished, many enjoy distractions like the rest of us. When we watch the likes of Andre Pirlo and Thibaut Courtois, for example, it’s easy to forget that these men are mere mortals, they bleed, they cry, and many even binge […] READ MORE
Arsenal’s New Tactical Flexibility Bringing Success at a Crucial Time
Tactical flexibility and positional fluidity have sparked Arsenal's attack, pushing the team to five consecutive victories ahead of the North London Derby. READ MORE
