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Arsenal's opening match of the 2024-25 season against Wolverhampton Wanderers was a solid performance that saw the Gunners secure all three points with a 2-0 victory. It wasn't without its challenges, but the team showed resilience and quality, especially in key moments. Bukayo Saka once again proved why he's one of the brightest talents in the Premier League. His energy and creativ...

On Championship Sunday, Arsenal delivered a thrilling 2-1 victory over Everton at the Emirates. Despite falling short in the title race, the Gunners showcased their progress and promise for the future. The game initially appeared daunting when a deflected free kick gave Everton a 40th-minute lead. However, Arsenal’s response was swift and spirited. Takehiro Tomiyasu’s equalizer sparked hope, remin...

Arsenal's crucial 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford was a tense yet significant step in the Premier League title race, showcasing their strength amidst our nerves from how much they dealt with United's attack. The match was far from pretty, with Arsenal grinding out the win through an opportunistic goal, capitalized from an error. Despite not being at their fluid best, A...

Arsenal's lively clash with Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium ended with a commanding 3-0 victory, highlighting their title ambitions with vigor and a touch of nerves. Despite Bournemouth's resilient defense early on, Arsenal's relentless attacking pressure finally paid off with Bukayo Saka's penalty just before halftime, causing a collective sigh of relief among the fans. Th...

Arsenal's commanding 3-2 victory over Tottenham in the North London Derby showcased their superiority over the stumbling Spurs. Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz starred with crucial goals, propelling the Gunners to a thrilling win despite a spirited second-half fightback from Spurs. Arsenal's electrifying pace and clinical finishing, epitomized by Saka's early opener and Pierre Emile Høj...

Arsenal's resounding 5-0 victory against Chelsea was a statement of intent in the stack of tough games remaining.  The Gunners displayed relentless intensity and attacking flair throughout the match. The first half saw Arsenal dominate proceedings, with Trossard's goal reflecting their early control. Despite only holding a narrow lead at halftime, adjustments made revitalized the team, l...

Arsenal secured a crucial 2-0 victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers, reclaiming their spot at the top of the Premier League table amidst a challenging week. After setbacks against Aston Villa and Bayern Munich, the Gunners displayed resilience and determination in a hard-fought match. Leandro Trossard's goal in the first half provided a much-needed boost, showcasing the team's ability...

Arsenal came up short against Bayern Munich in a crucial Champions League quarter-final second leg, seeking to overturn a deficit and progress. Despite a promising first half, the Gunners faltered in the second half, allowing Bayern to dominate. The match began with Arsenal showing discipline and creating opportunities. However, Bayern's experience and tactical adjustments showed as they incr...

Arsenal faced a crucial match against Aston Villa with the opportunity to seize the good fortunes in the Premier League results. but that was squashed in a 2-0 defeat at home. Despite a strong start and the chance to get a lead in the game, Arsenal faltered.. And more in the second half, allowing Villa's to secure victory late in the game. The disappointment of this loss is heavy, especially...

The clash between Arsenal and Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-final first leg was a spectacle of skill and determination, culminating in a 2-2 draw that left many on the edge. The return of Bayern's Harry Kane to familiar territory saw him deliver his customary impact, netting a penalty and reminding Arsenal of his prowess. However, Starboy - Bukayo Saka set the tone early with...

Arsenal's clash against Brighton was nothing short of a masterclass in deal with pressure and respond. From the kickoff, the Gunners displayed their intent, not without a lot of humbling moments along the way. The Gunners momentum only grew stronger as they continued to press forward with purpose. Kai Havertz showcased his striking prowess in this game and equally defensive performance. The s...

Arsenal were fortunate in more than one way win at home against Luton Town. Arteta took advantage of the matchup quality and rested key players with will certainly help down the stretch and give other players like Partey and Emile match fitness.  It would be easy to call it a game of two-halves. But it's impossible not to preface with rustiness on these players that started. What was more imp...

In a dramatic showdown at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal showcased their resilience and determination to secure a result against the defending Premier League Champions - Man City. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with Arsenal's defensive discipline holding firm. Arsenal were in a lot of suffering mode, playing in their own half, unable to play out within the few seconds of possession...

Arsenal's thrilling comeback in the Champions League round of 16 had us on the edge of our seats as we clinched our Quarterfinal spot over Porto in a penalty shootout extravaganza! In a nail-biting match that saw the lone goal courtesy of the dynamic duo Odegaard and Trossard. The defensive squad, rock-solid as ever, did face an intense Porto. Sure, there were a few bumps along the way, but w...

Arsenal's intense clash against Brentford at the Emirates, with a nail-biting 2-1 victory, was anchored with another storyline. The Gunners showcased their defensive prowess and possession game, keeping Brentford on their toes throughout the match. However, the game took an unexpected turn when a rare error, injecting suspense into the encounter. Despite the setback, Arsenal's persistenc...

Another top class performance by Arsenal at Bramall Lane. Sheffield United couldn't contain nor deal with Arsenal's ruthless display on this Monday night game. The goals from 5 different Arsenal players could be anyone's choice of their best. If you would ask me, I think the message to the Arsenal players was to respect Sheffield; despite their league standings. And they did just th...

Arsenal impressive 4-1 victory over Newcastle United was evident from the start. Despite the lone response from Newcastle, the Gunners showcased their superiority throughout the match - at the emirates. This win highlights Arsenal's potential as they continue to answer from a setback and the confidence towards the goal in mind. On this episode, I touched on a number of players that both I hav...

Arsenal's return to champions league knockout round of 16 left us with our teeth kicked in following 1-nil loss. It was a sloppy game in all elements representing our identity on the pitch. Could have been a plan to neutralize Arsenal; it worked. Oddly hard to cry foul when part of the plan is to frustrate Arsenal player and gameplan. While experience in European competition often wins, which...

The Gunners laid their tactical imprint on Burnley. It was too much for this relegation-battled time to hold up the attacking force Arsenal brought to Turf Moor. Burnley tried to put up a fight. But the 5-nil victory for Arsenal was certainly one for the history books in club and league history. While the scoresheet may seem like a similar dominance by Arsenal, a lot of credit goes to the critical...

If I told you Arsenal would take West Ham to the slaughter house in their own ground, how would you imagine it happened? Well, Arsenal blew out West Ham in a 6-nil victory. I don't remember such domination that included goal-scoring heroes from both  center-backs. It was a scoring party that was spectacular and unbelievable. Arsenal played with such dominance that looked deceiving - not in th...

Arsenal gave Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp a deserving send off when they visited the Emirates. This was a matchup that was overdue a good outcome for Arsenal. Even the stats backed up the narratives of the game. The attack while missing a key player in Jesus did not miss a beat. And a rewarding appearance for Jorginho to drive the team with top class technical quality. It was not an easy game despit...

Arsenal visited Nottingham Forest at The City Ground - a place that has haunted this team especially from last year's title chasing falter. This time, we held on to secure a would be comfortable victory turned worrisome. The first excitement leading up to kick off was Emile Smith Rowe in the starting lineup. That translated to the attention in Arsenal's attacking plan. Most of the positi...

Arsenal stormed in their first premier league game of the year with a bang! They hosted Crystal Palace at the Emirates and it rained goals. It was an impressive win that represented the type of wins we had hoped for in previous matches. I was surprised in this game starting from the lineup change to set piece formation and goal heroes.  Given the freshness the team had benefited during their break...

Arsenal closed out 2023 calendar season with a miserable dud of a loss against Fulham. Hoping to bounce back from previous loss, the team had a poor outing. Lacking energy and fight, they could not keep their early lead in the game; neither could they maintain their defensive identity. Very hard to understand this funk and what could have triggered the counter game engagement. Some players were be...

Arsenal hit with slide of bad luck and misfortune at the Emirates. A game many expected to be a victory was anything but. Even with one missing starting player, this wasn't the Gunners day in terms of goal impacts. It seemed there was a funky aura that didn't allow the game to flow as it should have. It was an abundance of frustration - especially for the players who were worn down by th...