Is Xavi right about Jack Wilshere?
Currently injured, obviously, Jack Wilshere is yet to play for Arsenal this season. The midfielder fractured his fibula towards the end of pre-season and, following surgery,…
Player focus Archives: 10/2015
Does Joel Campbell have it in him to take his chance?
Arsène Wenger is set to hand Joel Campbell is first Premier League start on Saturday afternoon, and is backing the Costa Rican to impress. Signing…
Wenger’s right; Arteta has everything to be next Arsenal manager
His footballing education began at Barcelona’s famous La Masia and it is set to end at Arsenal. In between, among other clubs, Mikel Arteta played…
Stat: Nobody has more headed goals than Giroud
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud has often been criticised for his ability in front of goal, but the Frenchman has netted six times since the start…
Bielik’s debut a bright spot on bleak night for Arsenal
Polish teenager Krystian Bielik played half an hour for the Arsenal first team on a horrible Tuesday night in Sheffield. The Gunners faced Sheffield Wednesday…
Focus: Alex Iwobi’s full Arsenal debut
Alex Iwobi did his best in a nightmarish game for the Arsenal, but was unable to bring any real spark to a very much subdued Arsenal…
Wilshere: He’s different class
Jack Wilshere has been the latest person to add his voice to the growing Mesut Ozil appreciation club after the German grabbed yet another assist…
Player focus: Magic Mesut delivers insane performance v Everton
Confidence will do wonderful things for a player. There was one moment in the second half of the game against Everton which perfectly encapsulated the…
Player focus: Giroud shines as Gunners win once more v Everton
As the team news was announced ahead of an intriguing fixture, plenty of eyebrows were raised at the sight of Olivier Giroud’s inclusion in the…
Player focus: Coquelin turns in yet another classy performance against Everton
At what point does Francis Coquelin start to be described as world class? On a day when a man most would deem worthy of that description…
Bellerin’s torrid first half is a good sign
The first half against Bayern was a reminder of Hector Bellerin’s Champions League debut to forget. In a game where Arsenal were very much second…
Ox to replace Ramsey, but should he?
When Aaron Ramsey was substituted with a hamstring injury on Tuesday evening, he was replaced by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. It was to be expected and will…
Bayern performances sum up Özil’s Arsenal career
A blistering start and a ninth minute penalty. Saved by Manuel Neuer. Back in 2014, with Bayern Munich current holders of the Champions League, they…
Bellerín shines in defeat of Bayern
Héctor Bellerín is just 20 years old. For Arsenal fans everywhere, that is very exciting. The Spaniard was troubled early on during Tuesday’s Champions League game…
Mertesacker stands tall and delivers in massive win
Vice-captain Per Mertesacker led the team out against Bayern Munich on Tuesday, before delivering one of his best performances in an Arsenal shirt. The German…
Arsenal’s wall: Čech produces Bayern masterclass
For just £11m this summer, Arsenal signed Bayern Munich’s kryptonite. Back in 2012, in Bayern’s own stadium, Čech somehow denied them time and time again…
Player focus: Koscielny dominant against Bayern
Arsenal’s defeat of Bayern Munich on Tuesday proved to be a busy night for French center-back Laurent Koscielny. With a quality performance in defence, Koscielny…
Cazorla happy to fight
Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla continued to show the surprising grit that he’s added to his game in the 3-0 win over Watford on Saturday. The…
Saved by the Bellerín: Wenger’s tactical tweak has Alexis firing
After six Premier League games this season, Arsenal had experienced some trouble in front of goal. Finishing is indeed cyclical, as Arsène Wenger reminded us,…
Loan watch: Jenkinson scores and concedes penalty within a minute
Arsenal right-back Carl Jenkinson is having one hell of a season at West Ham United. The defender is at Upton Park on loan for the…