This is the first part of AFCB’s 2010/2011 Season Review, focusing specifically on the players primarily used across the front three last season. Each player has been giving a report card-style rating (ranging from A+ to E-) as well as the justification for their rating based on their progress and overall performance over the course […]
Tag: Marouane Chamakh
The talking point going into tonight’s game with Stoke are injuries to Robin “157 goals in 5 games” van Persie and Laurent “I win every tackle I attempt” Koscielny. Their exclusion leaves Arsene Wenger with a couple of interesting changes to make. Sebastien Squillaci will undoubtedly continue alongside the returning Johan Djourou, while one of […]
In the aftermath of our 1-0 defeat to Manchester United Pete Triplow from The Beautiful Groan (a hugely underrated and relatively unknown Arsenal blog) made a very astute observation: “It is a popular myth that you have to be perfect to win the league. You constantly hear how ‘Arsenal can’t win the league without a […]
With Christmas fast approaching and Arsenal sitting atop the Premier League (woo!!) I have decided to slash prices in The AFCB Shop. Think of it as a huge thank-you to everybody who has read, commented and generally participated in the Arsenal FC Blog for 2010. Every single shirt is now on sale for the brilliant […]
It’s only been a couple of months but already Marouane Chamakh has forced his way into the “Why I love…” series. Find out how I’ve fallen for him so quickly… Marouane Chamakh joined Arsenal on 21 May 2010 after nine seasons at French club Bordeaux. The son of Moroccan parents, Chamakh was born and raised […]
AFCB’s writer Fatema Farhat is back for her fortnightly “Arsenal for the Ladies” column… B52 is bendting over backwards Our Nicky has been keeping himself busy whilst on the road to recovery. The B52 himself has landed a cover with his beautiful fiancee on the ever so popular ELLE magazine. This time Nick has managed […]
AFCB’s writer Fatema Farhat debuts her weekly “Arsenal for the Ladies” column… When I first kicked a ball, I knew I had discovered something special. When I was taken to my first football match for my 12th birthday, I was blown away by the atmosphere. Then France ’98 came along and Thierry Henry entered my […]
AFCB editor Andrew Weber rounds up the day’s news… Almunia admits worries A day after captaining Arsenal at Anfield, Manuel Almunia has admitted he is struggling to cope with the speculation surrounding the goalkeeper’s position at Arsenal. “To be honest, it is so difficult [to concentrate]. Arsenal is a big club and speculation is always […]
Two big pieces of news to discuss today. The first is that we will be joined in the Champions League next season by Tottenham. Earlier today I posted an article with five reasons why I am happy it is Spurs, not Manchester City, in Europe next season. However, the result does have an immediate negative […]
With just two games left in the Premier League season and third place all but secured, I’m going to follow Arsene Wenger’s example and talk about transfer today. I’m going to keep it short and simple. I am going to name the positions that I feel we need new players and also a realistic example […]