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
Author: The Highbury Flyer
Granit Xhaka: The Teflon Swiss Midfielder Divides and Conquers at Arsenal
Arsenal and Arteta Tease the Media With the Usual Smoke and Mirrors Transfer Antics
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
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
The Reinvention of Arsenal Under Mikel Arteta With Edu’s Help
The Gospel That Needs to be Followed at Arsenal According to Arteta
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
Another Hale End Youngster That can Make his Mark at the Emirates
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
Takehiro Tomiyasu Becoming an Indispensable Component for the Arsenal Backline
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?
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
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
The Aubameyang Saga Looks Very Familiar | The Tension Between the Manager and Striker is Seemingly Growing
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Was Thrown Under the Bus but his Sacking was Necessary
Arteta Under the Microscope Again as Arsenal Revert to Aimless and Sloppy Football
How Many More Chances do you Give Arsenal’s Captain and Star Striker
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
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
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