Lee Hurley Archives: 04/2021

Mikel Arteta admits he does not read what fans say as he does not want to be distracted.

When the Arsenal team for the game against Sheffield United was announced everyone was surprised to see Granit Xhaka at left-back and it may not be temporary

Mikel Arteta confirmed what we all suspected – Kieran Tierney’s season is likely over after the defender picked up a knee injury.

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Tactics Board, Stephen Bradley climbs out of his sickbed to applaud Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Sheffield United in the Premier League on Sunday evening.

The Sunday Mirror claim that Arsenal plan to hijack West Ham’s move for Manchester United’s Jesse Lingard in a rumour that has Arsenal fans feeling a little queasy.

Despite what he says, Mikel Arteta’s default style seems to be evolving as a cautious one, more afraid of losing than anything else and that’s what’s hurting Arsenal.

Sean Dyche has been moaning once again but has taken his hypocrisy to new levels by claiming his players only dive because others do it.

Arsenal have committed fewer fouls than any other side in the league, not that that is reflected in their card record.

Arsenal could be without both Odegaard and Smith Rowe for Sunday’s game against Sheffield United while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is also out.

Riyad Mahrez confirmed that Leicester City blocked him from moving to Arsenal in 2016.

It was a miserable week for Arsenal Football Club, so join us as we rake over Mikel Arteta’s reign at Arsenal with a fine-toothed comb

Kieran Tierney picked up another injury at the weekend and, as I looked at his injury history and it might be time to ask is Kieran Tierney injury prone?

Willian has added his voice to the growing calls for more action to be taken to tackle racial abuse online while admitting he is sometimes even afraid to look at his phone.

Arsenal will welcome back three players who missed the defeat against Liverpool at the weekend but could be without three others.

Jens Lehmann seemed to struggle to hold his tongue when asked if he thought Mikel Arteta would be at the club next season.

After Manchester City’s 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund, Arsenal retain their Champions League record for the 15th year

Mikel Arteta said they didn’t know if David Luiz would have surgery only for Arsenal to announce 12 hours later that he had, what was the point?

Emi Martinez has been moaning about his time at Arsenal again and his comments show just how keen the human brain is to rewrite our history

Jose Mourinho is learning at Tottenham that, without unlimited funds to buy his way to trophies, Arsene Wenger didn’t do that badly at all.

The international break bored us all stupid and, as a result, there might have been some stories you missed. Here are 10 of them.