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Mid-March onwards is almost ubiquitously described as ‘the business end of the season’ and for Arsenal, an entity accused of being more of a company than a football club in recent years, industry is certainly needed to keep the machine functioning. One with a penchant for hyperbole could argue this is the most important run-in…
Last Thursday the transfer window didn’t so much slam shut, as is tabloid tradition, but more close with something of a whimper. Teams surely had one eye on the imminent Financial Fair Play regulations after a quiet deadline day, and January in general. Fans of clubs were left somewhat underwhelmed, but surely none more so…
Is there a team in the Premier League as frustrating as Arsenal? As a fan this is a particularly subjective view but it certainly seems that way with this modern-day Jekyll and Hyde collective. After a terrific win in the North London Derby, the Gunners have drawn their last two games, failing to build on…
Since arriving from France in the summer of 2011, it’s fair to say that Gervinho has divided opinion amongst Arsenal fans. The Ivorian arrived amidst a wave of hype having starred in Lille’s famous Ligue 1 triumph; bagging 18 goals and 11 assists, thus catching the eye of the world’s elite. But his lack of…
Theo Walcott last week went public with his desire to stay at Arsenal, despite doubts lingering over whether he will sign a new deal or leave in the summer when his current contract expires. However, Walcott has claimed that the sticking point in negotiations is not money-orientated but instead his aspiration to play as a…
Arsenal’s start to the 2012/13 Premier League campaign can be considered relatively successful as they currently sit third in the table, already showing signs that they are likely to at least be in the mix for the title and the four Champions League slots. Praise has rightly been thrust upon new signings Lukas Podolski, who…
With the futures of Theo Walcott and Robin van Persie very much hanging in the balance, Arsenal fans would be forgiven for wanting to tear their hair out. But with rumours of new signings on the horizon, is there actually reason to be positive? Over the past week, the Gunners have been strongly linked with…
After Robin van Persie essentially submitted a transfer request a fortnight ago, speculation around the future of his Arsenal teammate Theo Walcott has also been rife. The 23-year-old, like the Dutchman, only has one year left on his current deal and therefore this summer becomes especially important. Many still expect him to sign a new…
Robin van Persie’s announcement that he will not be signing a new deal at Arsenal has opened the door to what is sure to be the summer’s biggest and most complex transfer saga. Whilst few will have been surprised by the actual decision, the manner in which it was leaked, and the wording of his…
The first semi-final of Euro 2012 sees Portugal take on reigning World and European Champions Spain in a match that has more than Iberian pride at stake. With both nations on the brink of economic ruin, football provides a sense of respite and threatens to bring a little joy and excitement; which, frankly, is what…