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Should Arsenal prioritize class or character this transfer window?

Jabari LeGendre — Sat, 10 Jul 2021 08:53:18 +0000

After consecutive eighth-place finishes, Arsenal is in dire need of a revolution of character as well as talent. One could argue that there has also been a dearth of leadership at the club since the departure of Arsene Wenger. As the seasons have worn on several less than productive personalities have been allowed to negatively […]

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Arsenal discipline will be deciding factor of European glory

Jabari LeGendre — Sat, 27 Mar 2021 15:40:55 +0000

Once again Mikel Arteta and his men find themselves in an unlikely position to salvage another poor season. Much like the end of last season, Arsenal can drastically change their fortunes with a strong Europa League run. In the previous campaign, it was the FA Cup that provided a get-out-of-jail-free card for Arteta, who utilized […]

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Arsenal vs Benfica: A leader must emerge in Europa League

Jabari LeGendre — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 20:00:28 +0000

As this protracted car crash of a season trundles on, Arsenal is finding new ways to frustrate and disappoint an already beleaguered fanbase. The 1-0 defeat to Manchester City over the weekend was wholly unsurprising, but the tepid manner in which Arsenal rolled over for their opponents was particularly infuriating. One element of the loss […]

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Arsenal vs Manchester United: Time to Put the Team’s Identity to the Test

Jabari LeGendre — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 21:50:49 +0000

Towards the end of Unai Emery’s reign as Arsenal manager, one of the major frustrations that fans voiced was a startling lack of identity in the way the team played. During the early stages of Mikel Arteta’s ascendancy, the squad showed a resoluteness and solidity which soon became a trademark. The Gunners rode this newfound […]

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Arsenal Formation Tweak Could Safeguard Kieran Tierney

Jabari LeGendre — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 21:55:10 +0000

Arsenal has finally commenced a much-needed clear out of the playing staff this month, but the departure of Sead Kolasinac to Schalke 04 has relegated star left-back, Kieran Tierney, as the only natural choice in that position. As we recently saw in the dire 0-0 draw to Crystal Palace at home, the Gunners are heavily […]

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Arsenal: Granit Xhaka Enjoying Newfound Real Estate In Midfield

Jabari LeGendre — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:00:07 +0000

Granit Xhaka is finding his form at Arsenal with the newfound free space left in Bukayo Saka’s wake. Football is a perplexing sport and Granit Xhaka is a perplexing footballer. Throughout his tenure at Arsenal, Xhaka has been somewhat of a lightning rod, attracting staunch defenders and fervent critics alike. The latter demographic is often […]

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Arsenal: Pablo Mari Simply Displaying Competency

Jabari LeGendre — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 21:55:39 +0000

Pablo Mari has slotted in admirably for Arsenal next to Rob Holding in Gabriel Magalhães’ absence. With the younger Brazilian now returning, Mari can reprise his role on the bench. It’s safe to say that when Pablo Mari arrived from Flamengo that fans were unsure of his profile and bemused by the seemingly bizarre loan […]

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Arsenal Academy Success Must Be Redefined

Jabari LeGendre — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 21:30:26 +0000

Arsenal must change the definition of a successful Hale End academy graduate. After securing a 14th FA Cup trophy in the club’s history, Arsenal seemed poised to push on and improve upon a torrid 2019-2020 season. Unfortunately, the frailties and deficiencies throughout the organization, from the playing staff and up to the executive level, could […]

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Arsenal Have Alexandre Lacazette Thriving In New Look Attack

Jabari LeGendre — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 18:20:19 +0000

Alexandre Lacazette has received a tidal wave of criticism for his sporadic form at Arsenal. On top of that, he hasn’t quite lived up to his reputation with Lyon. However, the French striker has scored three goals in three for Arsenal and is thriving in this new-look attack. Arsenal fans are a fickle bunch. A […]

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Arsenal Must Protect Shining Youngsters

Jabari LeGendre — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 18:20:36 +0000

Arsenal claimed a massive six points thanks to the contributions of the club’s exciting youngsters. However, Arsenal fans must remember that these players need to be protected from being overplayed. Mikel Arteta has stopped the rot of this season with back-to-back wins against London rivals Chelsea and recent nemesis Brighton & Hove Albion. While it […]

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