In full: Arsene Wenger’s post-Swansea press conference
As is the way, Arsene Wenger met with the media after his side’s 1-0 defeat to Swansea. The manager, who hates to lose at the…
Premier League Archives: 05/2015
Mertesacker: We are still in a good mood
Defender Per Mertesacker described the loss against Swansea City on Monday night as ‘brutal‘ but was keen to stress that the team are still positive…
Monk: We worked on that plan all week
Many Arsenal fans – myself included – somewhat naively predicted that Swansea City might come to Arsenal and bring us a good game, as they…
Well we got that wrong: Post-Swansea reactions
Well that didn’t go exactly as planned, did it? In addition to our extensive pre-match coverage of the game, we got our writers together for…
Wenger: This type of defeat is encouraging
As much as losing is usually part of football, it doesn’t make it any more pleasant. However, Arsene Wenger has managed to find a silver…
Wenger: We made it easy for Fabianski
With many news outlets, including the Mirror, naming ex-Arsenal goalkeeper, Lukasz Fabianski, as their Man of the Match in the Arsenal v Swansea City game,…
Tactics: The funnel effect and why Arsenal couldn't break down Swansea
If you read any coaching manual, they will all say the same thing: there are three ways to beat a defence 1. Go through it…
Swansea manager disappointed with Wenger’s comments
Arsene Wenger is an awful loser. He really is. So, it was no surprise to hear him give little credit to Swansea who scored with…
Wenger: There are a lot of positives
It’s been a while since we’ve had to listen to Arsene Wenger after a defeat, three months to be exact. He hasn’t changed. Speaking immediately…
The man in the middle – Kevin Friend review
It would be churlish to moan about the referee after watching Arsenal out-Arsenal themselves against Swansea. Sure, he should have booked Jonjo Shelvey in the…
D'Ohspina: Arsenal player ratings v Swansea
A slow, static first half followed by a frantic, frustrating second half. We did everything right except for score. Our passing was on-point and we…
Result: Arsenal 0 v Swansea 1
It’s typical, eh? You wait all weekend for a match to come along and then up pop Swansea with a bus. Despite years of practice,…
Ramsey fit: Arsenal v Swansea teams
Arsenal welcome Swansea to the Emirates knowing that Champions League football has been secured for the 19th season in a row. A remarkable achievement, the…
Monk: Arsenal are Premier League powerhouses
Arsenal face Swansea City on Monday night and Swans manager, Garry Monk, says although it’ll be a tough match, his team are confident. Describing Arsenal…
Arsenal to have too much for Swansea – pre-match predictions
Another week, another Monday night kick-off. In addition to our extensive pre-match coverage of the game, we’ve gotten our writers together for a short prediction…
Monk: It was right for Fabianski to leave Arsenal
After featuring in our last match of the season in the FA Cup final, Lukasz Fabianski decided his time at Arsenal had come to an…
One change: Arsenal predicted XI v Swansea
Arsene Wenger has named an unchanged lineup in his last four Premier League games for the first time in his Arsenal career. With injuries taking…
The man in the middle – Kevin Friend
Kevin Friend takes charge of Arsenal’s game against Swansea on Monday night, so what can the Gunners expect? Well, Friend last refereed an Arsenal game…
Opposition preview: Swansea
Arsenal welcome Swansea to the Emirates on Monday night knowing that a win will move them ever closer to their highest league finish in a…
Preview: Arsenal v Swansea
Europe. Victory at Hull last Monday all but confirmed Champions League football will yet again grace Emirates Stadium next season. Swansea City, meanwhile, are looking…