Predicted XI: Welbeck and Walcott to miss out
It’s finally here! The Champions League is back and the star studded Barcelona squad are in London. The game itself is exciting, I’m already getting…
Lewis Ambrose Archives: 02/2016
Arsenal v Barcelona preview – The impossible?
In two games at the Emirates Stadium, FC Barcelona, kings of Europe, are winless. Those matches came in 2010 and 2011 when Pep Guardiola was…
Wenger explains how Barcelona have changed since 2011
Tuesday evening will see FC Barcelona visit the Emirates Stadium on the longest unbeaten run in the history of the club, but Arsène Wenger told…
Wenger: Mentally preparing for Barcelona easier than for Hull
Unfortunately Arsenal struggled to a 0-0 draw against Hull City at the weekend, and now face a much steeper task against European Champions FC Barcelona.…
Wenger: Čech could keep Messi out yet again
Arsenal will be tasked with stopping the most fearsome and prolific frontline in football tomorrow, but Arsène Wenger is hoping Petr Čech can defy Lionel…
Wenger: We’ve taken something from first leg defeats
Since being knocked out of the Champions League by Barcelona in 2011, Arsenal have committed the same errors in every single European campaign. The first…
Giroud: Our squad helps us compete
Arsenal are in the thick of the title race and are hoping to defend the FA Cup, but Olivier Giroud says fighting on every front…
Team news: Arteta and Gabriel out
Good news for Arsenal fans as the Gunners have almost everyone available to face Barcelona on Tuesday night. The huge and eagerly awaited game at…
Mascherano: Everything revolves around Özil
Barcelona are the huge favourites for our Champions League tie, and it’s no wonder. I don’t think it’s unfair to say all five of Sergio Busquets,…
Wenger backs Alexis to shine on Tuesday
It’s not unfair for Arsenal fans to expect more from Alexis Sánchez. After coming off the bench on Saturday, Alexis saw his struggles in front…
Arda Turan suspended for Tuesday’s match
Barcelona midfielder Arda Turan is suspended for one Champions League match and won’t feature against Arsenal on Tuesday evening. The Turkish midfielder became a Barcelona…
Wenger: Suárez has inspired team spirit at Barcelona
What’s amazing about the Barcelona frontline of Luis Suárez, Lionel Messi and Neymar is how well they seem to gel together. Big stars often come…
Barça stars Mascherano and Iniesta wary of Alexis’ ability
A former Barcelona player, Alexis Sánchez may well already by striking fear into Tuesday’s opposition before a ball is kicked. There is plenty of talk…
Issues on the ball? Position is nine tenths of the law
Arsenal’s issues in possession against a defensive team were evident once again in the 0-0 draw against Hull City on Saturday I had intended to…
Fixture congestion: Arsenal face 9 games in 29 days
Arsenal remain in the FA Cup but, with an incredibly busy schedule and three competitions to fight for, a draw against Hull City on Saturday…
Arsenal are drawing more blanks than they have in seven years
Since 2009 Arsenal have lost Cesc Fábregas, Emmanuel Adebayor, Samir Nasri, Robin van Persie just to name a few talented attacking players. However, no season…
Barcelona unconvincing without Busquets in 2-1 win
Barcelona picked up an away win at Las Palmas on Saturday, but their performance was far from convincing. Up against one of the worst teams…
Vermaelen would celebrate against Arsenal? So he should
You know what, refusing to celebrate is one of the most ridiculous things in ‘the modern game’. I am very much an advocate of modern…
After 7 years, Arsenal draw an FA Cup game 0-0
A disappointing 0-0 draw against Hull City on Saturday wasn’t great for Arsenal fans, and appears to have left many Gunners fed up. It’s understandable,…
Alexis Sánchez, what’s the problem?
Rushing on the ball, working hard but fruitlessly off the ball, and generally looking a shadow of himself: what’s up with Alexis Sánchez? The Chilean…