Author: Ben
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Crystal Palace 3-0 Arsenal: Premier League – 04/04/2022
Given the two-week international break, it’s natural for teams to come back rusty. When a team comes back rusty and has a large bout of injury concerns, things begin to take a slightly different turn. Arsenal began last night’s game against Crystal Palace, without starting fullback Takehiro Tomiyasu once again, without Kieran Tierney, who’s prognosis […]
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Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal: Premier League – 19/03/2022
After a disappointing defeat in midweek to Liverpool, it was crucial that Arsenal bounced back as soon as possible against Aston Villa, only a mere 3 days later. Arsenal were dealt something of a hammer-blow beforehand, which was that Aaron Ramsdale would not be fit to play in Birmingham on Saturday lunchtime and nor would […]
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Arsenal 0-2 Liverpool: Premier League – 16/03/2022
Given their excellent form, Arsenal fans could still be forgiven for feeling a little apprehensive in the build-up to their match with Liverpool. After an impressive run of form, both were the team to beat at that point and neither showed any signs of letting up. But there is the rather undeniable sense that Liverpool, […]
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Arsenal 2-0 Leicester City: Premier League – 14/03/2022
Between now and the end of the season, every game that Arsenal will play will be the equivalent of a cup final. Having been dumped out of all other actual cup competitions and the constantly circling presence of both Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal have got to treat every single game as a must-win […]
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Watford 2-3 Arsenal: Premier League – 06/03/2022
Recent results, both in Arsenal’s control and out of it, has instilled a renewed sense of optimism among their fans. After the dramatic, last-minute winner against Wolves, Arsenal turned their attention to their match against their training-ground neighbours, Watford. A bitterly fought 1-0 home win over the then-Claudio Ranieri managed side on matchday 11 had […]
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Arsenal 2-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers: Premier League – 24/02/2022
Give Burnley’s unexpected win over Tottenham the night before, Arsenal entered their match against Wolves with the prospect of pushing into a 6 point lead over their North London rivals. The weekend’s win over Brentford had put the wind back in Arsenal’s sails and instilled fresh belief in the side. Despite the 5-day gap between […]
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Arsenal 2-1 Brentford: Premier League – 19/02/2022
Given how poorly they started the season, one could be forgiven to see Arsenal fighting for a top 4 place. Having been humiliated on the opening day of the season by Brentford, Mikel Arteta’s side were eager for payback. Arsenal made only one change from the team that beat Wolves as Emile Smith Rowe came […]
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Nicolas Jover: Arsenal’s Secret Weapon
The 2021/22 season has seen a number of improvements in many areas for Arsenal. For one thing, the defensive rigidity in the team has improved, as has the overall cohesion among the back line. The formidable duo of Benjamin White and Gabriel Magalhães have already shown off just how solid look at the back, with […]
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Matt Turner Joins Arsenal
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner, for a fee believed to be in the region of £5m. He will join the club in the summer. The recent interest in goalkeeper Bernd Leno from Newcastle, has opened the door for a new arrival, with the German international expected to leave […]
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Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-1 Arsenal: Premier League – 11/02/2022
After a January window that saw the team gutted and new new arrivals, Arsenal fans could be forgiven for a pessimistic outlook heading into the final stretch of the season. While their rivals have added a player or two to their ranks, Arsenal have shifted so many that they now have the smallest squad in […]