The Arsenal stress test

So that happened. Last Saturday’s match against Wolves was a forgone conclusion, according to so many people I spoke with, . Surely, Arsenal would dispatch the worst team in the Premier League with ease. But the Gunners struggled again against another low block side which slowed the match to a molasses level. Ultimately, Arsenal hadContinue reading “The Arsenal stress test”

Stars and clouds

Tuesday’s match should have been a storybook affair. The glorious return of Arsenal Starboy, Bukayo Saka to a thunderous roar from the adoring crowd, capped off by his goal securing all 3 points. While it had all those elements, the football gods defecated all over our perfect night. Defenders Jurien Timber and Gabriel Magalhaes bothContinue reading “Stars and clouds”

Fools for Arsenal

In the weeks since the last Arsenal match, we’ve had a few pleasant distractions. Young guns, Miles Lewis-Skelly excelled for England during the Nations Cup, and Ethan Nwaneri had a stellar goal for the Under-21’s. Arsenal signed new sporting director, Andrea Berta. Edu’s replacement is credited for a number of successful signings while at AtléticoContinue reading “Fools for Arsenal”