Arteta Works Miracles with Arsenal’s Wayward German but Will it Last

by The Long Shadow - 05/01/20200

Mikel Arteta won’t forget his first season in charge. The Spaniard who was close to taking the job 18 months before his appointment had to wait until Arsenal were plunged into crisis before accepting the post. The job would certainly have been easier if he had taken the position in

Ten Wholesome Impacts That Arteta’s Already had on Arsenal But Here is how it can all Come Undone

by The Long Shadow - 03/01/20203

There can’t be many Arsenal fans who have failed to notice the improvement since Mikel Arteta arrived at the Emirates. Although according to some on social media, he has apparently made little difference. I’ll happily argue the point with anyone who views the two games under Arteta as poor, because the

How Same old Arsenal Divisions Continue to Cause the Same old problems in the Mikel Arteta Era

by The Long Shadow - 01/01/202001/01/20200

Now I’m not certain what the terms of deal made with Mikel Arteta was, why would I be ? But there is a familiar picture forming as we approach the January transfer window. Word has it that Arsenal are going to be adding to their hotchpotch squad with up to four

Sanllehi On Thin Ice As Arsenal Need Urgent Reinforcements In January Window

by The Long Shadow - 01/01/20201

Raul Sanllehi may yet regret his dismissive tones about the January transfer window. In 2018 the head of football at Arsenal told the Mail, “I don’t believe much in the winter window. There are exceptions but if you have the right planification in the summer and the team are performing at

Freddie Could be a Long-term Casualty in Arteta’s Arsenal Backroom Reshuffle

by The Long Shadow - 25/12/201925/12/20191

Freddie Ljungberg, Ljungberg, Arsenal manager

Arsenal want him to stay but the truth is that Freddie Ljungberg looks like he could be moved sideways to allow Mikel Arteta free reign to install his own support system and staff. It was one of the details that Raul Sanllehi agreed in Arsenal’s complex negotiations with the Spaniard, with

Arteta Sets out his Vision for Arsenal by Issuing a Warning to Those who Won’t follow the Blueprint

by The Long Shadow - 25/12/20190

The last Spaniard in the Arsenal hot seat seemed less than convincing during his 18 months in charge, but Mikel Arteta ensured on Friday that he wasn’t to be confused with his fellow countryman by delivering a direct but passionate press conference. He was clear and concise, managing to convey his

Analysing Arteta’s Possible Backroom Staff as Fresh Overhaul Behind the Scenes Begins at Arsenal

by The Long Shadow - 21/12/201921/12/20192

Arteta, Arsenal, Manchester City, ArseDevils

These are testing, yet interesting times for Arsenal and their supporters. Having suffered a false dawn under Unai Emery despite a decent cash injection, the introduction of Mikel Arteta may add a dash of extra spice to the proceedings. It’s safe to assume that he won’t be welcomed with open arms

Complete Overhaul | Time for Arsenal to get Serious by Supporting the Incoming Coach With Heavy Investment in the Transfer Window

by The Long Shadow - 21/12/20191

To truly put Arsenal back on the football map, Josh Kroenke and Raul Sanllehi will effectively have to start over and rip the current side apart, because it simply doesn’t work. The truth is that Arsenal are abysmal at the back, the midfield is lacking creativity and solidity and they can’t

Predicted Lineups and Prediction: Massive Test for Rookie Ljungberg’s Arsenal Against Superior Manchester City

by The Long Shadow - 15/12/20190

The biggest challenge of Freddie Ljungberg’s career as interim Arsenal manager awaits and although Manchester City have been surprisingly out of salts this season, it’s obvious to everyone that Guardiola’s gladiators are far superior from the front to the back. Even the most loyal supporter must be dreading what mag befall

Fans are Looking for Arsenal to Reinforce its Defence when the January Transfer Window Opens

by The Long Shadow - 15/12/201915/12/20191

Arsenal, gunners transfer news, Arsenal transfer window, transfer window

Trouble and Arsenal seem inseparable and they have had a strange relationship for sometime now. There’s no other club that generates such dramatic and chaotic headlines in the premier league and one recurring feature is Arsenal’s inadequate defence, which has been an ongoing problem for over a decade. Each year around