Posts By David Seager, Arsenal Correspondent
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2.2KFootballA critique of ‘Le Professeur’
Last night’s performance wasn’t just poor and lacking in intensity, in my view, it was tactically inept. For some, Wenger can still do no wrong, and they will ask how I can comment on football tactics or critique those of ‘Le Professeur’. I accept that, but in my defence, I would...
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2.8KFootballWenger to Surprise Liverpool with Maitland-Niles at Right Back?
Reflecting on last night’s narrow cup win, I find myself considering what the match against West Ham might suggest for Friday’s visit of Liverpool. Who was not selected and whether that means they have now been upgraded to the ‘A’ Team and on last night performances, who pressed their claims...
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6.2KPremier LeagueIt’s Time to Back the F*ck Off Granit Xhaka and Shkodran Mustafi
The similarities are plentiful between Shkodran Mustafi and Granit Xhaka: Both were brought in during the 2016 summer transfer window with high price tags. Both play in key central areas that constitute the spine of the team. And both have excellent vision on the pitch and display an above-average ability...
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2.7KPremier LeagueMustafi at the centre of the three will be key to Arsenal’s success
Suffice to say I am still buzzing after Saturday’s magnificent win over the noisy neighbours from Middlesex. It was quite easily the team’s most comprehensive performance of the campaign to date, and after that 90 minutes it would be hard not to point to the return of a certain German...
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1.4KFootballTime for Lacazette and Giroud in a new 352
The debate on Arsenal’s contract rebels will rumble on and as long as it does it will only exacerbate the division of opinions on Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez. Neither performed at anywhere near the levels we know they are capable of last time out at the Etihad. The venue...
