Resilient Arsenal finally show their steel

All Arsenal fans were tired of going away to the big games and losing. These weren’t just defeats though, too often they were hammerings. Arsenal were always open, naïve and did stupid things defensively. Despite the positive signs of the win over Stoke last weekend, realistically it was difficult for Gooners to expect too much … More Resilient Arsenal finally show their steel

Arsenal beauty beats Stoke’s beasts

It does baffle me slightly when Stoke fans bemoan the reputation their club has gained since their promotion to the Premier League. In comparison to any other team that comes to the Emirates Stadium every season, the Stoke players look massive. Bojan looked out-of-place lining up alongside them against Arsenal as, apart from Per Mertesacker … More Arsenal beauty beats Stoke’s beasts

Arsenal ease through as Alexis shows Walcott and Campbell the way

Even though the game was being hyped as a rerun of the dramatic and nerve-shredding FA Cup final back in May, Arsenal’s third round victory over the same opponents was a much more low-key affair. Both sides made changes, although Arsenal were limited by the number of injuries in the squad, and Steve Bruce’s side … More Arsenal ease through as Alexis shows Walcott and Campbell the way