The evolution of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal

We all know when Mikel Arteta took over Arsenal, the club were in a bad, bad place. Both on and off the pitch. He took over a team 10th in the...
SHEWORE.COM Aug 28

What if Viktor Gyokeres is a “flat track bully”?

Following on from last weeks blog about how we are now in the “instant success era“, one criticism I have seen thrown at Viktor Gyokeres by pundits...
SHEWORE.COM Aug 25

MATCH REPORT: Arsenal 5-0 Leeds United

Arsenal delivered a five-star performance at the Emirates Stadium as they swept aside Leeds United with a ruthless 5–0 victory in their first home...
SHEWORE.COM Aug 24

Match preview: Arsenal v Leeds United

This Saturday marks a pivotal moment: our first home game of the 2025/26 Premier League season. The Gunners host newly promoted Leeds United at the...
SHEWORE.COM Aug 23

Arsenal target Brentford front man to replace Kai Havertz

It would be absolutely hilarious this summer if Arsenal signed Brentford’s Yoane Wissa as the replacement for Kai Havertz. It is not that I would...
SHEWORE.COM Aug 22

Arsenal late lurch for Eze makes Tottenham laughing stock of North London

And just as the doom and gloom merchants are coming back from their Benidorm breaks, Arsenal do something magical! I honestly thought the Eberechi...
SHEWORE.COM Aug 21

The “instant results” era of football leads fans to judge players to quickly

Expecting instant results is a cultural phenomenon in the digital age. This expectation is fueled by the speed and immediacy of online interactions...
SHEWORE.COM Aug 20

Arsenal fans succombing to “shiny new toy syndrome”

Shiny new toy syndrome – The tendency to be distracted by something new, often abandoning existing items that may not be inferior. We all remember...
SHEWORE.COM Aug 19

MATCH REPORT: A Gritty Start at Old Trafford

It might not have been pretty, but stepping off the park with three points and a 1-0 win at Old Trafford is a pretty thing indeed. Arsenal’s...
SHEWORE.COM Aug 18

Old foes, new beginnings

It is finally matchday. Manchester United vs Arsenal at Old Trafford. For us Gooners, this isn’t just any season opener. It is a marquee clash...
SHEWORE.COM Aug 17

Arsenal “ready” to miss out on attacking targets

During the early days of the transfer window, two names were being mentioned as top targets for Arsenal – Rodrygo and Eberechi Eze. As it stands,...
SHEWORE.COM Aug 16

Premier League leadership is about more than just one man

Oh Tony. You have shown the world again why you are on the speakers’ circuit rather than working in football. Tony Adams (alongside David Seaman)...
SHEWORE.COM Aug 15

One trophy in 17 years does not remove the stench of failure in Middlesex

The European Super Cup is a friendly. As is the Charity Shield. As is the Club World Cup. But that does not mean we can all have a good laugh at...
SHEWORE.COM Aug 14

Mikel Arteta searching for tactical fluidity

One criticism labelled against Mikel Arteta is his tactical stubbornness. His critics paint a picture that Arteta’s lack of experience (it is easy...
SHEWORE.COM Aug 12

Arsenal preparations end on a high. Now let’s get ready for the real thing.

Morning as we begin the final work before the season starts. Good win over Atletico Bilbao on Saturday as we continued to ramp up our fitness and...
SHEWORE.COM Aug 11

How would “bottom tier Arsenal fans” have dealt with 2003 pre-season?

I have always said that the positive and negative of social media is it has made the world a smaller place. On one hand, you now hear from people...
SHEWORE.COM Aug 7

Arsenal right to turn backs on Sesko problemative agents

A leopard never changes its spots. After a year of chasing Benjamin Sesko, Arsenal pivoted and opted to sign Viktor Gyorekes. That decision is...
SHEWORE.COM Aug 3

Tottenham warning for Arsenal and Arteta

There is a loud minority of Arsenal fans who are making the claim that if Mikel Arteta fails to win the league this season, he should be sacked....
SHEWORE.COM Jul 30

Bulk of Arsenal transfer business now done

New striker ✅Saliba back up ✅Jorginho replacement ✅Partey repalcement ✅Saka back up ✅2nd choice keeper ✅ And it’s only August! We have been...
SHEWORE.COM Jul 26

Arsenal correct not to pivot to Isak

It was always going to happen, wasn’t it? The second it was announced that Alexander Isak was looking to jump ship at Newcastle, some Arsenal fans...
SHEWORE.COM Jul 25

Why don’t Man U, Liverpool and Tottenham “just pay the asking price”

The longest running transfer saga of this summer is Bryan Mbeumo to Manchester United. Why are Man U negotiating? if they wanted him that much they...
SHEWORE.COM Jul 18

Arsenal ready to gamble on Reiss Nelson

It looks like Reiss Nelson is set to return to Fulham on loan. This will get a few scratching their heads as to why we are not selling him. Nelson...
SHEWORE.COM Jul 17

Arsenal take spending beyond £200m with 3 new deals this week

Honestly, I never recall a transfer window like this for The Arsenal. Before the window started, news was that other clubs were “shocked” about how...
SHEWORE.COM Jul 14

Arsenal set to announce more incomings this week

Last Sunday I was sat in the garden having come back from a cheeky trip to Paris and I wrote how it would be a big week for The Arsenal. My...
SHEWORE.COM Jul 13

Hatred filled Arsenal fans do not represent the club

From moaning about our lack of business to moaning about the business we have done. In the last few days, we have seen online abuse sent to Noni...
SHEWORE.COM Jul 12

Who were the alternatives to Noni Madueke for Arsenal

Throughout the debate around Noni Madueke, I have continually made two points: Cover for Saka For years we have been complaining that Saka has been...
SHEWORE.COM Jul 11

Arsenal all ready for Rodrygo

Any deal for Rodrygo was always only going to pick up pace once Real Madrid’s Club World Cup campaign was over. Last night, the former-great team...
SHEWORE.COM Jul 10

How Arsenal could be set for £340m+ summer

As 2024/25 came to a close, the messages were clear: be very excited Arsenal fans. But us Arsenal fans had heard it all before. How would this...
SHEWORE.COM Jul 8

Arsenal do not see Nwaneri as “Saka cover”

With all the talk around Rodrygo, Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke, playing time for Ethan Nwaneri has been a valid concern to raise. Last week, as...
SHEWORE.COM Jul 7

Arsenal’s big week starts today

Does the week start in a Sunday or Monday? I forgot. Regardless, today is the start of a huge 7-days for The Arsenal. The first team return to the...
SHEWORE.COM Jul 6
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