latest articles by Chris Moore

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/ 3113 days agoArsenal still crossing their fingers over Jack Wilshere’s fitness
Occasional England international Jack Wilshere has certainly endured his fair share of injuries during his professional career. Since making his first team debut with Arsenal during the 2008/09 campaign, he has only managed to play more than 25 Premier League matches just twice (including last year’s loan spell at Bournemouth). With seemingly constant ankle/knee/leg issues, […]

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/ 3125 days agoNacho Monreal is Arsenal’s true unsung hero
Creators and strikers tend to receive a majority of the attention when it comes to soccer teams. After all, they are the ones making the pinpoint through balls and bending shots into the top corner of the goal. They are also the ones raking in the big bucks. The camera does not pan back to […]

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/ 3128 days agoKolasinac and Lacazette proving to be star signings at Arsenal
Arsenal weren’t exactly feverishly busy buying players during the summer transfer market ahead of the current campaign. In fact, the Gunners actually managed to receive more money in player sales, thanks in large part to offloading Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to Liverpool, than they spent on new arrivals. While manager Arsene Wenger only bought two players prior […]

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/ 3140 days agoArsenal’s Europa League run is all about confidence
After a shaky start to their Europa League campaign, which included an hour long delay to the start of the match, the Gunners comfortably pushed aside FC Köln 3-1. The setback to the starting time of the game was due to crowd issues outside of the Emirates Stadium. While conflicting reports surfaced on just how […]

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/ 3154 days ago5 reasons for Arsenal supporters to be optimistic
After a roller coaster of a summer, Arsenal can finally begin to move forward now that the transfer window has officially closed for Premier League teams. With the roster now set, let’s run through the five biggest topics of conversation about the Gunners looking ahead. 1. The Alexis Sanchez situation Perhaps the most dramatic part […]

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/ 3159 days agoWenger and Arsenal footballers both to blame for Liverpool loss
Arsenal were thoroughly beaten 4-0 by Liverpool on a sunny Sunday at Anfield. For fans of the north London team, being humiliated by four goals is one thing, but the way in which the Gunners performed was undoubtedly the bigger issue. A majority of the Arsenal players were far too casual, almost as if they […]

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/ 3176 days agoThe Big Six's greatest weaknesses heading into the 2017/18 Premier League season
When predicting who will win the upcoming Premier League title, a significant case can be made for each of the top six clubs in last season’s standings. While every team has their own specific strength that could propel themselves to the top of the table, lets instead look at where each team needs to improve […]

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/ 3176 days agoChristian Eriksen transfer from Spurs to Barcelona makes sense
Tottenham Hotspur’s star playmaker, Christian Eriksen, has made it known that he would most likely not turn down a move to Spanish giants Barcelona. In an interview with FourFourTwo, the Tottenham midfielder even revealed that he was once on trial at Barca as a youngster. “I’ve already been there in the past (on trial) but […]

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/ 3182 days agoKylian Mbappe to Barcelona & 4 other transfers that could happen
Whether financially, talent-wise or just a good fit, some transfers just make sense. While these moves listed below have not occurred yet, here are five transfers that make sense for the parties involved, and could very well happen. Kylian Mbappe, Monaco to Barcelona With Neymar finally making a mammoth £198 million move to Paris Saint-Germain, […]

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/ 3186 days agoAssessing pros and cons of Arsenal's 2017/18 preseason games
Preseasons can be tough to gauge. Results and scores are not exactly the best barometer for a successful summer. Managers are trying to advance their first team fitness levels leading into the new season, while also giving some of the young players time on the pitch to try and prove themselves. Arsenal are back from […]

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/ 3200 days agoArsenal never seem to get full value in player sales
Arsenal, and in particular manager Arsene Wenger, are known for making sound investments when it comes to bringing in new players. They haggle and negotiate over prospective players as much as anyone in the business. From young prospects such as Hector Bellerin, Jeff Reine-Adelaide, and Rob Holding, to established veterans like Alexis Sanchez, Mesut Ozil, […]

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/ 3209 days agoAnalyzing Alexandre Lacazette’s potential impact with Arsenal
Earlier in the week, Arsenal landed former Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette in a deal that could be worth up to £52.6 million based on performance add-ons. The base fee of £46.5 million for the forward would still set the north London club’s transfer record, previously held by Mesut Ozil (2013). The 26-year-old Lacazette is the […]

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/ 3216 days ago4 quality signings that would improve Arsenal
Summer transfer season is certainly a strange time for both soccer clubs and fans. Wild rumors, millions of dollars being thrown around, and even some player transfer requests fill the summer months heading into the long haul of a new season. One club that is particularly in the midst of a hectic summer is Arsenal. […]

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/ 3223 days agoArsenal shouldn’t panic over wage bill rule
According to various reports, the Premier League now has a rule in which club wage bills cannot be £7 million higher than they were during the 2016/17 season. If a particular team happens to exceed the additional £7 million limit, then they would have to make up the difference through external revenue (i.e., player sales). […]

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/ 3227 days agoArsenal have an Olivier Giroud conundrum
Olivier Giroud is undoubtedly one of, if not the, most polarizing striker in the top five European leagues at the moment. Many fans and pundits alike believe the France international front man is subpar and wasteful, while others think he is a very capable player when deployed in the right situation. Looking into the numbers, […]
