It appeared Arsene Wenger had a clear plan in mind when he left Andrey Arshavin out of the squad that traveled to Braga midweek: to freshen up the enigmatic Russian and make him the key player in a bid to win at Villa Park. Arshavin was absolutely outstanding for 90 minutes against Aston Villa, troubling […]
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Tomorrow is the first proper North London Derby of the season and it’s building up to be quite a match. Aside from the usual city bragging rights both teams have something to prove. If we win we go top of the Premier League for the first time this season and rubber stamp our title credentials. […]
First things first, some theme music to go with today’s post. I know this is a completely selfish thing for me to say but I’m going to say it anyway: the first international break of the season could not have come at a better time. Following the non-news of Mark Schwarzer’s non-arrival there is virtually […]
On the eve Sunday’s season opener against Liverpool the biggest talking point in the Arsenal team, that of who will start in goals at Anfield, has become even more debatable. Arsene Wenger, speaking at the pre-game press conference, confirmed that whoever starts as goalkeeper on Sunday will be Arsenal’s No 1 for the season, but […]
The spectacular, brand-spanking new AFCB Writing Team provides their predictions for the upcoming season. Just don’t take Alan Dixon-Lawrenson’s too seriously… Where will Arsenal finish in the league this season? Andrew Weber: It very much depends on signings made before the end of transfer window. No higher than third is no-one is brought in, possible […]
AFCB editor and chief writer Andrew Weber previews Arsenal’s 2010/2011 season… The fresh scent of a new season could not come sooner for Arsenal supporters, who spent the duration of the World Cup and beyond wondering whether their captain and talisman Cesc Fabregas would remain at the club for another year. In the end Arsene […]
Welcome, everyone, to the re-launch of AFCB for 2010/2011! After an extended break from all things Arsenal I’m back, refreshed and raring to go for what should be another year of watching Arsenal and telling you what I think about it all. You may or may not know that over the course of the off-season […]
I really can’t believe it’s the last game of the season today. It’s been quite an exhausting season from a personal point of view. So many late nights, so many stressful matches and so much emotion in the posts and comments on the blog. I make no bones about the fact that I am a […]
Tottenham Hotspur qualified for the Champions League last night thanks to a 1-0 victory over Manchester City. Here’s five reasons why I am happy it is them rather than their opponents that will get the prize of fourth place and a spot in Europe. 1. The City juggernaught gets held off for another season In […]
I won’t lie to you, I didn’t get to see much of Arsenal’s 2-1 loss to Blackburn. I saw highlights of the goals as well as a sustained period of about twenty minutes across half time, but not enough that would give me the right to comment on our overall performance. What I can comment […]