Opposition Archives: 10/2016

Since Arsenal beat Ludogorets 6-0 at the Emirates a few weeks ago, the Bulgarian team have won all three of their matches.

Toby Alderweireld was taken off during Spurs’ 1-1 draw against West Brom in mid-October and it looks as if he’s going to miss the North London Derby.

Sunderland currently sit stone-bonkers last in the Premier League table with just two points.

Arsene Wenger has described Sunderland striker, Jermain Defoe, as ‘absolutely amazing’ ahead of Arsenal’s trip to the Stadium of Light on Saturday.

Moussa Sissoko is set to miss out on Tottenham’s trip to Arsenal on 6 November after accepting his charge of violent conduct from the FA.

Arsenal welcome Reading to the Emirates tonight for the EFL Cup game which should see wholesale changes to the Arsenal lineup. Here’s everything you need to know about the Royals ahead of the game

Adama Traore broke the Premier League speed record on Saturday when he faced up to Arsenal at the Emirates.

Leicester City have managed to climb to 12th in the Premier League table thanks to a 3-1 win at home to Crystal Palace.

Tottenham have dropped two more points after drawing 0-0 away to Bournemouth.

Middlesbrough boss, Aitor Karanka, claims that his team won’t park the bus against Arsenal at the Emirates on Saturday.

Arsenal are currently flying high in all competitions while Middlesbrough only have six points in the Premier League but can the Smoggies use their decent form on the road to topple the Gunners?

Middlesbrough have received a massive boost ahead of their weekend clash with Arsenal as captain Grant Leadbitter has returned to training.

Former Barcelona goalkeeper, Victor Valdes, has hailed Arsenal as ‘one of the best teams in the world right now’ but that Middlesbrough will travel to the Emirates in search of all three points.

Ludogorets may know that they aren’t favourites for their Champions League game at Arsenal but they are coming to London to attack and not just make up the numbers on the pitch.

Although Arsenal are in decent form right now, so are our Champions League opponents, Ludogorets.

Arsenal were able to close the gap with ‘imperial’ Manchester City to zero points (and just one goal) after Pep Guardiola’s men missed TWO penalties to draw 1-1 with Everton.

Arsenal’s win over Swansea at the Emirates on Saturday moved them to second in the table, one point ahead of Tottenham who almost lost to West Brom at the Hawthornes.

After what was the worst defence of a Premier League title by the champions last season, Leicester showed that they are likely to take that accolade from Chelsea this campaign after they were brushed aside by Antonio Conte’s men at Stamford Bridge.

Swansea haven’t had the best form recently but could they turn this around against Arsenal on Saturday?

Tottenham have been handed an apparent massive boost ahead of their first cup final against Arsenal this season with the news that Harry Kane should make his return from an ankle injury in that game.