Previews, Reports and Ratings
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The Arsenal vs Lille – Champions League Group Stage – Would you boo Giroud?!
After waiting three weeks for a game of football, Arsenal fans now have a second in the space of four days to look forward to as French side Lille come to town for the second match of the 2026/27 Champions League group stage, as Arsenal look to build on the opening win away at Napoli.…
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The Arsenal vs Leeds United – 2-1 – That’s just what Champions do…or reasons to be concerned?
Arsenal returned to winning ways against an impressive Leeds United side at The Emirates in a stirring comeback win, that was largely due to an impressive 10-15 minute spell in the second half. Arsenal had looked sluggish and at times second best in the contest as Leeds grew into the game to deservedly lead. Arsenal…
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Brighton and Hove Albion vs The Arsenal – 3-0 – It honestly could have been more.
After the humbling at Brighton, I took a bit of a break from football, given the ridiculous international break as well, but I can’t have a blog without mentioning this game so I’ll just say this: We were crap, Brighton were good and deserved winners and I hope we never put in a performance like…
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Ipswich Town vs The Arsenal – League Cup 3rd Round – 2-4 – A star is born…again!
Arsenal cruised into the fourth round of the League Cup with a fairly routine win over Ipswich Town at Portman Road with Max Dowman taking the plaudits following a star showing on the east coast, including a couple of goals in a 4-2 victory. The lineup I’ll be honest, this would had me scratching my…
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Ipswich Town vs The Arsenal – League Cup 3rd Round – Let’s have another go at this one!
Arsenal begin their League Cup campaign with a tricky looking down at Portman Road against newly promoted Ipswich Town in what is likely to contain two much changed teams. Arsenal fell at the final hurdle in the League Cup last season with a painful defeat to Manchester City at Wembley, so although this competition probably…
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Sunderland v The Arsenal – 0-2 – What more can you ask for? A total performance from Arsenal
Arsenal continued there 100% start to the Premier League season with a fantastic battling win away at Sunderland under the lights on Saturday evening, courtesy of a wonder strike from Bruno Guimaraes and a Bukayo Saka penalty, deep into stoppage time. It was a real time performance from back to front, with Arsenal displaying their…
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Sunderland vs The Arsenal – Tough trip to the North East
After the midweek exertions in Naples, Arsenal are thrust straight back into action away at Sunderland in the Premier League in a tricky looking fixture, especially given the difference in rest periods between the two sides. The match Arsenal dropped points in the same fixture last season and I’m sure Mikel Arteta will be using…
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Napoli vs The Arsenal – 0-1 – That’s why he’s captain
Martin Odegaard came to Arsenal’s rescue in Naples, as he blasted Arsenal to a one nil win from outside the box, to save the blushes of several of his teammates, who’s collective profligacy so nearly cost Arsenal two points in their Champions League opener. The lineup As expected, Mikel Arteta made changes to the team…
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Napoli vs The Arsenal – The Champions League Returns – let’s have another go!
We were so close to achieving what seemed impossible a few years ago last May in Budapest. It wasn’t to be on the night, but hope springs eternal and another Champions League quest is already upon us with our first tricky looking tie coming straight out of the blocks with a trip to Napoli. The…
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The Arsenal vs Chelsea – 2-1 – A real show of strength from The Champions
What a result that was!! What a game that was! The Arsenal picked up three huge points in their first London derby of the season in game that was expected to be a real test of Arsenal’s ability to defend this title, which they overcame emphatically! The lineup Might be the last time this season,…
