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Former Gunner Tyreece John-Jules joined Arsenal’s first-team training session on Monday as the team prepared for their Champions League match against Atletico Madrid.Image via BeanymanSports on
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Why are Arsenal called 'Set Piece FC'? How Gunners became corner specialists under Mikel Arteta
Arsenal have lately come to be referred to as "Set Piece FC" by some cynical observers on social media. It's a reference to the fact they are able to score so many goals from corners and free-kicks, which is denigrated by those who seem to feel such a dependency reflects badly on the team's attacking flair.
While the set-piece threat was again on show, so was Arsenal’s threat in transition. Lewis-Skelly’s dribble started in his own half and took four Atletico players out of the game. The timing of the pass was perfect, and Martinelli’s curled finish couldn’t be stopped by Jan Oblak. A truly sublime goal.
Former Arsenal striker Tyreece John-Jules has been spotted training with the Gunners first-team ahead of the Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.The 24-year-old is currently a free
Arsenal youngster Marli Salmon was one of a few academy players involved in first-team training on Thursday, after being tipped as the club’s top first-year scholar this season.
ARSENAL superkid Max Dowman scored his first goals in Europe this season – although he still ended up on the losing side today in the Uefa Youth League. Yet this display for the under-19s,
Arsenal: Viktor Gyokeres explains delayed celebration after ending goal drought in big Champions League win - Sweden international is up and running for Arsenal in the Champions League
Arsenal were compared to prime 2013-16 Atletico Madrid as they crushed their Spanish opponents 4-0 in a ruthless Champions League display built on incredible defensive organisation and finished off with precision finishing.