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Tactics Column: Injuries, transfers, lessons learned from 24-25 | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
Arsenal were worse in the Premier League in 2024/25 than the previous season. That is obvious and it should go without saying. Fewer wins, fewer points, fewer goals, fewer clean sheets than in 2023/24. And it wasn’t bad luck. Arsenal had less possession, took fewer shots, conceded more shots. There were fewer touches in the […]
20 players released & young Greek midfielder linked | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
Happy Thursday folks. Arsenal yesterday released a list of 20 players who will be leaving the club this summer, with some familiar names on the list. Kieran Tierney, who I’ve written about recently, is one of them. He gave a nice goodbye to the fans, saying: From day one, they supported us through the good […]
Zubimendi time? Not quite yet ... | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
Morning all. There’s nothing like doing your back in the week before you’re going on holidays, eh?. Thanks for that muscle gods. Much appreciated. I didn’t even ‘do’ anything. I just bent down to get something from a low shelf in the supermarket and when I tried to stand up it felt like something was […]
The window that drives us mad | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
Morning all. I suspect one of the challenges Arsenal fans might face in the coming weeks is seeing other clubs do business while we haven’t yet got the chequebook out. For example, Man Utd have signed Matheus Cunha from Wolves, a player we were linked with in January when our need for a striker was […]
Arsecast Extra Episode 642 - 02.06.2025 | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
Welcome to another Arsecast Extra, the Arsenal podcast, with myself and James from @gunnerblog. In this episode we start with some Club World Cup chat before turning our attention to the Champions League final at the weekend. PSG were worthy winners and play exciting football, but can you separate that from the money, and is […]
Monday round-up: The goalkeeper situation + other rumours | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
Morning. It’s a bank holiday here today. I’m not sure what difference that makes to anything, but it’s still true. It is June 2nd though, which means Transfer Window Part 1 has been open for a whole day now and we haven’t signed a single player yet. What did we bring in a new Sporting […]
A nation state once again | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
Morning. A quick Sunday blog, starting with last night’s Champions League final and PSG’s 5-0 demolition of Inter. I think it’s true to say that the former were very impressive, and the latter absolutely terrible. You couldn’t help watch with a pang of regret over those early missed chances in the first half of the […]
More to come from Martinelli? | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
Morning all. Arsenal news is in short supply this morning. There’s a very spurious Gabriel Martinelli mention in one of the Spanish papers, linking him with Barcelona, but I wouldn’t pay much attention to that at this stage. There are a handful of players who I would say that Arsenal 100% don’t want to let […]
Gabriel new deal + Is Sesko the one? | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
Morning. Let’s start this Friday with some good news, and that’s Gabriel being ‘close’ to signing a new deal with the club. Which, in reporting parlance, basically means it’s done but it’s not official yet. My understanding is that it’s just a matter of the announcement at this point, and I have to say it’s […]
Episode 832 - Player ratings | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
Welcome to another episode of the Arsecast – the Arsenal podcast. In this episode I’m joined by Lewis Ambrose for a special player ratings conversation. We start with David Raya and go all the way through to the squad to Ethan Nwaneri to discuss each player’s contribution this season, and to give them a mark […]
The Reneesance | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
When Jonas Eidevall resigned as the Head Coach of Arsenal Women in October, it is not my opinion that Arsenal were in disarray. Clearly, the relationship between the coach and the supporters was broken, which he would admit shortly after his resignation. There were certainly tactical issues and it had become clear that his message […]
Martin Zubimendi set for a medical as Leroy Sane gets linked | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
Morning all. Transfer stuff has started buzzing with news from yesterday, via the BBC, that Arsenal are putting the final stages of the Martin Zubimendi deal together. The report says that a medical is being arranged, after ‘all the relevant documents’ have been signed when it comes to the transfer itself. Spain are involved in […]
Jorginho says goodbye | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
Morning all. As we head towards the end of May, we’re getting very close to the opening of the first transfer window. Window 1. The mini-window. Call it what you want. This is the one that is open so clubs competing in the outright abomination that is the Club World Cup (I’m going to have […]
Arsecast Extra Episode 641 - 26.05.2025 | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
Welcome to another Arsecast Extra, the Arsenal podcast, with myself and James from @gunnerblog. In this episode we begin with Arsenal’s fantastic Champions League win against Barcelona on Saturday and the reaction to it, before turning our attention to the final day of the season and the 2-1 win over Southampton. Kieran Tierney signed off […]
Celebrations ... | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
Morning. There were fantastic scenes outside the stadium yesterday as fans congregated to celebrate Arsenal Women returning home with the Champions League trophy. No doubt at this point you’ll have seen all the videos; perhaps one or two featuring some very Irish swearing; Win the dog making an appearance and looking somewhat bemused. She was […]
Southampton 1-2 Arsenal: Tierney gives us a moment on the final day | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
Match report – Player ratings – Arteta reaction So the 2024-25 season ended with a win, after a late goal from Martin Odegaard saw us take all three points when it looked like this game was going to fizzle out to yet another draw. When the captain stepped inside and fired home a powerful shot, […]
Arsenal win the Champions League | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
There’s only one place to start this morning and that’s with yesterday’s incredible 1-0 win over Barcelona in Lisbon. A 74th minute goal from substitute Stina Blackstenius, set up by fellow sub Beth Mead, was enough to win the Champions League and crown what will go down as an historic season for Arsenal Women. I’m […]
Champions League final + Berta's big summer | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
Morning. A quick Saturday round-up for you, starting of course with the big game this evening when Arsenal face Barcelona in the Champions League final in Lisbon. It’s a big challenge, but hopefully one we can rise to. Tim and Jason are out in Portugal covering the build-up and the game itself for Arseblog News. […]
Episode 831 - Left-wing | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
Welcome to another episode of the Arsecast – the Arsenal podcast. In this episode I’m joined by Kaya Kaynak to chat primarily about Arsenal’s upcoming transfer business. We discuss the obvious need up front, and the potential timing of any new signing in that position, but also about the need to bring something different to […]
Amplifying the margins | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
‘I’m watching all the stats because they were the best stats and the best goal difference in the semi-final, so it’s very clear. But it’s not about the winning probability or what you’ve merited, it’s actually making it happen and making it count…I think what we have to try to do is to amplify the […]
Trossard extension sounds strange, but makes sense | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
Morning all. A quick Friday blog for you before I hit the links. Following up on a report by James in The Athletic (£), the BBC report that Arsenal are in discussions with Leandro Trossard over a new contract. What’s a bit strange to me about this is it seems that there’s no extension in […]
William Saliba hamstring update + Rodrygo linked | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
Hello and welcome to my own little world. Let’s start with news, or should I say confirmation, from Mikel Arteta that Jurrien Timber has had an ankle operation, and that William Saliba picked up a hamstring injury that will leave him sidelined for a little while: William is going to be out for a few […]
Reflections on Kieran Tierney | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
Morning. We spoke a bit about Kieran Tierney on the Arsecast Extra this week, after he made what will be his final home appearance in the 1-0 win over Newcastle on Sunday. Mikel Arteta is not usually a man who makes decisions based on sentiment, but both Tierney and Jorginho – who will also leave […]
BONUS PODCAST! Arseblog & ArsenalVision live at Union Chapel 2025 | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
This is the live podcast recorded at Union Chapel on Saturday May 17th, featuring Andrew and James from the Arsecast Extra, and Elliot, Paul, Clive and Tim from ArsenalVision Podcast. Includes Mikel Arteta’s surprise appearance. Also available on YouTube in video format: https://youtu.be/4fwYj2l6ro8 Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog […]
Arsecast Extra Episode 640 - 19.05.2025 | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
Welcome to another Arsecast Extra, the Arsenal podcast, with myself and James from @gunnerblog. In this episode we look back at a busy weekend in London, starting with our live event at Union Chapel and Mikel Arteta’s appearance at it, followed by analysis of our 1-0 win over Newcastle on Sunday. After a difficult first […]
Timber surgery news adds to Arsenal's injury hit season | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
Morning. Even though there’s still one game to go, it feels very end of season after the win against Newcastle. Perhaps it’s because we’ve been at home for the last game for the last few years, or maybe it’s just that the weekend trip to Southampton has so little riding on it after more or […]
Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle: Rice digs deepest to win it | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
Match report – Player ratings – Arteta reaction – Video Morning. A quick Monday blog for you, as I’m heading for the airport shortly to go back to Dublin. The home season finished with a win after a Declan Rice goal was enough to beat Newcastle 1-0. We were probably lucky to be level at […]
Newcastle preview + live podcast reflections | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
Good morning from London, where you’ll be glad to hear my trousers are neatly folded today. I’ll come to last night in a moment, but today starts with the game later on. Newcastle are in town and it’s a big one that means something in terms of how we finish this season. They’ve been a […]
My jeans were in the bath | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
*boilk* It’s been a while since I started a blog with one of those, but there’s no other way to begin today. Which, I should tell you, is going to be a very short blog. There’s an equation which links the longness of Arsenal blog posts with the amount of Old Fashioneds a man has […]
The pain of the nearly men | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
Morning. A quick Friday blog for you as I’m heading to London this morning. The game against Newcastle will be on the agenda when Mikel Arteta meets the press this morning, and I’m curious to see what kind of form he’s in. After his comments following the Liverpool game, I suspect the message will be […]
Episode 830 - Learnings | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
Welcome to another episode of the Arsecast – the Arsenal podcast. In this episode I’m joined by Amy Lawrence to discuss Arsenal’s season and to explore some of the reasons things have gone the way they have. We chat about Mikel Arteta’s recent demeanour and what he will have learned since last August, issues of […]
Perception versus reality | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
Back in 2019, then Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter deleted his twitter account. This is not especially remarkable. Only slightly more remarkable was the reason. Arter had responded to a tweet from the Labour party that said, ‘In a fair society, there would be no billionaires.’ His response, predictably, drew a slew of counter responses and […]
Training day: Havertz returns + Rice/Trossard take part | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
Morning all. Arsenal held an open training session yesterday in front of a few thousands fans at the stadium, and there were a few interesting bits and pieces to take from it. Starting with the fact that Kai Havertz was back and took full part in the proceedings. With Newcastle visiting on Sunday, that’s a […]
The King of Assists, and other chaps | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
Morning all. I saw a story from Simon Collings in the Evening Standard about how Lazio are going to take up the option on Nuno Tavares who has spent the season on loan there. The plan, apparently, is to immediately sell him and make a profit – but Arsenal would stand to benefit because of […]
Hamstrings and brainstrings | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
Morning. I reckon this is going to be a pretty quiet week in terms of Arsenal news. It’s been so hectic of late, the fact there’s no midweek game provides an opportunity for some quiet reflection on how everything has gone. I don’t really want to do that right now, there are still two games […]
Arsecast Extra Episode 639 - 12.05.2025 | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
Welcome to another Arsecast Extra, the Arsenal podcast, with myself and James from @gunnerblog. In this episode we look back at Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool. Arsenal had a bad first half, conceding two very sloppy goals, but turned things around with a much improved second half performance. We chat about the key incidents, tactical […]
Liverpool v Arsenal - live blog | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
Join us for live blog coverage of our Premier League clash with Liverpool, kick-off 16.30 We’ve got up to the second live text commentary, updates, goal clips, observations and occasionally witty asides. If you want to join the chat, register an Arseblog Live account. To do that, go to Arseblog Live – click login on […]
Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal: Tired and emotional ... and angry | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
Match report – Player ratings – Arteta reaction – Video Football really is a mad thing. At half-time yesterday, I was kinda hoping to get away without taking a real pasting at Anfield, and by the end there was a pang of real regret that Martin Odegaard’s low shot hadn’t crept in to give the […]
Liverpool about pride (and points) + summer transfer plans emerging | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
Morning. It’s quite difficult to preview a game that ultimately is more or less meaningless for both sides. Nevertheless, I do think there are some interesting elements to today’s proceedings. Liverpool might well be ‘on the beach’, but the beach is a fun place to be, and at home in front of their own fans, […]
Mixed messages and fine margins | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
Morning all. A quick Saturday round-up for you. Mikel Arteta was in slightly tetchy form in his press conference yesterday, and to be honest, I kind of understand that. Whatever else you can say about him, I don’t think you could even begin to question his desire to win and to achieve things at this […]