The Hollywood Pass
Patrick Vieira made his debut for Arsenal at the old Highbury stadium against Sheffield Wednesday on September 16, 1996. “The first time he played, he came on in the first half, it was a shock to people,” recalled Arsene Wenger, who signed Vieira for Arsenal from AC Milan. “He was like a genie from the […]
Pep Guardiola neared Mikel Arteta, put one arm around his shoulder and gave the Arsenal manager an affectionate smack on the jaw. Guardiola smiled, while Arteta grinned. Then master and pupil pulled away. Arteta put his hands in his pocket, staring straight ahead and started leading his team from the tunnel and on to the […]
Mikel Arteta looked crushed. He was sat in front of the Arsenal goal mouth at Stamford Bridge, his legs stretched in front of him and his arms resting on either leg. The Arsenal captain glanced to his right to see Oscar, the Chelsea winger, trot away jubilantly towards a Chelsea huddle celebrating the goal he […]