Arsenal Fan Magazine

03/04/2024

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We start off April by hosting Luton Town today at The Emirates in what will surely be a must-win game for both teams (Arsenal P.L. Title charge vs Luton Relegation battle). Luton are almost most definitely the underdogs in this fixture but taking into account that we needed a 90' winner from Declan....

01/04/2024

One for the history books...

01/04/2024

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31/08/2022

This result maintains our 100% Win record in the current 22/23 Season after 5 games enabling us to remain in top spot of the league with Manchester City breathing down our necks just 2 points below us.

20/08/2022

The boyz really made us proud today, by smashing 3 goals past Bournemouth at their own homeground, The Vitality Stadium, to bring us to top spot of the table after 3 Matchdays.

3 Goals. 3 Points. 3 Matches. 3 Matches Won. Man, what a moment to be an Arsenal fan right now.

Back to the match against AFC Bournemouth, which was Bukayo Saka's 100th appearance for the club by the way, Arsenal totally dominated their opponents...with the captain, Martin Ødegaard, scoring two rapid goals in the 5th and 11th minutes respectively to put us in total control of the game.

Our star defender, William Saliba, scored his first goal of the season in a moment of pure magic and brilliance that left Olexsandre Zinchenko stunned as he put us 3-nil up in the 54th-minute to thwart any hope of a comeback by the cherries.

Arsenal F.C have really started the season with an absolute banger, the complete 360 from a year ago when at this time of the season, we were languishing in the last spot.

The process is really starting to take shape, with the overall excitement and total positive vibes in the club a sign of greater things to come in the nearby future.

COME ON YOU GUNNERS!!!

Also: Did you know?

This is the first time since the 2004/2005 Season that Arsenal have won all of their first 3 matches in a league campaign.

Epic.

17/08/2022

On Saturday, 13th August 2022. Arsenal F.C faced off against Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium in their second match of the 22/23 season.

It was a 6-goal-thriller, 4 goals in favour of The Gunners and 2 for Leicester. Our main man, the fabulous no.9, scored twice and assisted Granit Xhaka and Gabriel Martinelli in scoring the other two.

William Saliba scored an unfortunate own goal, heading the ball past Aaron Ramsdale and the other Leicester goal came from James Maddison.

This win put us in second place, tied in points with Manchester City, bar difference in goals.

With the confidence, unity and team spirit our team has. I can confidently say that this season, we are destined for a trophy or two.

Also, please hug a Manchester United fan.

10/05/2022

Our Hale End maelstro keeps our Champions League hope more alive than ever!!!

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Last Sunday, Arsenal F.C faced off against Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium. Edward Nketiah strengthened the faith of the team and its fans as his early 10-minute-brace sent Arsenal 4 points above Tottenham straight into the Top 4. This comes after Tottenham drew with Liverpool at the Anfield St...

08/05/2022

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On Sunday, 1st May 2022, the boys faced West Ham United in their homeground at London Stadium in what was surely going to be a thrilling match added to the fact that our North London rivals had earlier on in the day clinched the glorious no. 4 having beaten Leicester City by 3 goals to 1 in the Tott...

24/04/2022

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A well-earned massive 3 Points has taken us to the beloved Top 4 Spot🥺🔥

The boys managed to get the job well done today after beating our old rivals, The Red Devils, by 3 goals to one at our home ground. The goals came from a surprising but quick start from Nuno Tavares, a sublime penalty finish from Hale End's own Bukayo Saka and a majestic XhakaBOOM! Finish from the m...

12/09/2021

Arsenal finally got the 2021/2022 season to a flyer after beating Norwich City 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium yesterday.

The sole goal in the game was scored by none other Aubameyang Aubameyang Pierre-EmerickAubameyang Pierre-EmerickAubameyang Pierre-Emerick who effectively converted the assist from Nicolas Pepe.

Mikel Arteta made some changes in the starting lineup with Aaron Ramsdale and Japan International, Tomiyasu making their Arsenal debut. Thomas Teye Partey and Ben White also returned from their respective injuries after making full recoveries.

This win ended the Gunners' 3-game defeat since the new season started. As it stands currently Arsenal are 16th in the Premier League Table after 4 matches. Out of these games, they only managed to score 1 goal yet they have been battered a total of 9 goals in the same. Hence their goal difference currently is 8, with their only clean sheet against Norwich where Ramsdale was the one in goal and not Germany's Bernd Leno.

A lot still needs to be done for the Gunners to become the powerhouse club they once were. They still looked shaky especially towards the end of their match against Norwich with Ben White and Thomas Partey getting booked for fouls in the 80+ minutes.

We'll have to wait and see whether Arsenal will start a winning streak or if this was just pure luck. You decide.

Also, football fans across the world were eager to see the return of Christiano Ronaldo to Manchester United as the Red Devils faced the Magpies at Old Trafford.

The multi-time Ballon D'or winner did not disappoint as he scored twice in the Red Devils riot against Newcastle, beating them by 4 goals to one. The other Man. United goals were scored by Christiano's Portuguese teammate, Bruno Fernandes and Jesse Lingard.

Did you know?
Christiano Ronaldo almost signed for Arsenal during Arséne Wenger's stint as manager.

What do you think Arsenal's history would be like had they managed to get CR7's signature?

29/05/2021

Chelsea F.C are the champions of Europe having defeated Manchester City in the finals of the 2020/2021 Champions League season.

A goal from Kai Havertz enabled Thomas Tuchel's men to grab the all important lead but soon after the crucial goal, Manchester City's star player, Kevin De Bruyne had to go off the pitch after a rough head-on collision with Chelsea's,Rudiger.

All in all, it was a terrific match with City pretty much giving their all attacking to the very final minute of the match but tonight wasn't just their night.

This is the third consecutive time Thomas Tuchel has gotten the edge over City's Pep Guardiola, defeating him in the F.A,E.P.L and now the Champions League.

Congratulations to Chelsea F.C for becoming this season's Champions League winners.

Back to Wembley Stadium, Brentford FC have been promoted to the Premier League after defeating Swansea 2-0 to clinch the playoffs silverware. Goals from Ivan Toney and Marcondes enabled the bees to fly to English top flight football,a feat which they had to wait 74 years to achieve.

Thomas Frank will be an incredible add up to the Premier League coaches next season where he will face Champions League 2020/2021 winner Thomas Tuchel, EPL 2020/2021 winner Pep Guardiola, former Champions League winner Jurgen Klopp among other great managers in the most entertaining football league worldwide.

27/05/2021

Last night, Villarreal FC headed by former Arsenal manager Unai Emery beat Manchester United in the Europa League final to pick up the trophy.

The two teams headed to penalties after an exciting match. Perfect shots from Villarreal and a miss from Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea enabled the Spaniard team to win the trophy.

This is Unai Emery's fourth stunt as an Europa League winner having won it three times with Sevilla FC and now with Villarreal. As an Arsenal manager, he managed to reach the final of Baku 19 but was beaten by Chelsea FC who smashed 4 goals past The Gunners.

Villarreal FC will now face either Manchester City or Chelsea FC for the UEFA Super Cup trophy as the two blues face each other in the Champions League final this coming Saturday on 29th May 2021.

Manchester United's defeat means that they have gone without a single trophy for well over 3 years.

10/05/2021

Yesterday, Arsenal sent West Bromwich back to the Championship after defeating them in their EPL match.

Goals from Emile Smith Rowe, Nicolas Pepe and Willian gave the Gunners the victory but which at this point is pointless since there is no way the Gunners can qualify for Europe even if they win all the EPL games remaining.

They need to start focusing on next season since this season wasn't just theirs. Hopefully, the takeover happens and Daniel Ek becomes the new Arsenal owner in order for changes to start happening in the team.

Since there won't be European football for the Gunners next season, I personally think their next season's objectives should be as follows:

1.Qualify for the Champions League (finish in top 4 in EPL)
2.Win the FA Cup
3.Win the Carabao Cup

They should dominate next season since their focus would be totally in the domestics. Also, Arsenal desperately need to make much needed signings. They're still looking for Housem Aouar's signature and if this deal goes through, then they would have gotten a much needed boost in their midfield.

Arsenal still has the potential to be the powerhouse it once was in English football but changes need to occur first.

06/05/2021

What a disappointing day it has been for the Gunners after they were held to an 0-0 draw by Villarreal which saw Unai Emery's men cruise to the finals after an aggregate score of 2-1 in favor of the Spaniards.

This was Arsenal's final hope to European competition next season but it just wasn't made to be. This will be the first time since the '95-'96 season that Arsenal won't be in any Continental competition.

Due to this poor results by the Gunners, now Mikel Arteta is coming under pressure from Arsenal fans worldwide with some suggesting that he leaves the club together with the current owner, billionaire Stan Kroenke.

Changes need to be made in this team, from ownership to management to the players if it wants to go back to its glory days. One can hardly believe that this is the club which two decades ago went a whole season unbeaten.

Unai has managed to beat the same club which over a year ago sacked him. That's hilarious honestly. Arsenal is nowadays just a lame excuse of a team. Seriously though, how on earth can they fail to score just a freaking single goal?! It makes me as a fan mad. And what's worse, we lost our only hope for European glory in our own home ground!

Everybody in the team needs to go back to the drawing board and figure out a way out of this bullshxt we're in because honestly, the fans are furious!

Congratulations to Villarreal FC and Unai Emery on reaching the Europa League finals. They will face Manchester United for the Europa trophy.

It would have been an all-English finals if Arsenal would have won since Manchester City will face 2019 Europa League winners Chelsea FC in the Champions League Final which will take place on 29th May.

We have a preview of this match since the two face each other this coming weekend in EPL.

Arsenal,get your shxt together.

04/05/2021

Rumors have it that Daniel Ek, the founder of Spotify, wants to buy Arsenal FC from The Kroenke Family...

Sources say that he is being assisted by Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp and Patrick Viera to put out a bid that could see the club change ownership.

Arsenal fans have long been crying out about the poor management the club has undergone under Kroenke but the outrage burst into protests outside the Emirates Stadium after the chaos that emerged when the proposed Super League was announced in which Arsenal had formally said it was a part of but later on withdrew from the proposal.

Arsenal fans poured out their rage showing banners with the headlines, "Kroenke Out!" And they do have a right to do so as The Kroenkes haven't invested in the club as they should have done.

Daniel Ek is estimated by Forbes to be worth around 4.5 billion dollars and he showed his interest in buying the Gunners via a tweet in which he said, "As a kid growing up, I have cheered for Arsenal for as long as I can remember. If KSE wants to sell Arsenal, I'd be happy to throw my hat into the ring as well."

What is more interesting is that soon afterwards, the official Arsenal account started following Mr. Ek on Twitter. Could a deal be done between Daniel Ek and Stan Kroenke? We'll have to wait and see.

03/05/2021

Arsenal pulled off an amazing win over Newcastle in the past Game week after two amazing goals from Mohammed Elneny and Aubameyang Aubameyang Pierre-EmerickAubameyang Pierre-EmerickAubameyang Pierre-Emerick.

The win will hopefully provide The Gunners with a motivational boost ahead of their game against Villarreal FC in the Second Leg Semi-final of The Europa League this coming Thursday.

Arsenal need a goal to proceed to the Finals of the annual competition after they lost 2-1 to Villarreal in the First Leg and that away goal gives them an added advantage as Unai Emery's team comes to the North Londoners home ground on Thursday.

Whichever team wins will face either A.S Roma (though unlikely) or Manchester United (the favorites to win after defeating Roma 6-2 in their first meeting of the Semi-Finals) in the finals.

Which teams do you think will reach the finals? And which one do you predict will win and lift the Europa League 2020/2021 trophy?

05/10/2020

Arsenal have made an incredible signing in the transfer deadline!!!Possibly the best done deal of the day.

Ghanaian International Thomas Partey has joined The Gunners after Arsenal made a late bid by activating his release clause of £45M.

He joins Arsenal on a contract lasting until 2025 and is set to go and train with his new teammates after completing his International duties.

Partey,being a Central Defensive Midfielder adds a bit of solidity and boosts confidence in the Gunner defence which has always been an issue.

However,now with the brilliant signings of Gabriel and Partey and with the "Arteta project" underway,Arsenal are now looking like the dominant force they once were...

With this team and the manager,do you think Arsenal can qualify for next season's Champions League?

05/10/2020

Arsenal fans are anxiously waiting for a signing. As we all know Lyon have made it clear that Houssem Auoar is staying in the club and due to disagreements in the transfer fees,Arsenal pulled out from the deal.

Arsenal have now turned their attention to Thomas Partey,a Central Defensive Midfielder currently at Atlético Madrid.

Rumours have it that Arsenal are now willing to activate the £45M release clause that Atlético placed on him but woth less than 24 hours left until the transfers deadline,will Arsenal be able to pull off a last minute deal and add Partey to their midfield,essentially adding force and dominance to their squad?
Well,we'll just have to wait and see.

29/09/2020

Arsenal's amazing start in the new 20/21 Premier League season came at a disappointing end after losing to Liverpool by two goals.

Lacazette had gotten into the scoresheet after a wonderful strike but Liverpool quickly responded by scoring twice in the next nine minutes.

In the first,Arsenal's no.1 Bernd Leno had narrowly saved a shot from Mo. Salah but punched it to Sadio Mané who kicked the ball into an empty net.

The second goal was from left back,Andrew Robertson. In the first half,Arsenal seemed to be struggling to keep up with Liverpool's amazing intensity and pace as they didn't see much of the ball with Liverpool gaining the majority of the possession.

In the second half,however,Arsenal came back with a little bit more composure and a different attitude. This resulted in the creation of an amazing chance to Alexandre Lacazette but who ultimately kicked the ball into Allison.

The frustration could be seen in Lacazette's face as he was subbed out in favour of Eddie Nketiah. That chance was definitely haunting him as this could've put Arsenal in square terms with Liverpool who ended up with yet another goal from debutant Diogo Jota.

Arsenal's main problem was with the midfield since it could not link up the defence and the attack and that's the area where they lost the majority of the ball to Liverpool.

A lack of creativity was the main issue and the difference could be seen when loanee Dani Ceballos came onto the pitch. He was the backbone behind the attack which came up with the Lacazette chance.

Arsenal have been heavily linked with Atletico's Central Defensive Midfielder,Thomas Partey and Lyon's attacking midfielder,Houssem Auoar.

With one week or so left until the end of the transfers,Arsenal are in under a lot of pressure to get at least one of these deals done.

It is rumoured that Auoar is Arteta's main target but personally,I think that Arsenal should get Partey since he would offer a much stronger influence defensively.