Arsenal News and Analysis

Ranking the 10 best Arsenal players of the 2010s decade

13Nov

By Kevin ParviziNo Comments

Features, Premier League

Ranking the 10 best Arsenal players of the 2010s decade

In many ways, the 2010s were an awkward period for Arsenal. During the 2000s under Arsene Wenger, the Gunners were, at one point, the most dominant force in English football. They were literally "Invincible" at their peak and would later push Barcelona to their limit in a Champions League Final. And most recently, Arsenal have pushed Manchester City, the champions of Europe, to their limit as legitimate Premier League title contenders with a fresh squad under Mikel Arteta's direction. However, in between, there was a time when it looked like Arsenal would struggle to get back to the point of being a perennial force in the Champions League - let alone return to the summit of English football. For as much as he received criticism, Wenger was the stability point for Arsenal in those dar...

Ranking the 10 best Spanish footballers since 2000

11Nov

By Kevin ParviziNo Comments

Features, LaLiga

Ranking the 10 best Spanish footballers since 2000

The Spanish national team was the most dominant side in world football from 2008 to 2012. In that time span, they won the European Championship twice and the World Cup once, proving just about impossible to beat behind a Tiki-Taka style of play that was perfected by Pep Guardiola in Barcelona. It is, therefore, unsurprising that when looking back at the best Spanish footballers of the century thus far, many of those players were key cogs in the Blaugrana wheel. Of course, when Spanish footballers are discussed, you had best believe there are plenty of rival Real Madrid players represented. These two historic clubs will unsurprisingly dominate the list of the 10 best Spanish footballers since the year 2000, but if you look closely, you'll find two players who were superstars without spen...

Ranking the 10 best RWs in world football for 2023

9Nov

By Kevin ParviziNo Comments

Champions League, Features

Ranking the 10 best RWs in world football for 2023

Who are the best right wingers in world football today in 2023 as we head into the calendar year 2024? Here is an updated list of the top 10 players at the position. Since inverted wingers are all the rage and left-footed players are scarcer than right-footed ones, it is especially difficult to find a world-class right winger capable of scoring goals and creating chances. So the players on this list are highly coveted. The ranking is based on a combination of overall pedigree and current performance, with the latter being the deciding factor. Players who are no longer primarily right wingers were discarded, such as Antoine Griezmann, while players who are better in other positions and not as consistent on the right wing, such as Rodrygo Goes, were not ranked as highly when specifical...

Ranking the 10 best young Premier League players: Man City dominate, Wolves and Chelsea get in, Arsenal star No. 1

27Oct

By Kevin ParviziNo Comments

Features, Premier League

Ranking the 10 best young Premier League players: Man City dominate, Wolves and Chelsea get in, Arsenal star No. 1

The Premier League captures the world's attention like no other club footballing competition. Throughout the season, the English top flight provides fans with nonstop drama, surprises, and breakout performances. There are so many quality young ballers in this league that it's difficult to focus our attention on everyone. But we will do our best to rank the top 10 young players in the Premier League based on their 2023/24 performance thus far. Only players 23 years of age and younger are considered. 10. Tottenham RW Dejan Kulusevski Dejan Kulusevski was actually named the best young player in Serie A back in the 2019/20 season when he played for Parma. The Swedish international made it to the Juventus first team after his loan ended, and while the former Atalanta man had his moments in...

The 10 best signings made by UCL clubs: Barcelona and Bayern on twice, Real Madrid and Arsenal join in

25Oct

By Kevin ParviziNo Comments

Champions League, Features

The 10 best signings made by UCL clubs: Barcelona and Bayern on twice, Real Madrid and Arsenal join in

Every team in the 2023/24 Champions League group stages has faced each other at least once, as the third round of fixtures finished on Wednesday night with more intrigue and a few surprising finishes. With Matchday 3 in the books, let's take a look at the new faces in the Champions League who are making a big impact for their current clubs. Here are the 10 best signings made by UCL outfits in the 2023/24 season. Real Madrid CM Jude Bellingham No signing in world football has made more of an impact than Jude Bellingham, as it is fair to say that the England international is the early Ballon d'Or favorite. Bellingham added another exquisite - and decisive - finish to what is become quite the catalogue of goals in a Real Madrid kit. He passed the ball into the net expertly to give Real a...

10 best Premier League transfers so far: Tottenham dominate, Arsenal get 2, Crystal Palace’s bargain

26Sep

By Joe SorianoNo Comments

Features, Premier League

10 best Premier League transfers so far: Tottenham dominate, Arsenal get 2, Crystal Palace’s bargain

Premier League clubs were busy wheeling and dealing in the last summer transfer window, making full use of an influx of cash from the Saudi Pro League buying up veteran players. The English top flight continues to lap the competition in European football when it comes to spending, signing some of the most talented footballers in Serie A and the Bundesliga, for example. Which signings have already paid off thus far after six Matchdays of action? Let's take a look at the 10 best signings of the season to this, very early, point. West Ham CM James Ward-Prowse Known as the finest free-kick specialist in all the land, James Ward-Prowse is earning a reputation as an even more impressive footballer for West Ham United. The Hammers raised eyebrows by spending 30 million pounds on the 28...

Ranking the 10 best left backs in men’s football right now in 2023

1Jul

By Joe SorianoNo Comments

Champions League, Features

Ranking the 10 best left backs in men’s football right now in 2023

Fullbacks are easy to overlook, but they are becoming increasingly vital in the modern game, especially to elite teams who have possession of the ball and need additional width. They need that width to both free space for the attackers in the middle and to offer additional venues for chance creation. Left backs tend to be scarcer than right backs for the simple fact that there are fewer left-footers. So having a game-breaking left back who can defend well while still creating a high volume of quality chances is the dream of every top team. And some clubs, like Juventus and Real Madrid, have found a proper solution to be difficult. So here are the best left backs in the world today, with this list subject to updates and changes as performances fluctuate and breakout stars emerge...

Ranking the 10 best attacking midfielders in men’s football right now in 2023

30Jun

By Joe SorianoNo Comments

Features

Ranking the 10 best attacking midfielders in men’s football right now in 2023

Although the modern game has seemingly phased out the No. 10, there are still plenty of footballers finding ways to make an impact in the attacking midfield, either playing there in a scheme with two flexible attacking mids or moving up into that area of the pitch from a 4-3-3. And even still, there are a few 10's getting to play in that traditional CAM role regularly, such as Bruno Fernandes, or in certain systems based on opponent, such as Paulo Dybala. So in honor of this wonderful position and the creators who inspire us to try out some killer through passes on our local community pitch, let's rank the best attacking midfielders in world football right now. We'll leave out players who primarily play as an 8 or on the wing and stick to only players who have frequently earned mi...

29Jun

By Joe SorianoNo Comments

Features, Premier League

Why the Declan Rice transfer fee is worth it for Arsenal

Arsenal have turned heads by making one of the most expensive signings of the summer 2023 transfer window, spending 105 million pounds in an up-front fee and add-ons in order to sign Declan Rice from West Ham United. Such a hefty fee for a midfielder is bound to draw criticism, and it necessitates taking a closer look at the reasoning behind Arsenal making such a transfer. As we saw with their success last season in pushing Manchester City for the Premier League title, this squad was not built haphazardly, nor have Mikel Arteta and Maurice Edu made unnecessary gambles on the transfer market. So let's explain why the 100 million pound up-front transfer fee for Declan Rice is a worthy investment by Arsenal as they look to return to the summit of European football in 2023 and beyond. A...

A possible Arsenal starting lineup with Kai Havertz and Declan Rice

28Jun

By Joe SorianoNo Comments

Features, Premier League

A possible Arsenal starting lineup with Kai Havertz and Declan Rice

Arsenal have reportedly closed the signings of two of the best young players in not just the Premier League but in world football as a whole. Kai Havertz joins from Chelsea after two disappointing seasons, but before that, he was the attacking hero of the side that won the 2020/21 Champions League. And even before that, he was one of the most touted young players in world football for Bayer Leverkusen, which is what earned him an 80 million euro transfer to the Blues in the first place. Arsenal, by the way, will be paying about five million euros less than that for his services. Meanwhile, Declan Rice was an even bigger target for the Gunners and will cost more accordingly. One of the best center midfielders in the world, Rice will set Arsenal back 100 million pounds plus an addit...