Arsenal v. Leeds: Old Scabs

Thanks for the dive Wayne!

Old wounds never really heal. Probably because as soon as they start to scab over someone like me comes along and picks it. Or just as likely because wounds picked up when you are young become part of who you are.

Either way, Arsenal v. Leeds is an old wound.

Arsenal were reigning champions and had the little [...]

To be precise, it has been 2023 days since Arsenal last won a trophy

Last week Arsenal were “in the hunt for the quad” and this week they are going to be “hanging on to any hope for their first trophy in 2023 days.” What a difference a week makes for sports writers.

Arsenal are injury wracked, bruised, and have been beaten in two major matches in the last two weeks. [...]

Bendt it like Bendtner

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In his post-match interview Arsene Wenger revealed that he had a very difficult time picking his team up after the defeat on Sunday to Birmingham in the Carling Cup final. You would be forgiven if you didn’t believe him when you saw the 5-0 lashing that Arsenal doled out to Leyton Orient [...]