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Playing Bellerín in midfield is a horrible idea

Defenders Kieran Gibbs and Héctor Bellerín could be called upon to fill in the Arsenal midfield. That's according to the Telegraph, and it makes some sense....
Paul Williams Santi Cazorla

‘Perry Groves is here’ – Behind the scenes at the Emirates

If you've come here looking for something in which you can really wallow following the weekend's events at Stamford Bridge, then this is not...

You’re probably wrong about Per Mertesacker

The opinion on Per Mertesacker seems pretty divided, but there is a wrong side. That side is the one which chooses to use odd platitudes...

Five huge moments for Arsenal in 2015

2015 has been another roller coaster of a year for Arsenal Football Club although fortunately it's been better than some. Although it's not been without...

Player focus: What kind of reception does Fabregas deserve at Arsenal?

With Chelsea coming down to the Emirates on Sunday, we will see the return of the prodigal son that is Cesc Fabregas, the former...

Alexis(not)onfire: What’s wrong with the Chilean?

Arsenal can't score. Last season this wasn't always an issue, as Alexis Sánchez scored or created a goal and handed us with a get out...

Was Arsenal’s loss to West Bromwich Albion a blessing in disguise?

All those weeks ago (okay, three) when we lost 2-1 away at the Hawthorns, not many of us could see a light at the...

Could Jeff Reine-Adelaide finally get his Arsenal debut?

Crisis, crisis! You may have heard that Arsenal have a lot of injuries. How many constitutes a lot? Alexis Sánchez, Santi Cazorla, Mikel Arteta, Francis Coquelin,...

Are Arsenal mentally ready for the Premier League?

The difference between been mentally and physically ready for the Premier League.

Settling for an A

Once again, Arsenal have done an 'Arsenal' and found the most complicated, unintended, ill-advised way of completing a mundane task that should have been...

Mourinho, Wenger, and what it means to defeat a villain

Thanks to a smart Olivier Giroud header, a #throwback bit of goalkeeping from Lukasz Fabianski and a pinpoint finish from Joel 'Get out while...

Injuries catching up with Arsenal, but two out of six ain’t bad…

In the context of the season it's hard to know how to feel about the last week's results. The draw at Anfield felt like...

Are international breaks a help or a hindrance?

I've yet to meet a person who actually enjoys an international break. Now, whether that's just the people I know or that's a widespread opinion,...

Wenger would be right to give Alexis winter break

Seven goals in 17 games this season isn't a bad return for a winger, but Alexis Sánchez is a lot more than that. A closer look...

Finding Value

'Value!' 'Availability!' 'NET SPEND!!!!!' With only days to go before the transfer window closes, the above phrases are filling our lives with increasing regularity, as Arsenal fans...

Pace vs control: The Arsenal conundrum

Ahead of Monday night's annual visit from the scousers, Arsene Wenger said that Arsenal must 'play with good pace' to get a result. Much to...

Filling in the gaps

There's something about a football fan that sets them apart from other people. It's not their fervour in supporting their favourite team, or their stubbornness...

Is Giroud set for a big international break?

You have probably read about Karim Benzema, so it should come as no surprise that he isn't in the French national squad for the...

Why failure against Chelsea is not an option

"One game does not make or break a season." This is usually the general sentiment I stick by when it comes to the Premier League. Not...

Was Butland good, or were Arsenal bad?

Arsenal peppered the Stoke City goal with attempts on Saturday, but was Jack Butland really that good? The English goalkeeper managed to keep Arsenal at...

Can Arsenal finally win the Champions League?

Following Tuesday’s 2-0 win against FC Bayern Munich, can Arsenal can finally win the biggest club tournament on Earth? Obviously getting out of the group...
Helen Trantum column

Should Arsenal play the kids in the Champions League?

Second place. That's the fate that apparently awaits Arsenal in Group F of this year's Champions League after drawing the mighty Bayern Munich, and the...

No margin for error

After Arsenal's disappointing start to their Champions League campaign, one thing stood out for me. It wasn't the performance, it wasn't the goals, it wasn't...

Football’s importance only magnified by weekend horrors

So another international break is drifting by, rendered even more insignificant than usual by events in Paris, and the myriad of similar attacks elsewhere...

Debuchy exit would be bad news for Arsenal

With Héctor Bellerín nailing down the regular spot at right-back last season, Mathieu Debuchy has returned from injury to find himself warming the bench. Void...

The risks of loan moves for young players

Sending young players out on loan is usually seen as a positive step in their career but is it always? There are several valid reasons...

Will Walcott ever be accepted as a striker?

Theo Walcott scored his seventh goal for England against Estonia but still didn't get the nod ahead of Spurs' Harry Kane v Lithuania. Theo is...

Five ways Arsenal could sabotage their own title hopes

I imagine most Gooners are in agreement that Arsenal's biggest enemy is Arsenal. In almost comical fashion, we manage to fluff our chances of winning the...

Arsenal player ratings: Who was the worst?

A sub par performance from the majority of the Arsenal players against Dinamo Zagreb meant we lost our first Champions League match in disappointing fashion. Although everyone...

Crowley’s loan ends, is there a first team opening?

Dan Crowley's loan has reportedly been cut short by Barnsley, just as Arsène Wenger's midfield options have become increasingly depleted. According to the Daily Mirror, Crowley...

Does a player’s private life matter if they’re top, top quality?

With the January transfer window just around the corner and Wenger likely (we hope) to dip into the market, it's got me thinking about...

Why Wenger’s unwavering faith in players isn’t always a good thing

Arsene Wenger is known for showing faith in players, even when they're not performing at their best. A recent example is Olivier Giroud who was...
Helen Trantum column

Could Louis van Gaal be making Arsene look like a minor deity?

Arsene Wenger isn’t perfect. He’s stubborn, he has a penchant for a gamble and he sometimes puts too much faith in players who then let...

Could Arsenal knock Chelsea out of the title race?

Although Arsenal haven’t had the best of starts to our 2015/16 Premier League campaign, our team look like world beaters compared to Chelsea. The Blues...
Helen Trantum column

Gabriel the key to success against Chelsea?

Per Mertesacker is close to fitness again, but should he return straight into the Arsenal side? Our German beanpole offers height and anticipation, and of...

Why Arsenal can win the league

We don't have to do well to win the league. We just have to do better than everyone else, and that looks increasingly straightforward. It's a...

Arsenal injuries: When is enough, enough?

The rumours that Francis Coquelin has seriously injured his knee and is out for months are beginning to get louder. Le Coq and Arteta are...

Walcott won’t start but could be key in Greece

Coming off the bench for around half an hour on Saturday, the return of Theo Walcott was a huge boost for Arsenal. Though he scored...

Why Flamini is wrong about Arsenal showing enough passion to beat Spurs

After Arsenal's 1-1 draw against Spurs in the Premier League, Mathieu Flamini revealed that he believes we had enough fight and passion to beat...
Paul Williams Santi Cazorla

Cech gets the balance right for Arsenal

Arsenal are limping towards what may be a particularly welcome international break. Yes, I know, international breaks are rarely welcome. However, in this instance, with...