Özil is the key in Moscow tonight
Some thoughts ahead of the second leg quarter final of the Europa League. CSKA Moscow will press high and so we need Özil to find space to create chances.
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04, 2018
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04, 2018
Roma fire a warning shot for Arsenal’s benefit
If ever there was a metaphorical neon 'warning' light that should have been flashing at London Colney and every Arsenal players house last night, it was demonstrated in the Champions League, but not where we thought. I tuned in to watch Liverpool hang on in the first half and then had some dinner and didn't [...]
7
04, 2018
Wrapping Arsenal players in wool, but not too much, because we want to see them
As we all wait with baited breath on the injury to Mkhitaryan, my mind has already started to shift to tomorrow's game against Southampton and wonder what happens if our Armenian has suffered the suspected medial ligament damage that Arsene spoke about immediately after the game on Thursday night, then it really will be a race [...]
5
04, 2018
Özil and Ramsey inspire a Russian Rout
A fantastic win, some great performances from Özil and Ramsey, Lacazette back in the goals. What’s there not to be very happy about this Friday morning?
5
04, 2018
Arsenal must start fast against CSKA
Some thoughts ahead of the home game for Arsenal against CSKA Moscow, including how I think we need to start - fast.
1
04, 2018
No fools please – win and maybe rotate
Some pre match thoughts ahead of this April Fool’s Day game against Stoke City at The Emirates
31
03, 2018
Lacazette needs to be bedded in tomorrow
Having had a week off in the Highlands, chilling, ignoring that football is a thing (other than the occasional - and I do mean occasional - glance at my Twitter feed) I thought i'd pen some thoughts with some renewed vigour and excitement that this latest international break is done, dusted and can be consigned [...]