Arsenal stole the limelight on Deadline Day with the £45.3 million signing of Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Partey, after triggering the release clause. After a highly-publicised move for Houseem Aouar broke down, Arsenal turned to Partey, the midfield signing that fans were clamouring for all summer. After 15 years of trying, a replacement for Patrick Vieira … More 6 Defensive Midfielders Who Weren’t Arsenal’s Answer
A scoring start to the season was just what Alexandre Lacazette needed. With Arsenal reportedly needing to sell to recruit reinforcements, Lacazette was a rumoured make-way for new players. A then club-record signing, in 2017 from Lyon, he has two years left on his current deal, making this season pivotal in his Arsenal career. If … More In Focus: Alexandre Lacazette
The saying, ‘it’s not over until it’s over’, is one to provide hope to fight against the odds right til the bitter end, no matter how unlikely success is. Football answered that saying over four days. MONDAY Manchester City were scratching, clawing, to try and break open the resistant defence of Leicester City. Former Liverpool … More The week the Premier League conquered Europe
If you follow Mesut Ozil on Instagram, you would think everything is merry in North London. Making sure he posts pictures of him smiling in training or ‘working hard in the gym’, whilst quoting legends of the club like Dennis Bergkamp, bringing adulation from his most adored fans. However, go back to last Thursday and … More Arsenal’s Maligned Magician Mesut
This week, Arsenal legend Thierry Henry was sacked by AS Monaco following a dismal stint in charge, amassing just five wins in league and cup, showing the transition from punditry to management isn’t easy. Yet, over at Moss Rose, an Invincibles team-mate has won two out of his last five games, closing the gap to … More A Man with a Point to Prove
He has played 353 times for Arsenal, scored 61 goals from central midfield including two FA Cup winning goals. He was integral in Wales’ historic run to the semi-finals of Euro 2016 and has overcome a career-threatening broken leg. Yet, Arsenal are deciding to let Aaron Ramsey go for free this summer, if not earlier … More Three Under-Appreciated Premier League stars
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