Long Reads

There is one question that lies at the heart of Arsenal’s transfer activity so far this summer; why have they let so many of their key players run down their contracts?

Why did we buy Mohamed Elneny?

As an avowed Theo Walcott fangirl, it breaks my heart to be writing this column.

So, it’s the end of June, and we still have no idea as to whether Alexis Sanchez will be playing for Arsenal next season or not. Huzzah!

Alex Iwobi struggled with second season syndrome last year, so how do Arsenal ensure his progress doesn’t stall as he falls down the pecking order?

Jack Wilshere’s migration south last year was supposed to resurrect his fledgling career. But after proving fitness wasn’t an issue, it was his form that hindered his appearances at Bournemouth.

There are few players in the world whose stock continues to rise despite spending the majority of the season warming the bench, but that is the reality of Alvaro Morata.

So rather than twisting, Arsenal have decided to stick with Wenger, the board, the coaches and the staff.

In the past, Arsenal have not always been punctual with their transfer dealings but this year they need to change that

Arsenal’s goalkeeping situation has been the subject of debate for many seasons now, so what is really going on?

It’s almost impossible to discuss Aaron Ramsey without it turning into a blazing argument. Why is that?

With the buzzards and vultures circling Arsenal’s Champion League-less carcass, it seems the scavenger birds are intent on picking off the finest cuts of meat.

In the cold light of day viewing this season as anything other than a disappointment is somewhat difficult.

Arsenal moved to a new stadium over 10 years ago. In that time, the football landscape changed dramatically and the Gunners struggled to keep up with both their debt repayments and the new requirements of modern football. As Tottenham bid farewell to White Hart Lane, the noises they are making indicate they haven’t been paying attention to their neighbours as closely as they should.

As any other Arsenal fan from abroad, visiting London and watching Arsenal play was on the top of my bucket list. This month, it finally happened.

This advice to Arsenal comes from Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

The best that can be said about the weekend’s game is that it stopped the losing run.

Arsenal broke their Premier League losing streak with a well-earned point in what transpired to be a strange tactical battle against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.

Over the last few years, I keep telling myself I should stop getting involved with Croatian national team and the whole shenanigans happening in Croatian football but, here I am again, talking and moaning about it.

When Arsene Wenger said that “you wouldn’t necessarily find a Cazorla even if you wanted to,” I thought, “Sounds like a challenge!”