Columnist for Read Arsenal and admirer of all things Per Mertesacker. For more from me, follow my twitter account: @jamesabufton.
James Bufton previews Chelsea’s visit to the Emirates. A win for the home team would put them at the top of the league for Christmas. Chelsea could also go top, but that would require a 9-0 win. Bufton looks at whether Arsenal can bounce back; Chelsea’s recent struggles, and the team news.
James Bufton anaylses the Arsenal complete defensive unit; from the goalkeeper to the full-backs. He breaks them down one-by-one.
He discusses Thomas Vermaelen’s role in the side and toutes Kurt Zouma as a possible addition to one of the league’s best defences.
James Bufton previews Southampton’s visit to the Emirates Stadium to play title challengers Arsenal.
He looks at the possible line-ups, analyses the manager’s recent comment’s and even gives some betting tips to the aspiring punter.
James Bufton investigates what Arsenal should do with the right-back position, with Bacary Sagna only having less than 10 months on his current deal. He looks at possible external replacements, but also assesses internal solutions.
James Bufton previews Arsenal’s trip to Old Trafford on Sunday. He looks at the areas of optimism for Moyes’ men; reflects on Arsenal’s win in Germany and the rise of a certain Adnan Januzaj.
And finally, Bufton gives his predictions for the line-ups on the day. Will van Persie score again against his former team, or will Arsenal confirm their title credentials?
James Bufton explores the striker dilemma at Arsenal, and questions to what extent Olivier Giroud has cemented his starting spot at Arsenal for the coming years.
James Bufton previews Arsenal’s trip to South Wales to play Michael Laudrup’s Swansea side. The Swans are coming off a 3-1 defeat to Championship side Birmingham, however the best moment in recent history came against Valencia , whom they defeated away from home.
The Gunners currently sit at the top of the table, after picking up maximum points against Stoke last sunday. All eyes will once again be on Özil.
James Bufton previews Stoke City’s visit to the Emirates Stadium to visit an in-form Arsenal team.
James Bufton explores the possible targets for the No. 1 jersey, with Asmir Begovic topping the list. From Julio Cesar to Guaita, Bufton investigates the positives and negatives of the potential Szczesny replacements.
