Ten Hag’s Men Need to Remain Consistent | 4-2-3-1 With Maguire, Fred and Garnacho – How Man United’s Starting XI Could Look Like Against Reading

by Alric Fernandes - 28/01/202301/02/2023

Manchester United host Championship side Reading in their fourth-round FA Cup tie later today as the Red Devils look to improve their prospects of securing silverware this season. Having registered a triumphant 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in their first-leg EFL Cup tie semi-final earlier this week, Erik Ten Hag’s

Ronaldo, Rashford, Bruno – All Miss Goal-Scoring Opportunities | How United’s Players Fared Against Middlesbrough

by Alric Fernandes - 06/02/202206/02/2022

Where many expected Manchester United to deliver a pulsating performance, an apathetic evening culminated into yet another disappointing result as they were knocked out in their fourth-round F.A Cup tie against Middlesbrough on Friday. Despite fielding their strongest side, Ralf Rangnick's men failed at converting numerous goal-scoring opportunities, eventually losing out on

Ronaldo Out, Pogba & Sancho Returns to the Lineup – Team News & Predicted Line-Up | How United’s Starting XI Would Look Like Against Middlesbrough

by Alric Fernandes - 04/02/2022

Following yet another disappointing end to the January transfer window combined with a conscience testing international break, Manchester United return to action as they prepare for their fourth-round F.A Cup tie against Middlesbrough on Friday. Having entered into a rich vein of form in the lead-up to the international break, Ralf Rangnick’s side

4-2-2-2 With Van de Beek, Fernandes and Greenwood – Team News & Predicted Lineup | How United’s Starting XI Will Look Like Against Aston Villa

by Alric Fernandes - 10/01/202210/01/2022

Following a disruptive week in the Manchester United dressing room, the Red Devils return to action as they look to redeem themselves in Monday’s FA Cup tie against Aston Villa. After the turgid loss against Wolves resulted in the players being scathed for their recent displays, Ralf Rangnick and his men

FA Cup Exit | Hotchpotch Arsenal Roll Over With a Tragic Performance Against Southampton

by The Highbury Flyer - 26/01/202126/01/2021

Southampton Vs Arsenal, Southampton Arsenal

I remember a former employer of mine imparting a few words of wisdom over a cup of tea and those words still apply to a great many basic things in life today. He said - “If you don’t put anything in, you get nothing in return” - and that pretty much sums

Predicted Lineups and Team News | Arsenal and Newcastle Meet Again But The Stakes Are Even Higher

by The Highbury Flyer - 18/01/2021

Arsenal vs Newcastle United, Arsenal v Newcastle

Here we go again, Arsenal and Newcastle come face to face in football’s equivalent of Groundhog day and fans will be hoping for a less insipid performance from both in this Premier League clash. The previous Arsenal v Newcastle game, in the FA Cup just 10 days ago, was a dull

Newcastle Finally Succumb as Arsenal Make Hard Work of FA cup Tie

by The Highbury Flyer - 13/01/202113/01/2021

Well, the Gunners wrapped it up in the end with a comfortable-looking 2-0 win against the Magpies but in reality, the third round Arsenal vs Newcastle tie in the FA Cup was anything but. Newcastle, with the depleted ranks through Covid, set out their plan early by defending deep in great numbers and

Predicted Lineup, Team News and Predictions Ahead of Newcastle’s Visit to The Emirates in the FA Cup

by The Highbury Flyer - 09/01/2021

On paper, this third round ‘Arsenal Cup’ tie against Newcastle at the Emirates should be a reasonably balanced contest with the pundits narrowly favouring a resurgent Arsenal, but this is a cup competition that is decided on performance on the day, not on reputation, stature or form. One mistake and it could mean

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

by Amiya Saha - 18/09/2020

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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

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.

Auba and Arteta 10/10 But One Player at the Bottom with 2/10 : Arsenal Player Ratings and Review For The Season Since Arteta Took Over

by Amiya Saha - 19/08/2020

Arsenal, COVID-19, Arsenal youth, Player ratings FA Cup Win

A 14th FA Cup has red and white ribbons on it and resides in the trophy room of the Emirates. It’s Arsenal's cup isn’t it? After all, it’s spent more time in the hands of the North London club than anywhere else. Yet, who could have foreseen that Arsenal's season would

Kroenke Needs to Bite The Bullet And Rebuild The Club Regardless of The Losses

by The Highbury Flyer - 13/08/2020

This is a crucial transfer window for Arsenal football club that will have a major impact on next season and those that follow. If Stan Kroenke keeps his hands in his pockets and fails to support his young coach Mikel Arteta, there’s a really strong chance that Arsenal will continue their descent

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

Tactical Masterclass, Lethal Aubameyang and the Magic of the Cup: Tactical Breakdown of How Arsenal Propelled Themselves to a Win Over City

by Gnaneshwar Rajan - 21/07/2020

Arsenal vs Manchester City, Arsenal vs Man City, Arsenal v City

No one expected us to win the Arsenal vs Man City match. No one wanted us to win this match. We all knew that we were going to be the underdogs against a ruthless side like Manchester City who thrashed us 3-0 last time. However, this is the FA Cup and anything

Predicted Line-up and Team News as Arsenal Face a Villa Side Desperate for Premier League Survival

by The Highbury Flyer - 21/07/2020

Aston Villa vs Arsenal Kickoff - 8:15 pm BST on Tuesday, 21 July 2020 Arsenal now have two banana skins on the trot until the end of the season and Mikel Arteta’s men could be found guilty of taking their foot off the peddle slightly due to an incredible week which saw them

Five Key Things to Take Away From Arsenal’s Gritty Win Over Manchester City

by The Highbury Flyer - 21/07/2020

What a week! Liverpool humbled 2-1 and then Manchester City dumped out of the FA Cup by an Arsenal side that’s had major problems on and off the field. Beating Manchester City 2-0 was a massive result for the Arsenal football club and continues their love affair with the FA Cup. Watching the game, you

Predicted Line-up and Teams News as Arsenal Face Another Uphill Battle Against City

by The Highbury Flyer - 18/07/2020

Arsenal vs Manchester City, Arsenal vs Man City

Fresh from pulling a rabbit out of a hat against Liverpool, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal face the former Premier League champions Manchester City in the first leg of the FA Cup semi-final. The same Manchester City that beat Liverpool 4-0 at the Etihad just weeks ago. Arsenal have a history of doing things