Emery Needs Fewer Captain’s And Should Appoint A long Term Successor To Koscielny.

by The Long Shadow - 20/04/20190

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Since arriving at Arsenal in 2018, Unai Emery has had a positive impact at the club. His tactical knowledge and footballing nous have been a revelation and his ability to motivate stale players that were hardly ticking over, is without question. However, there is an area where he fails miserably in my

These Are The Two Hottest Ligue 1 Prospects That Emery Is Seriously Considering Splurging Upon In The Summer

by The Long Shadow - 20/04/20190

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Unai Emery is apparently casting an eye over talent in the French leagues and as a result speculation is gathering pace that Arsenal are already looking at their options through their scouting network. It’s said that among the targets under consideration are the former Newcastle winger Florian Thauvin. The main stumbling block

Verdict Out ! What To Make Of Denis Suarez’s Loan Spell At Arsenal

by The Long Shadow - 20/04/20190

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Go to a shop, buy an appliance, perhaps a new fridge freezer or oven. Pay good money for it, cash of course. Then accept delivery, put it in pride of place but don’t remove the packaging or plug it in. This is what Arsenal have done with Denis Suarez. They’ve bought something

Arsenal’s Bid For £63m Barcelona Star Officially Over Now

by The Long Shadow - 20/04/20190

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Unconfirmed reports suggesting that Arsenal’s representatives have opened discussions with Barcelona regarding the transfer of Samuel Umtiti are premature. Further reports suggesting that the gunners were due to meet with the player and his agent in the coming weeks in the hope of securing a verbal agreement are also wide of

Away Win, Ramsey Setback And Arsenal’s Thriving Attack : What Arsenal’s Second Leg vs Napoli Has Taught Us

by The Long Shadow - 19/04/20190

No man knows more about the Europa league and what it takes to gain success than Unai Emery. Since he was embraced by the competition, he has won 26 League knockout stages, more than anyone else and in the second leg against Napoli, he must have expected a relentless onslaught

What Arsenal Will Need To Do To Win Ahead of A Gruelling Double Header Over The Week Vs Watford

by The Long Shadow - 15/04/20190

Arsenal face a tough test this week, with a Premier League encounter against Watford at Vicarage Road that they can’t afford to lose. It’s a similar story on Thursday, when the North London club face their version of ‘the Italian job’ in the San Paolo Stadium, in the second leg of

Toby Alderweireld Transfer Rumours to Arsenal Are Wide of The Mark And Here’s Why

by The Long Shadow - 15/04/20190

The press generally take two half truths and make them fit together regardless of their credibility. It’s like a thousand piece jigsaw puzzle of a complex countryside scene and a man armed with scissors, trimming bits off to make them connect. The end picture is obviously wrong and perhaps slightly disturbing

Arsenal Miss Their Golden Chance And Might Live To Regret Their Profligacy Despite Their Comfortable Win Against Napoli

by The Long Shadow - 15/04/201915/04/20190

Arsenal V Napoli was almost like standing outside a well known store window with your nose pressed up against the glass, admiring the goods. For Napoli Koulibaly showed all his quality in defence holding back wave after wave of Arsenal attack. From where I was sitting, I couldn’t see the price

The Massive Mistake That Arsenal Have Made By Not Signing This Magnificent Spanish Midfielder

by The Long Shadow - 13/04/20190

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He’s still regarded as one of the most inventive, creative and ingenious midfielders to ever wear an Arsenal shirt and it’s undeniable that the north London club has missed the energy and intensity of Santi Cazorla. It was perhaps a massive mistake on Arsenal’s behalf not to extend his contract, even

Subdued Lacazette, Woeful Iwobi And Mesmerising Ozil : How Arsenal Players Fared Against Napoli

by The Long Shadow - 13/04/201915/04/20190

It’s not over until the fat lady sings and a 2-0 win at the Emirates means the gunners will have to defend like their lives depend on it in Italy, relying on a series of counter attacks against Napoli. One suspects that Emery won’t be that cautious and will try to