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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

Serge Gnabry: Firing for the Future

            He was once just a regular German teenager trying to chase his big dreams, now he’s a regular for one England’s largest clubs. It’s Serge Gnabry, the speedster from Stuggart, putting the pen to paper on what is set to keep him at the Emirates until 2018. Not bad for a kid who was virtually unknown a few years back. Now he’s being thrust into the spotlight as a winger with endless potential to become of the game’s greats.

            It all started two years ago when the youngster was bought from his hometown club VFB Stuggart. At 16 years of age, his quality was that of a player much older, granting him access to Steve Bould’s U-18 side. Match after match he showed his blistering pace, technical ability and drive for the goal. This was enough to earn him his first call up to the senior side on September 26^th, 2012, where he came on as a substitute in Arsenal’s 6-1 win over Coventry City for a League Cup Tie.

            Fast forward to now and you can see Serge Gnabry #44 on almost every team sheet for Arsène Wenger’s top of the league side. This opportunity has been presented at a time where fit right wingers are a luxury for the league leaders, with Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain both out due to injury. Playing Stoke City at home was enough for young Gnabry to earn his first start for the first team. His pace, strength and technical ability make it easy to forget those who once played on the right side of the pitch. Hard work finally paid off for Gnabry as he was able to find the back of the net at Swansea for his first league goal. Gnabry must be credited for his adaptability and work ethic as he is often the only choice for the right wing position, and the amount of work he puts into every minute he is on the pitch astounds me.

            Do I think Gnabry is good? Yes. Do I think he shows promise to become our right winger in the future? Yes I do. Do I think he can hold on to the starting job when The Ox and Theo come back? No I don’t. Why? Because you have to remember, Gnabry is a prospect, a developing young talent. He is not ready to play at the top level every night, while there are more suitable options available. Don’t get me wrong, Gnabry has some quality, but there are a few aspects of his game which are in need of some tweaking. His finishing and positioning is something that could definitely use a touch up. To add to that, his ball control could use some more practice. Remember, every player has to start somewhere.

            All in all, Serge Gnabry is the typical Arsenal player. One who works hard and is willing to do whatever it takes to win the match. All we need to do now is wait. Wait until he gets some more experience, rather than using pure raw talent. He does show some qualities about him that should have Arsenal fans excited for years to come about what may be one day. All I can say as of now is be patient, Arsenal Fans. The time will come, where Serge will develop into a superstar and an Arsenal superstar. All we have to do is wait, wait until Theo and The Ox decide that its time to pass on the right winger torch onto him.

@ZachAFC

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