Even though the most optimistic of Arsenal fans knew that a win against Barcelona would have been incredibly difficult to get, with 70 minutes gone at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, Arsenal were right in the game. Arsene Wenger had got things right tactically, the team were working hard for each other and had kept the … More European disappointment mustn’t damage title chances
It wasn’t a classic, but it was pretty comfortable. After four league games without a win and three without a goal, that is all Arsenal needed the 2-0 win against Bournemouth to be. A good performance would have been nice, but with Leicester threatening to pull away and Tottenham also appearing in the title race, … More Back to winning ways at Bournemouth
Draws can be funny things in football. If you’ve had to come from behind to sneak one, they can be great. If both teams are a bit rubbish and no-one deserves to win, then a draw can be very unsatisfactory. There are also the draws that feel like a defeat and like the end of … More Arsenal’s title challenge teeters on the edge
It does feel as if Arsenal have experienced a bit of the worst and a bit of best that sport has to offer over the last few games. I, like many other fans, got extremely angry and frustrated watching the defeats to Dinamo Zagreb and Chelsea, with my displeasure being directed at the team, the … More Spurs torched by the Flame
In the penultimate post reviewing the 2014-2015 season, I’m going to assess the performance of Arsenal’s midfielders. As with the previous ones, there’ll be a short review of each player’s season and a one-word summary. 7. Tomas Rosicky It was a frustrating season for Tomas Rosicky as he didn’t get as much game time as … More SMR end-of-season review 2014-2015: The Midfielders
Now Arsene Wenger has key players back from injury, his team are showing their ability to compete in multiple competitions as the squad looks fresh heading into the business end of the season. Although likely to go out of the Champions League in the coming week, Arsenal are otherwise well positioned to carry momentum through … More Rotating Gunners keep winning run going
With the season over and a trophy in the cabinet, I’m going to assess the season for each member of the Arsenal squad and rate them. I’m sure there’ll be some disagreements about some of my ratings, so feel free to comment at the bottom with your thoughts. Moving up the pitch, it’s the midfielders. … More The SMR Arsenal Squad Review – Midfielders
After Arsenal threw away two points against Swansea on Tuesday, the mood around the Emirates was very downbeat. Even though Arsenal only managed another draw on Saturday, the feeling was much most positive after coming back from 1-0 down to draw with Manchester City. A win would have been brilliant for Arsenal’s confidence after a … More Another draw but Arsenal raise spirits
The way Arsenal played against Stoke on Saturday, it was nigh on impossible to know that the Gunners were in the thick of the title race. One subdued, lifeless performance and Arsenal are now in danger of being on the periphery of it. Liverpool are ahead on goal difference and Manchester City have games in … More Lack of pace and urgency as Arsenal suffer at Stoke
With the title race as close as it is, any dropped points feel like a chance missed. On the face of it, a 2-2 draw with Southampton is two points dropped. However from how bad Arsenal were in the first half, it was a good effort to claim a point. That’s what made the game … More A frustrating and deserved point
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