5 Signs That Arsenal Are The Real Deal This Season - Part 1

In my last article I explained how the media set up Arsenal's season in their own minds and that they didn't expect much to happen. Exit from the Champions League, struggle early but a late pick up in form lands them in the Champions League but the minimal squad depth made some journalists jump to conclusions that the Gunners may not even make the Champions League next season. At the moment, they are defying the odds and are having a great season. But what's important to know is that this is no fluke - Arsene Wenger has found a tactic, a team, and a balance that can help Arsenal win the league. Here are five reasons why I think Arsenal can win the league. Hindsight will tell me not to do this just in case, but this is my opinion now and it's not likely to change soon.

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4 Defensive Midfielders That Should Be On Arsenal's Radar Next Summer

You might say that this article has no relevance or is just plain stupid considering the amount of depth Arsenal have in midfield, but just hear me out. Every club who wants to challenge for the title must have two or three players in every position capable of making the starting line up. Arsenal do have that in midfield, but when you need consistency and you look at who can actually play defensive midfield well, then you'll realise that Arsenal are quit bare in that position.

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Where Will Walcott Fit Into The Arsenal Mix When He Returns From Injury?

When Theo Walcott demanded to be played as a striker last season rather than a winger, few people took him seriously in his claims. However, the former Southampton player soon quietened the doubters when he struck 21 goals in his 43 appearances last time out. People were starting to take the England forward seriously, and then it all got pulled from beneath his feet.

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Why Mathieu Flamini will be a success at Arsenal

A player whose signing won't particularly excite the fans, but equally will not cause mass outrage - he's firmly stuck in the middle of positivity and negativity. Not many signings under the reign of Wenger can be put into that category. If you take Olivier Giroud for example, he did excite the fans, but not as much as say Santi Cazorla or  Lukas Podolski. However, a player like Park Chu Young didn't excite the fans at all, more baffled them. Anyway, Flamini has had a stint at Arsenal before and most fans know how that ended. Now he has returned, but with renewed determination and passion. So I will try and convince Arsenal fans that he is an exciting signing despite the fact that he was signed as a free agent.

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Why Arsenal Should Have Looked Elsewhere During The Transfer Window

It would seem that Mesut Ozil’s move to Arsenal was seen as the biggest of the transfer window, and if you think this you would probably be right. But was it a smart move from Arsenal?

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A Light-hearted Look At Mesut Ozil

In this post I will be having a light-hearted look at Arsenal new boy Mesut Ozil and his most distinguishing feature; his eyes.

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My Alternative Transfer List: 6 Players Who I Think Arsenal Should Consider Bidding For

Arsenal's business over the summer has been disappointing, but what people seem to forget is that there has been an awful lot of activity with players departing left, right and centre. Now, fans want players coming into the club, but with a paper thin squad as it is, they want quality as well as versatility. I have compiled a list of players who may not have been linked with the club as if yet, but could  potentially be considered by the club - An alternative list of transfer targets.

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Ronaldinho in Paris (Video)

We all know him for his fabulous skill, silly hair, horse-like teeth and incredible flair; Ronaldinho will be remembered as one of the best footballers of his generation.

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Mikel Arteta: Arsenal's engine (Video)

From the moment he joined the Premier League when Everton signed him on loan in 2004 and then permanently in 2005 I have always admired Mikel Arteta.

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Xavi tops Europe's passing stats (video)

A look across the five major leagues within Europe this season perhaps unsurprising sees Barcelona's Xavi lead the passing statistics leaderboard once more.

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Stat Attack: Arteta tops Premier League Passing Stats (video)

After an 8th consecutive trophyless season, talks of crisis at Arsenal are ringing around the Emirates Stadium once more. However, according to the latest statistics on passing, one player in a Gunners jersey has stood above all others in the Premier League this season: Mikel Arteta.

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Moyes' Best Window Shopping

After Everton’s failure to sign transfer targets Leroy Fer and Alvaro Negredo on transfer deadline day, we look at David Moyes’ best signings during his reign at Goodison Park and why Everton chairman Bill Kenwright was wrong not to splash the cash this time round.

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3 Reasons Yoann Gourcuff is perfect for Arsenal (Video)

There have been many reports in the press of late to suggest that Arsenal are set to make a January loan move for Lyon playmaker Yoann Gourcuff.

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Will City slip up again at the Emirates?

It’s Easter Sunday 2012 - As families across the country sit down to relax after a traditional roast dinner, Mikel Arteta’s 87^th minute strike condemns Manchester City to a 1-0 defeat at the Emirates Stadium.

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Have Wigan outstayed their welcome in the Premier League?

After coming up to the Premier League in 2005, Wigan Athletic have never looked back.

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