Genuinely, I believe Arsenal have turned a corner, and it couldn’t have come at a more crucial time. After the excellent Champions League result in midweek, the team is quite honestly cooking! You need look no further than the spine of the team in the middle of the park, with Thomas Partey, Martin Ødegaard, and Declan Rice. I know there is a legitimate argument for Mikel Merino starting instead of Partey, but I am of the belief that if (and it’s a big if) Thomas Partey is fit and in form, he is among the best defensive midfielders in the Premier League and should start. I think the proof is in his most recent performances. Now, over the weekend, we face a tricky West Ham team, who are coming off an impressive result in week 12 against Newcastle. This is an away game, but I am confident that, based on the way we are playing, we should be looking to collect three points. 

What a game! Clearly our best performance of the season, and I don't think it's an accident that it coincides with us having close to a full squad for the first time this season. The performance from everyone was good. My eyebrows were raised when I saw the lineup with Gabriel Jesus starting instead of Havertz, but Jesus, in all honesty, contributed to the fluidity of the team's play, so credit to Arteta for that decision.

We are back!! We have returned after the international break, and typically, this means assessing the damage in terms of players we may lose due to injuries. Currently, Mikel Arteta is dealing with numerous injuries, some of which began before the international break. Players affected include Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Riccardo Calafiori, Ben White, Leandro Trossard, and Takehiro Tomiyasu. While I genuinely believe both Rice and Saka will feature (though I may be delusional), I’m currently unsure about Trossard’s situation. However, the shocking news from the break is that Ben White has undergone minor surgery, which could potentially keep him out for up to 12 weeks. It’s hard to deny it – we’ve truly been dealt a rough hand from the very start of the season. Mikel Arteta and this squad will need to show resilience and put together a strong run to get things back on track.

We are approaching 9 games into the Premier League season, and somehow this feels like a pivotal moment in Arsenal's season (go figure). On October 27, at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal will face Liverpool in what many are describing as a must-win for Arsenal after dropping points last weekend. This game should be a great match for neutrals, featuring two heavyweights with title aspirations going up against each other. Personally, I must say I am neither very confident nor feeling inferior going into this game.

The English Premier League (EPL) is widely regarded as one of the most competitive and thrilling football leagues in the world. With millions of fans passionately following their teams, every match is an event filled with anticipation. However, the effectiveness of the referees officiating these games has come under increasing scrutiny in recent seasons. Critics argue that inconsistent decision-making, reliance on technology, and a perceived lack of accountability have marred the integrity of the competition.