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Back home
As Lewis reported yesterday, the US tour ended on a disappointing note with a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Liverpool. Given the time difference, I didn’t bother trying to watch the Bournemouth and United friendlies but after a few drinks on Thursday evening with mates, I decided it might be a worthwhile exercise catching…
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The resurrection of Gabriel Jesus?
For the vast majority of the core players, pre-season is largely a tuning up exercise. For example, players like Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice’s seasons are unlikely to be defined by what they do during pre-season friendlies- not least because in the case of Saka and Rice, they will have truncated pre-seasons anyway.…
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Defeat to Liverpool in Philly + Mikel Merino move nears
Before we dig into things, a massive thanks to Andrew Allen for covering yesterday’s blog after I, well, let’s not dress it up, I got my days mixed up. Next drink’s on me! As for Arsenal and last night, it’s comforting to tell ourselves pre-season means nothing when we lose. If only the actual season…
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In it to win it
Morning all… So, erm, there was a slight administrative error regarding who was supposed to be covering the blog today, so I’m stepping in at very late notice as emergency cover. A safe pair of hands or Almunia coming on in the Champions League final? Let’s see…either way, I’m going to keep it short and…
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Arsecast Extra Episode 596 – 30.07.2024
Welcome to another Arsecast Extra, the Arsenal podcast, with myself and James from @gunnerblog. In this episode James and I convene in Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love, to chat about our game against Man Utd on Saturday. There’s discussion of player size when they are in elevators, Ayden Heaven and his first half, Gabriels…
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What’s the story, Calafiori?
Good morning campers! Tim Stillman here to lovingly guide you through Tuesday while Andrew lands in Philadelphia in pursuit of the perfect cheese steak. (I think there might be a football match there this week too). Let’s start with the shock signing of Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori which none of us saw coming, that’s for…
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New signing profile: Riccardo Calafiori
After lengthy and complicated negotiations, Arsenal have finally confirmed the arrival of Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori. But who is the Italian, what will he bring to the side and why is he costing (up to) £40 million? Phil Costa reports. Arsenal fans know the heartbreak and injustice of injury more than most. The regrets, the…
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Hearts and Minds
Morning all and welcome to a potentially busy week from an Arsenal perspective. After Saturday night’s 2-1 win over Manchester United – expertly covered by Lewis – Mikel Arteta and the boys have swapped Los Angeles for Philadelphia ahead of a clash with Arne Slot’s Liverpool. The West Coast leg of the tour appears to…
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Arsenal beat Man Utd as Gabis score and Nwaneri shines
It’s always a good morning after Arsenal have beaten Manchester United, right? I’m not going to pretend I watched the game live — sleep is precious with a nine-month old baby in the picture — but I’ve caught up with as much as possible this morning. More than anything, I think pre-season wins do just…
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Kai and the Gabis to face Man Utd + Arteta’s transfer smirk
If a friendly against Bournemouth in front of a rather modest crowd didn’t get the juices flowing, maybe Manchester United at the SoFi Stadium will do the trick tonight? There are obviously wildly different stances on pre-season — how much it matters and how much attention people give it — I just think it’s nice…
