No more excuses for Arsenal
Can Arsenal men’s team win a major trophy this year? A combination of aggressive signings and a new keen sporting director point to this year being make or break. If Arsenal don’t win a major trophy, the season can be deemed a categorical failure.
Arsenal already got the Partey situation wrong
The Metropolitan Police in London have officially charged Thomas Partey with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault on Friday. The charges stem from incidents with three different women between 2021 and 2022, according to Crown Protective Services. Arsenal has had very little to say so far.
Arsenal beat Tottenham, but I’m not convinced
Arsenal beat Tottenham by a score of 2-1 at the Emirates on Wednesday, clinching the season sweep over their North London rivals for the second time in three years. The win helps Arsenal shake off their recent eliminations from both the FA and Carabao Cups and bring them back up to second in the Premier League table.
Arsenal’s early tests show needs and expectations
Arsenal drew with fellow contenders Manchester City 2-2 on Sunday afternoon, a result both sides have become all too familiar with in this fixture. The result caps off a tough road week in the early stages of the season. The Gunners beat their North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 last Sunday, and drew Atalanta in the Champions League on Thursday.
Can Arsenal actually win the Premier League this year?
Matchweek 19 marks the halfway point in the 2022/23 Premier League season, and Mikel Arteta still has his young Arsenal squad sitting moderately comfortable at the top of the table. The Gunners kicked off the new year with a visibly frustrating scoreless draw, which felt more like a loss once the final whistle blew, with a Newcastle side that seems poised to qualify for Europe next season.