Manchester United Suffer Cardiac Arrest After a Series of Catastrophic Mistakes.

by The Highbury Flyer - 17/06/202217/06/2022

Manchester United, free agents, Qatari investors, injury, post-season tour

Even the impartial observer must realise that the current plight of Manchester United is a bad thing for the Premier League and the sport in general. The Red Devils are a global brand steeped in history and synonymous with the biggest football occasions which are imbedded in the fabric of

Granit Xhaka: The Teflon Swiss Midfielder Divides and Conquers at Arsenal

by The Highbury Flyer - 17/01/202216/01/2022

It’s hard to think of any other Arsenal player that not only divides opinion, but whose performances are dissected in the minutest detail, or whose contributions vary in their ratings according to fans. Granit Xhaka has seen his Arsenal career from just about every angle. He’s seen it all and been

Arsenal and Arteta Tease the Media With the Usual Smoke and Mirrors Transfer Antics

by The Highbury Flyer - 16/01/202215/01/2022

Arsenal pressing problem, Mikel Arteta, transfer

In a world where secrets are few, Arsenal football club and their manager Mikel Arteta appear to be experts in the art of misinformation and deception, especially during a transfer window. Edu has all but disappeared as Mikel Arteta, fresh from isolation, hands out clues like a parking warden dispensing tickets

The Key Reasons Behind the Dreadful Performance in the FA Cup Against Nottingham Forest

by The Highbury Flyer - 16/01/202215/01/2022

The dreadful performance by Arsenal and shock defeat in the 3rd round of the FA Cup against Nottingham Forest was met with anger on social media with many wanting Mikel Arteta sacked but hold on. The week before, fans were congratulating that same manager for a stellar performance against Guardiola’s City and there

After Years of Misery, It’s Finally Fun and Exciting to be an Arsenal Fan Again

by The Highbury Flyer - 16/01/202216/01/2022

Arsenal Top 4, year 2022, fans, youngsters

We’ve said this before in blogs and on the podcast. As Arsenal fans, we need to understand, success isn’t the divine right of any club and there are a host of big names that reached the pinnacle in their history only to fall into decline. Blackburn, Nottingham Forest and Leeds were once

The Reinvention of Arsenal Under Mikel Arteta With Edu’s Help

by The Highbury Flyer - 09/01/202208/01/2022

After the 4-1 Europa League final loss to Chelsea in 2019, the post-Wenger era was in tatters. Then Arsenal manager Unai Emery looked like a man resigned to his own fate and many of us felt that his enforced departure was inevitable from the final whistle in Baku. On 29 November 2019, following

The Gospel That Needs to be Followed at Arsenal According to Arteta

by The Highbury Flyer - 05/01/202205/01/2022

Mikel Arteta was holding a press conference but it wasn’t going well, one of the club's minions was faffing about in the background and although he offered the Arsenal boss two or three apologies, the mask the Spaniard presents on these occasions slipped to reveal surprising levels of irritation and

Ivan Gazidis: The Man That set Arsenal on the path to mediocrity and the Actual Reason Behind the Club’s Demise

by The Highbury Flyer - 05/01/202205/01/2022

You can blame the Kroenke’s for the demise of Arsenal in recent years and I suspect that few fans would disagree, mainly because of the ongoing mistrust of the club's passionless owners but, there's another person who deserves the lion's share of the credit without absolving the KSE duo of

Another Hale End Youngster That can Make his Mark at the Emirates

by The Highbury Flyer - 05/01/202204/01/2022

Charlie Patino is a name that many Arsenal fans will be familiar with, having heard the followers of the under 23’s and club insiders extolling his virtues and praising his skills over the last 12 to 18 months. He’s been described as the ‘new Phil Foden’ by the labellers and unimaginative football souls

Tony Adams’ Honesty Stood in the Way of him Joining the Arsenal Coaching Staff

by The Highbury Flyer - 04/01/202203/01/2022

You may be puzzled by the continued reluctance of Arsenal to use club legend Tony Adams in a coaching role and you wouldn’t be alone. Adams was seen as a lynchpin for club and country, a leader and warrior who played with pride and passion. He excelled in the basics

Takehiro Tomiyasu Becoming an Indispensable Component for the Arsenal Backline

by The Highbury Flyer - 04/01/202203/01/2022

He arrived in the summer transfer window without a single pundit's endorsement and minus the usual bells and whistles, but Takehiro Tomiyasu has made a considerable impact at Arsenal. Many thought the Japanese international would be eased into the side gradually, allowing the defender time to find his feet in a new

Does Arteta Needs to Rethink his Stance on Nketiah to Keep him at Arsenal?

by The Highbury Flyer - 04/01/202203/01/2022

Eddie Nketiah, Arsenal, Arteta, Edward Nketiah, Newcastle

Eddie Nketiah has declined the offer of a new contract at Arsenal because he wants regular football, but after his performance against Sunderland in the Carabao Cup, will Mikel Arteta rethink his position on the young striker? I’ve never been completely convinced by Nketiah myself, I look for a more assertive, aggressive, demonstrative and dynamic striker

The Wrong Headline for the Sunderland Thrashing | One Player has been Completely Overlooked From the Celebrations

by The Highbury Flyer - 04/01/202203/01/2022

No one begrudges the praise heaped on Eddie Nketiah for his dazzling display against Sunderland in the Quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup. Nor will anyone complain that Charlie Patino gathered so much interest and praise for his goal in his debut in the Arsenal vs Sunderland game, but amid all this celebration, one

Arsene Wenger: Invincible – Film Review | Why Arsene Wenger Deserves the Highest Level of Respect From All Arsenal Fans

by The Highbury Flyer - 22/12/202122/12/2021

It’s time to respect and fully appreciate Arsene Wenger, not only for the Invincibles' season but for over a decade of magnificence and artistry of the kind that was alien to these shores. Of course, the ending wasn’t what any of us had in mind, success was replaced by financial burden, frustration

The Aubameyang Saga Looks Very Familiar | The Tension Between the Manager and Striker is Seemingly Growing

by The Highbury Flyer - 21/12/202121/12/2021

Arsenal, Aubameyang, Arteta, Gabon, Al-Nassr

Who knew that the partnership between Arteta and Aubameyang which delivered an FA Cup and community shield would turn so sour so suddenly. It was all smiles as the trophies were held aloft, there was dancing in the changing room, arms around the shoulder which had all the hallmarks of

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Was Thrown Under the Bus but his Sacking was Necessary

by The Highbury Flyer - 13/12/202112/12/2021

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, job, Manchester United manager

I was not surprised by the departure of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer from Manchester United, rather I was surprised how long it took the board to realise Ole wasn’t the right man for the job. He had no proven track record or pedigree, just an obliging nature, an endless and admirable willingness

Arteta Under the Microscope Again as Arsenal Revert to Aimless and Sloppy Football

by The Highbury Flyer - 12/12/202112/12/2021

Once again, a host of problems that are not exclusive to Arsenal have resurfaced and the Arteta out brigade are vocal, full of rage and negative bile. It’s a fact that their defence, not for the first time in successive games, has wobbled, the goals are flying in at the

How Many More Chances do you Give Arsenal’s Captain and Star Striker

by The Highbury Flyer - 12/12/202112/12/2021

It’s becoming abundantly clear that Arsenal shouldn't have extended the contract of their captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. In fact, the next unenviable step for Mikel Arteta is to drop the Gabon hitman and eventually phase him out in a way that looks like his decision. He was always a poor fit as captain,

Time for Mikel Arteta to Complete the Arsenal Jigsaw in January

by The Highbury Flyer - 12/12/202112/12/2021

Arteta's Arsenal, Mikel Arteta, contract extension, Arsenal players sale offers

The Gunners are in a much better position at present than they were when the season commenced with a demoralising three opening losses. The cohesion and heart of the team seem to be developing under Arteta along with its immense potential, yet some Arsenal fans are still overlooking the obvious. It’s

Big Decisions in the January Transfer Window That may Have a Massive Impact on Arsenal

by The Highbury Flyer - 06/12/202105/12/2021

Arsenal transfer, Arsenal, Serge Aurier, transfer window, Arsenal hierarchy, Arteta Arsenal transfer, deals,Arsenal Summer Transfer Window, January

We’ve seen many things reversed during Mikel Arteta’s reign at Arsenal, the most obvious being the usual financial caution in the transfer market but he may need to ignore some other more established rules during the January transfer window to continue the progress that has been made thus far. The next