Last Chance Saloon for two of Arsenal’s Highly Rated Youngsters as Club Ponders Potential Departure in the Summer

by The Long Shadow - 16/03/20201

Mikel Arteta made it completely clear from the outset what his expectations were from every player at the Emirates. He constantly referred to them as ‘non-negotiable’ and one of the things on his list was how players represent themselves and the club. The Spaniard, who was the consummate professional, has no time for

What Arsenal’s Magnificent Fightback Against a Dominant Chelsea has Taught us

by The Long Shadow - 27/01/202017/02/20201

Chelsea’s remit was superbly executed against the Gunners in the first 45 minutes of the Chelsea Vs Arsenal contest at Stamford Bridge. They chased everything and virtually suffocated Arsenal, rushing them into a series of mistimed or poorly placed passes which saw them only briefly wander over the halfway. Arsenal

Arteta’s Hopes for Holding’s Immediate Premier league Return Dashed by Rusty and Lacklustre Performance

by The Long Shadow - 11/01/202011/01/20200

Rob Holding is seen by a great many fans as a future Arsenal captain and the mainstay of the Arsenal defence for years to come. Rob Holding has however had a bumpy ride under Unai Emery, whom he couldn’t completely convince in his abilities and later suffered a knee injury which

Arsenal’s London Derby With Chelsea Is All About The Performance Rather Than The Result

by Amiya Saha - 29/12/20192

Mikel Arteta’s brief reign has given him very little breathing space, with the games coming thick and fast in the FA Cup and the domestic and Europa League. A total of 4 games in 13 days against the likes of Manchester United, Leeds United, Crystal Palace and first up, the

Ljundberg looking for Miracles with Injuries to Bellerin and Tierney Ahead of Clash with Manchester City

by The Long Shadow - 13/12/20191

Arsenal Vs Manchester City, Manchester City

The win at West Ham was a relief but it was completely overshadowed by the injuries to Hector Bellerin (hamstring) and Kieran Tierney (dislocated shoulder) which have presented the interim manager Freddie Ljungberg with a sizeable headache ahead of the clash at the Emirates to Manchester City. Ljungberg has little choice

West Ham Fall for an Arsenal sucker Punch of Three Sensational Goals to Finally Secure a win.

by The Long Shadow - 12/12/20191

For those that believe in omens, the pre-match injury to Héctor Bellerin in the warm up (hamstring) and the injury to Kieran Tierney (28) with a dislocated shoulder during the West Ham Vs Arsenal fixture did little to lighten the mood of Arsenal supporters or suggest that Freddie Ljungberg would

How Unai Emery’s Arsenal Captaincy Decision Should Have Gone Down Rather Than the Shambles That Actually Happened

by The Long Shadow - 28/09/201928/09/20190

The question of the Arsenal captaincy has been rumbling on for a while and it’s gathering momentum again on social media. Now it appears that Unai Emery has let the players choose who they want in the position. There will be five in total, five ? That’s half the team give or

Martinelli, Holding, Willock, Nelson and Bellerin all Contribute in Helping Supporters Envision the Future for Arsenal by Running Riot Against Nottingham Forest

by The Long Shadow - 26/09/20191

Arsenal Vs Nottingham Forest, Nottingham Forest

Oh what an evening it turned out to be for Arsenal fans who saw a young Gunners side dispatch Nottingham Forest 5-0 at the Emirates. There were so many highs that one didn’t know which to put at the top of the list. It could have been the return of Rob

Sold Or Given A Chance In Midfield? What Happens To Maitland Niles When Hector Bellerin Returns From Injury?

by The Long Shadow - 23/09/201923/09/20193

Ainsley Maitland Niles has had the unenviable job of filling in for Hector Bellerin since he ruptured his cruciate ligament earlier this year in Arsenal’s 2-0 Premier League win over Chelsea. Maitland Niles has acquitted himself well even though he would prefer to be in midfield but with Bellerin soon to

Emery gets a sea of defensive options as missing stars reach near fitness after International Break

by The Long Shadow - 13/09/20191

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The much maligned Arsenal defence will get a shot in the arm within weeks as it’s missing components regain fitness. Hector Bellerin, Rob Holding, Kieran Tierney and Dinos Mavropanos are on the comeback trail to boost Arsenal’s campaign. They will be back in full training for Arsenal soon but will obviously