Posts tagged “Analysis”
Gervinho comes into form to fit nicely into Arsène Wenger’s grand plan
Arsenal fans have a lot to look forward too if Gervinho’s first man-of-the-match in the 3-1 win over Stoke City is anything to go by. Daniel Jeandupeux, the man responsible for bringing Gervinho to Ligue 1 at Le Mans, tells Sabotage Times that “if he continues to improve, he could become one of the very best players [...]
Ten conclusions to make from Arsenal’s season 2010/2011
1. Mental fragility cost Arsenal the season There is a valid assertion that with the youth policy, certain characteristics – in some cases, the key characteristics that make up the anatomy of a successful football club – have had to be exaggerated and the others, harder to reproduce. Indeed, the most attractive qualities of Arsenal since [...]
Arsenal’s defence must overcome its mental barriers
So the monkey on Arséne Wenger’s back remains. On Sunday, it was viciously clawing and grasping onto Wenger’s shoulders, trying desperately to keep balanced; especially so after Arsenal dominated the middle period of the second-half, aiming shot after shot at Ben Foster’s goal. Today, it rests happily on his back, chain-smoking like a simian Zdeněk Zeman [...]
Analysing Cesc Fàbregas’ impact at Arsenal
Keeping Cesc Fabregas in the summer was a symbolic one, if not already indicated by his position as captain of this side. Fabregas is the talisman; the highest profile player and a leader of his generation. If he ceased to believe in Arsène Wenger’s project then what hope does a youth development policy have? Little [...]
Roles reversed as Arsenal look to capitalise on Alex Song’s graft
There were times last season when watching Arsenal that Tony Adams thought, “Thank God for Alex Song.” The Cameroon midfielder was so crucial to Arsenal as his ability to halt attacks and instigate forward momentum with one swift movement, had made him a permanent fixture in Arsenal’s new-look 4-3-3 formation. For many, looking back to one of [...]
Arshavin looks left-field in search of his old mojo
To most people, Andrey Arshavin would have registered on their consciousness in the summer of 2008. He was boyish in his looks; his plum cheeks and fluffy hair were never going to hide his impish charm but it wasn’t before long he displayed all his cunning trickery. Suspended for the first two games of the [...]
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