Aditya Iyer
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Arsenal Mind | Banter Soul | Turning Matchday into Stories
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Aston Villa vs Arsenal FT thoughts: Unai Emery’s Villa have stung us again. Another away game where we did well to get back into it but then managed the game poorly. The game management at the end was poor, and we could have easily walked away with a point, but Villa fully deserved the win.
December 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Aston Villa vs Arsenal FT thoughts: Unai Emery’s Villa have stung us again. Another away game where we did well to get back into it but then managed the game poorly. The game management at the end was poor, and we could have easily walked away with a point, but Villa fully deserved the win.
Aston Villa vs Arsenal HT thoughts: This has been a repeat of a similar performance against Villa. We just don’t seem to take our chances, and Villa take the lead through an unlikely opening. Just like our game at St James’ Park, another comeback is needed in the second half.
December 6, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Aston Villa vs Arsenal HT thoughts: This has been a repeat of a similar performance against Villa. We just don’t seem to take our chances, and Villa take the lead through an unlikely opening. Just like our game at St James’ Park, another comeback is needed in the second half.
Lunchtime kickoff facing an in-form Aston Villa at Villa Park is going to be very tricky. Dropping points wouldn’t be the end of the world, but a win would set a huge marker in our title pursuit. Emery often seems to have Arteta’s number so game management going to be key.
December 6, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Lunchtime kickoff facing an in-form Aston Villa at Villa Park is going to be very tricky. Dropping points wouldn’t be the end of the world, but a win would set a huge marker in our title pursuit. Emery often seems to have Arteta’s number so game management going to be key.
The season is long, and sometimes we don’t need a statement — just a response.
RESPONSE IS ENOUGH
There’s a fine line between reacting to a match and overreacting to it.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The season is long, and sometimes we don’t need a statement — just a response.
Arsenal vs Brentford FT thoughts: Almost made it a scrap in the end when we should have been comfortably 2–0 or 3–0 up. We got the job done, and Raya earns a well-deserved clean sheet. The only worrying thing is that we can’t catch a break with injuries and seem to lose a player every game.
December 3, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Arsenal vs Brentford FT thoughts: Almost made it a scrap in the end when we should have been comfortably 2–0 or 3–0 up. We got the job done, and Raya earns a well-deserved clean sheet. The only worrying thing is that we can’t catch a break with injuries and seem to lose a player every game.
Arsenal vs Brentford HT thoughts: Beautiful piece of play to open the scoring early on. White is causing all sorts of trouble with his overlapping runs on that RHS. Raya produced a blinder to keep Brentford from equalising. We need to bury these half-chances in the 2nd half and kill the game.
December 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Arsenal vs Brentford HT thoughts: Beautiful piece of play to open the scoring early on. White is causing all sorts of trouble with his overlapping runs on that RHS. Raya produced a blinder to keep Brentford from equalising. We need to bury these half-chances in the 2nd half and kill the game.
I would have wanted Rice rested as well, but with Saliba and Gabriel out, Mosquera and Hincapie need the technical security of Zubi and Rice ahead of them. Ben White and Madueke getting minutes is much needed for this winter stretch.
December 3, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I would have wanted Rice rested as well, but with Saliba and Gabriel out, Mosquera and Hincapie need the technical security of Zubi and Rice ahead of them. Ben White and Madueke getting minutes is much needed for this winter stretch.
A soft landing after a soaring week for the Gunners.
DEFLATED AT THE BRIDGE
There are certain moments in a football season that don’t shake the earth beneath your feet.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:58 PM
A soft landing after a soaring week for the Gunners.
Brentford (h) on Wednesday is a huge opportunity for Arteta to rest and rotate heavily. I would certainly like to see White, Nørgaard, Ødegaard, Madueke and Gyökeres get minutes. And ideally Timber, Rice, Saka and Merino should be rested.
December 1, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Brentford (h) on Wednesday is a huge opportunity for Arteta to rest and rotate heavily. I would certainly like to see White, Nørgaard, Ødegaard, Madueke and Gyökeres get minutes. And ideally Timber, Rice, Saka and Merino should be rested.
Chelsea vs Arsenal FT thoughts: Our worst performance of the season since United away. But credit to Chelsea — they were relentless even with 10 men, and Reece James played a blinder. A draw seems a more than fair result in the end, but given the context, it is two points dropped.
November 30, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Chelsea vs Arsenal FT thoughts: Our worst performance of the season since United away. But credit to Chelsea — they were relentless even with 10 men, and Reece James played a blinder. A draw seems a more than fair result in the end, but given the context, it is two points dropped.
Chelsea vs Arsenal HT thoughts: With both Saliba and Gabriel missing, we’re truly lacking composure at the back and picked up some needless yellows. We had no control of the game until that Caicedo red, which was a disgusting challenge. We need a big second-half performance.
November 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Chelsea vs Arsenal HT thoughts: With both Saliba and Gabriel missing, we’re truly lacking composure at the back and picked up some needless yellows. We had no control of the game until that Caicedo red, which was a disgusting challenge. We need a big second-half performance.
That should end the Rice vs Caicedo debate. Thank you, bye-bye.
November 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
That should end the Rice vs Caicedo debate. Thank you, bye-bye.
This weekend is another tricky away fixture. Our recent record at the Bridge has been pretty good, but Chelsea are building momentum with no goals conceded in their last 4 games. That being said, we should be looking to take all 3 points to further extend our lead at the top.
November 28, 2025 at 3:22 PM
This weekend is another tricky away fixture. Our recent record at the Bridge has been pretty good, but Chelsea are building momentum with no goals conceded in their last 4 games. That being said, we should be looking to take all 3 points to further extend our lead at the top.
A symbolic win that shows how far Arsenal have evolved.
SLAYING THE DEMON
Football for me has always been more than just a game.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:42 PM
A symbolic win that shows how far Arsenal have evolved.
Arsenal vs Bayern Munich FT thoughts: We have slayed the demon in the form of Bayern Munich & that was a statement win. The second-half performance was some of the best football we’ve played this season. What’s frightening is that the scoreline flatters Bayern, as it could have been a drubbing.
November 26, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Arsenal vs Bayern Munich FT thoughts: We have slayed the demon in the form of Bayern Munich & that was a statement win. The second-half performance was some of the best football we’ve played this season. What’s frightening is that the scoreline flatters Bayern, as it could have been a drubbing.
Arsenal vs Bayern Munich HT thoughts: Bayern are by far the best team we have faced so far this season, & Arsenal are equally up for the challenge. We could have made it 2–0 but went on to concede at the other end. You can only applaud that Bayern goal. Hope Trossard’s injury isn’t too serious.
November 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Arsenal vs Bayern Munich HT thoughts: Bayern are by far the best team we have faced so far this season, & Arsenal are equally up for the challenge. We could have made it 2–0 but went on to concede at the other end. You can only applaud that Bayern goal. Hope Trossard’s injury isn’t too serious.
I was expecting one of Martinelli/Madueke to start instead of Trossard, but given the form Trossard is in, you definitely want him to start.
November 26, 2025 at 7:09 PM
I was expecting one of Martinelli/Madueke to start instead of Trossard, but given the form Trossard is in, you definitely want him to start.
We are 24–11 down on aggregate against Bayern. So more than the three points, I feel that Bayern are the final demon Arsenal need to put to bed. If we do that, the belief will be sky high for the remainder of the season.
November 26, 2025 at 5:17 PM
We are 24–11 down on aggregate against Bayern. So more than the three points, I feel that Bayern are the final demon Arsenal need to put to bed. If we do that, the belief will be sky high for the remainder of the season.
A North London Derby win where it all worked out.
A NORTH LONDON DERBY WRITTEN IN THE STARS
I come from a country where cricket is almost a religion.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:36 PM
A North London Derby win where it all worked out.
I don’t think Arteta and Arsenal worked on tactics this week. It was all about getting the tifo right.
November 23, 2025 at 9:36 PM
I don’t think Arteta and Arsenal worked on tactics this week. It was all about getting the tifo right.
Arsenal vs Tottenham FT thoughts: What a result and what a brilliant hat-trick for Eze. Completely dominated and played Tottenham off the park. They didn’t even deserve the goal, but that’s the least of our worries. Derby wins are always sweet, but this one was extra special.
Arsenal vs Tottenham HT thoughts: The brilliant tifo pretty much set the tone for the derby. It looked like, for all our possession, we didn’t ask enough questions of Vicario. But then that Merino ball to find Trossard opened the floodgates, and Eze scoring was written in the stars.
November 23, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Arsenal vs Tottenham FT thoughts: What a result and what a brilliant hat-trick for Eze. Completely dominated and played Tottenham off the park. They didn’t even deserve the goal, but that’s the least of our worries. Derby wins are always sweet, but this one was extra special.
Let it all work out!
From Hale End Rejection to Emirates Redemption. Welcome Back Home, Ebs!
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TAKE IT EZE: ARSENAL'S MAVERICK SIGNING
Arsenal have signed Eberechi Eze.
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November 23, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Let it all work out!
Arsenal vs Tottenham HT thoughts: The brilliant tifo pretty much set the tone for the derby. It looked like, for all our possession, we didn’t ask enough questions of Vicario. But then that Merino ball to find Trossard opened the floodgates, and Eze scoring was written in the stars.
November 23, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Arsenal vs Tottenham HT thoughts: The brilliant tifo pretty much set the tone for the derby. It looked like, for all our possession, we didn’t ask enough questions of Vicario. But then that Merino ball to find Trossard opened the floodgates, and Eze scoring was written in the stars.
They say form goes out of the window in a derby, but Arsenal have more than enough quality, even with all the injuries, to win comfortably. Also, it’s at the Emirates, so anything other than a win would be disappointing.
November 22, 2025 at 9:42 PM
They say form goes out of the window in a derby, but Arsenal have more than enough quality, even with all the injuries, to win comfortably. Also, it’s at the Emirates, so anything other than a win would be disappointing.
The old demons Arteta's Arsenal must battle in order to heal.
DO SCARS HEAL?
In Kung Fu Panda 2, after Po has destroyed Lord Shen’s army, the two share a conversation that goes like this.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The old demons Arteta's Arsenal must battle in order to heal.