On borrowed time or are Arsenal going to stick by their man

by The Highbury Flyer - 22/12/2020

The pressure is on for Mikel Arteta at Arsenal. The young manager is having to endure endless questions and speculation about his spluttering side and his own future. At the beginning of this campaign, some considered that Arsenal were good enough to break into the top six but they are currently

Arteta looking down the barrel of gun after another defeat to ordinary Everton

by The Highbury Flyer - 21/12/202022/12/2020

It’s hard to find new ways to write a reasonably enthusiastic review after another loss and another poor performance. Just where the 2-1 loss in the Everton v Arsenal game fits into the greater scheme of things is hard to say because, after a while, it becomes difficult to apply any sort

Arteta’s Return to Goodison Park Could be Like Stepping Into the Gates of Hell

by The Highbury Flyer - 19/12/2020

Arteta's next crucial test is the Everton vs Arsenal fixture. The Gunners visit Goodison Park tonight to face the Toffees, which promises to be an exciting Premier League fixture and certainly a stern test for Arteta. Mikel Arteta has had a hell of a year. Firstly, he inherited a side devoid of

When your actions come back to haunt you: Arteta and Arsenal make two bad calls in a disintegrating season

by The Highbury Flyer - 18/12/202019/12/2020

You couldn’t make it up, as the unwanted records flooded in for Arsenal, they came up against Southampton and their rejected former player, Theo Walcott, back at the club where he made his name. This script was already written and just needed a cast of twenty-two players and two managers,

Predicted Lineups and Team News Ahead of Arsenal’s Chance to Prove All The Doubters Wrong Against a High Flying Southampton

by The Highbury Flyer - 16/12/202017/12/2020

This is where we get to see if the Arsenal players support Mikel Arteta because the next two games against Southampton and Everton will be defining moments, with the club just 5 points off the bottom of the Premier League. They say that when the going gets tough, the tough get

Shock, Disagreements and Disappointment All Around: Arsenal Seem to be in Complete Disarray on as Well as off The Pitch

by The Highbury Flyer - 16/12/202016/12/2020

It feels as if the momentum of the current crisis at Arsenal has a life of its own and with each poor result, the noose tightens. At the heart of the situation are rumours that several key players are no longer on board with Arteta’s tactics or methods and there

Xhaka: Is it The End For The Midfielder With Nine Lives

by The Highbury Flyer - 16/12/2020

Granit Xhaka seems determined to be remembered for his time at Arsenal as a player that not only a divided opinion but one that tested the patience of his managers and the fans. Clumsy fouls, yellow and red cards, leaving the field of play whilst arguing and swearing at supporters,

Xhaka’s Rush of Blood Kills off Insipid Arsenal’s Chances

by The Highbury Flyer - 15/12/2020

A distinctly dull and wet Emirates seemed to sum up the plight and mood of both the teams in the Arsenal vs Burnley fixture, a game that neither could afford to lose. Both sides were struggling at both ends but Arsenal slightly less so, yet you could sense the nerves, tension,

Willian to Cash Out as The Unhappy Brazilian Considers Dumping Arsenal After Just One Season

by The Highbury Flyer - 15/12/2020

The much-lauded transfer of Willian from Chelsea to Arsenal in the summer has been a rather unpleasant and unexpected experience. Similar to buying an expensive coat only to find it’s missing a sleeve or reaching the end of a much-hyped book only to discover the end chapter is missing. Willian seemed

Is The Return of Mesut Ozil Imminent in January or Will The Board/Arteta Continue to Champion Their Arrogance

by The Highbury Flyer - 14/12/2020

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The calls for bringing back Mesut Ozil to the first team at Arsenal are becoming louder by the day. As each defeat sinks in, the clamour for the German’s return gathers pace. Arsenal have quite possibly the worst creative midfield in living memory. An assortment of ill-fitting parts that can neither convincingly defend

Arteta Needs to go For broke And Start This Arsenal Star as Soon as Possible

by The Highbury Flyer - 14/12/202014/12/2020

As the inquests go on regarding Arsenal’s poor performances, lack of goals and worst start to a Premier League season since 1981, it’s becoming clear that one player in particular needs immediate inclusion as soon as is humanly possible. No, not Mesut Ozil, Gabriel Martinelli! The Brazilian is the answer down

The 2020/21 ePremier League is Here And Its Bigger and Better Than Before

by Amiya Saha - 14/12/2020

The Premier League is most certainly the biggest and most popular football tournament in the world, except for international competitions like the Champions League and the FIFA World Cup. Some of the biggest Premiership teams such as Manchester United, Chelsea, and Liverpool are household names globally, with fans from across

Lineup and Team News | Arsenal Look to Get Their Act Together Quickly in Order to Brush Burnley Aside

by The Highbury Flyer - 13/12/202013/12/2020

The games are coming thick and fast as we head into the festive season and Mikel Arteta must be begging Santa for an early present in the form of a convincing win and three points. Curiously, Arsenal seem more at home these days in the Europa League than they do

Arsenal Desperately Need Creativity and Goals and These Are The Three Players Mikel Arteta Could Turn to

by Anthony Onifade - 13/12/202013/12/2020

Arsenal’s 0-0 draw against Leeds at Elland Road and 1-2 home defeat to Wolves drove a few home truths for boss Mikel Arteta as he aims to rebuild and lead Arsenal into a new dynasty. These two games exposed the frailties that Arteta currently has within his attack, most notably in the creative

Ep #1 | ‘Its an Arsenal Thing’ – The Launch of a Brand New Arsenal Podcast

by The Highbury Flyer - 13/12/202013/12/2020

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There are literally hundreds of Arsenal podcasts and blogs these days, with the North London club widely recognised as having one of the most active social media fan bases in the World. Each podcast has its own identity, point of view and style, covering everything relating to Arsenal football club. So is

Isco, Aouar, Brahimi, Eriksen or Szoboszlai: One slot for a creative midfielder but who will Arteta choose

by The Highbury Flyer - 12/12/202012/12/2020

Before we start, I’m still wondering when Dani Ceballos is going to show us his full repertoire and own the role that was once the domain of the likes of Patrick Vieira, Cesc Fabregas, and Santi Cazorla. Ceballos is in his second spell at Arsenal but to date, he hasn’t lived

Why are so Arsenal many players playing way below their best

by The Highbury Flyer - 12/12/2020

I’m just going to throw it out there. I know players individually go through low periods and a loss of form, whether they are world-class internationals or a level or so below that standard. It happens and it’s half expected, especially with the demands of the modern game and so

Spurs show Arsenal what it takes to be title contenders with a quality smash and grab performance

by The Highbury Flyer - 10/12/2020

Strikers Harry Kane and Son Heung-min scored one each to overcome their North London rivals in the Tottenham vs Arsenal game on Sunday. Jose Mourinho's team returned to the top of the Premier League table while the Gunners slumped to a lowly 15th. Jose Mourinho has had Arsenal’s number since he arrived

Emi Buendia and Ruben Neves: Now that’s What I Call a Good Transfer Window

by The Highbury Flyer - 09/12/202009/12/2020

As the speculation increases regarding the creative midfield vacancy left behind by Mesut Ozil, a couple of players who have already showcased their talents in the Premier League appear to be on Arsenal’s radar. Wolves' majestic Portuguese midfielder Ruben Neves (23) and Norwich City’s outstanding Argentine Emi Buendia (23) are said to

Predicted Lineups and Team News | Arsenal Fans Seem Low on Confidence Ahead of The North London Derby

by The Highbury Flyer - 05/12/202005/12/2020

As the season rolls on and the Gunners continue their slump towards the lower reaches of the Premier League, we arrive at the first North London derby of the season. Arteta and his men visit the Tottenham Hotspur stadium for the Spurs vs Arsenal game on Sunday and given the