Arsenal’s Champions League campaign transitioned from dominant to historically significant with a commanding 3–0 victory away to Slavia Prague. The win not only maintained their perfect European record but also matched a remarkable 122-year-old club milestone — eight consecutive clean sheets in all competitions. The decisive moments came from a penalty and the unexpected brilliance […]
While Premier League rivals remain unstable in their ways, the rock solid defense of Arsenal paved the way to another three points. With legendary figure George Graham in attendance at the Emirates Stadium, the hosts wrapped up a result in honor of his legacy. The football might not be the prettiest, but with a growing […]
Arsenal fans could barely believe what they witnessed at the Emirates Stadium against the most successful club in European competition in April, but lightning has struck twice in a matter of months. Against the other big outfit from the Spanish capital, they produced a dominant display with a devastating spell that set apart the sides […]
Newcastle United have been a nasty opponent to try to overcome for a club with similar physical foundations in recent years. But for Arsenal to achieve what they have not done in two decades, something has to snap with such records, and they produced a performance worthy of a win. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Erling Haaland’s early goal set the stage for Arsenal to chase the game, and they looked in control against Manchester City’s first-half pressing. In the second half, Pep Guardiola took an unexpectedly defensive stance with a low-block back five, and almost secured the three points before Gabriel Martinelli equalized for the Gunners late on. Tactical […]
Athletic Club showed promise with a strong out-of-possession game plan, but Mikel Arteta soon turned to his trusted forwards to make an impact. From the bench, Arsenal turned an Athletic strength into a weakness to find the creativity they themselves had lacked. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Perhaps there is no footballing […]
A familiar face from enemy lines across North London has landed a new job in the Midlands. He tried his hand against Arsenal again to no success on a difficult debut as an unfancied figure from the capital city continues to find favor with a new set of fans at the Emirates Stadium. Tactical analysis […]
Arsenal played fairly well in the first half here, with a solid defensive scheme helping them to limit Liverpool’s chances. As the second half progressed, Liverpool gained control against a more passive Arsenal defense, but it was a spectacular free-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai that eventually decided this game late on. Tactical analysis and match report […]
An early Riccardo Calafiori goal was the difference here, but Manchester United showed signs of improvement from last season as their new signings and improved understanding of Ruben Amorim’s system saw them play well for large stretches of this game. Ultimately though, Arsenal’s defense held strong to secure the three points. Tactical analysis and match […]
On a sunny Sunday afternoon, one of Arsenal’s leading lights stood up as a savior to bail out his team in a tricky situation. But make no mistake: there were still signs of the drastically different form from both clubs that have colored the outlook on their campaigns as they come to a close. Tactical […]