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Too much, too young – the decline of Theo Walcott
As Theo Walcott approaches football’s best-before age of 30, the glory and, in hindsight, the pinnacle, all came far too early, writes Thomas Kershaw.
Tag: Arsenal
David O’Leary – A career retrospective
A player with Arsenal and Ireland, as well as the manager of Leeds United during a historic spell, Evan Coughlan reflects on the career of David O’Leary.
Guardiola philosophy winning hearts, minds and games at Manchester City
Alexis Monteith looks at how Pep Guardiola’s clearly defined football philosophy and systems of play accounted for Manchester City’s 3-1 victory over Arsenal.
We need to talk about how we talk about Mesut Özil
Often held up as the symbol of Arsenal’s failings, Ryan Hunn argues its time we discuss how we think and talk about Mesut Özil.
Ranking the top Premier League clubs’ summer transfer activity
Gian Chansrichawla runs the rule of the Premier League big boys who were all active during the summer transfer window.
The nearly man – The unfulfilled talent of Abou Diaby
Liam Haycock looks back at Abou Diaby’s Arsenal career and how bad luck resulted in unfulfilled potential.
Who fears to speak of Russia 2018
With under a year before the World Cup kicks off on home soil, Alan Moore looks at the bleak prospects for the host nation’s national team.
Alexis Sanchez – An unnecessary luxury for Manchester City?
Manchester City have been heavily linked with a move for Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez, but do they really need to sign the Chilean international?
Does business, inertia and one key departure sustain Arsène Wenger’s position?
With the Arsenal fanbase split over their manager, is it really the opinion of one man that will decide Arsène Wenger’s future, asks Alan Robins.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain must look away from Arsenal in order to truly progress
With heavy clouds hanging over Arsenal, Alan Robbins looks at one player who may be forced to leave for the sake of his own development.