I am sure even the most fanatical supporter of English Premier Club Arsenal will not shed any tears for manager Arsene Wenger for the humiliating 8-2 defeat to perennial challengers Manchester United. Fact is the writing had long been on the wall that Wenger’s tactics of placing too much emphasis on the youth was not paying good dividends. more »

One of the most famous football clubs in my country, Accra Hearts of Oak have an inspiring motto: NEVER SAY DIE UNTIL THE BONES ARE ROTTEN. This creed has urged them to brave several storms in their 100 year old existence. Unfortunately, their lofty plan to celebrate their centenary in style in November this year has crashed miserably and they are now fighting desperately to remain in the premier division. more »

This is really a testing time for Arsenal's shrewd manager Arsene Wenger as the football world will be anxiously watching his reaction after going out of three trophies in two weeks. The Carling cup loss to unsung Birmingham City must have been a bad omen.The Emirates ball jugglers so dominated the game it would be no exaggeration to say that they actually refused to win by throwing away countless scoring chances. You can't be that unlucky. more »

Confidence- the material that is in abundant supply at Old Trafford is what may be lacking at The Emirates. This has cost Arsene Wenger's teenagers a lot but the good news is that these youngsters are learning fast and if their showing against ball juggling Barcelona the other day is anything to go by then there is real hope for the future.The way Arsenal fought back from a goal deficit to beat Barcelona 2-1 in the Champions league first leg match at The Emirates has really pleased Arsene Wenger who now fancies a big forward march to reach the pinnacle in Europe. more »