In the first of the end-of-season review posts, I’m going to assess Arsenal’s goalkeepers. Each player will get a rating and a one-word summary for the season (I’m giving myself license to use a hyphen if necessary!). 1. Wojciech Szczesny Having started the season as the number one, and the Premier League’s golden glove holder, … More SMR end-of-season review 2014-2015: The Goalkeepers
When the fourth round draw was made for the FA Cup, it didn’t seem like the most exciting way the balls could have been pulled out the bowl. The majority of the top teams were playing lower league opposition and it seemed like they’d all get through comfortably. As it turned out, it was one … More Arsenal survive a crazy fourth round
It does baffle me slightly when Stoke fans bemoan the reputation their club has gained since their promotion to the Premier League. In comparison to any other team that comes to the Emirates Stadium every season, the Stoke players look massive. Bojan looked out-of-place lining up alongside them against Arsenal as, apart from Per Mertesacker … More Arsenal beauty beats Stoke’s beasts
Even though the game was being hyped as a rerun of the dramatic and nerve-shredding FA Cup final back in May, Arsenal’s third round victory over the same opponents was a much more low-key affair. Both sides made changes, although Arsenal were limited by the number of injuries in the squad, and Steve Bruce’s side … More Arsenal ease through as Alexis shows Walcott and Campbell the way
Even though it was a week after Christmas Day, Arsenal seemed in a particularly generous mood on New Years’ Day as they gifted three points to Southampton at St Mary’s. Both goals Arsenal conceded in the 2-0 defeat came from brainless defending and individual errors, compounding the frustration that’s building this season. With Arsenal having … More Christmas comes a week late for Southampton
Despite the best efforts of the Galatasaray fans to light up the North London night with flares, there was one man who was on fire and burned brightest on a balmy evening at the Emirates. Before the kick-off on Wednesday, Danny Welbeck had made a promising, if not spectacular, start to his Arsenal career. But, … More Welbeck sets the Emirates alight
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. There’s only one place to start: the … More The SMR Arsenal Squad Review – The Goalkeepers
Exactly a year ago to the day since Bayern Munich were last in Islington to face Arsenal in the Champions League, the German champions were back to try and repeat their 3-1 win from 2013. They did get a two goal victory again with a 2-0 lead to take into the second leg in three … More Defeated, but Arsenal shouldn’t be demoralised
Even if just temporarily, Arsenal are back at the top of the Premier League. Despite some negativity about the lack of transfer activity, and the one player that was signed being injured, Arsenal produced another professional performance to beat Crystal Palace 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The Gunners weren’t at their flowing best, … More The Ox fires Arsenal back to the top
Despite all the worries over the summer and the crisis after the opening game of the season, Arsenal are doing their best to dispel the fears with an impressive run of form. As much as Arsenal fans have to have some caution when getting excited about the current hot streak, it’s impossible not to be … More Follow the leaders
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