The North London club have apparently eclipsed Chelsea as both clubs chase two of the summer transfer window’s most-coveted target: Declan Rice and Moisés Caicedo. Various reports go so far as to say that Chelsea are “out of the running” for Rice and that Arsenal have “jumped ahead” of Chelsea in the race to sign Caicedo. Signing just one would be a massive boost to our fortunes; signing both? Priceless.
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Tactics: the Brighton Break-down, or why Seagulls are sus…
We can’t afford to let our guard down against a side that is looking at a chance at qualifying for a European spot for the first time in its history. De Zerbi has his side playing positive, incisive football depsite being the anti-Chelsea, selling key players and replacing them astutely. Tottenham’s recent wobble can only intensify the Seagull’s hunger for climbing the table, and we’d do well to prepare for a scene out of Hitchcock rather than a cakewalk.
Continue readingDe Zerbi offers a bit of trash talk for Arsenal ahead of Brighton clash…
One of the less-appreciated elements to Mikel Arteta’s approach has been his refusal to say anything remotely controversial about opponents, at least during the week ahead of facing one. By contrast, Roberto de Zerbi, perhaps sensing the pressure growing around Brighton’s wobble, including a devastating 1-5 loss to Everton on Monday, may have put his foot in it and offered Arteta some motivational material. While his intent was probably more about addressing his own players, Arteta will almost certainly ensure that a few of our lads get the message as well.
Continue readingHow many Seagulls will Arsenal swoop for this summer?

The January signing of Leandro Trossard has proven to be one of the smartest mid-season signings in recent history, but rather than scratching an itch, it may have triggered a new hunger. We did go all-in for Brighton’s Moisés Caicedo, after all, and recent reports suggest that we’re still after him despite his re-upping his contract. Well, add another name to the list of Seagulls we’re linked to: Alexis Mac Allister.
Continue readingWhy can't we score one more goal? Violent Femmes weigh in…
(For the full effect, click here to play an instrumental karaoke version of the original Violent Femmes classic). If you’re in the pub, this could make for a bit of fun.
Game…after game…
I will walk, and I will play…
but the day…after today…
I will stop…and I will start…
There may be some shots that glance off the pole,
but I look at the score, and—I need a goal.
He’s dribblin’ ’round like he might be high:
He’s shot from outside the box and let it fly.
so please put, put, put that shot on frame!
so please put, put, put that shot on frame!
Do we have a fox in the box?Please don’t choke, find the bloke;cross and reach for a leg of hope.