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Leandro Trossard: The perfect January addition (076)
Arsenal fans had all their hopes and dreams heavy invested in Mykhailo Mudryk, and when Chelsea scooped him from under our toes, it was undeniably heartbreaking, but Edu quickly pivoted and landed Leandro Trossard. The move proved an instant success, with Trossard finishing the season with one goal and 10 assists, and against Fulham, he…
Jakub Kiwior: a surprise gem for Arsenal (075)
When Jakub Kiwior signed for Arsenal in January, he was very much an unknown quantity despite playing 39 games for Spezia in Serie A, earning nine Poland caps and playing in the World Cup before signing. The signing was very much viewed as one for the future, and with William Saliba and Gabriel absolutely bossing…
Thomas Partey at right back: does it work? (074)
With the title hopes ending after our defeat against Brighton, Mikel Arteta opted to make some changes against Nottingham Forest, with Thomas Partey starting at right back and Jakub Kiwior at left back. With the game ending in a 1-0 defeat, many thought the changes didn’t work, however Arsenal held 82% of the possession, played…
The season reviewed (073)
Arsenal finished the season against Wolves in a perfect fashion with five goals to bring down the curtain on one of the best seasons we have had for many years. Whilst we are all extremely proud of what the team has achieved, there isn’t an Arsenal fan on the planet who can honestly say they…
Arsenal wrap up a fantastic season in style (072)
The last day of the season always brings a party atmosphere, and Arsenal delivered exactly what we wanting by putting five past Wolves, and keeping a clean sheet. In the build up to the game, much of the focus was on Granit Xhaka, with reports suggesting that Sunday was his last game for the club…
Arsenal vs Wolves: Arteta’s press conference (071)
Ahead of Arsenal’s meeting with Wolves on Sunday, we took a look at what Mikel Arteta had to say in his pre match press conference. Following the defeat at Nottingham Forest, the Arsenal players and Mikel Arteta will want to finish the season on a high, and give the fans a positive feeling going into…
Odegaard’s stray passes: a discussion (071)
This season Martin Odegaard has reached a level many thought he was still a couple of years off, however he has got stronger as the season has gone on, and truly embraced the captaincy of the club. With 15 goals and seven assists this season, he rightfully stands amongst the league’s best, and is only…
Declan Rice, Mason Mount and Moises Caicedo: a big summer ahead (070)
Last summer it was clear that the next step of Arsenal’s evolution would be upping the quality in the engine room, and that very much appears to be Mikel Arteta’s number one priority this summer, after a disappointing end to the season. Declan Rice has long been touted as Arsenal’s number one priority, and reports…
Bukayo Saka’s contract has finally be made official (069)
After three months of waiting, Arsenal finally announced the long drawn out contract extension of Bukayo Saka today, with the club confirming he will remain at the club until 2027. David Ornstein first broke the news in February that a verbal agreement was in place, and the final details were still being ironed out. At…
Arsenal’s Lacklustre Display: A Frustrating End to the Season (068)
As the final whistle blew, the frustration was palpable. Arsenal’s lacklustre performance against Forest left fans questioning the team’s ambition and desire. From the opening minutes, it was clear that Forest came to play with aggression and physicality, setting the tone for the entire match. Yet, Arsenal failed to match their opponent’s intensity, resulting in…
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest preview (067)
Arsenal can and should finish this season on 87 points. It would mean an 18 point year on year improvement and it would show that they are ready to mix it with the big boys. Nottingham Forest by contrast are on 34 points and are desperate to hit the 40 point mark, which is still…
No Bottling It Next Season! (066)
Mikel Arteta recently held a press conference, and boy, did he have a lot to say! The Arsenal boss covered a range of topics, giving us plenty to chew on. First off, let’s talk about Aaron Ramsdale’s new contract. Arteta couldn’t contain his delight and rightfully so. Ramsdale has been exceptional this season and fully…
Why Saliba quickly became Arsenal’s MVP (065)
William Saliba quickly established himself as one of the key cogs in the refined Arsenal machine this season, winning plaudits all round for his ice cool performances at the heart of our back four. With him in the team, Arsenal were suddenly able to play like Mac City, with both centre backs living high up…
Define bottling and why it does NOT apply to Arsenal this season (064)
This season, Arsenal fans have soared with optimism, full of belief that the impossible could have been possible, only for those dreams to come shattering to a bitter end last month. Brighton’s 3-0 victory on Sunday was merely the final straw, but the league was lost when Arsenal dropped points against West Ham and Southampton.…
3 things we learnt from the Brighton defeat… (063)
Although mathematically possible, the race for the title is well and truly over and it was Brighton who delivered the final blow to Arsenals hopes. Here are 3 things we learnt from the soul-crushing defeat… ONE: Missing Zinchenko The importance of Zinchenko cannot be underestimated. His influence on games across the season has single handedly…
Arsenal crumble to an incredible Brighton display (062)
Arsenal’s title hopes came to a crushing end yesterday as Brighton played them off the park and scored three at Emirates Stadium. The game started in cagey, pinball like fashion, with the big moments of the opening 10 minutes involving Martinelli. The first was his foul on Mitoma, when he took out the Japan international…
Arsenal Brighton: what to expect (061)
Arsenal and Brighton are set to face off in an exhilarating Premier League encounter this weekend, with both teams entering the fixture with contrasting results from their previous matches. Arsenal’s impressive 2-0 victory over Newcastle has injected a renewed sense of confidence into the squad, while Brighton will be seeking redemption after their disappointing 5-1…
Arsenal vs Brighton: Arteta’s press conference (060)
Ahead of Arsenal’s meeting with Brighton on Sunday, we took a look at what Mikel Arteta had to say in his pre match press confernece. It was no surprise that the first question was around William Saliba and Alex Zinchenko following David Ornstein’s hammer blow yesterday, however the manager wasn’t completely downbeat, saying: “We have…
Newcastle away showed a new side of Arsenal (059)
Sunday’s win at Newcastle put a major marker down for Arsenal in terms of big game performances on an incredibly tough ground. Only Liverpool had won at St James’ this season, and Arsenal had horrible memories from last season, when a disjointed team were completely exposed and beaten 2-0, however Sunday was a different story.…
Should Arsenal cash in on Granit Xhaka? (058)
Granit Xhaka has been one of Arsenal’s best performers this season, bagging five goals and seven assists, however The Sun has reported that he may be seeking a move to Germany. The mooted destination is Bayer Leverkusen, who are reportedly willing to offer him a five year contract, which would tie him down until he…
Three things we learnt after Arsenal Newcastle (057)
Newcastle away is one of the toughest grounds for any team to go to, however Arsenal delivered a mature decisive performance to beat a team in the form of their lives. Newcastle had won eight of their previous nine going into the game, and only Liverpool had won there all season, however Nick Pope was…
Match Preview: Newcastle vs Arsenal (056)
As the saying goes, “there’s always light at the end of the tunnel,” and in the case of Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes, “there’s still a glimmer of hope.” To achieve this extraordinary goal, Arsenal will have to overcome four barriers, including Newcastle United at St James Park. Manchester City’s recent performance has been astonishing,…
Arteta’s press conference: what was said? (055)
Arsenal travel to St James’ Park on Sunday to face a Newcastle side with eight wins and 26 goals scored in their last nine games, however after a horrible April, the Gunners got back to winning ways against Chelsea on Wednesday. Ahead of the game, we looked at the key quotes from Mikel Arteta’s pre…
Five things we learnt about Arsenal’s win against Chelsea (054)
Tuesday night’s 3-1 win against Chelsea was a much needed return to winning ways for Arsenal, and there were plenty of positive signs on show. Here are the five things we learnt from the performance: Much of the doubt came from Kiwior being a left footed defender, however on Tuesday night, he looked at ease…
Is Charlie Patino right to leave Arsenal? (053)
David Ornstein’s surprise exclusive on Monday morning sent certain sections of the Arsenal fan base into meltdown, but is Charlie Patino making the right decision to leave Arsenal? For the last couple of years, Patino has been heralded as the next gem to come off the Hale End conveyor belt, as he shone at youth…
Arsenal 3–1 Chelsea – Match Report (052)
Arsenal managed to secure a crucial 3-1 victory over London rivals Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium to stay in the race of challenging for the Premier League title. Arsenal started the game very quickly and took charge with a good tempo and measured approach by applying pressure to Chelsea who struggled to cope with Arsenal’s…
Match Preview: Arsenal vs Chelsea (051)
There is simply no getting away from Arsenal’s form right now. Results have been poor, but our performances against West Ham, Southampton and Man City were unacceptable. Arsenal host Chelsea at Emirates Stadium tonight, a team on a five game losing streak and a tactically incompetent Frank Lampard in charge. If there’s a game to…
Understanding The Recent Bad Form (050)
The recent downturn in Arsenal’s form has left fans wondering where it all went wrong. The Gunners were flying high just a few weeks ago and were considered one of the favourites to challenge for the Premier League title this season. However, a series of disappointing results have seen them slip down to second, handing…
Match Preview – Arsenal vs Southampton (049)
After dropping points to West Ham in one of the most confusing performances of the season, Arsenal will be desperate to get back to winning ways, and who better to face than a Southampton side who currency sit bottom of the Premier League? This season, Arsenal have made Emirates Stadium a fortress, picking up 38…
A New Reiss of Life (048)
Arsenal seemed doomed with the news of Gabriel Jesus’ injury, but still they managed to keep their hands first place. Then, both our second and third choice CFs ended up with injuries meaning they missed game time; Eddie Nketiah with an ankle injury and Leandro Trossard with a groin injury. Enter, Reiss Nelson. Nelson was…
Sporting 2 – 2 Arsenal – Match Report (047)
Both Arsenal and Sporting fought it out in Lisbon with neither side able to emerge victorious, leaving it all down to the reverse fixture at the Emirates next Thursday. Arteta seemed to have difficulties putting together a competitive squad, which was most noticeable with the amount of academy players on the bench, as several key…
Arsenal 3 – 2 Bournemouth – Match Report (046)
The most frantic game of the season so far, Arsenal came from behind after conceding a mere nine seconds into the game to maintain the lead at the top of the table to five points. Billing scored the second fastest ever goal in the Premier League, just 9.11 seconds. Arteta’s men had three changes from…
Arsenal 4 – 0 Everton – Match Report (045)
The Premier League leaders had the chance yesterday to extend their lead to five points, and they pulled through! The boys certainly didn’t disappoint in making a statement as we recently lost away at Goodison Park, which cost us in terms of the battle for the Premier League trophy. Arteta made no changes from the…
Match Preview – Leicester City vs Arsenal (044)
Arsenal will look to extend their lead over Manchester City at the top of the table with a win on the road at Leicester. Arteta’s men found their feet again after a string of frustrating results with a convincing 4 – 2 victory over Aston Villa, featuring a goal from Saka, Zinchenko’s first goal in…
Arsenal to Play Sporting in Round of 16 EL Tie (043)
The Europa League round of 16 draw has just taken place, revealing that Arsenal will play Portuguese side Sporting after a 4 – 0 win over Midtjylland saw them win 5 – 1 on aggregate. Statistics are on our side for this match, as in four meetings we have never lost; two wins and two…
Mo Elneny Signs! (042)
Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny has recently signed a new contract with the club, extending his stay in North London until 2024. The 30-year-old Egypt international has been with the Gunners since 2016, and his new deal will keep him at the club until the summer of 2024. Elneny’s time at Arsenal has been somewhat up…
Aston Villa 2 – 4 Arsenal – Match Report (041)
A thriller at Villa saw the Gunners take all three points in a dramatic end to a dramatic game with two stoppage time goals, including an own goal from former Arsenal goalkeeper Emi Martinez. We came from behind twice before storming to victory, with Oleksandr Zinchenko scored his first goal for The Arsenal to bring…
Arsenal 1 – 3 Manchester City – Match Report (040)
Undoubtedly the biggest game of the season so far, Arsenal lost their position at the top of the table after suffering a 3 – 1 loss at home to Manchester City, who only top the table on goal difference, having played an extra game than us. The match was already shadowed by news that Thomas…
Arsenal 1 – 1 Brentford – Match Report (039)
Despite Leandro Trossard scoring his first goal for Arsenal, it wasn’t enough for Arsenal to take all three points which would’ve seen us go eight points clear at the top of the table. It was definitely a frustrating match, so many chances were created but the clinical last ball was just never there. Arteta’s team…
Welcome to the Arsenal, Jorginho! (038)
After Brighton made it clear that Moises Caicedo wasn’t for sale in this January transfer window, Arsenal turned to Chelsea midfielder Jorginho to help plug in any gaps. The Brazilian has signed from Chelsea for a deal worth £12 million on an 18 month contract with the option to extend by one year. Though this…
Introducing Leandro Trossard (037)
Arsenal have completed the signing of Belgian International 28-year-old Leandro Trossard for £27 million. With the disappointment of missing out on the highly rated Mykhailo Mudryk, the Gunners have moved on fast to look for alternatives to improve their squad depth to be stronger in the attacking positions and to push for the League title…
Tottenham Hotspur 0 – 2 Arsenal – Match Report (036)
Arsenal made the trip to the Tottenham Stadium to face their arch rivals Tottenham Hotspur’s in a match which is predicted to be a classic. Arsenal is chasing the League title whilst Tottenham will need to make ground on the top 4 race. Both needed a victory, with Tottenham’s 4-0 thrashing of Crystal Palace last…
Oxford United 0 – 3 Arsenal – Match Report (035)
An unsurprising seven changes from the side that grew 0 – 0 to Newcastle, Matt Turner made his first start since October and Emile Smith Rowe came on from the bench for the first time since September, a huge relief to see. We played Oxford United away in the fourth round of the FA Cup…
Arsenal 0 – 0 Newcastle – Match Report (034)
Arsenal welcomed 3rd place Newcastle United on which was a fiery match for the neutrals with 9 bookings in total in the match. For any fan who thought this would be a spectacle and a contender of match of the season, they were far from it as in the first half there were 5 bookings.…
Brighton 2 – 4 Arsenal – Match Report (033)
Arsenal ended 2022 on a high, beating Brighton away for the first time since 2020. This victory was extra sweet as we extended our lead at the top of the Premier League table to seven points as both City and Newcastle dropped points earlier on in the day. Zinchenko was the only change to the…
Arsenal 3 – 1 West Ham United – Match Report (032)
The Premier League has resumed, and it meant only one thing; that Arsenal is back under the flood lights against London opposition West Ham United. This was also a special game because it marked Arsène Wenger’s return to the Emirates, this time in the supporting capacity, for the first time since he left the club…
Mikel Arteta – 3 Years At Arsenal (031)
Tuesday marked three years since Mikel Arteta replaced the miserably failing Unai Emery as Head Coach at Arsenal. Fast forward three years and not only has Arteta been promoted to manager, but he also has an FA Cup and Community Shield under his belt, and Arsenal are currently top of the Premier League. Towards the…
Midseason Review 22/23 (030)
GK: Aaron Ramsdale – Despite a shaky start that I’m sure would have left his dad with his heart in his mouth, Ramsdale has been elite so far this season for Arsenal. Always reliable and composed in goal, doesn’t crack under pressure and is very good at playing out from the back. He has made…
The Gabriel Jesus Injury Crisis (029)
Earlier this week, Arsenal confirmed that our CF Gabriel Jesus has undergone surgery on his right knee. The news from the Brazilian Camp is that he suffered a meniscus and partial collateral ligament injury and is rumoured to be out for three months. Our striker picked up the injury in Brazil’s 1-0 defeat to Cameroon…
Chelsea 0 – 1 Arsenal – Match Report (028)
Gabriel Magalhães header from a Bukayo Saka corner was what separated the two London clubs in a well-deserved win which saw Arsenal return to the top of the table. Going into the game, it was clear that this was a must win game, to prove we are truly title contenders as we faced another big…
Arsenal 1 – 0 PSV – Match Report (027)
An undeniably lacklustre performance saw the boys take all three points at home to PSV, meaning we are guaranteed to get through to the knockout stages, and only need one point next week at Eindhoven to secure first place in the group. The match saw a cracker from Xhaka, and a relatively strong team, with…
Preparing for PSV: Match Preview (026)
Our postponed fixture against PSV will finally be played tonight, having been postponed due to the aftermath of Queen Elizabeth II’s death and a subsequent lack of policing due to the state funeral. Arteta goes looking for his eighth straight victory across all competitions as we are yet to drop any points in the Europa…
Granit Xhaka: From Zero to Hero (025)
Granit Xhaka is one of the very few players still left from the Wenger era, as he opted for Xhaka over N’Golo Kanté. It is fair to say that Xhaka has faced his fair share of trials and tribulations over a tumultuous 6 years at Arsenal. From captain, to hated by the fans, and now…
Leeds 0 – 1 Arsenal – Match Report (024)
A cunningly disguised ‘easy’ match proved to be not so easy and it is safe to say that Elland Road is a scary place to play. This isn’t reflected in the scoreline, as we scraped a vital victory, and the scoreline is also irrespective of the drama that followed; a power cut, red cards, penalties…
Arsenal 3 – 2 Liverpool – Match Report (023)
Going into this game, it was really make or break to see if we were the real deal this season, with many people saying we were only top of the league because we had had ‘easy’ fixtures – yet other ‘top 6’ teams that had dropped points to these same teams proved ‘there were no…
Arsenal 3 – 1 Spurs – Match Report (022)
A dominant display saw the Gunners beat Conte’s 10 men in a thrilling 3 – 1 victory. Before the game, Mikel Arteta asked fans to ‘raise the roof’ off the Emirates Stadium and they definitely delivered as the atmosphere was electric and definitely helped the players glide to an emphatic victory. Going into this match,…
Brentford 0 – 3 Arsenal – Match Report (021)
A convincing victory away at the Tech Community Stadium saw us return to the top of the table. An incredible performance in both attacking and defensive terms, it was a well deserved win and a return to winning ways after the loss to Manchester United, a sign that the mentality of our players has definitely…
FC Zürich 1 – 2 Arsenal – Match Report (020)
A near perfect start to our Europa League campaign saw Eddie Nketiah and debutant Marquinhos both grab a goal and an assist each. Mikel Arteta made seven changes to the side that lost to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, which was to be expected as the Europa League is a good opportunity for…
Europa League – What Should We Expect? (019)
Our Europa League campaign kicks off tonight away from home vs FC Zürich, and this season marks our return to European football after missing out last season for the first time since 2005. Arsenal have been deemed as favourites to win this year and it seems that a return to the Champions League either by…
Manchester United 3 – 1 Arsenal – Match Report (018)
A frustrating match at Old Trafford saw the end of our winning streak. However, it is safe to say that the score doesn’t reflect the performances from both teams and there are still plenty of positives to take away from the match. Coming into the match, there were already a lot of criticism over VAR…
A Torrid Summer Transfer Window? (017)
At the end of last season it was clear that Arsenal needed to improve on many aspects, one of them being squad depth. Not having enough squad players whilst also failing to sign anyone in the January window left Arsenal short at the business end of last season which saw them miss out on Champions…
Arsenal 2 – 1 Aston Villa – Match Report (016)
Another 2-1 victory thanks to a winner from Gabriel Martinelli extended our 100% success rate so far this season to five wins from five. This is a feat we didn’t even manage to achieve during the invincible era, and a statistic from BBC Sport says that Arsenal have never finished outside the top two after…
Arsenal 2 – 1 Fulham: Match Report (015)
Saturday saw us win our fourth league match in a row, the only Premier League club to do so this season, with an amazing attitude from the players on display for Mikel Arteta’s 100th match in charge and 53rd managerial career win. Only Arsène Wenger had a higher success rate in his first 100 matches…
AFC Bournemouth 0 – 3 Arsenal – Match Report (014)
What a game we witnessed on Sunday evening! It was an incredible performance from all eleven of the players on the pitch and the five substitutes that followed, who all dominated the game and demonstrated total control and composure with very few mistakes. This game saw Saka marking his 100th senior appearance for the Gunners,…
Looking ahead to Bournemouth & reflecting on a winning start…(013)
Two Premier League games into the 2022/23 season has seen Arsenal collect six points, score six goals, and concede two. The Gunners are flying and have maintained their stunning pre-season form early into the new campaign, with the football on show matching the results. In years gone by, it may have been easy to simply…
Fábio Vieira – What Should We Expect From Him? (012)
Vieira was one of our very first summer signings, but we are yet to see him in action following a foot injury which prevented him from taking part in any pre-season action. However, it is hopeful that he will make the journey to Bournemouth this weekend, even if it is just a place on the…
Pre-Match Predictions: Leicester (H) (011)
This week the boys have been preparing to play our first home game of the season after kicking off the campaign successfully away to Crystal Palace. This game promises to be an interesting one as we can expect Leicester to feature our current target Youri Tielemans, made even more important with the fact that Leicester…
Crystal Palace 0-2 Arsenal (010)
Aaaaand We’re Back!! Friday night saw us kickstart the new Premier League campaign, but unlike last season, we managed to get the right result this time around. This game was full of high stakes in setting the mood for the rest of the season and seeing how well our new signings had integrated into the…
What Should We Expect From Arsenal Next Season? (009)
Can you feel that? The fresh feeling of a new season is here, the air is filled with optimism, the latest kits have been released, the predicted lineups are doing the rounds, and you are currently really puzzled as to where your team is actually going to drop a single point this season – the…
William Saliba: From Loanee to Creating First Team Rivalry (008)
With Hector Bellerin set to depart from the club this summer, has Mikel Arteta finally realised the young talent we possess to replace him and potentially take the number 2 shirt? If the rumours are true, the France U21s captain has already agreed a new deal to extend his contract after positive talks before the…
Martin Odegaard: The Rightful Heir To The Arsenal Captaincy? (007)
The Arsenal captaincy has come as something of a curse to those who it has been dispensed to over the past decade. Gone are the days of Tony Adams and Patrick Vieira, the archetypal heart on your sleeve, vocal leaders barking orders to their teammates to see them through the game, in fact, since Cesc…
The Florida Cup Series: Pre-Season In The USA (006)
Pre-season 2022 is about to really get underway in America. After a promising start in a 5-3 win vs FC Nürnberg, which saw a brace from our latest signing Gabriel Jesus, and an absolute worldie from Elneny, we can hope to see more of the same in the US, where the boys are travelling to…
If Not Raphinha, Then Who? (005)
It wouldn’t be a transfer window without our beloved club giving us some textbook drama. Yearafter year, Arsenal seemingly chase players who never had any intention to come to North London.Back in the day, it was Benzema, Higuain, and M’Vila in more recent years it’s been Draxler (shudders), Aouar, Vlahovic and now Raphinha. As of…
Arteta Out? A Look Into Fan Culture at Arsenal FC (004)
After an undeniably tumultuous season, this transfer window looks to be the biggest in Arteta’s time as manager at Arsenal. While some fans argue he should have been fired months or even years ago, what appears to be the majority of Gooners now believe that Arteta is the right man for the job after an…
What Makes The Perfect Central Midfielder? (003)
Last season Arsenal narrowly missed out on Champions League football after finishing 5th with 69 points. They were beaten by Tottenham Hotspur (otherwise known as Harry Min Son FC) who piped the final Champions League spot finishing ahead of us with two more points. The demise of Arsenals final few games were all too familiar…
AFC Monty Signs For The Arsenal Therapy Podcast (002)
AFC Monty signs for The Arsenal Therapy Podcast on a long term deal, making him the first and only signing for the renowned podcast group. He will join Farhan and James as they continue to add depth and quality to the starting lineup. Despite missing out on the upper echelon of European Football, The Arsenal…
The Arsenal Therapy Podcast – An Introduction 001
Summary Welcome to The Arsenal Therapy Podcast, a dedicated show about a club I love, Arsenal Football Club. This is an introduction where I explain why I am starting this podcast and what I hope to achieve in recording these episodes. You can follow me on Twitter & Instagram
The Arsenal Therapy Podcast 