Colney Talk Podcast

It was very clear the Arsenal team had not gotten over their slump from the previous game loss, because it carried over to this match against Nottingham Forest. While we know the situation to our title chance was already concluded, it was not a reason to display such flat performance. Another disappointing outing by the players - heavily affected by the lack in depth at certain positions to resemb...

A shocking and devastating loss that was more than just, at the Emirates. Brighton got an easy opening to take control and ultimately the fortunes of this game. No one would have expected this capitulation after seeing the first half performance. It only takes one event to change the script. Well there was more than one to consider. I wonder if there has been emphasis with raising our level of exe...

Arsenal visited Newcastle at St James park and got a very significant win. One of the toughest and worrisome grounds for the team. A bit of luck followed the gunners into this game; we managed to endure the physical and mental battle. Not your usual offensive gameplay for Arsenal. But with more experience, precision and grit, there were so many favorable chances for the gunners to score more than...

This was a game that needed a good response and Arsenal did it convincingly for most of the this game. Arteta went with a few changes to the starting lineup and that certainly reaffirmed Arsenal's dominance and superiority in tactics. Several players came into this game to redeem themselves from the previous match. The energy and determination translated on the field well enough. I talked abo...

A humbling loss to City at the Eithad Stadium. In what should have been a good statement in performance, the original Arsenal team we saw all season long were subdued by Manchester City's dominance in tactics and collective brilliance. Most Arsenal fans came into this game with a strong reason to hope for a good chance of a preferrable result and importantly competitive performance. But they...

It appears the traces of bone-headed mistakes and low standards had not come of a number of the players which affected the rest. One of the most embarrassing behaviors that very nearly cost Arsenal all 3 points. It was serious guts and fight for the players to bounce back. But not enough to grab the win. It was really difficult to enjoy the team fight while going through the stretch of disappointm...

Another painful draw reminiscent of our game at Anfield. Strong start and early goals but we let the Hammers back into the game. Arsenal were not short on chances to put the game away but we just kept giving blunt responses after our early goals. We needed experience and cool heads to turn things but it was a fight to retain a point more than regain confidence. There were stand out players but not...

One of the toughest games of the season - Arsenal visited Liverpool at Anfield. So many used this game as the qualifier to winning the league title. I considered this another big test for Arsenal. The 2-2 draw was a result I would live with; a lot to be proud of, yet disappointed. We got a chance to experience an interesting match up. Something that was not a consideration  Arsenal winning for qui...

International break over; the run-in begins. Arsenal host Leeds at the Emirates with a thumping 4-1 victory. It did start off as the "expected" handling of the game. But the league leaders had the quality to manage to put things in better situation. A number of Arsenal individual qualities influenced the momentum to create a comfortable stretch of play - eventually. While we endure the d...

Arsenal bounced back with a commanding 4-1 victory after our Europa league exit. The match was worrisome but we had luck on our side starting with the first shot from Crystal Palace. Our attack continued it's fine from to get the game on their side. While there wasn't a challenging pressure in the middle of the park, Arsenal had to deal with Crystal Palace's counter. Ramsdale deserv...

The return leg of Europa league knockout versus Sporting. And that we were. A tough early exit in the knockout rounds. Very reminiscent of our 2019 heartbreaker against Olympiakos. Very good chances to close out the game but a lot of misfortunes and injuries made a dreadful impact. Arsenal didn't look like their usual self in the early minutes of the first half especially for a team well know...

Arsenal took a trip to Caven Cottage. There were concerns leading up to this game due to absentees with injuries. But we had 2 surprise welcome in the lineup and bench. Trossard leading the attack literally in this game. So many notables to take away from an amazing win. First club in league history on 5 away games on clean-sheets; Arteta's 100th win and the return of Gabriel Jesus. And…aweso...

The return of Europa League. Arsenal vs Sporting Portugal in Lisbon. An entertaining 2-2 draw with a lot of not so good display in the early part of the game. A lot of deficiency due to the 6 man shuffle to Arsenal's starting line up in the game. A number of open chances on both sides to take the game. Perhaps there was some understanding from the changes in the squad. Though missing key atta...

The games keep rolling on. But this was no ordinary game. The return premier league game between the 1st in the league against the last. Most early predictions and expectations were the feelings of business as usual. But Arsenal was fighting for their life, for each other from an embarrassment of a close draw or a draw. This game could have easily been stolen from us having an incompetent VAR over...

Arsenal's game in hand and revenge game was here; and it delivered! Arsenal return game against an Everton team we played less than 25 days ago was a different story - albeit some scary situations in our on box. Interesting first half and hour or so. Then the Starboy doing star things, broke open the lull of the game in the closing minutes of the first half! There was so many magical moments...

Arsenal's visit to King's Stadium was a good match victory;1-nil to the Arsenal! First start for Trossard which looked quite good link up with Martinelli; which ultimately produced the only allowed goal in this game. I expect Eddie and Martinelli to take notice in this deficiency. Unusual refereeing call in Trossard's beautiful goal even after several replays. Arsenal played a domin...

Nothing is ever what it seems and we all witnessed it in this game against Aston Villa. An exhilarating 4-2 victory at Villa park. The stars did align for us to snatch this victory. Every indication until the 90 plus minute saw leaving with a draw or easily a loss. We weren't our usual Arsenal in the attacking department. We missed so much chances including sitters. It was unbelievable. Thank...

It the biggest matchup this season. A game we all have been looking forward to and perhaps validate our standards against this team - Man City. The defending champions came to the Emirates and displayed their above class quality. A deflating loss with mistakes and shades of individuals on the pitch as supposed to team play within the box. It is great to see Saka continue to display a lot of streng...

Coming into this game at the back of Arsenal loss in Matchweek 22, the gunners come away with an disappointing yet controversial 1-1 draw at the Emirates. The result could have gone either way; more towards a loss from very close chances by Brentford in this match. Arsenal showed a great sense of hunger and fight in this match. But there were a number of odd series of events that thankfully did no...

Arsenal against Everton at Goodison park is all but nothing short of the disappointment and still the undefeated streak of losing at that ground. League standings had no bearing on this game except for the new coach with an attempt to revive their fight against premier league relegation. It was mission accomplished for Everton. Arsenal suffered a 1-nil defeat after the team struggled to generate t...

One of the most anticipated games of the season - Arsenal vs Man U. A classic matchup! So much hype, lots of nerves, lots of drama, yet an Arsenal 3-2 victory. Not the usual game domination we would expect from Arsenal but we still show a lot of domination especially in the second half. Twice we responded after conceding a goal. That's where this team is, not settling for draw or holding out...

It's the NLD, the confirmation game of the season and in case you may have missed it. North London is RED. Arsenal did that in a very impressive fashion smashing Spurs in a 2-nil victory. I couldn't debate with anyone on the player they liked most in this game because it was a complete squad performance. Ramsdale had a statement game in their ground - one that will stay in recent memory...

First game of the New Year Arsenal vs Newcastle at the Emirates. One of the most nervous games till date. Playing against the most defensive team is tough task which Arsenal was ready for. But the nil-nil draw was not without it's own misfortunes. Arsenal attack was not in its most efficient performance starting with the captain. This was a very intense game with so much emotion (maybe from r...

New Year's Eve match against Brighton at Amex Stadium was an interesting match! Full of brilliant plays, performances and nervous moments - vantage VAR. Arsenal quick starts in game goal scoring is becoming a signature if not already. Four goal by our 4 front players is really rewarding by their fine form and growing confidence heading into the New Year. Odegaard's elite performance help...

First game premier league game post World Cup! Boxing day match. Arsenal host West Ham at the Emirates. With Eddie at the start striker, there's a lot to live up to or at least contribute for a win. Thankfully, he delivered; Arsenal with a 3-1 victory picked up where we left off before the break. Even with the rest of the starting players intact, there was some doubt among the fans given Jesu...