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Arsenal face Manchester City in the competition most likely to provide silverware to either club. Arsene Wenger made a huge tactical change by putting three at the back against Middlesborough – the first time he had switched formation for the start of a game for over 10 years. It’s possible that he may stick with […]
Two out of sorts teams go head to head tonight in what is surely last chance saloon for Arsenal’s top four hopes. Against Crystal Palace, Arsenal showed significant weakness to the counter attack – full backs were flying forward, and the midfield were losing the ball too easily. This allowed Wilfried Zaha and Andros Townsend […]
Whenever Arsenal face Sam Allardyce’s boys, it always seems scarier than it usually turns out to be, as Arsene Wenger generally gets the better of him. In any sense, Arsenal travel to a team looking well drilled, who beat the prospective Champions at Stamford Bridge last week. A fluid performance in midweek gives hope that […]
The international break inadvertently relieved some pressure on Arsene Wenger and his players – but the criticism will return if Arsenal fail to step up against Manchester City. Pep Guardiola’s side have had success in recent months with a flowing 4-1-4-1 formation, allowing playmakers David Silva and Kevin De Bruyne to roam, picking passes to […]
A trip to the Hawthorns gives Arsenal a chance to move back into the top four – but how will they do it? Both teams are likely to line up with a 4-2-3-1, although differing – a less mobile defence lays behind a dangerous, quick Baggies front four that can cause damage when given space […]
Arsenal are in the odd position of laying between title challenger and top four consolidator – no better time for a trip to Anfield, then! Jurgen Klopp’s team have been ineffective since the beginning of the year, as teams have found a simple formula to beat them; frustrate and counter. Leicester displayed this perfectly last […]
The annual ritual continues as Arsenal travel to the Allianza Arena. Having announced that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will start on the right instead of the middle, we can generally expect a reasonably conservative, combative approach to this game, aimed at conceding as few as possible. Granit Xhaka and Francis Coquelin are likely to start in the […]
Arsenal travel to Stamford Bridge knowing a loss pretty much means a concession of the title to Chelsea. With Aaron Ramsey out for three weeks and Mohamed Elneny reaching the AFCON final, Arsenal are left with one orthodox central midfielder, meaning Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will likely take the box-to-box role. His energy and power will be most welcome against a midfield […]
After a changed side demolished Southampton, the rested Arsenal stars will return for a game against an out of sorts Watford in a pseudo-North London Derby. After some great performances at St Mary’s, Arsene Wenger will have some decisions to make, Alex Oxlade Chamberlain was excellent in the middle – do you start him ahead […]
Ten changes made by Arsene Wenger from the game against Burnley, compounded with a touchline ban from the Frenchmen, did nothing to discourage a slick, efficient Arsenal performance where the ‘second string’ and youngsters were able to show their worth, and were able to show they were more than capable of stepping into the first […]
Southampton are likely to prove problematic to Arsenal this weekend. They’re an efficient side who put in a heroic performance at Anfield and have been our bogey team for years! Both sides are likely to feature semi-rotated lineups, which brings a slightly different dynamic to the game. Southampton are likely to put out a midfield similar to the one in the […]
Two late, important goals against Bournemouth and Preston put the Gunners in a good frame of mind preceding the game against Swansea. With injuries hitting in defence in midfield, it seems the Xhaka-Ramsey pivot will finally be deployed not ideal for an away game, but Swansea have proven to be a poor side under their previous two […]
