The Non-Negotiables: An Arsenal Substack

📝 NEW: We’re about two months into the new season, so here is 5,000 words on how I feel about each Arsenal player, complete with color-coded levels of concern. Spoiler alert: I’m a huge fan of Declan Rice. thenonnegotiables.substack.c…

Went over the one performance I liked and the several I didn’t from Arsenal’s loss on penalties to Fleetwood Town. I also discuss how farcical Dowman’s sending off was, and why going out of the Carabao Cup early could be quite useful. Have a read, and subscribe if you enjoy.

📝 NEW: Honestly, I’m not too upset that Arsenal have crashed out of the Carabao Cup. However, I do have some thoughts about the individual performances we saw at Fleetwood Town, and Max Dowman’s sending off. I get into all of that below. 👇🏽 thenonnegotiables.substack.c…

Discussed the standout performers against Everton, a truly putrid refereeing display, and why Arsenal being “boring” is something to be proud of. Have a read, and subscribe if you enjoy so future pieces are e-mailed directly to you!

📝 NEW: I go over five impressive performances from Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Everton, one truly dreadful showing, why people still think Arsenal are boring, and why I’m embracing it. thenonnegotiables.substack.c…

Wrote about how Eze is showing that he may be on the brink of evolving into an effective left winger for Arsenal after so many have written him off. Have a read, and subscribe if you enjoy so future pieces are e-mailed directly to you!

📝 NEW: Eze was on the cusp of becoming something different than what he signed for Arsenal as. Then, a midfield signing and forward departures forced him back to left wing, where he has disappointed. But we may be witnessing him evolve in a new way. thenonnegotiables.substack.c…

Wrote about the hits and misses from last night’s draw at Bayern — including Eze’s best performance of the season and another disappointing showing from Havertz — as well as the importance in keeping faith in players. Have a read, and subscribe if you enjoy! It’s free!

📝 NEW: I go over four Ballers and two Fallers from Arsenal’s exciting 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich on Wednesday. I also discuss how this match reminded us that we can’t write off players this early in the season. thenonnegotiables.substack.c…

I went over the heroics of Rice and both CBs, some disappointing performances in the front line, and how it’s very acceptable to win ugly at Forest these days, among other topics. Have a read, and subscribe if you enjoy so future pieces are e-mailed directly to you!

📝 NEW: I discuss the most impressive showings as well as the lowlights from Arsenal’s hard-fought 1-0 win at Forest, as well as why I think people need to lighten up about how the Gunners played in a tricky fixture. thenonnegotiables.substack.c…

I discussed how the Lille win felt like pure, proper football after a Premier League weekend that invited despair, Bruno G’s dominant showing, and Gyökeres’ 40th game without a shot on target. Have a read, and subscribe if you enjoy so future pieces are e-mailed directly to you!

📝 NEW: I go over four Ballers and two Fallers from Arsenal’s 3-0 victory over Lille on Tuesday. I also discuss how the CL will likely become a welcome break from a league season tainted by disgrace. thenonnegotiables.substack.c…

Wow that guy Bukayo Saka who’s apparently washed and not good at finishing has a goal and assist after six minutes on the pitch!

Covered the standouts from Arsenal’s 2-1 win against Leeds — including Bruno G’s burgeoning knack for winning goals, Rice coming to life, and what Madueke’s performance means for the LW position. Have a read, and subscribe if you enjoy so future pieces are sent directly to you!

Passed 500 subscribers over the weekend and now The Non-Negotiables is #87 in Substack’s Rising in Sports! Beyond grateful for the support the site has received. If you’re interested in checking out my work, you can do so below 👇🏽 thenonnegotiables.substack.c…

📝 NEW: I go over the best performances and the worst ones from Arsenal’s comeback win against Leeds. Sorry if I’m as rusty as the champions were, it’s been a few weeks since I did one of these. thenonnegotiables.substack.c…

Gonna tap the sign on this piece because in it I go over the actual stats and objective evidence around Saka’s performances so far this season, and the indications are actually pretty encouraging. I think people intent on panicking over him should really have a look.

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