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Fan columns | Five key issues facing Arsenal this summer

8 May 2008, Michael Strevens

It promises to be an eventful summer at Arsenal as we seek to build on the progress made over the last year. Michael Strevens highlights five key issues facing the club between now and August.

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Fan columns | Arsenal need to add players, not lose them

30 April 2008, Seth Jennings

A third season has now passed without silverware. Seth Singh Jennings argues that if next season is to bring an end to this barren run, the club must keep hold of this campaign’s success stories. 
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Fan columns | Looking for a leader

29 April 2008, Andrew Carey

As the season winds down, Andrew Carey scrutinizes the psychological state of the current squad, and assesses how the need for leadership might impact summer transfer activity. »»»

Fan columns | Looking for the silver lining.

4 April 2008, Helen Gallery

Following the disastrous last few weeks, Arsenal's chances of winning silverware now seem slim at best. Helen Gallery reflects on recent events, and wonders if, all things considered, things might not be as bad as we all thought they were.

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Fan columns | Success is a commodity, but does Wenger realise it?

26 March 2008, Seth Jennings

Barring a miraculous turn around, Sunday’s 2-1 defeat at the hands of Chelsea looks to have ended Arsenal’s Premiership challenge. Seth Singh Jennings asks whether the time is now right for Wenger to re-evaluate his transfer strategy and bring in some genuine match winners.
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Fan columns | Disastrous part 1 leaves a formidable challenge ahead

18 March 2008, Neil Payne

Neil Payne looks at why cracks have appeared in Arsenal’s title challenge and looks for solutions to address the alarming slump in form.
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Fan columns | Title race has plenty more twists and turns ahead

16 March 2008, Lenny Antonelli

Yesterday's draw with Middlesbrough has left many Arsenal fans convinced Man United are now clear favourites for title, but the reality isn't quite that simple, writes Lenny Antonelli »»»

Fan columns | San Siro triumph must instil confidence, not complacency

7 March 2008, Seth Jennings

Seth Singh Jennings considers the significance of the Milan result and the impact it might have on the remainder of Arsenal’s season.
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Fan columns | Is Gallas up to the captaincy?

4 March 2008, Seth Jennings

In light of recent events, Seth Singh Jennings asks whether William Gallas is the right man to captain Arsenal. »»»

Fan columns | Intentional or otherwise, Eduardo still has a broken leg

27 February 2008, Helen Gallery

Following the horrific injury sustained by Eduardo da Silva on Saturday, Helen Gallery contemplates dangerous tackling in the game, and questions whether intent has to be malicious to have the same results.

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Fan columns | Manuel's time to shine

20 February 2008, Andrew Carey

Andrew Carey argues it's time to say a fond "auf wiedersehen" to Jens Lehmann, and let Almunia deputize between the posts for the remainder of the season, and possibly beyond.

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Fan columns | The wrong shade of red?

15 February 2008, Helen Gallery

In anticipation of the FA Cup tie against Manchester United tomorrow, Helen Gallery considers the trials and tribulations of being a female Arsenal fan in Manchester. »»»

Fan columns | Can Wenger solve the worries over Walcott?

28 January 2008, Neil Payne

It has been two years since Theo Walcott joined Arsenal. Neil Payne analyses why the anticipated progress has not materialised.

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Fan columns | There's no 'i' in team - but there is in United!

27 January 2008, Seth Jennings

Seth Singh Jennings takes a look at how things are progressing this season and considers whether or not Arsenal’s reliance on team play can aid the fight for silverware over the next few months. »»»

Fan columns | Kop chaos shows us just how lucky we are

22 January 2008, Ari Last

As events off the field continue to destabilise Liverpool, Ari Last is grateful that Arsenal appear to have avoided the same fate and argues that the directors deserve as much praise as the players for the club's achievements. »»»

Fan columns | The window of opportunity

15 January 2008, Helen Gallery

The January transfer window is upon us, along with the inevitable media circus it brings. Helen Gallery reflects upon the effect it may have on the club, and whether this is a good thing, or a bad one... »»»

Fan columns | Numbers adding up for Arsenal

5 January 2008, Lenny Antonelli

Lenny Antonelli compares Arsenal's stats this season with those from our other eleven seasons under Arsenal Wenger, and finds that the numbers are looking good for a strong title push.  »»»

Fan columns | Future looks bright after difficult December

1 January 2008, Andrew Carey

The new year brings with it renewed optimism for Andrew Carey, who reviews Arsenal's performances over December and finds several positives which could carry the Gunners on to glory in May. »»»

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Five key issues facing Arsenal this summer

It promises to be an eventful summer at Arsenal as we seek to build on the progress made over the last year. Michael Strevens highlights five key issues facing the club between now and August.

§ Fan columns [8 May 2008]


Arsenal need to add players, not lose them

A third season has now passed without silverware. Seth Singh Jennings argues that if next season is to bring an end to this barren run, the club must keep hold of this campaign’s success stories. 

§ Fan columns [30 April 2008]


Looking for a leader

As the season winds down, Andrew Carey scrutinizes the psychological state of the current squad, and assesses how the need for leadership might impact summer transfer activity.

§ Fan columns [29 April 2008]


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