Asser Ghozlan Article Archive

  1. Arsenal Thrashed: When It Rains, It Pours...

    I thought I'd leave my thoughts for a day or two, allowing myself to calm down and allowing the dust from the weekend's debacle to settle...

    Asser Ghozlan Written by Asser Ghozlan about about 20 hours ago 115 reads 5 comments

  2. Arsenal-Chelsea Preview: Shades of Red and Blue!

    With just over seven miles between Arsenal and Chelsea , just what is the real distance between London's biggest two? An apt poser as we preview a clash of such massive proportions, made all ...

    Asser Ghozlan Written by Asser Ghozlan about 3 days ago 147 reads 2 comments

  3. Official Arrival of the Arsenal Injury Crisis?

    One of the many discussions I have with fellow rival fans, particularly the Liverpool supporters, who always convince themselves that they ARE more than just Gerrard and Torres, is an argument ...

    Asser Ghozlan Written by Asser Ghozlan about 14 days ago 287 reads 1 comments

  4. Arsenal's Derby Success: We Shut 'em Up (for Now)!

    Another weekend and another derby, only this time it was THE derby. What a difference a week makes, and, after coming out feeling blue from letting victory slip away against West Ham last Sunday, ...

    Asser Ghozlan Written by Asser Ghozlan about 29 days ago 241 reads 4 comments

  5. Arsenal Pegged Back: Hines Catchup!

    My Sunday began with another of my mate Khalid's useless, yet alluring stats: In Premier League matches involving Arsenal over the past four seasons, we have always finished matches with more ...

    Asser Ghozlan Written by Asser Ghozlan about about 1 month ago 150 reads 2 comments

  6. Arsene Wenger: A 13-Gun Salute!

    Alright, so I might have previously been a little harsh on him. But yesterday, as he walked out of Arsenal's training ground for the 4,750th time (that's if you include summer holidays and international ...

    Asser Ghozlan Written by Asser Ghozlan about 2 months ago 422 reads 13 comments

  7. Yet Another Defeat for Arsenal: Two Blows To The Head

    Using my proud Arab heritage, more specifically, Egyptian, I fished out this apt saying, which, in looking at it, conveys a lot of meaning in determining one's future after past misfortune:"two blows to the head hurt...

    Asser Ghozlan Written by Asser Ghozlan about 2 months ago 240 reads 16 comments

  8. Arsenal in the Champions League: How We Might Fare

    It comes a few days late I know; but I'm sure you will excuse my tardiness since we've been pre-occupied with the small matter of a visit to Old Trafford (just about got over the devastation ...

    Asser Ghozlan Written by Asser Ghozlan about 3 months ago 100 reads 1 comments

  9. Arsenal Defeated: Robbed!

    To be honest, I do not know if I have much else to say as I reflect on Saturday's match. But for the sake of getting things off my chest, I will soldier on with this piece, sure in the knowledge ...

    Asser Ghozlan Written by Asser Ghozlan about 3 months ago 527 reads 16 comments

  10. Renewing Rivalries?: A Manchester United vs Arsenal Preview

    Arsène Wenger said it and now I am posing the same sort of question: is it right for Alex Ferguson and Manchester United to start taking us seriously ahead of Saturday's evening showdown? ...

    Asser Ghozlan Written by Asser Ghozlan about 3 months ago 241 reads 2 comments

  11. Arsenal's Start: Men On a Mission

    Well, the "most crucial week of the season" has come to an end, and it is fair to say we have come out of it with flying colours. Two performances (and results) which I admit have shocked me into submission, and I'm sure you feel the same...

    Asser Ghozlan Written by Asser Ghozlan about 3 months ago 418 reads 9 comments

  12. Arsenal: Buckle Up for the Ride, a Season Preview!

    So, the Emirates Cup is over and finally, a trophy! Not that I am going to crow much about its mythical prestige, and, judging by Cesc's almost embarrassed look as he lifted the silverware for ...

    Asser Ghozlan Written by Asser Ghozlan about 3 months ago 334 reads 7 comments

  13. Arsene Wenger: The Promise

    "If we buy players, it will certainly not be players who lack experience, we have enough of those..." The words of Arsène Wenger following our Champions League exit at the hands of Manchester United back in May...

    Asser Ghozlan Written by Asser Ghozlan about 4 months ago 325 reads 10 comments

  14. The Final Solution at Arsenal

    So apparently Wenger has been "caught napping," with Manchester City nabbing Gareth Barry from under our noses, for what seems a reasonably-priced £12 million...

    Asser Ghozlan Written by Asser Ghozlan about 6 months ago 1,167 reads 9 comments

  15. Arsenal's 2008-09: Redefining Success

    It has taken me a little while to take stock of our painfully embarrassing Champions League exit and our humiliating crushing at home to Chelsea, and now, you'll be delighted to know (or not ...

    Asser Ghozlan Written by Asser Ghozlan about 6 months ago 381 reads 10 comments

  16. "A Different Arsenal"

    I am quite frankly fed up of all the hype surrounding big games, pumping myself up for a memorable occasion, with a cacophony of similar emotions shared by family, friends, and of course the mouthy Arsenal FC crew...

    Asser Ghozlan Written by Asser Ghozlan about 7 months ago 285 reads 5 comments

  17. United-Arsenal: The Truest of Tests

    I was given a fair bit of stick as I previewed the Arsenal-Chelsea FA Cup semifinal, with many of our kind readers claiming that my criticism of Wenger and the team had been unjustified and that ...

    Asser Ghozlan Written by Asser Ghozlan about 7 months ago 142 reads 3 comments

  18. Arsène Wenger, Give Us a Jig! Arsenal Must Seize Opportunity Vs. Chelsea

    As a manager, Arsène Wenger is known to be the immaculate perfectionist, the man with a vision to win. As a man in the dugout, a punch-fisting, half-smiling figure when his vision is realised on the pitch with a well-worked goal...

    Asser Ghozlan Written by Asser Ghozlan about 7 months ago 415 reads 8 comments

  19. Arsenal: Sinking the Submarines

    The Gunners against the Submarines? An interesting battle, eh? Just who would emerge victorious? Well, the overtures from last week suggest that we are in the driving seat, but only just! Last ...

    Asser Ghozlan Written by Asser Ghozlan about 7 months ago 150 reads 1 comments

  20. European Football's Top 10...MEN!

    Right, so here’s the score. A bit of a different tack from my usual Arsenal chat and I’m sure you will question my sexuality several times over as you read this, but the man to ...

    Asser Ghozlan Written by Asser Ghozlan about 8 months ago 157 reads 1 comments

  21. Arsenal's Championship Chances? One in a Billion

    Following last Saturday evening’s impressive win at St. James’ Park, Arsène Wenger came out with his usual “spirit”, “desire” and “mental strength” ...

    Asser Ghozlan Written by Asser Ghozlan about 8 months ago 510 reads 7 comments

  22. Arsenal FC: Quickest Way to a Heart Attack!

    What a night Wednesday night turned out to be! Full of heart, tension, and nail-biting, heart-stopping drama right to the finish...

    Asser Ghozlan Written by Asser Ghozlan about 8 months ago 709 reads 1 comments

  23. Arsenal In The Eternal City: Part I (I Hope)!

    “The past is in the past, for the record books, and for the good moments of nostalgia.” I think it is fair to say that the reaction to my last article nicely fits into a standard ...

    Asser Ghozlan Written by Asser Ghozlan about 8 months ago 311 reads 2 comments

  24. When Will the Arsenal Board Realise That Wenger Is Past It?

    Say what you will but this really is it now, Arsène Wenger officially does not quite know what he is doing. A fourth successive 0-0 draw, three of which have come at home against remarkably ...

    Asser Ghozlan Written by Asser Ghozlan about 9 months ago 525 reads 28 comments

  25. Bye-Bye Fourth? Arsenal's Outlook Dim

    Before I have you all jumping in on me and hurling abuse at my apparent lack of faith and support in the team, I am perfectly aware that we have just over a third of the campaign remaining, a ...

    Asser Ghozlan Written by Asser Ghozlan about 9 months ago 430 reads 7 comments

 


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