Arsenal Finally Find Their Form and the Net in the Chelsea Drubbing

by The Highbury Flyer - 29/12/202029/12/2020

Those that read my pre-match review must have thought I’d been at the Sherry after I claimed that Arsenal could get a much-needed win against Chelsea. Rather than a claim, I had some form of insight, the result seemed almost inevitable after a poor run of results and dire performances. Weeks of

Teams News and Predicted Line-up | Arsenal Need to Urgently Reverse Their Poor Form Against Chelsea

by The Highbury Flyer - 26/12/202026/12/2020

Chelsea are a team in transition that have invested heavily to achieve success and they visit Arsenal tonight at the Emirates, with just six points off the top of the Premier League. They have scored over double their rival's goal tally and have conceded just four less, which shows that

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

Looking Back : Was This Particular Action, Arsene Wenger’s Worst Mistake in His 22 Year Career

by The Highbury Flyer - 25/11/2020

It’s recognised by the majority of Arsenal fans that the exploits of Arsene Wenger into the transfer window during his first ten years in-charge unearthed some exceptional, world-class talent such as Henry, Bergkamp, Ljungberg, and Fabregas. It was a golden era that put Arsenal on top of the Premier League

Should Manchester United Still Continue to Back Ole Gunnar Solskjaer?

by Ashish - 17/11/202016/11/2020

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manchester United, Premier League, Solskjaer's future

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had big boots to fill when he took over as the head coach of Manchester United following Jose Mourinho's departure. But has that role been fulfilled properly? The Norwegian is one of the most bipolar managers in the Premier League. One week, Solskjaer might be watching his side

Here’s Why Signing Willian Could Ultimately Prove to Be a Stroke of Genius From Mikel Arteta And Team

by Anthony Onifade - 08/10/202008/10/2020

Many Gunners fans were left scratching their heads after Willian signed for Arsenal in August, wondering what Mikel Arteta was thinking signing a player who just celebrated his 32nd birthday a few weeks ago. Although snatching a player from under the noses of your rivals should bring joy and some

Forget Partey, Jorginho is Looking Very Likely If Time Permits

by The Highbury Flyer - 02/10/2020

According to Sky Sports, Jorginho is the latest Chelsea player to have entered the mix this week, linking the midfielder with a transfer to Arsenal. The Gunners' boss was part of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City set-up that came close to signing the Italian midfielder from Napoli in 2018. Arsenal have had

You Kante be Serious :- Arsenal and Chelsea Doing More Business?

by The Highbury Flyer - 29/09/2020

According to the reports in the Express, Arsenal and Chelsea are looking to do business again in this transfer window and it seems that N’Golo Kante might be involved in some way. Speculation about a swap deal involving Kante and Arsenal’s Matteo Guendouzi is doing the rounds in London. Arsenal fans

A Slightly Different View of Arsenal’s Chances for the Title

by Amiya Saha - 18/09/2020

Arsenal problems, players, crisis, season, fans, financial trouble, supporters, Kroenke's, Carlos Cuesta, Arsenal VIP tickets

Arsenal fans weren't even done celebrating the FA Cup trophy their club won last season, and it was already the turn of the Community Shield, a game that traditionally marks the start of a new Premier League season. The Community Shield win grabbed by Arsenal against Liverpool fueled the hope

Ceballos: The growing influence in Arteta’s New Age Arsenal

by The Highbury Flyer - 13/09/2020

This doesn’t happen very often, but I don’t think I’ve been fair in my previous assessments of on-loan Real Madrid playmaker Dani Ceballos, who recently joined Arsenal on a second season-long loan. In the heat of a competitive match, it’s easy to lose sight of finesse and work rate, especially,

David Luiz Neck Injury or Self Isolation Mystery; Is There More to This Than Meets The Eye

by The Highbury Flyer - 11/09/2020

David Luiz, David Luiz contract, covid 19

The official line is that Arsenal defender David Luiz has a neck injury and won’t be available for up to six weeks, but there is a suggestion that the player has contracted COVID 19 and has placed himself in isolation. The defender missed training on Wednesday and is certainly going to

Arteta and Arsenal: Two Peas in a Pod or Just Another Boardroom Blunder ?

by The Highbury Flyer - 22/08/2020

If you’ve paid close attention to social media for the past 8 months, you will have noted the mixed response to the appointment and stewardship of Mikel Arteta at Arsenal. There has been consternation in some quarters which have questioned Arsenal’s ambition in making the former City assistant the club's coach.

Are Arsenal Moving Forward or Backward With the Willian Deal?

by Rahul Jana - 12/08/202013/11/2021

The much talked about transfer of Chelsea’s Willian is creeping to its conclusion and barring disasters, it should be announced shortly, but the move hasn’t gone down well with some Arsenal supporters. “Not another Chelsea has been!” - One grumbled. “A complete lack of ambition, as long as they are cheap, they’ll do.” - Said another. “Any

Willian’s Transfer Across London to Arsenal Looks Inevitable and Imminent

by The Highbury Flyer - 05/08/202018/08/2020

Arsenal fans have been treated to the media equivalent of a soap opera with the speculation surrounding Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s future in a 'will he/ won’t he' style saga, but their FA Cup final opponents Chelsea have had their own version with Willian. Strangely enough, his destination was always thought to be Arsenal and it appears that a deal is

Arteta Gets His Reward as Arsenal Comfortably Beat Chelsea With an Aubameyang Brace and God’s Grace

by The Highbury Flyer - 05/08/2020

When the razzmatazz of a cup final is over, it’s a mixture of relief and jubilation or abject failure and disappointment. The FA Cup, which I generally regard as a far less important trophy had suddenly assumed far more importance this season, perhaps due to the pandemic and subsequent absence

Predicted Line-up and Team News as Arsenal Look to Vanquish the Ghosts of Baku in Their FA Cup Final Against Chelsea

by The Highbury Flyer - 01/08/202001/08/2020

Arsenal vs Chelsea FA Cup Final KO: Saturday, 5:30 pm, Wembley Stadium Broadcasts: Watch live on BBC One; listen on BBC Radio 5 live and BBC local radio; text commentary on the BBC Sport website. It’s hard to imagine a near-empty Wembley hosting an FA Cup final, but that’s the reality as Arsenal

The Watford victory provides food for thought before the FA cup and transfer window

by The Highbury Flyer - 01/08/202001/08/2020

The Gunners' final game of the Premier League season yielded a win against Watford and three points, but Arsenal couldn’t provide a performance to finish the campaign in style. In fact, Watford were the more aggressive, determined, and impressive. It’s hard to deny that they were desperately unlucky not to take

Looking Out for an FA Cup Hero to Follow in the Footsteps of Aaron Ramsey

by The Highbury Flyer - 01/08/2020

The FA Cup is just around the corner and as Arsenal prepare to tackle their in-form fellow Londoners Chelsea, fans are looking at the players that could probably turn the game on its head. Aaron Ramsey was the ultimate FA Cup hero for Arsenal after a decade at the club and

Southampton Draw Exposes Manchester United’s Need For Quality Reinforcements in a Particular Department

by Anthony Onifade - 16/07/2020

United Vs Southampton, Southampton, Pogba and Fernandes

For the umpteenth time this season, Manchester United have failed to capitalise on Chelsea's shortcomings. Michael Obafemi's 96th minute equaliser consigned Pogba, Fernandes and team to yet another disappointment, despite their fantastic run of form post-lockdown. Had United held on for a couple more minutes, a victory would have seen them

The Sales Merry-go-round is Due to Begin to Help Finance This Summers Transfer Plans

by The Highbury Flyer - 11/07/202011/07/2020

Carlos Soler, Thomas Partey, Willian, Arteta Arsenal transfer summer transfer window, Arsenal rebuild replacements

This is a transfer story that will not just include Arsenal. As the summer transfer window draws near, clubs are looking at the long term, at a future without fan revenue and the prospect of a possible second wave of COVID -19. The way transfers take place is about to