Arsenal’s 2014/2015 Preseason

After many frustrating seasons to date, Arsenal fans can finally see the change they’ve been asking about time and time again. I personally believe the FA Cup win at the end of last season has been the reason for the change in operation and has re-lit the fire that once burned deep within Arsène Wenger. As we’ve all seen, Arsenal has once again become a premier destination for World Class talent with the likes of Alexis Sanchez and Mathieu Debuchy arriving this summer.

Arsenal Midfielder Agrees New Contract Extension (Written by @ChrisMoore32)

Following Arsenal’s emphatic 4-1 win over Sunderland on Saturday, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger praised midfielder Tomáš Rosicky.  The French manager also told reporters that Rosicky will be staying with the team behind the current season.  Wenger stated, “Tomáš Rosicky will stay.  We have an agreement with him and it will come out soon.  I am absolutely adamant he has to stay at the club."

Let's Stand up for The Arsenal

Does it really matter that we drew to Southampton? Does it really matter that we dropped points on Tuesday? Does it really matter that we are now second in the EPL? No it does not since after all we are The Arsenal, one of the greatest clubs to ever set foot on a football pitch.

I was thinking about the current status of the club a few days ago and I came to a revelation. We are finally on our way to overcoming the adversity that has surrounded us for the past 8 seasons. It’s quite amazing actually; the fact that we are now considered a threat in the world of football again. Seeing as we were once the joke of the English Premier League and the Champions League, and now we have the chance to finally break the dreaded trophy-less curse.

The Gem we have in Jack

Perhaps one of the most versatile players in the Arsenal squad, Jack Wilshere has been an irreplaceable piece in the mighty cannon that is The Arsenal. Although he may not always be a starter in the team, believe me he is one of the greatest players that has ever and will ever play for us.

Wenger Accepts his Team’s Underdog Role (Written by @ChrisMoore32)

Earlier Friday, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger made it known, quite frankly what most fans already assumed, that his team cannot match fellow Premier League rivals Manchester City and Chelsea in funds.  The Frenchman told Arsenal.com, “In terms of their resources no (we can’t compete) because they have unlimited resources, but with our resources available, we are ready to fight.”

What will we do without Walcott?

Now I know I’m a bit late on this, but I thought it would be appropriate to express my views on the Theo Walcott injury situation after contemplating my thoughts for a few days. As you all know, Theo Walcott was diagnosed with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament of his left knee, an injury he sustained while playing against the Tottenham Hotspur in a 3^rd round FA cup match. The match ended with a score of 2-0 in the Gunners favour, although the loss of Walcott for the remainder of the season certainly meant the enjoyment of victory was not felt for long. The young Englishman is expected to be out for around 6 months while his knee heals, leaving manager Arsène Wenger with a difficult situation.

My Top 5 Arsenal Targets

With the transfer window having been open for 3 days now, there has been much speculation as to who the Gunners may decide to pursue in order to bolster the options for the squad. Many think that the club are in need of a striker, some say defenders, some people are even saying the club need more midfielders. From my eyes, I believe that the club should mainly focus on attacking players, just to have a variety of options with the attacking man up front. There are 5 transfers in particular that I would love to see happen, even if they are unrealistic.

What we can take away from the Chelsea Match

Yesterday’s Monday Night Football match ended in a goalless draw, far from the expectations of many spectators. Both sides played particularly well and in lieu of the circumstances, we can see that both squads played with their guns a blazing. The result of the match would ultimately decide who would be atop of the Premier League table going into Christmas and although the Gunners did not prevail with a victory, supporters should not be too disappointed and here’s why:

Why Chelsea at Home is a MUST win

The upcoming fixture against Chelsea this Monday may prove to be the most important of this year’s Premier League campaign. After drawing at home against Everton and losing away to Man City, the squad will need to pull together to avoid dropping points for the third game in a row. A loss at home would mean Arsenal would be fourth in the table, dropping from first place. The result of the game, in my opinion, can be enough to determine if the Gunners can prevail to win the Premier League for the first time in 10 years.

Video: Hitler reacts when Arsenal draws Bayern in Champions League

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Can the Gunners Triumph over the Defending European Champions?

 

Earlier Monday morning, Arsenal was drawn against defending European Champions Bayern Munich for their first match of the knockout stages. This is the second time in a row that Arsenal have been drawn against the European Champions, having been eliminated by them due to away goals after an aggregate score of 3-3. Now a full year has passed, and the question remains; Do the Gunners have what it takes to knockout the defending European champions and advance to the next round?

5 Reasons why Arsenal can end their Infamous Trophy Drought this Season

Arsenal have been off to an amazing start this season, and are currently top of the Premier League table over rivals Chelsea. There are many theories behind the club’s new found form, and ability to dominate matches, however I have a few of my own that may help everyone understand why this may be the year to end the club’s infamous trophy drought.

Arsenal’s Unheralded Star – Mathieu Flamini (Written by @ChrisMoore32)

With Arsenal two points clear atop of the Barclays Premier League, there seems to be plenty of reasons why the team has started off the season so well.  Midfielder Aaron Ramsey has inarguably been the team’s player of the season so far (and perhaps the league’s top player).  The Welshman leads the squad with 10 goals and is second on the team with seven assists in 23 total matches.  Ramsey has also managed to win Arsenal’s Player of the Month award for five consecutive months.

German midfielder Mesut Özil has also been outstanding and has proved his worth after joining the club from Real Madrid for a record fee of around $68 million.  Not only has Özil played well on the pitch (five goals and nine assists in 20 total matches), but the signing of the German playmaker has appeared to change the mindset of the club, from the players down to the fans.

While the midfield duo of Ramsey and Özil has undoubtedly been the best midfield tandem in the Premier League this season, one Arsenal player seems to get lost in the shuffle: Mathieu Flamini.

Match Reaction: Napoli

UCL match night 6 was no easy task for the Gunners as much was needed from the English squad. Going into the match, Arsène Wenger's side needed a win or a draw to guarantee a 1st place finish atop of group F. In the case of a loss, the Gunners were required to concede a goal differential no greater than 2 goals to advance to the knockout stages of the competition. The final score ended up being 2-0 for the home side, although it was not the result that was desired from the club and fans.

My Match Story: Arsenal vs Everton

So as you all know, Arsenal recently drew Everton at home 1-1 last Sunday. This was perhaps one of the most hard fought games by the squad, and perhaps the most interesting of the season to date! I'm really starting to like this type of play by Arsenal; play hard and with heart, as well as these new kind of "chemistry trick-shots/passes" that I keep seeing every single match. It's saddening that the Gunners were not able to hold off the pressing Everton side to earn the 3 points, however that being said, drawing against a club that has only lost one match this whole season is something to be appreciated. That being said, being able to watch the game for myself was no easy challenge...

Why Arsenal Needs to sign Julian Draxler Now

Julian Draxler, the €45m rated attacking midfielder, is reported to be close to joining Arsenal in either the January or summer transfer window. According to many rumours, Draxler currently speaks with Arsène Wenger on a regular basis and has even hinted at joining the club in the summer, according to the Mirror. Basically, Draxler needs Arsenal and Arsenal need him as well.

Could Nicklas Bendtner Be The Player Arsenal Are Looking For? (Written by @ChrisMoore32)

Former Arsenal outcast Nicklas Bendtner was given a shock start by manager Arsene Wenger for Wednesday’s Premier League clash with Hull City.  The news of the move to start the Denmark international was not initially received well by fans (to say the least); however, something strange happened soon after the opening whistle.  Bendtner scored within two minutes of the match starting.  The Dane, who was supplied by a superb cross from defender Carl Jenkinson, scored a header from close range to put the Gunners up 1-0.

Game Report: Hull City 2-0

Arsenal cruised to a 2-0 victory over newly promoted side Hull City yesterday, with an early strike from Nicklas Bendtner and a brace from the wizard, Mesut Özil. The match was dominated early on by the Gunners, who did not even let their opponents touch the ball at certain points of the match. This newly found chemistry in the squad makes it more believable each and every day that the Gunners will be able to end their trophy drought of 8 years.

The Life of a Canadian Gooner

Oh to be a Gooner, especially in a country where football means something completely different. Yes I’m talking about the struggles of being an Arsenal fan from across the Atlantic, in my native Canada. The time difference, lack of media coverage and the virtually unknown existence of the club make it difficult to follow my favourite club.

King Henry

Although I hate to seem like someone who jumps on a bandwagon, the moment I saw King Henry play I knew he needed support. Yes I will admit it, being in Canada and not knowing much about football, or soccer as they call it here, seeing a player play with such finesse and technicality meant I had found my new favourite player. Yes it is the one, the only, Thierry "The King" Henry.