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Written by Shane Thomas

Published: Monday, 27 August 2012 06:13

Expect many people to state that the spectre of the departed Robin Van Persie will continue to loom over Arsenal, as they failed to score for the second successive game.

The 0-0 draw against Stoke may frustrate Gooners, but there was enough from the game to suggest that this latest squad possesses a quality not seen at the club for a good few seasons.

1st Half

Arsenal's problem in dealing with Stoke in previous seasons, has been finding a way to handle the physicality of the Potters, especially with their set-pieces and long throw-ins. However, Tony Pulis left both Ryan Shotton and Rory Delap on the bench, giving Arsenal one less form of aerial bombardment to worry about.

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Written by Jeremy Van waveren

Published: Sunday, 26 August 2012 17:36

Another week and another frustrating draw to start the season. Tony Pulis’ side were instructed to try and disrupt Arsenal’s fluid passing movement, especially in the final third, and they were successful for the most part.

Chances were created, most by the fantastic Santi Cazorla, but a lack of clinical finishing meant that Arsenal have not scored in the opening 180 minutes of the season.

Conversely, the back four were very impressive, Jenkinson in particular, as Stoke were reduced to sending long balls up to their forwards which Mertesacker and Vermaelen dealt with well.

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Written by Arsenal Latest

Published: Saturday, 18 August 2012 18:55

Arsenal’s Premier League campaign got off to a solid start with a 0-0 draw at home to Sunderland. Arsenal dominated the possession but some staunch Sunderland defending ensured that the spoils were shared at the Emirates Stadium.

Much of the media attention this week was focused upon the departure of former captain Robin Van Persie but Arsenal showed enough to suggest that the future is not quite as grim as the fiasco that defined the beginning of last year’s season.

Promising signs

Once again Arsenal have seen their brightest star depart and the hollow excuse that Van Persie has offered will do little to assuage the considerable anger that the fans will have towards the prolific Dutchman.

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Written by Barnaby Merrill

Published: Friday, 27 July 2012 18:56

Two goals just before half time ultimately condemned Arsenal to defeat against the Premier League champions in a high-profile money-spinning friendly game in Beijing’s National Stadium.

Arsenal actually had the upper hand for the entire game, but two defensive lapses let them down. And guess what? The Arsenal fanbase went ape-poo.

Reading through twitter, the bile was incredible. I’ll quote, but not name the people (wouldn’t want to embarrass them).

“Arsenal get trounced by City, welcome to life without Van Persie #depressing”. (This person had previously stated he wasn’t watching the game).