Arsenal v Sheffield United: match preview
5 HRS AGO - Arsenal’s woeful performance when these teams last met, in a 1-0 home win for Sheffield United on Expand
5 HRS AGO - Arsenal’s woeful performance when these teams last met, in a 1-0 home win for Sheffield United on 21 October, was one of the showings that set Unai Emery’s demise in train. They have perked up since Mikel Arteta’s arrival but, in order to exact revenge on Chris Wilder’s side, will have to find a means of achieving something they have found exceptionally difficult over the past two years: winning a game without Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The captain is suspended and Arsenal’s other striker, Alexandre Lacazette, is suffering on a barren run. United’s David McGoldrick knows that feeling but Arsenal’s defence should offer chances to finally find the goal his performances so richly deserve. Nick AmesSaturday 3pm Continue reading... Collapse
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
21 HRS AGO - Two cerebral coaches meet at the Emirates, shaky Spurs head to Vicarage Road and can United really Expand
21 HRS AGO - Two cerebral coaches meet at the Emirates, shaky Spurs head to Vicarage Road and can United really end Liverpool’s unbeaten season?Gedson Fernandes started only three league games in 2019 – and was substituted at half-time in one of those – and though he is richly talented there is no guarantee he will enjoy more success at Spurs than his largely underwhelming compatriots Ricardo Rocha, Pedro Mendes (he of the disallowed goal from the halfway line at Old Trafford), Helder Postiga and José Dominguez, the entertaining if only occasionally effective winger who was a light in the darkness of the Gerry Francis-Christian Gross era. Fernandes’ fitness levels are unknown but there are easier debuts than against an in-form Watford side that have discovered their collective mettle. The former Tottenham midfielder Étienne Capoue is providing many of the qualities José Mourinho could use from the base of midfield. In their next four league games, Spurs play three of the current bottom four in Collapse
Arsenal await security all clear for February training trip to Dubai
1 DAY AGO - • Mikel Arteta looking at four-day break in UAE• Possible FA Cup replay could also affect Expand
1 DAY AGO - • Mikel Arteta looking at four-day break in UAE• Possible FA Cup replay could also affect Arsenal’s travel plansArsenal will assess security advice before deciding whether or not to press on with plans to spend a four‑day mid‑season break in Dubai, although the FA Cup could also interfere with Mikel Arteta’s intention to take his players away for warm‑weather training.Arteta intends to take advantage of the Premier League’s mid-season break, which gives Arsenal a rare free weekend on 8 and 9 February, by decamping to the United Arab Emirates with the squad. They made a similar trip in March 2019 under Unai Emery but, with Manchester United having cancelled their plans to visit the Middle East because of tensions between the US and Iran, the club will take guidance before making a decision. Related: Football transfer rumours: Arsenal in for James Maddison and John Stones? Continue reading... Collapse
Mesut Ozil charm offensive
2 DAYS AGO - The Mikel Arteta fan club just keeps on growing, the latest fan to voice his bold opinions on the Expand
2 DAYS AGO - The Mikel Arteta fan club just keeps on growing, the latest fan to voice his bold opinions on the manager isssssssss… Mesut Ozil. The German, who metaphorically garroted Unai Emery with his IDGAF performances, had many nice things to say about his new boss. “Fighting and having possession, being in control of the game, having... Read more » Collapse
Can Gran-Douzi Work?
4 DAYS AGO - Saturday’s injury to Lucas Torreira should focus the mind on what we do when he’s not available. Expand
4 DAYS AGO - Saturday’s injury to Lucas Torreira should focus the mind on what we do when he’s not available. He went off at half time after some rough-house treatment from Crystal Palace’s players (and with the useless referee having given him no protection). It was bad timing for the pint-sized Uruguayan dynamo: since Unai Emery’s departure he […] Collapse
The Dozen: the weekend’s best Premier League photos
5 DAYS AGO - Hero tatts and upside down play in this week’s roundup of the best top-flight picturesView the Expand
5 DAYS AGO - Hero tatts and upside down play in this week’s roundup of the best top-flight picturesView the Dozen archive Continue reading... Collapse
Arsenal leadership keeping the powder dry
5 DAYS AGO - Arsenal drop points. Fans get depressed. Everything is shit. Not at Le Grove, where it’s Expand
5 DAYS AGO - Arsenal drop points. Fans get depressed. Everything is shit. Not at Le Grove, where it’s sunshine and praise for our Dear Leader. Just kidding, but not. It’s amazing how quickly some fans fall back into misery and rant about their high expectations not being met. This season was tanked by Unai Emery, 18 months in... Read more » Collapse
Aubameyang scores and sees red but Arsenal hold on for draw at Crystal Palace
6 DAYS AGO - Mikel Arteta is learning all the time but the manner in which Arsenal squandered an excellent Expand
6 DAYS AGO - Mikel Arteta is learning all the time but the manner in which Arsenal squandered an excellent start to be deservedly pegged back by Crystal Palace was hardly anything new. They were in total control for the first third, leading through a smartly-conceived goal by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, but tailed off sufficiently to let Jordan Ayew to equalise and worse was to come.The defining picture of this game will be the moment Aubameyang’s sickening 65th-minute challenge made contact with Max Meyer’s lower leg, which appeared to bend slightly under the force. Meyer was able to hobble away but it rightly earned Arsenal’s captain a red card after a VAR check and, while a draw here was ultimately fair, Aubameyang’s imminent suspension will do nothing for Arteta’s hopes of drilling some long-absent consistency into his team. Related: Crystal Palace 1-1 Arsenal: Premier League – as it happened Related: Chelsea v Burnley, Manchester United v Norwich and more – live! Continue reading... Collapse
Crystal Palace v Arsenal: match preview
7 DAYS AGO - Arsenal have begun winning games again and will hope to continue that trend against a Crystal Expand
7 DAYS AGO - Arsenal have begun winning games again and will hope to continue that trend against a Crystal Palace side hampered by significant injury problems and Luka Milivojevic missing out through suspension. Roy Hodgson is unlikely to be afraid considering the fragility of Arsenal’s confidence and, more pertinently, their defence. Palace are a point ahead of Mikel Arteta’s side and will want to remain that way. Wilfried Zaha being linked to a move away could upset the applecart and provide an opportunity for Arsenal to sneak another scratchy win. Graham SearlesSaturday 12.30pm BT Sport 1 Continue reading... Collapse
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Update on the transfer situation
7 HRS AGO - Well good morning to you, I wrote a post yesterday and it didn’t post, so you’re Expand
7 HRS AGO - Well good morning to you, I wrote a post yesterday and it didn’t post, so you’re getting a double hit of the good stuff today. 💉 It’s Mikel press conference time, I’m still getting over the novelty of not spending 45 minutes trying to decipher the buried messaging of an Unai prezzer. I also like... Read more » Collapse
Kurzawa has poor injury record and attitude issues… but
21 HRS AGO - So the news is in, Eddie Nkeitiah has impressed the staff enough to earn a permanent move back to Expand
21 HRS AGO - So the news is in, Eddie Nkeitiah has impressed the staff enough to earn a permanent move back to London. No Bristol City for him, it’s Holloway Road Nando’s every damn night… what an establishment by the way. Competition will still be tough for the goal poaching Englishman, but I’d imagine he’ll have chances to... Read more » Collapse
How much do the Kroenke’s care if Arsenal are a big club?
2 DAYS AGO - Here on A.A we try and keep everything as positive as possible, both in our comments and topics of Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Here on A.A we try and keep everything as positive as possible, both in our comments and topics of conversation. However, we all know that this is not possible at all times because to ignore other, less favourable, aspects would be burying our head in the sand. I for one am full of hope for […] Collapse
The story of professional fouls: from Willie Young to Federico Valverde
3 DAYS AGO - The red card shown to Valverde in the Spanish Supercup can be traced back to a foul in the FA Cup Expand
3 DAYS AGO - The red card shown to Valverde in the Spanish Supercup can be traced back to a foul in the FA Cup final 40 years agoBy Steven Pye for That 1980s Sports BlogWhen Atlético Madrid striker Álvaro Morata raced through on goal with a few minutes to play in the Spanish Supercopa final, the Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde knew what he had to do. Football constantly changes, but there is always room for classic shithousery. “It was something that I should not have done,” said Valverde. “I apologised to Morata, but it was the only thing I could do because he’s a very fast player.”Valverde’s tackle may not have been in the spirit of fair play, but it worked out well for his team. He was sent off immediately but, by taking out Morata, he helped his teammates stay in the game and play for penalties. Real Madrid went on to win the shootout and Atlético were left wondering what might have been. Not that their manager blamed Valverde. “I told him that he did what he had to do at that Collapse
Arsenal shedding centre backs
4 DAYS AGO - Mikel Arteta has an entire week with his players, the longest gap of time between games since he Expand
4 DAYS AGO - Mikel Arteta has an entire week with his players, the longest gap of time between games since he joined the club. That means more recovery time for the players, more time to spend talking through ideas, and plenty of practice for whatever the plan is against Chris Wilders excellent Sheffield United outfit this weekend. One... Read more » Collapse
Van de Donk sets tone as Arsenal move clear at top of WSL with rout of Brighton
5 DAYS AGO - • Arsenal ease to 4-0 win to go three points ahead of City• Champions make it 11 wins out of 12 in Expand
5 DAYS AGO - • Arsenal ease to 4-0 win to go three points ahead of City• Champions make it 11 wins out of 12 in the leagueArsenal eased to an emphatic 4-0 win at Brighton to move three points clear at the top of the Women’s Super League.Danielle van de Donk and Jill Roord put the league leaders in firm control in the first half, with Jordan Nobbs and Beth Mead rounding off a fine win to pull ahead of Manchester City after their win over Everton on Saturday. Related: ‘The men were screaming. They made me feel I should not be a referee’ Continue reading... Collapse
Resilient performance shows Arteta is building from the back
6 DAYS AGO - Arsenal dropped two points away from home at Crystal Palace. The result was disappointing Expand
6 DAYS AGO - Arsenal dropped two points away from home at Crystal Palace. The result was disappointing considering the blistering start, but when you factor the loss of Torreira at half time, and the dismissal of Auba for an awful challenge, it’s hard not to be satisfied with the performance. Arteta picked the same team as he did... Read more » Collapse
Lacazette to find the back of the net …………
6 DAYS AGO - Anyone who is thinking of watching this game from behind the sofa should not – in my mind Expand
6 DAYS AGO - Anyone who is thinking of watching this game from behind the sofa should not – in my mind – be branded a scaredycat. I think it’s fair to say that stats and predictions go out the window in these early days of Arsenal’s New Dawn under Mikel Arteta. With the win against Man U we […] Collapse
Football transfer rumours: Fellaini to be denied reunion with Moyes?
7 DAYS AGO - This fluff knows what it likesWhen you think about it, it’s a glaringly obvious transfer link-up. Expand
7 DAYS AGO - This fluff knows what it likesWhen you think about it, it’s a glaringly obvious transfer link-up. Marouane Fellaini and David Moyes, the Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton of the English Premier League, hooking up for a third time. With Moysey getting his feet under the table at West Ham and ‘Big Felly’, as his old Everton and Manchester United boss calls him, facing a 75% paycut at Shandong Luneng due to new regulations in China, it looks a match remade in heaven. Except, except, others in the know suggest that the Hammers have no interest in the king of chest control. That’s the thing about transfer rumours, they can’t always come true, no matter how much you might want them to.West Ham have no interest in signing Marouane Fellaini #whufc Related: Inter offer £3.4m for Olivier Giroud but Chelsea holding out for £8.5m Continue reading... Collapse
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The Princes and the PEA: who will take advantage of Auba’s absence?
13 HRS AGO - It’s disappointing news that the club’s appeal against Pierre Emerick Aubameyang’s red card has Expand
13 HRS AGO - It’s disappointing news that the club’s appeal against Pierre Emerick Aubameyang’s red card has failed and he will miss the next three matches. I know I’m in a minority in thinking the ref’s original decision (yellow card) was correct after Auba’s wild tackle on the Crystal Palace midfielder Max Meyer at the weekend. There was […] Collapse
Arsenal explore possible deal for PSG left-back Layvin Kurzawa
1 DAY AGO - • Arsenal’s two left-backs are currently out injured• Kurzawa is out of contract in the Expand
1 DAY AGO - • Arsenal’s two left-backs are currently out injured• Kurzawa is out of contract in the summerArsenal are exploring the possibility of a deal for the Paris Saint-Germain left-back Layvin Kurzawa as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster a defence ravaged by injury. Contact has been made between the two clubs and, although the Guardian understands a deal remains some way off, Kurzawa is the leading candidate to fill what has become a problem position for Arsenal.The move could be completed before the 31 January transfer deadline and would appeal for several reasons, one of which would be its potentially low cost given that the 27-year-old’s contract with the Ligue 1 champions expires in June. Related: Aubameyang scores and sees red as Arsenal draw at Crystal Palace Continue reading... Collapse
Football transfer rumours: Arsenal in for James Maddison and John Stones?
2 DAYS AGO - Today’s fluff doesn’t want beef for breakfastChristian Eriksen’s move to Internazionale is in Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Today’s fluff doesn’t want beef for breakfastChristian Eriksen’s move to Internazionale is in grave danger of collapse, with Paris Saint-Germain set to make a rival counter-swoop for Tottenham’s wantaway 27-year-old. According to the Mirror the French champions “have been monitoring” the situation and could try to add the Dane to their roster of midfield-based talent – of which they have so much apparently “Eriksen’s only concern could be forcing his way into the side”. Inter have further irons in their English fire, with an interest in Manchester United’s Tahith Chong, who is out of contract in the summer, though they are unlikely to get a clear run at that deal either with Barcelona and Juventus ready to join in the fight. Related: Inter offer £8.5m to sign Tottenham's Christian Eriksen in January Continue reading... Collapse
How computer games have impacted the next generation of players
3 DAYS AGO - I don’t want to toot my own horn over here, but I basically learned to mix sound like Jimmy Expand
3 DAYS AGO - I don’t want to toot my own horn over here, but I basically learned to mix sound like Jimmy Levine yesterday. Yes, I apologise, I made a hash of the volume in the podcast yesterday… but I have just learned how to fix it and combat white noise at the same time. Go on, listen... Read more » Collapse
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
4 DAYS AGO - Bournemouth need to find goals fast, Aubameyang’s red card has caused a headache at Arsenal and Expand
4 DAYS AGO - Bournemouth need to find goals fast, Aubameyang’s red card has caused a headache at Arsenal and Ings is in England formBournemouth’s defending left a lot to be desired as they crumbled against Watford but their failure to penetrate Nigel Pearson’s improving side was equally alarming. No team has scored fewer goals in the Premier League this season and those front–foot displays of yesteryear – they scored almost 100 goals en route to promotion in 2015 and more than any team outside the top six last season – feel a distant memory following a ninth defeat in 11 league matches. “Historically we have always been free-scoring and we have always had goals in us,” their manager, Eddie Howe, said. “We have always had the ability – even if we have conceded first – to come back and win games. That is probably where the feeling has gone missing, the creativity and that feeling we are going to score. We have to do better in that respect.” Ben Fisher Continue reading... Collapse
Excessive Farce: Crystal Palace report and Player Ratings
5 DAYS AGO - If Meghan and Harry have taught us anything it’s that you don’t escape from the Palace unscathed. Expand
5 DAYS AGO - If Meghan and Harry have taught us anything it’s that you don’t escape from the Palace unscathed. And scathed we most certainly were: by VAR (again), by the “excessive force” rule, by an unlucky deflection (again), by injuries (again) and by erratic officiating (again). Our 1-1 draw away at Crystal Palace was a mixed bag […] Collapse
Crystal Palace 1-1 Arsenal: Premier League – as it happened
6 DAYS AGO - A mixed day for Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who scored a fine goal but was later Expand
6 DAYS AGO - A mixed day for Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who scored a fine goal but was later deservedly sent off. 2.55pm GMT No word from Roy, again, the elusive scamp. So that’s your lot. Nick Ames was at Selhurst Park, and his verdict is in. You know what to do: click and enjoy! And many thanks for reading this MBM. See you again soon. Related: Aubameyang scores and sees red but Arsenal earn draw at Crystal Palace 2.51pm GMT Mikel Arteta speaks. “The first 35 minutes is exactly what I want my Arsenal team to play like. We were very dominant, controlled the game, we created chances, we were so good in transition. I was really pleased with the first half. The first ten to 15 minutes of the second half, credit to them, they started to put balls into the box and we had more difficulties. We conceded a goal where we switched off completely, that is unacceptable and I am really upset with that. But after that we reacted very well. I haven’t seen [the Aubameyang challenge] but I think Collapse
Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta pleased with commitment of ‘terrific’ David Luiz
6 DAYS AGO - • Brazilian centre-back much improved since Arteta arrived• ‘His attitude in training … it’s Expand
6 DAYS AGO - • Brazilian centre-back much improved since Arteta arrived• ‘His attitude in training … it’s superb,’ says head coachDavid Luiz is showing his worth as a leader, according to Mikel Arteta, who believes the player’s vast experience should be a powerful force in Arsenal’s dressing room.The centre-back has performed well in the three weeks since Arteta took over as head coach, contributing to some broadly improved defensive showings. He had, along with the rest of Arsenal’s backline, shouldered considerable criticism in a disastrous first few months of the campaign, but Arteta has urged him to wield his influence more forcefully and believes the penny has dropped. Related: Crystal Palace v Arsenal: match preview Continue reading... Collapse
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