Are we all really sure that no other club behaves like Barcelona?

By Tony Attwood The players Arsenal do not want hanging around (allegedly) The behaviour of Barcelona over the Frenkie de Jong affair is generally portrayed as being a one-off by a club desperate to dig itself out of the hole it has got itself into.  But the lack of serious media investigation into the affair …

Arsenal’s new tactics explored in detail and what it means for the season ahead

The new Arsenal tactic: revealed against Palace in all its glory by Tony Attwood The opening day’s tackles, fouls and yellow cards table has thrown up some unexpected numbers. For a start, and as we have mentioned before, Arsenal have reversed their previous policy and gone for multiple tackling.  And so as we have entered …

How the Premier League referees are biased: an analysis

How the media created the myth of the gap between Arsenal and the top four By Tony Attwood There is no doubt that if you are playing at home in the premier league there are certain referees you welcome with open arms and others you think, we might as well pack up now. The home …