Posted in Match Preview on Dec 28th, 2020
Well, what went wrong last time we played at the Amex Stadium in Brighton was that we lost 2-1, just as we had done at the Emirates in early December 2019. Last time.In that latter game, we had Özil, Mesut Özil, and I just don’t think I understand quite how his situation has arisen, or […]
Posted in Match Preview on Dec 24th, 2020
Boxing Day brings a traditional festive local derby against the team from the bus stop in Fulham. However, the mood in the Goonerverse is anything but festive and was further soured by inept defending in Tuesday’s League Cup QF. We come into this fixture in 15th place, 4 points above the drop, with a shocking home […]
Posted in Match Preview on Dec 22nd, 2020
Ideally speaking a League Cup (or Carabao Cup as it has been named in this incarnation) quarter final with Manchester City of the present era – with a squad stacked with two first elevens’ worth of top 4 PL teams — should have been a low-key but pleasant experience to look forward to, to see […]
Posted in Match Preview on Dec 18th, 2020
As if the last month has not been tough enough, Mikel Arteta’s first anniversary in charge is set to be marked by the test of Carlo Ancelotti’s fifth-placed Toffees, kicking off a holiday week including Tuesday’s home League Cup quarter-final tie against Manchester City before a Boxing Day derby at Stamford Bridge. The Goodison Park […]
Posted in Match Preview on Dec 15th, 2020
Well, I’m back, a little older and a little wiser than a few days ago when I happily predicted a 4-0 win over Burnley. However, I am afraid that anyone expecting criticism of the manager, players, my fellow supporters or anyone else involved with The Arsenal just now is in the wrong place. It is […]
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