Opinion
Football’s schedule is nonsensical—but likely to become the new normal
Intense fixture congestion is here to stay.
Arsenal still aren’t scoring enough goals
While Arsenal’s attacking numbers are getting better, they’re still not enough.
If Mikel Arteta remains as Arsenal manager, then Arsenal need a big January
Mikel Arteta has taken this group of Arsenal players as far as he can. Changes have to be made, one way or the other.
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal don’t tackle, press, or shoot. What are they exactly good at?
After another listless performance, it is time to question where Arsenal are going.
Arsenal have to decide whether they want to win now, or rebuild for the future.
The direction of the club since the departure of Arsène Wenger has too often been muddled, without firm commitment in any direction.
Joe Willock is making his case for a spot in Arsenal’s starting lineup
After a number of impressive performances in the Europa League, Joe Willock is making his case to start more regularly for Arsenal.
The Arsenal Good Business XI
Which players have been the best value for Arsenal (so far)?
What lineup & formation should Arsenal use after the break?
The defense has improved (until Villa), but the attack needs new life.
Mikel Arteta has an attacking problem
It can no longer be ignored: Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal have an attacking problem.
Mikel Arteta needs to innovate
Arteta’s subs in the second half were like for like, and he was too dedicated to system and structure, rather than forcing the issue against a weakened Manchester City.
Arsenal’s transfer window is on the verge of being a failure
Arsenal have been unable to overhaul their midfield, and thus are unlikely to finish significantly higher in the league.
For Arsenal, change in the 20/21 season will be incremental
With a condensed pre-season, Arsenal’s changes will be incremental. That means Champions League qualification may need to come from the Europa League, rather than the laegue.
With Raul Sanllehi gone, Arsenal, with Mikel Arteta, can begin to look forward
Raul Sanllehi’s departure is a significant victory for Mikel Arteta
Arsenal’s move for Willian has the potential to be a costly mistake
Signing Willian could be another expensive mistake, showing a concerning lack of imagination
The meaning of fourteen
The number 14 is a significant one for Arsenal—and is significant moving forward.
Arsenal will have to make an unpopular sale to get better
Arsenal’s financial situation means a popular player will have to be sold.
Arsenal need to fix their defence, but they shouldn’t buy defenders this summer
Focusing on the centre backs with limited funds would be a mistake.
Mikel Arteta has made Arsenal competitive. Now he must make them expansive.
Arteta has tightened the Arsenal defence since Project Restart, though at the expense of attacking football
Bukayo Saka makes the case for Arsenal’s future
The 18-year old has been the standout player, and should be the base of Arsenal’s attack
Raul Sanllehi, get out of my club
There are a lot of problems with Arsenal, but the largest ones stem from the top
What are Arsenal’s expectations with the Premier League back?
What are reasonable expectations for Arsenal?
Football players who want to sit out Project Restart have every right to do so
If any player feels uncomfortable with returning to football that should not be held against them, now or in the future.
Arsenal Player Rankings for 2019-20 - numbers 21-30
The season would have ended this past weekend, so we’re giving you player ratings as things currently stand.
Will your fandom change when Arsenal returns?
Once everything settles, however it settles, how will you view football - or Arsenal?
Arsenal’s transfer window is not going to be normal
The days of spending record fees are likely over for some time.
Arsenal have other priorities over chasing Layvin Kurzawa
While talented, left-back is not a key area for the club to focus on this summer.
Spotlight on Premier League wages should be on owners, not players
The players should probably take a pay deferral for the long-term sustainability of the game, but let’s not forget that most people who own Premier League clubs are literally billionaires
The Arteta Effect: Player Stock Values Since December
Categorizing the players who have benefited (and who haven’t) since the Spaniard took charge
How Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal became an attacking threat
Arsenal have improved their goal record under Arteta by 40%—now the challenge is to do so consistently.
It is time for Raul Sanllehi to come under scrutiny at Arsenal
Raul Sanllehi has escaped scrutiny so far, but he should face his share of responsibility for Arsenal’s predicament
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