Arsedevils

The Kroenke’s were used to the taste of victory having bought the club outright against a tidal wave of resistance from the boardroom and fans. After which, Stan Kroenke dispatched his wealthy Russian adversary to own the North London outfit lock, stock, and barrel, but he now faces a new dynamic ... read more

The gloves are off, after a dreadful performance against Villarreal in the semi-final first leg of the Europa League. The tie was rescued late on by a Pepe penalty, which at least gave the Gunners a glimmer of hope, but there were several things to concern the Arsenal faithful. However, Mikel ... read more

Arsenal sent West Brom down with a 3-1 win at the Emirates as the Gunners kept their slim hopes of qualifying for Europe alive. Although the Baggies were already virtually down, this defeat confirmed their departure from the top tier with Sam Allardyce being relegated from the Premier League for the ... read more

Arsenal limped timidly out of the Europa League having stolen an extra round after a succession of poor or extremely average performances. The Gunners’ season fell apart meekly after Villarreal held on to their first-leg advantage to dismiss Arsenal, who simply didn’t deserve a place in the final against Manchester United ... read more

It doesn’t matter what the final score is against West Bromwich Albion or where Arsenal finish in the Premier League, such has been the nature of our season, the worst in two and a half decades, and rather than me bang on about tactics and formations, I’m just going to ... read more

It’s been a turbulent season for Arsenal and Mikel Arteta with the side falling way below the expected standards and even though there are reasons far beyond the Spaniards control, the teams inability to perform at key times has been incredibly hard to watch and understand. Against Villarreal in the ... read more

Indulge me in an analogy. Anyone can learn guitar, but rarely is the pupil capable of being better than the tutor. Let’s also consider the quality of the guitar when it comes to offering up a decent performance. Where’s all this going? It’s simple really, apply this analogy to Mikel ... read more

In the wake of Stan Kroenke’s smash and grab attempt to sign a mega bucks deal for a European Super league, Podcast Episode 16 was subjected to a title change – “ Get your finger out of my Arsenal” Was recorded after the announcement of the breakaway top six premiership clubs ... read more

The news of a breakaway Super League was like a bombshell in an unprecedented season due to the pandemic and the reaction to it was universal in its condemnation of the scheme. It’s an idea that has been around for some time and we’ve covered it on the blogs and touched on ... read more

Arsenal travelled to St James’ Park on Sunday for their Premier League fixture against 17th placed Newcastle United. Three points against the Magpies took Arsenal up to ninth in the Premier League, but the fans’ attention immediately turned to the Europa League semi-final second leg against Villareal as soon as the final ... read more

Desperate times call for desperate measures and Mikel Arteta is only too aware of what Arsenal need to bring fire into the heart of their midfield. They already have the sublime talent of Thomas Partey, the inspirational Emile Smith Rowe, and the promise of Miguel Azeez, who is surely due ... read more

Alexandre Lacazette had his doubters including his manager early on and has been dropped when he was clearly the man in form at Arsenal. The Frenchman is not prolific as a striker we know that, but he’s recently answered his critics by showing an appetite and willingness to work with ... read more

It’s as awkward as the Ozil situation in many respects as Arsenal consider their options regarding their highly paid, impotent goal scorer and club captain, Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, who has had one of his worst seasons in front of goal. The difference between last season and this is so completely contrasting ... read more

I completely agree with Martin Samuel (Daily Mail) that if businessman Daniel Ek is serious about buying Arsenal football club, then a formal bid should be made official to absent owner Stan Kroenke. The co-founder and billionaire music mogul from Spotify threw his hat in the ring on Twitter to announce his ... read more

The mood of the average Arsenal fan is currently a combination of frustration, anger, and disappointment after another season of ineptitude and failure in the Premier League. It appears that Arsenal are finishing the season the way it began with abject performances, short of pride and passion, and Mikel Arteta ... read more

If Mikel Arteta isn’t keeping tabs on the talents emerging from the Arsenal academy, he should be and if Per Mertesacker and Steve Bould aren’t banging on his door daily with a shortlist of names, then the problem at the Emirates is worse than we all thought. Next season should ... read more

Thierry Henry says he doesn’t recognise Arsenal, I’m not surprised because hardly any of the players would have made it into the sides he was fortunate to be part of. Watching Arsenal against Everton was another difficult and draining experience and I’ll freely admit that I fell asleep for the ... read more

A snivelling, vinegary apology from Arsenal football club to its fans will hardly build bridges or restore trust in the club or its owner after it tried to break away from the best league in the world to join the European Super League, a traveling football circus with no consequences. If ... read more

The prospect of a takeover from Stan Kroenke is back on the discussion table after yet another own goal by the American businessman which included a proposed European Super League. I’m not sure this latest bid to prize Kroenke from the club will be any more successful, but at least it’s rumoured ... read more

Edu Gasper is already busy trying to source alternatives to the impressive Martin Odegaard, but be in no doubt that if a deal for Norway’s sweet-footed baller is possible, Arsenal will add him to the squad even if they only add just one player in the summer. However, it would ... read more

The Daily Mail has excited Arsenal fans with news of a clear-out at Real Madrid that could include Gareth Bale, Dani Ceballos, and more importantly, Martin Odegaard to finance a bid for PSG star Kylian Mbappe or Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland, according to reports in Spain. Spanish outlet AS (via ... read more

Tom examines the West Ham comeback. Isaiah looks at the shocking performance against Liverpool and Jay let’s rip over Arsenal’s inability to see out the Europa league first round tie against Slavia Prague by conceding a late goal at home. Tom reflects on previous and more positive comebacks ahead of ... read more

Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero will be leaving the Etihad at the end of the season after spending 10 years at the club. The press have made the obvious link between Mikel Arteta and Sergio Aguero as if his transfer at the age of 32 is a done deal but can Arsenal ... read more

There’s no doubt that Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka have a decent understanding and I’d go as far as to say that the mere presence of the Ghanaian lifts Xhaka’s performance by at least three levels, but having said that, the Swiss is still behind the curve. If you were ... read more

Rodrigo De Paul is a name that a great many may not be familiar with but he’s a player that is on the radar of many Premier League clubs including Leeds and Liverpool according to leeds united fc latest news. Marcelo Bielsa has a fine eye for talent and Leeds ... read more

There’s a rather unsettling and disturbing rumour that Bukayo Saka (19) is determined to leave Arsenal supposedly at the end of the season because he’s disappointed by results and feels that he’s carrying the team. According to reports, Arsenal’s star player, who has been a revelation this season, wants to ... read more

It’s just so Arsenal to put both feet on the edge of the crumbling cliff only to back away from a devastating fall at the last minute but no one could have foreseen seen this display in advance because Mikel Arteta’s side finally found their gear and hit their stride ... read more