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Arsenal international break injury update: Tzolis, Havertz, Ødegaard, Saliba
The international breaks have not been kind to Arsenal of late, at least it feels that way. Those feelings are almost certainly exacerbated by the negativity bias hardwired into our brains. They’re also exclusively focused on Arsenal — I don’t think any of us are doing comparative studies on which clubs were most negatively affected […]
Friday Cannon Fodder: unlikely
Happy Friday, TSFers! This extra-long international break won’t wind up until Tuesday, but it’s time to start re-focusing on Arsenal. Unfortunately, we’ve got an injury update coming later today for a couple guys who picked up issues on international duty. I don’t like international breaks. I really don’t like extended international breaks. This morning, we’ll […]
Manchester City found guilty on 114 of 115 charges
Manchester City have been found guilty on 114 of the 115 charges against them for breaking the Premier League’s financial regulations, reports The Athletic. The sanctions have not yet been determined. The PL rules provide a wide range of options to the panel, everything from reprimands and fine to points and deductions and expulsion from […]
Mikel Arteta agrees to Arsenal contract extension
Mikel Arteta and Arsenal have agreed to a long-term contract extension, per multiple reports. The manager’s current contract was set to expire at the end of this season in June 2027, but there wasn’t ever any reported concern that the deal wouldn’t happen. Arteta’s regular line was that he wants to be at the club […]
Brighton 3 – Arsenal 0: write off
It’s been a while since Arsenal put in a “file and forget” performance but that is what they’ll need to do with today’s showing at Brighton. The Gunners, to a man, were well off their best. Brighton were energetic and more than a bit lucky. Combine those two and sometimes it can look like today’s […]
Brighton vs. Arsenal match thread: another stern test for the Gunners
Arsenal travel to Brighton for another tricky away day to open the Premier League season. At some point these tetchy fixtures will ease up, right? No matter for Mikel Arteta and the lads, you’d expect them to put in a good performance in the last match before an extended international break. The Seagulls always seem […]
Arsenal at Brighton Premier League Preview: Strength meets strength
Arsenal head to the coast on Saturday ahead of the first international break as they face a red-hot Brighton side for the fifth match of the Premier League season. The first month has seen the Gunners manage the expectations of title holders as well as you could hope. They have started to pull away from […]
Arsenal at Brighton Premier League preview: Injuries, suspensions, and predicted lineups
Arsenal are set to wrap up their long and winding four match road trip when they visit Brighton on Saturday for the last Premier League match before the first international break of the season. The Gunners have racked up their frequent flyer miles in September, but have made the most of them with three wins […]
Ipswich Town 2 – Arsenal 4: the kids are alright
Arsenal outclassed Ipswich Town 4-2 to coast into the Carabao Cup 4th round. Both managers heavily rotated their sides and wouldn’t you know the Gunners’ depth, built to challenge for multiple trophies in a season and thought among the best in Europe, were more than the second-choice players from a newly promoted club. I’d even […]
Arsenal at Ipswich Town Carabao Cup Match Thread: Gunners look to continue winning ways
Arsenal travel to Portman Road to face Premier League side Ipswich Town in the third round of the Carabao Cup. This is the Gunners’ first match in the competition this season. The Tractor Boys downed a struggling Leicester City side last month to advance. Oddly enough, Arsenal haven’t won the League Cup in more than […]
Arsenal at Ipswich Town Carabao Cup preview: On the trot
Arsenal are halfway through their four match run of away days after leaving it late at the Stadium of Light on Saturday for a physical 0-2 win. After a quick turnaround, they hit the road for a third round Carabao Cup match against recently-promoted Ipswich Town. The Gunners made it all the way to the […]
Monday Cannon Fodder: Premier League MD4 recap
Good Monday morning, TSFers! I hope everybody had a nice weekend. I’m sure the NFL-enjoyers among y’all did — fans of certain teams maybe not (oof, the Browns) but fans of the sport did! The Premier League slate wraps up with Leeds-Newcastle today before a midweek round of Carabao Cup ties. Arsenal are at Ipswich […]
Sunderland 0 – Arsenal 2: David Raya, Bruno Guimaraes, class
Arsenal made it four wins from four in the Premier League with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats played a gritty, physical game, but the Gunners gave as good as they got, and battled to the win. With a massive assist from David Raya saving a, uh, […]
Arsenal at Sunderland match thread: tricky traveling test
Arsenal travel to the Stadium of Light to take on Sunderland on Premier League MD4. The Gunners owe the Black Cats one from last season. Regis Le Bris’ side pegged ‘em back in the 94th minute to snatch a draw. Ultimately, it didn’t matter — Arsenal still won the league — but I’d bet the […]
Arsenal at Sunderland Premier League preview: Up and away
The Gunners return to the foggy shores of England for Premier League action on Saturday when they face Sunderland after a successful midweek jaunt to Napoli where they notched their first Champions League victory of the season. It’s been as solid a first month for Arsenal as you could hope for. Three wins in the […]
Arsenal vs Sunderland Premier League preview: Injuries, Suspensions, and Predicted Lineups
The away days keep on keepin’ on after Arsenal’s successful visit to Naples on Wednesday in the Champions League. The Gunners return to England for their 4th Premier League tie of the season, this time heading north to the Stadium of Light to face last season’s surprise side Sunderland on Saturday. Arsenal found it tough […]
Napoli 0 – Arsenal 1 match report: imperious (except on the scoreboard)
That is about the most dominant 1-0 win you’ll ever see, which is somewhat amusing because you could say the same about Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Chelsea at the weekend. The Gunners played Napoli off the park and should have been well-clear of the Italian side. But the finishing was dire and it took a […]
Arsenal at Napoli match thread: Champions League Opener
Arsenal kick off their Champions League League Phase (ew) campaign with a trip to Napoli. The Gunners finished first in the table last season with a perfect 8-0-0 record and rode home-field advantage all the way to the CL final before losing to Paris St. Germain. Napoli finished 30th in the table and did not […]
Arsenal at Napoli Champions League Preview: Back to the starting blocks
Following a commanding victory over Chelsea in the Premier League, Arsenal hit the road for a series of away days beginning with a midweek trip to Italy to face Napoli as the Champions League campaign begins on Wednesday. Mikel Arteta’s side came to within two kicks of a CL title when they lost to Paris […]
Arsenal at Napoli Champions League preview: injuries, suspensions, & predicted lineups
Arsenal head to Italy to kick start their Champions League campaign on Wednesday when they face Serie A side Napoli. The season is still young, but the Gunners have shown their title retention aspirations already with three wins from three in the Premier League. After making it all the way to the CL finals last […]
Arsenal 2 – Chelsea 1: better team won
That was about as one-sided of a 2-1 match as you’ll ever see. Arsenal thoroughly outplayed Chelsea, shutting down their free-scoring attack, and playing dazzling attacking football of their own (at times). You’d really prefer it if the Gunners would put a couple more in the back of the net so we aren’t left sweating […]
Arsenal vs. Chelsea match thread: old friends meet in a London derby
Arsenal host Chelsea at the Emirates in the first clash between traditional big four (or five, or six, however you want to phrase it) clubs of the Premier League season. In life, you’re either a red or a blue. Arsenal vs. Chelsea is about as red vs. blue as they come. This will be the […]
Arsenal vs Chelsea Premier League Preview: Derby Day
With two wins in the bag to start the season, the Gunners return to the Emirates for the first (and final) time in September as a massive London Derby awaits when the Gunners face the red-hot Blues on Sunday. Arsenal’s win over Villa on Monday was their first road test, and they passed it with, […]
Friday Cannon Fodder: thoughtful
Good morning, TSFers! Here we are at another weekend and a holiday weekend at that. Well done to all of us! We’re heading to the future father-in-law’s place for a backyard BBQ with family. He’s smoking a turkey. Do any of y’all have plans for Labor Day? I’ve resolved to be a bit more intentional […]
Arsenal vs Chelsea Premier League preview: Injuries, Suspensions, Predicted Lineups
Two matches down, two wins in the bag. Arsenal have started the new Premier League campaign as they ended the last one, racking up wins to remain one of only four clubs with a 100% win rate so far. The Gunners face their biggest test of the season as an ascendant New-look Chelsea come to […]
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