📝 NEW: Nothing is won in November. But this is an excellent Arsenal team, and we need to enjoy going on the journey with them. These could be times we look back on warmly years from now — be present. thenonnegotiables.substack.com/p/enjoy-this...

📝 NEW — Ballers & Fallers: Bayern (h) BALLERS 🌎 Rice 😮‍💨 Eze 💫 ??? 📈 ??? ⚽️ ??? 💪 ??? FALLERS 😬 ??? It’s another tremendous result for Arsenal! I go over six outstanding performances from Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Bayern and… another performance. thenonnegotiables.substack.com/p/ballers-an...

📝 NEW — Ballers & Fallers: Bayern (h) BALLERS 🌎 Rice 😮‍💨 Eze 💫 ??? 📈 ??? ⚽️ ??? 💪 ??? FALLERS 😬 ??? It’s another tremendous result for Arsenal! I go over six outstanding performances from Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Bayern and… another performance. thenonnegotiables.substack.com/p/ballers-an...

Back in the top 100 for Substack’s “Rising in Sports” category 💪🏽

📝 NEW — Ballers & Fallers: Spurs (h) BALLERS 3️⃣ Eze ⚽️ Trossard 💨 ??? 💪 ??? 😍 ??? 🎆 ??? FALLERS 🐓 ??? I go over six Ballers and one Faller from Arsenal’s tremendous 4-1 win in the North London Derby. What a night. thenonnegotiables.substack.com/p/ballers-an...

📝 NEW: In the wake of Gabriel’s injury while on international duty, we’re all frustrated. Many of us want someone to blame. In that spirit, I started writing about who it should be and the conclusion I reached was… surprising. thenonnegotiables.substack.com/p/on-gabriel...

Really good insightful & analytical article! Enjoyed reading this. I hope it gets a wider reach cos there are some interesting points worth looking at for even the football administrators! Brilliantly written by @shamsdale.bsky.social 👏🏿 open.substack.com/pub/thenonne...

📝 NEW: A season after his breakout, Myles Lewis-Skelly now faces challenges for minutes for both club and country. I discuss how for him and Ethan Nwaneri, time out of the spotlight isn’t the end of the world. In fact, it’s all part of the process. thenonnegotiables.substack.com/p/the-arsena...

📝 NEW — Ballers & Fallers: Sunderland (a) BALLERS ⭐️ Zubimendi 🚀 ??? 🔥 ??? 😮‍💨 ??? FALLERS 9️⃣ Merino 🗑️ ??? I discuss the best and worst performances from Arsenal’s 2-2 draw at Sunderland. Give it a read, and subscribe if you enjoy! thenonnegotiables.substack.com/p/ballers-an...

📝 NEW: On Saturday, Arsenal will play newly-promoted Sunderland. But it’ll be an emotional one; the Black Cats are now captained by a man who used to captain Arsenal — Granit Xhaka. I say a few words on what the former Gunner once meant to this team. 👇🏽 thenonnegotiables.substack.com/p/granit-xha...

📝 NEW — Ballers & Fallers: Slavia Praha (a) BALLERS ✅ Saka 🧠 ??? ✌️ ??? 👍 ??? 🤩 ??? FALLERS 🤷‍♂️ Nwaneri 📉 ??? I go over the best and worst performers from Arsenal’s 3-0 win in Prague. Have a read, and subscribe if you enjoy. thenonnegotiables.substack.com/p/ballers-an...

I don't think we will but it would be worth trying something that isn't Merino up front tonight, ahead of the weekend.

📝 NEW — Ballers & Fallers: Burnley (a) BALLERS 🔥 Gyökeres ⭐️ ??? 👍 ??? FALLERS 😕 Saka 🚫 ??? 😡 ??? I discuss the best and worst individual performances from Arsenal as they got the job done up north. Have a read, and subscribe if you enjoy! thenonnegotiables.substack.com/p/ballers-an...

📝 NEW — Ballers & Fallers: Brighton (h) (EFL Cup) BALLERS 🧤 Kepa 👀 ??? 💪 ??? 👍 ??? FALLERS 📉 Nørgaard 😂 ??? I give my thoughts and some individual performances from Wednesday night. Have a read, and subscribe if you enjoy! thenonnegotiables.substack.com/p/ballers-an...

📝 NEW: Those who say Arsenal are boring and other detractors aren’t upset about how the Gunners are playing. They’re upset that it’s Arsenal who are doing so well. And it should be sweet music to our ears. Have a read, and subscribe if you enjoy. thenonnegotiables.substack.com/p/let-them-t...

📝 NEW: Those who say Arsenal are boring and other detractors aren’t upset about how the Gunners are playing. They’re upset that it’s Arsenal who are doing so well. And it should be sweet music to our ears. Have a read, and subscribe if you enjoy. thenonnegotiables.substack.com/p/let-them-t...

📝 NEW — Ballers & Fallers: Crystal Palace (h) BALLERS ⚽️ Eze 💪 ??? 😮‍💨 ??? FALLERS 6️⃣ Zubimendi 🤕 ??? 🏆 ??? I talk about the best and most disappointing performances from a critical home win for Arsenal. Give it a read and subscribe if you enjoy! thenonnegotiables.substack.com/p/ballers-an...

Declan Rice is gonna post a picture of himself having the time of his life on the day West Ham get relegated and I can’t wait to watch it send their fans’ heads to Neptune.

📝 NEW: By being the best set piece team in England, if not all of Europe, Arsenal may have stumbled onto the PL’s version of the Tush Push. I discuss why widespread criticism of that ability is just bad faith. Have a read, and subscribe if you enjoy. thenonnegotiables.substack.com/p/why-the-an...

📝 NEW — Ballers & Fallers: Atletico Madrid (h) Ballers: ⚽️ Gyökeres 💯 Zubimendi 🦹‍♂️ ??? 💨 ??? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ??? Fallers: 😂 ??? I go over five Ballers and a sad little Faller from Arsenal’s 4-0 win last night in the CL. Have a read and subscribe if you enjoy! thenonnegotiables.substack.com/p/ballers-an...

📝 NEW — Ballers & Fallers: Fulham (a) Ballers: ⭐️ Saka 📈 ??? 💪 ??? Fallers: 🙁 Eze 🪑 ??? ⁉️ ??? I go over the encouraging and not-so-encouraging performances from Arsenal’s win at Craven Cottage. Give it a read, and subscribe if you enjoy! thenonnegotiables.substack.com/p/ballers-an...

Before the football is back underway, I wanted to take a moment to discuss a recent off-field development for Arsenal: the departure of Tim Lewis, resulting boardroom shakeup, and what it means for the future. Have a read, and subscribe if you enjoy! thenonnegotiables.substack.com/p/arsenal-ha...

Figured this international break was as good a time as any to write my first Player Concern Index of the season. In it, I go through the Arsenal first team player by player and give my thoughts on them. Have a read, and subscribe if you enjoy! thenonnegotiables.substack.com/p/player-con...

Seen a lot of talk about Gyökeres as what will be a long two weeks without club football kicks off. I wanted to talk about Gyökeres, too. Specifically, I wanted to talk about how he’s impressed me so far. Have a read and subscribe if you enjoy. thenonnegotiables.substack.com/p/the-unexpe...

Seen a lot of talk about Gyökeres as what will be a long two weeks without club football kicks off. I wanted to talk about Gyökeres, too. Specifically, I wanted to talk about how he’s impressed me so far. Have a read and subscribe if you enjoy. thenonnegotiables.substack.com/p/the-unexpe...

I’m tired of Arsenal fans jumping to dramatic conclusions all the time. So I wrote about Nwaneri, Saliba, and how folks who think “something is going on” between them and the manager are telling on themselves. Have a read and subscribe if you enjoy! 👇🏽 thenonnegotiables.substack.com/p/stop-proje...

Ahead of the CL clash with Olympiacos, I offer a final reflection on Arsenal’s victory at Newcastle — a match I didn’t think was must-win, but one that ultimately might prove to be a turning point in our season. Have a read, and subscribe if you enjoy 👇🏽 thenonnegotiables.substack.com/p/why-the-wi...

United lose Chelsea lose Liverpool lose Welbeck brace Nketiah winner at the death

William Saliba is a prime example of how your average Twitter goofball has no idea what a pro footballer is thinking. First people were convinced he hated Arteta and wanted to go. Saliba stayed. Then people were sure he thought this Arsenal project was a dead end. Saliba stayed.

I think something that a lot of Arsenal fans need to remember is that not all games are created equal. It’s a long season. Some matches need to be inch-perfect and absolutely should be picked apart microscopically. Some matches are just about getting a win and going home.

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🚨NEW POD🚨 Ep. 45 — Arteta Gets It Wrong, Martinelli Strikes Again + Lessons (Hopefully) Learned @shamsdale.bsky.social @yellowribbons.bsky.social 🤦‍♂️ Lineup against City 🎲 Arteta’s overuse of game managers 📈 What to do with Martinelli 9️⃣ Concerns about Gyökeres 🏆 State of the title race LINKS BELOW

Really fun chat with @yellowribbons.bsky.social in which we discuss Liverpool being dramatic, the Zubi-Rice-Merino midfield, Henry critiquing Gyökeres, Martinelli and Trossard winning us the match at Athletic Club, what it means, and what to expect against City. Check it out and follow the pod!

🚨NEW POD🚨 Ep. 44 — Arteta’s “Finishers” Rescue Arsenal, Gyökeres Overanalyzed + Man City Preview @shamsdale.bsky.social @yellowribbons.bsky.social ⏱️ Liverpool getting away with it 🧐 Henry’s analysis of Gyökeres ⚽️ Super subs Martinelli+Trossard 🎭 Their roles at Arsenal 👀 City preview LINKS BELOW

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🚨NEW POD🚨 Ep. 43 — Arsenal Dominate Forest, Encouraging Attacking Chemistry & Concern About White @shamsdale.bsky.social @yellowribbons.bsky.social @supplyanddemandrew.bsky.social 👀 Madueke, Eze, and Gyökeres 👍 Trust in Nwaneri 4️⃣ Worries about White 🇪🇸 Athletic Club preview LINKS BELOW

Really fun pod with @spacelawshitpost.me in which we discuss things we enjoyed from Arsenal’s first three games, things we’re excited about, and concerns we have. We also do a quick power ranking of the Big Five, Spurs, and Newcastle. Hope you give it a listen!

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🚨NEW EPISODE🚨 Ep. 41 — “Big Seven” Power Rankings, Thorny Injuries & Are Arsenal England’s Team? @shamsdale.bsky.social @spacelawshitpost.me ✅ Arsenal’s 25/26 depth 👀 The new attackers 😅 A slew of injuries already 📉 Issues at the Manchester clubs 🥇 Comparing Arsenal + Liverpool LINKS BELOW

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“I failed to see how the player that we’ve watched for the last few months could come up with a performance at Anfield.” In our latest episode, @shamsdale.bsky.social gives his thoughts on Mikel Arteta’s selection of Mikel Merino and Gabriel Martinelli to start at Anfield. Do you agree?

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🚨NEW POD🚨 Ep. 37 — EZE IS A GUNNER!!! + Havertz’s Knee Injury, Trossard Gets Paid @shamsdale.bsky.social @supplyanddemandrew.bsky.social @yellowribbons.bsky.social ❤️ Arsenal bringing Eze home 🔟 Rating our summer acquisitions 😂 Laughing at Spurs 🤕 Havertz injured 💷 Trossard’s pay bump LINKS BELOW

Brilliant by Arsenal, honestly. Fans has been at war with each other for a month but the club have ingeniously found a way to achieve harmony by doing something we all think is absolutely asinine 😂😂😂

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“Tony Adams, like a lot of Arsenal fans, thinks a captain is a guy who should be barking out orders on the pitch… but Ødegaard, I think, leads in a much more important way.” In Ep. 36, @shamsdale.bsky.social explains how Ødegaard perfectly responded to Adams’ comments about his captaincy.

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🚨NEW POD🚨 Ep. 36 — Arsenal Weather the Storm at Old Trafford, Ødegaard’s Leadership & Eze to Spurs? @shamsdale.bsky.social @supplyanddemandrew.bsky.social 🎉 Celebrating an OT win 👀 How the new guys fared 👍 Promising individual performances 👹 How good will Utd be? 🔟 Missing out on Eze LINKS BELOW