In recent weeks we have all been crying out for Podolski to be given the central striker role. Giroud wasn’t doing a good job and his ban looked to be an omen that would allow the German international to finally get his chance down the middle. However, 2 games later and I can safely say I would rather have Giroud playing there. In my opinion, Podolski offers very little when…
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Podolski feeling the Mertesacker effect at Arsenal?
Lukas Podolski seemed to settle into life at Arsenal football club as if he had been here all his life, but his performances have fallen away recently, and his international team mate may be able to tell him why. Arsene Wenger has noticed, and believes that the culture shock is catching up with the German. “He’s not used to working at that level of intensity. “When you come to England,…
Internationals interfered with Arsenal momentum
During the break there was some good news, with Jack Wilshere and Bacary Sagna coming through 90 minutes in a behind the doors friendly against Chelsea. Olivier Giroud came on in the dying minutes for France in a World Cup qualifier against Spain and scored the equalizer, the Ox scored his debut goal for England against the hapless San Marino team, whilst Theo Walcott was almost cut in half by…
Why Gervinho’s Arsenal goals will help Giroud
Newspapers are desperately trying to make a mountain out of a molehill and a drama out of a non-crisis. Shock, horror, Olivier Giroud has yet to score for Arsenal. Robin van Persie scored 30 league goals for the Gunners last year and his replacement is not up to the task. We’re doomed I tell ya, all doomed! Well, Arsene Wenger isn’t worried and neither is Giroud. They know that the…
Arsenal fans must hope that Giroud can handle the pressure
Giroud jeered by French crowd The France supporters jeered Olivier Giroud while he was substituted in France’s match against Belarus last night where the home side won 3-0. Giroud has now scored only once in his 11 appearances for the national team so far. The Arsenal forward was replaced by Mathieu Valbuena in the 61st minute of the match after an insipid display. Later on the French international expressed his…
Spanish striker on Arsenal radar
The 24-year-old Spanish striker, Adrian Lopez, had an impressive start to his Atletico Madrid career after signing from Deportivo. He scored 11 goals in 18 appearances last season as Atletico won the Europa league. Subsequently, he was linked with clubs like Arsenal, Barcelona and Tottenham. Adrian, who won the Golden boot in the 2011 U-21 European championships, was then assured of a bumper contract by Atletico who valued him highly.…
France taking no chances with Olivier Giroud
Arsenal’s French striker, Olivier Giroud will not play for France on Friday night against Finland. Speaking as to why the player would not be participating, French manager, Didier Deschamps said, “Maxime Gonalons will participate in the training. Olivier Giroud is a little too risky. We will make a separate practice which should enable him to participate in the next match. It is better, especially for him, he has a little…
Arsenal new boys prove Wenger (and Pires) right
So our new signings all excelled in today’s match against Liverpool, silencing the media about whether the transfer window was a complete bust for Arsenal. We looked like a team for the first time in the season and our composure was spot on. Even after scoring our opening goal, we never looked to concede through lack of concentration. A big part of that had to do with Carzorla, Podolski and…
Could Arsenal be going for Ba?
Hey for a second there, I thought AW was content with Giroud and Chamakh as our two front line attackers. Then reports flew in like a pigeon to some bread that Newcastle are lining up a move for a replacement striker. Why? Well Arsenal are reportedly offering £7m for the prolific striker from Newcastle, Demba Ba. Ba has been somewhat of a spectacle since signing on a free transfer from…
Arsenal to push ahead for M’Biwa?
Arsenal are after M’Biwa by KJ After the Stoke match today, the ever reliable @AFCAMDEN released some interesting information on Arsenal’s next signing. His tweet essentially said: “There is serious interest in Mapou Yanga M’Biwa” This is some great news personally. I’m a big fan of his. Once I found out that we were signing Giroud, I watched a couple of Montpellier matches where M’Biwa was domineering. He currently captains…
