1. Arsenal: Does Their 5-2 Victory over Spurs Mean Revival Is Coming to the Gunners

    Arsenal got the much needed breakthrough they have needed in recent weeks. The current mishap began for the Gunners in mid-October when they lost their Week 8 Premier League game at Norwich...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 6 months ago 6,116 reads 71 comments

  2. Arsenal's 5 Biggest Games Between Now and the End of the Year

    The last few matches have revealed—to a large extent—the true complexion of the current Arsenal team...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 7 months ago 5,806 reads 70 comments

  3. Arsenal vs. QPR: How Did the Gunners Fare in the 1-0 Win over the Hoops?

    Arsenal scored a 1-0 victory over QPR at the Emirates in their Day 9 Premier League encounter. This victory temporarily lifted the Gunners to fourth place on the table...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 7 months ago 5,560 reads 94 comments

  4. Arsenal: Reviewing Players' Performance in the 1-0 Loss to Norwich City

    It isn't controversial to say this was a pretty blunt and lackluster performance by Arsenal . The first 10 minutes transpired well enough for the Gunners...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 7 months ago 5,029 reads 58 comments

  5. Arsenal: How Did the Players Fare in the 3-1 Win Away to West Ham United?

    The reviews of the 3-1 win away to West Ham have been relatively positive. Alistair Magowan of BBC Sport feels that "West Ham took the lead against the run of play when Mohamed Diame beat Vito Mannone with a curling shot...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 8 months ago 12,649 reads 45 comments

  6. Arsenal: Why Didier Deschamps' Comments About Wenger and Diaby Are Insensitive

    Last month, I was apprehensive about Abou Diaby 's call-up with the France national team, an apprehension I suspect must have been shared by fellow Gooners...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 8 months ago 4,092 reads 15 comments

  7. Thoughts on Arsenal's UEFA Champions League Victory over Olympiakos

    The movement of sentiments demands that since Arsenal won a victory in Wednesday's match against Olympiakos , we should all be flushed with praise and declare how wonderful this ...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 8 months ago 2,812 reads 21 comments

  8. Arsenal vs. Chelsea: How Did Arsenal Players Fare in the 2-1 Loss?

    On the balance of play, this wasn't a bad performance from Arsenal considering that they were not breached, goal-wise, in open play...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 8 months ago 7,247 reads 101 comments

  9. Theo Walcott: Is He Trying to Pull a Robin Van Persie?

    According to Theo Walcott , his holding back on signing the new contract worth £75,000 a week on the offer by Arsenal FC, as opposed to the £100,000 a week he prefers, isn't about money...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 8 months ago 6,151 reads 106 comments

  10. Talking Points from Arsenal's 1-1 Draw with Manchester City at the Etihad

    The pile up after Laurent Koscielny 's equalizer for Arsenal in the 82nd minutes of the team's Premier League day-five encounter with Manchester City was an image worth a thousand words...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 8 months ago 3,686 reads 35 comments

  11. Arsenal's Complexion and Chances Ahead of the Manchester City Match

    A broad smile comes to my own face at the mention of Mikel Arteta and Santi Cazorla in the same breath, as happens to Mikel Arteta at the mention of his countryman...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 8 months ago 4,702 reads 17 comments

  12. Arsenal: Why Jack Wilshere's Injury Might Turn out to Be a Positive

    Alex Song had lovers and haters. I was inclined to suspect that those who hated him were influenced by the current gaming culture, a culture that admits the penchant to judge players on the fantastic level, which this context engenders...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 8 months ago 4,846 reads 23 comments

  13. 5 Thoughts on Arsenal's Champions League 2-1 Victory over Montpellier

    Arsenal beat Montpellier 2-1 at the Stade de la Mosson in their Champions League Matchday 1 encounter. Arsenal's two goals came in the space of two minutes, the 16th and the 18th, after conceding a penalty in the ninth minute...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 8 months ago 5,249 reads 14 comments

  14. Arsenal: Analysis of the Gunners' 6-1 Victory over Southampton

    For some rival fans, Arsenal 's convincing 6-1 victory over Southampton at the Emirates was merely against a lowly team. The idea, of course, is to rub some sheen off this scintillating victory...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 8 months ago 6,447 reads 30 comments

  15. Arsenal Demolish Southampton, but Title Talks Are Premature

    Childish glee and joy in the moment, that characteristic said to be emblematic of those not far from the state of nature, is a strong attribute of the media, much like driving populist narratives is another of its strong suits...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 8 months ago 5,948 reads 40 comments

  16. Abou Diaby: Why Arsenal Midfielder Could Be Set for His Best Season Ever

    It was in the summer of 2005 that Arsenal 's illustrious midfielder and captain Patrick Vieira left the club, after a successful career there, including the famous 2003-04 invincible season...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 8 months ago 3,464 reads 11 comments

  17. Arsene Wenger and the Question of Trust and Mistrust

    If we imagined Arsenal as a walled-in compound, and that every morning dark painted cars with tainted glasses drive in and then drive out in the evening, and that the occupants of these vehicles are Arsene Wenger and the board members...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 8 months ago 2,746 reads 63 comments

  18. Arsenal: 4 Questions to Ask About the Club's Finances

    There are three fundamental distinctions to be made when talking about Arsenal 's finances vis-a-vis whether or not there is money to spend; or, at any rate, what money exactly there is for spending...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 8 months ago 7,894 reads 64 comments

  19. Arsenal: Profit or Ambition, Where Does the Truth Lie?

    On Feb. 28, 2011, BBC published this entry on their website: Premier League football club Arsenal recorded a £2.5m ($4m) loss in the half year to December 2010, largely on the back of reduced player revenues...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 8 months ago 11,157 reads 199 comments

  20. Arsenal: Bacary Sagna and the Case of the 'Selling Club'

    In the last two parts of this series, I have objected to the tag "selling club" in regard to Arsenal . Here are some points to consider in this regard. 1...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 9 months ago 11,063 reads 89 comments

  21. Theo Walcott's Contract Situation: Why It Highlights the Problem at Arsenal

    In Part I of this article , I highlighted the headings of the popular narratives about Arsenal . They are as follows: Arsenal are a selling club. Wenger is the blight at Arsenal that must be purged...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 9 months ago 6,786 reads 101 comments

  22. Arsenal: 5 Secret Wishes of Diehard Gooners

    The key word here is “diehard,” because every run-of-the-mill Gooner has a wish. For some of them (and one cannot but wish to examine their certificate of authenticity), ...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 9 months ago 7,205 reads 86 comments

  23. Arsenal's 2-0 Victory over Liverpool Revisited

    In one stroke, Arsenal 's 2-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, that impregnable citadel Brendan Rodgers has hoped for, altered the narrative that has surrounded Arsenal in the ...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 9 months ago 4,910 reads 38 comments

  24. Theo Walcott Situation Highlights the Problem at Arsenal, Part I

    The good feeling that overhung the atmosphere at Arsenal early in the summer dissipated rather quickly when Robin van Persie punctured it by his statement to the fans that he would not be extending his contract...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 9 months ago 8,000 reads 160 comments

  25. Arsenal: Arsene Wenger and the Parable of Robin Van Persie

    When Robin van Persie struck for Manchester United in the 10th minute against Fulham in the two teams' Premier League Match Day 2 encounter on Saturday, the goal was reminiscent ...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 9 months ago 6,461 reads 93 comments