My Arsenal Blog

Arsenal supporters can be forgiven for feeling disappointed, largely because the 1-1 draw against Southampton over the weekend didn’t properly represent the game they had. Firstly, the referee was fairly atrocious throughout the course of proceedings, and secondly, poor finishing was what kept them from running away with this fixture by two or three goals.

After the full time whistle had blown, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta spoke with the media and reflected on a draw that, while frustrating, does ensure they they remain two points clear at the top of the table.  .......Read more here.....

Arsenal fell to a third straight loss and their fourth in five Premier League games over the weekend as they were beaten 1-0 by Southampton. The loss came as a surprise to some but when you take one look at the downward spiral the club has been on in weeks gone by, it really shouldn’t be that shocking.

The Gunners have a habit of dropping the ball in important situations and that’s especially the case in fixtures they should, really, be winning.

After the full-time whistle had blown, Mikel Arteta spoke with the media about the result.  .......Read more here.....

Arsenal were beaten by Southampton at St. Mary’s on Sunday, courtesy of a solitary goal by Jan Bednarek a minute before the break, and it was their third defeat to lower-ranked opposition in a row following losses to Crystal Palace and Brighton and Hove Albion.

The goal itself doesn’t need much analysis; it’s pretty clear what went wrong as Aaron Ramsdale punched away James Ward-Prowse’s corner. Romain Peraud was allowed to win the ball back for the Saints too easily, his overhead pass forward was left for Mohamed Elyounoussi, and Eddie Nketiah wasn’t quick enough in tracking the Southampton winger whose pullback found Bednarek unmarked at the edge of six yards. It was a collective mistake, but such things happen in football. Mistakes are made, and a goal conceded certainly shouldn’t mean the end of the match. However, on this occasion, it did, at least when the scoreline is concerned.  .......Read more here.....

Three losses in four games isn’t good for any team in the Premier League, regardless of whether or not you’re fighting for the title or battling relegation. Arsenal aren’t in either of those two positions but at the same time, they’ve still got a lot to fight for – most notably, their push to get back into the UEFA Champions League.

The Gunners may have tasted defeat to Brighton and Crystal Palace in quick succession, but they’re still one of the frontrunners in their top four pursuit. A huge clash with rivals Tottenham Hotspur is coming up in just a matter of weeks and yet prior to that, there are a few games that need to be won if the club is going to even remain within touching distance of a rampant Spurs.  .......Read more here.....

According to reports coming from a number of sources, Arsenal are interested in signing Armando Broja, currently playing at Southampton on loan from Chelsea.

At the age of 20, the 10-cap Albania international has shown he has the potential to create a lot of problems for Premier League defences, and with the abundance of attacking options at Thomas Tuchel’s disposal, he isn’t very likely to get a proper chance at Chelsea any time soon. On the other hand, his contract with the parent club runs until the summer of 2026, and he isn’t likely to be cheap this summer.  .......Read more here.....

While he may not always be the first name on the teamsheet, the overwhelming impact Alexandre Lacazette has had on Arsenal Football Club since first arriving can’t be ignored. He always seems to be someone the Gunners can rely on in times of hardship and because of that, he’s always going to be a danger in front of goal.

In December, he produced a moment of real magic against Southampton by completing off a classic Arsenal move to put them 1-0 up versus the Saints. The strike led to him winning Goal of the Month, with Arsenal.com speaking to him about winning the honour.  .......Read more here.....

Arsenal fans could be forgiven for feeling a bit apprehensive about what was to come in December after a series of unfortunate results but in the end, over the weekend, they proved that they still have a lot to be excited about as we look ahead to the rest of the season.

The Gunners tore through Southampton with ruthless efficiency and did so in a manner that proved why we can’t count them out of the top four race just yet. After the result, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta spoke with the media about the victory.

Arsenal have been on a rollercoaster ride so far this season and we don’t expect that pattern to change as we look ahead to a chaotic December period. Even beyond that there are going to be instances in which the Gunners simply don’t live up to the hype, and Mikel Arteta is the man who needs to try and control that and improve upon us.

This weekend, Arsenal will host Southampton at the Emirates in a game they should really be winning -and that’s not a revolutionary thing to say. Prior to kick-off, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta spoke with the media about the fixture.  .......Read more here.....

Arsenal gained a measure of revenge over Southampton last night in the form of a 3-1 Premier League win over the Saints on their own turf. It came just a matter of days after Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men knocked the Gunners out of the FA Cup, ending what many considered to be their best hope at claiming silverware this season.

In the wake of the impressive result, manager Mikel Arteta spoke with the media as the attention now turns towards a huge game against Manchester United on Saturday.  .......Read more here.....

Arsenal may have been knocked out of the FA Cup by Southampton just a matter of days ago, but the Gunners haven’t had to wait long for their chance at revenge as they prepare to take on Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side once again – but this time, in the Premier League. It’s the sort of game that’ll give us a pretty clear idea of what we can expect from Arsenal for the second half of the league campaign, with manager Mikel Arteta speaking with the media about the stakes involved in such a crucial fixture.  .......Read more here.....