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Winning will make it all better

It’s been 20 hours or so since the 0-0 draw against Bolton and frankly I’m not sure what’s left to say.

I’ve talked about the importance of second half performances before. Arsene Wenger has talked about the importance of second half performances. And yet, against Bolton Arsenal’s second half performance was one of the worst of...

Man at the match, Chary: Bridge hangover as chances squandered

A vaguely disappointing nil nil failed to quell the feel good factor derived from the Arsenal’s heroic high octane defeat of the Siberian oligarchs team last Saturday.

As the match drew to a close I recalled the target of four points from the two games against the French champions set by Wenger and was able to...

Marseille triumph a sign of Arsenal’s growth

Results, regardless of performances, are often the hallmarks of champions. Time and time again, the best sides have been able to grind out wins even in the face of formidable adversaries and unlikely circumstances. Now, the Arsenal performance Tuesday night at the Stade Velodrome was far from subpar, but in a fairly even match, Aaron...

Hitting the Bar – Chamakh Attack Flak, Arteta and Jack

Why All the Flak on Chamakh’s Attack?

With the close of the transfer window and people writing a host of season predictions, you can’t take three clicks without seeing someone damn Marouane Chamakh as currently useless and unable to participate in the Arsenal team as he once did.  One pundit said he was weak due to...

Now I am excited for the season ahead

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By my account Arsene Wenger has done what I predicted he would do if [...]

Arteta and Benayoun Join as the Window Closes

Well the transfer window closed last night and unlike windows of the past, Arsenal were doing business all the way until it slammed shut.  Four players were confirmed last night as having signed, with Park announced the day before. It was clear from the start of the season that Wenger had to act to change...

Transfer Deadline Day Round-Up – Meireles, Bellamy, Cole, Crouch, Arteta, Benayoun and plenty more

Well what a day it was. Plenty of deals just about beat the 11pm deadline and I am sure, like me, a lot of you found yourselves glued to Sky Sports News for most of the day. Chelsea pulled off one of the most surprise moves of the whole window as they snapped up Liverpool...

Transfer Deadline Day – Bendtner Out – Which Midfielders Will We Buy

Transfer deadline day looms and Arsenal are still in the market for midfielders, this is not idle blog gossip but Arsene Wenger stated we are short of players in this area.  This became self-evident in recent games were the creativity has been left to Rosicky and his best days are behind him. Today is a...

NAsri Leaves As Wenger Ponders Transfer Swoops

Nasri leaves for £24M, to add to the departures of Cesc £35M, Eboue £4M and Clichy £7M. That is £70M so far, with Bendtner (£9M), Arshavin (£7M) , Squillaci (£1M) and Almunia (Free) to follow.  Arsene’s total sales could generate nearly £87M.  Yes Arsenal fans look at that number £87M generated through sales this summer. ...