1. 6 Thoughts on the Chelsea-Barcelona CL Showdown at Stamford Bridge

    Chelsea will be the stripling with a sling in this evening's Champions League semifinal showdown with giant Barcelona, even if the faithful at the bridge would like vehemently to disagree...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 1 year ago 2,193 reads 12 comments

  2. Arsene Wenger and Fans Furious About 2-1 Defeat to Wigan Athletic, Reaction

    The news after Arsenal 's unfortunate and humiliating defeat against Wigan focused on Arsene Wenger 's refusal to shake Roberto Martinez's hand after the match, or on Robin van ...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 1 year ago 2,542 reads 43 comments

  3. Arsenal Transfer & Tactics: 4 Dream Formations for Next Season with New Players

    Despite Arsenal 's latest setback—the 2-1 defeat to Wigan—the team's recent form indicates that if Arsene Wenger makes strategic signings for next season, Arsenal could ...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 1 year ago 10,507 reads 40 comments

  4. 12 Reflections on Arsenal's 1-2 Loss to Wigan Athletic at the Emirates

    A shocker at the Emirates sees Wigan Athletic take the entire three points at stake in a Day 34 Premier League encounter with Arsenal ...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 1 year ago 1,873 reads 47 comments

  5. Wojciech Szczesny Vows to Stay at Arsenal Indefinitely

    Wojciech Szczesny won't be leaving Arsenal any time soon, at least not until the club has won some silverware...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 1 year ago 2,747 reads 6 comments

  6. Ashley Young: The Blot on Manchester United's March to a 20th League Title

    "It's a penalty definitely," claims Sir Alex Ferguson, responding to yet another of Ashley Young 's shenanigans...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 1 year ago 4,188 reads 136 comments

  7. Robin Van Persie Speculation: Is He Flirting with Manchester City?

    Robin van Persie, Arsenal 's darling striker and captain, posted the following picture on his official Twitter site Friday night that is sparking some rumors...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 1 year ago 12,167 reads 60 comments

  8. Jack Wilshere: Why It Is Best to Leave Him out of England's Euro 2012 Squad

    In the final week of January 2012, Jack Wilshere, Arsenal 's exciting youngster and England's breakthrough young talent of 2011, felt some pain in his ankle after he had returned ...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 1 year ago 2,130 reads 6 comments

  9. Arsene Wenger Wants to Win the Premier League and Champions League Next Season

    Arsene Wenger's ambition for next season is very clear. He wants to win the Premier League and (or) the Champions League...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 1 year ago 3,646 reads 60 comments

  10. Yossi Benayoun: Is He the Key to Arsenal Winning a Trophy in the Coming Season?

    Yossi Benayoun , the avowed Israeli prodigy in his younger years, works hard. Alan Pardew said as much when, as manager of West Ham United , Arsenal 's less prodigious London rival, he had signed Benayoun from Racing de Santander in 2005...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 1 year ago 5,887 reads 48 comments

  11. 12 Reflections on Arsenal's 3-0 Victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers

    A sizzling beginning from off the blocks from Arsenal saw the North Londoners two goals up with just 11 minutes of the match played...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 1 year ago 8,797 reads 58 comments

  12. Arsenal Summer Transfer Rumors 2012: Ranking the Top 20 Rumored Targets

    Arsenal will be—should be—in the transfer market this summer, looking to buy players to supplement the present squad...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 1 year ago 23,354 reads 124 comments

  13. 12 Reflections on Arsenal's 1-0 Victory over Manchester City

    Arsenal won an important victory against Manchester City , avenging, in the process, their first leg one-nil defeat at the Etihad stadium back in December...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 1 year ago 7,523 reads 100 comments

  14. 5 Compelling Reasons Why Wenger Won't Need to Buy New Players in the Summer

    "One word for you IJ: Hypocrite!" With this, a disgruntled reader breached that impregnable fortress called my Bulletin Board and, like the burglar is wont, when he or she barges ...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 1 year ago 3,162 reads 81 comments

  15. Ryo Miyaichi: Signs Point to Arsenal Having the World's Next Lionel Messi

    Arsenal posted this message to the club's official website on December 18, 2012: "Arsenal Football Club is delighted to confirm that Japanese forward Ryo Miyaichi will be joining the Club in January 2011...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 1 year ago 28,965 reads 78 comments

  16. EPL Preview: Will Arsenal's Rivals Rise This Weekend While the Gunners Fall?

    Arsenal could slip to fourth place behind Tottenham Hotspur , their North London rivals, after this weekend's fixtures...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 1 year ago 3,218 reads 16 comments

  17. Arsenal: 10 Realistic Goals for the 2012-13 Season at the Emirates

    Arsenal haven't won anything in six years. This is the drumbeat in vogue in some quarters of Arsenal. It is often the media's favorite tune. The cliche has become tiring. Arsenal must plan to win something soon...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 1 year ago 10,622 reads 64 comments

  18. QPR vs. Arsenal: Putting the Aaron Ramsey Debate to Rest

    Following Arsenal 's loss to QPR on Saturday, a number of fans have resorted to what they do best—blame game and scapegoating. The latest scapegoat is Aaron Ramsey...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 1 year ago 2,345 reads 27 comments

  19. Arsene Wenger Gets Tactics Wrong in the QPR 2-1 Loss

    Arsenal 's loss at QPR threw the race for the last two Premier League Champions League spots wide open. I have maintained on two occasions that there are yet enough points to push Arsenal out of a top-four finish this season...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 1 year ago 2,248 reads 23 comments

  20. Arsenal Diary: Why Manchester United Win Everything and Arsenal Don't

    Dear Baby Gooner, I return to this diary uncharacteristically fast. But I want to express an idea foreshadowed in the previous entry...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 1 year ago 4,937 reads 56 comments

  21. Arsenal Diary: Is the Current Gunner Squad the Best in England?

    Dear Baby Gooner, The sun is shining brightly at the Grove. Birds are singing and every Gooner is spotting a smile. Jokes and friendly banter flow freely, even of hairdos and whatnot...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 1 year ago 6,206 reads 85 comments

  22. UEFA Champions League: How Di Matteo and Chelsea Got Their Victory at Benfica

    Chelsea are having a rough season on home soil, but Tuesday night they left behind their problems to focus on the one assignment on hand—holding aloft the lone English flag in Europe...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 1 year ago 2,425 reads 17 comments

  23. Arsenal Transfer and Tactics: Neymar and 8 Teenage Stars Gunners Could Sign

    "Tactics," as I observed in this article, is another word for planning. Although the current season may still hold enough surprises, it's nothing if not wise for clubs and their managers to begin planning for the next one...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 1 year ago 14,970 reads 65 comments

  24. Arsenal FC: Why Tottenham Hotspur May Still Finish Above the Gunners

    The race to the finish is on in the Premier League. Each team has as yet eight matches to play, and at this point, it can safely be assumed that the first and second spots on the table belong to the two Manchester clubs...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 1 year ago 5,717 reads 58 comments

  25. Arsenal vs. Aston Villa: 12 Thoughts on the Gunners' 3-0 Victory

    Arsenal added another rung to their current unbeaten run in the Premier League with a seventh straight win. This is remarkable for a team given up for dead at the beginning of the year...

    I.J. Yarison Written by I.J. Yarison about 1 year ago 7,616 reads 40 comments