After a very awkward encounter in the Welsh capital, Arsenal managed a 3-2 victory at Cardiff City thanks to Alexandre Lacazette’s late winner. Here’s our Player Ratings from the game. Cardiff City Neil Etheridge – the Filipino stopper has enjoyed an excellent start to the campaign, saving two penalties; he was called into action… Read more →
With the 2018-19 Premier League season just around the corner, The Football Lab spoke to Arsenal fan Dez (@DezilDezz). This has been a significant summer for Arsenal with Arsene Wenger leaving after 22 years at the helm. Given that his relationship with fans had strained in recent seasons, were you pleased – and at all… Read more →
Arsenal drew 3-3 with Liverpool on Friday night in an enthralling game in North London. Here’s our Player Ratings. Arsenal Petr Cech – possibly at fault for the opener and definitely at fault for the second goal, both looping over him. Nowhere near the level of the top goalkeepers in England. 1 Hector Bellerin –… Read more →
A late goal glut saw England run out 4-0 winners over Malta in Ta’ Qali, even if their performance was imperfect in spells against resilient opposition. Here’s six talking points from the match. Malta Andrew Hogg – made a good sprawling save to deny Sterling in the first two minutes, then got down well to… Read more →
A late goal glut saw England run out 4-0 winners over Malta in Ta’ Qali, even if their performance was imperfect in spells against resilient opposition. Here’s six talking points from the match. Hogg’s early heroics England created good openings in the first quarter of an hour. Raheem Sterling was played through on goal within… Read more →
In what will go down as one of the most iconic games in English football history, Arsenal defeated Leicester 4-3 on the opening night of the Premier League season. How did players on both teams fare? Here’s our ratings. Arsenal Petr Cech – his decline in performance levels has carried on from last season. 35… Read more →
Many Arsenal fans feel the FA Cup win should have been used as a swansong for Arsene Wenger’s tenure, not justification for it to continue. He has perhaps, lost some of the goodwill from supporters by signing a two-year deal. However, there may be room this season for some excitement. The club’s last Europa League… Read more →
After a turbulent campaign, Arsenal won their third FA Cup in four years thanks to a 2-1 victory over Premier League Champions Chelsea. But how did players on both teams rate? Arsenal David Ospina – made a couple of good stops in the second half and a brave block on Costa before the interval. Should… Read more →
Goals from Andros Townsend, Yohan Cabaye and Luka Milivojevic gave Crystal Palace a stunning 3-0 win over Arsenal – but what have we learnt from the game? Crystal Palace Wayne Hennessey – saved Elneny’s effort and Gabriel’s header in the first half. Good distribution. 7 Joel Ward – let Monreal get beyond him a couple… Read more →
This weekend’s FA Cup action sees Championship strugglers Blackburn take on Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United, while non-league Sutton take on Arsenal, who have won this competition in two of the last three seasons. Blackburn v Man Utd Ewood Park will always bring back special memories for Manchester United fans as the last away ground on… Read more →