Dynamic and Astute: Everything you Need to Know About Carlos Soler and how Arsenal Could Lineup With him in the Team ?

by Anthony Onifade - 04/04/20200

According to Sky Sports, Arsenal are keen on signing Valencia CF midfielder Carlos Soler. Head coach Mikel Arteta is reportedly interested in the Spanish wonder kid's services and is a great admirer of the player. With the COVID-19 pandemic bringing massive clouds of uncertainty around football currently, there are no guarantees that

Ceballos Looking for a Move Away from the Emirates Certainly not the end of the World

by The Long Shadow - 02/04/20200

It’s not a massive surprise that Dani Ceballos intends to leave the Emirates at the end of his current extended loan spell, to return to either Real Madrid or Real Betis. It’s been reported that the Spaniard is keen to move back to his homeland rather than remaining in North London. If that’s

Guardiola vs Arteta: What to Expect When an Irresistible Force Meets an Immovable Object

by The Long Shadow - 11/03/202010/03/20200

Mikel Arteta, Arteta, Pep Guardiola, Manchester City vs Arsenal, Mikel

This game against former mentor Pep Guardiola must have been on Mikel Arteta’s mind for a while, despite anything he may say to the contrary. The aim to establish an underperforming and underachieving Arsenal is underway but a decent result against his former mentor Pep Guardiola will give confidence during a

Arsenal’s Europa League Exit Serves Arsenal’s Boardroom a Reminder of Their own Misgivings

by The Long Shadow - 04/03/20200

Arsenal Vs Olympiacos, Olympiacos, Olympiacos FC

So the inquest begins into Arsenal’s early Europa league exit at the hands of Olympiacos FC, a mediocre Greek team who can’t possibly win the competition. This failure isn’t Arteta’s, it’s the club’s, for their continuous low ambition, cheap skate manoeuvring over the past ten years and their inability to

Arsenal Show an Early Interest in a Dynamic Midfield talent but Isn’t it all Just a bit Premature

by The Long Shadow - 06/02/202013/02/20200

It’s a bit early to be looking at the summer transfer window or to be speculating if Arsenal will actually commit money or involve themselves in any positive activity, but one name that is doing the rounds justifies a degree of restrained excitement. Orkun Kokcu (19) has attracted a great

Dejavu : Why is it That Arsenal Insist on Dealing in Injured or Damaged Players

by The Long Shadow - 03/02/20200

Look on most Arsenal fan forums and you’ll find the same questions regarding the gunners general transfer policy. There seems to be a mystifying and inexplicable need from Arsenal to sign players who are injured. It goes back years and features names like Kim Källström, Dennis Suarez, Kieran Tierney and now

Arteta’s Arsenal moving in a different direction Suggests its Time to say Adios to Ceballos

by The Long Shadow - 21/01/202021/01/20200

Arsenal under Arteta are showing signs of development and are finally demonstrating a move in the forward direction. Even so, the manager needs support in order to fulfill his plans and the team needs rebuilding in various areas including the midfield and it appears Dani Ceballos is not among those

Arsenal’s FA Cup Clash With Leeds is Another Chance for Arteta to See his Side Play with Style and Intensity But is Something of a Hinderance

by Amiya Saha - 06/01/20200

Arsenal Vs Leeds is a mouthwatering FA Cup tie between two old rivals that once put on fierce contests which required policing by a fearless referee. Back as far as I can remember, Don Revie’s Leeds used to roll over teams with their sheer physicality and by way of intense

Here’s how Cash shy Arsenal can Scoop up Bargains In 2020 But Only if They can be Assertive and Fast

by The Long Shadow - 01/01/202001/01/20201

Arsenal transfer, Arsenal, transfer activity

2020 is almost upon us and January is now a crucial period for Arsenal who desperately need two centre backs due to the existing dearth of available options. The Gunners may have to be extremely clever in the window by securing a long term partner for William Saliba and then by

Turning Exceptional Talent into Average Players is a Crime and it Might be Emery’s Biggest at Arsenal

by The Long Shadow - 26/11/20191

There are obviously lots of things to discuss about Arsenal’s current failure in this campaign, but there is one aspect of this entire travesty that is as plain as the nose on your face. Arsenal have an array of talent at there disposal and part of a manager's duties is