Arsenal: On the Edge
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Arsenal: On the Edge

The dramatic story of the 2024/25 season

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Arsenal: On the Edge

The dramatic story of the 2024/25 season

About this book

By the standards of most clubs, Arsenal's 2024/25 season was a resounding success. They had hoped to go one better than second place in the Premier League and reaching the semi-final of the Champions League. The fact that they did not shouldn't detract from an exciting and tumultuous season in which Arsenal overcame controversial referee decisions and a swathe of injuries to deliver outstanding highs such as thrashing Manchester City, routing PSV Eindhoven in a record-breaking 7–1 win and triumphing over Real Madrid.

Arsenal: On the Edge is a comprehensive analysis that delves into everything from squad-building and selections to triumphs and controversies, reflecting on what the team need to do to ensure that 2025/26 sees the end of Arsenal's twenty-year wait for the Premier League title.

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Publisher
Biteback Publishing
eBook ISBN
9781837360338
Year
2025

Table of contents

  1. Praise
  2. Title Page
  3. Contents
  4. Introduction
  5. Chapter 1: What Are the Prospects for Arsenal’s 2024/25 Season?
  6. Chapter 2: Saka the Difference as Arsenal Off to Winning Ways
  7. Chapter 3: What Has UEFA Done to the Champions League?
  8. Chapter 4: Watkins the Fall Guy as Arsenal Overcome Aston Villa
  9. Chapter 5: A Mixed Bag for Arsenal’s Champions League Venture
  10. Chapter 6: Refereeing Inconsistency Rife Against Brighton
  11. Chapter 7: Arsenal’s Transfer Window Looks Like Excellent Business
  12. Chapter 8: Dynamic Ticket Pricing Isn’t a Danger in Football… Yet
  13. Chapter 9: Gabriel Enjoys the Freedom of Haringey
  14. Chapter 10: Do Defences Win Titles?
  15. Chapter 11: Raya Saves Partey’s Pancetta in Bergamo
  16. Chapter 12: Heroic Performance Just Fails to Pull Off a Miracle Win
  17. Chapter 13: Arsenal’s Easy Street Afternoon Almost Goes Awry
  18. Chapter 14: French Champions Sent Home Empty-Handed
  19. Chapter 15: Sublime Saka Puts Stubborn Saints to the Sword
  20. Chapter 16: Arsenal’s Set-Piece Strategy Is Under Threat
  21. Chapter 17: Could Ben White Be This Season’s Aaron Ramsdale?
  22. Chapter 18: Arsenal Shoot Themselves in the Foot Once Again
  23. Chapter 19: Arsenal Earn the Points Against Shakhtar
  24. Chapter 20: Saka Returns, But Defensive Injuries Take Their Toll
  25. Chapter 21: Winless Run Continues as Arsenal Are Quelled by The Toon
  26. Chapter 22: Arsenal Fail to Find the Finishing Touch in Milan
  27. Chapter 23: Captain’s Return Sees Uplift in Performance
  28. Chapter 24: Ødegaard and Saka Run the Show
  29. Chapter 25: Arsenal Deliver European Win in Style
  30. Chapter 26: West Ham’s Bubble Is Burst
  31. Chapter 27: United Cornered as Arsenal Close Gap on Leaders
  32. Chapter 28: VAR Halts Arsenal’s Title Ambitions at Fulham
  33. Chapter 29: Jesus Offered a Chance for Salvation Before Christmas
  34. Chapter 30: Gunners Fire Blanks in Emirates Deadlock
  35. Chapter 31: Saka’s Hamstring Clouds Win at Palace
  36. Chapter 32: Arsenal Do Just Enough as They Adapt to Life without Saka
  37. Chapter 33: The Champions League Feels Like Arsenal’s Best Bet
  38. Chapter 34: Gunners Begin 2025 with Excellent Win in West London
  39. Chapter 35: A Case of Sussex Downs for Arsenal’s Title Ambitions
  40. Chapter 36: Gabriel Is the Thorn in Spurs’ Side Once Again
  41. Chapter 37: All Eggs Now in the Champions League Basket
  42. Chapter 38: Gunners Ensure Time for a Dubai Break
  43. Chapter 39: A Win Against the Odds in the Midlands
  44. Chapter 40: Two Gentlemen in Girona Convince as League Phase Concludes
  45. Chapter 41: Humble Pie on the Menu for Haaland
  46. Chapter 42: Trophy Hopes Over?
  47. Chapter 43: Nwaneri and Merino Rekindle the Flames of Hope
  48. Chapter 44: Surprising Hammer Blow Suffered at Home
  49. Chapter 45: Valiant Gunners Unable to Clear Path Through Forest
  50. Chapter 46: Arsenal’s Biggest Mistake Last Summer?
  51. Chapter 47: No Striker, No Problem, as Arsenal Book a Trip to Madrid
  52. Chapter 48: Arsenal’s Finishing Touch Left Behind in the Netherlands
  53. Chapter 49: A Tension-Free Night with the Drama in Madrid
  54. Chapter 50: ‘1–0 to the Arsenal’ in ‘Six-Pointer’ London Derby
  55. Chapter 51: Andrea, Arteta and Arsenal: A Love Triangle?
  56. Chapter 52: Saka’s Return Marred by Defensive Injuries
  57. Chapter 53: Problems with the PGMOL Continue at Goodison
  58. Chapter 54: Rice Twice as the Emirates Sees Its Greatest Night Yet
  59. Chapter 55: Sausages After the Caviar
  60. Chapter 56: Arsenal Make Dreams Real in Madrid
  61. Chapter 57: Assault on Saka the Low Point of Easter Trip to East Anglia
  62. Chapter 58: Gunners Brought Back Down to Earth
  63. Chapter 59: PSG Puncture Emirates Optimism
  64. Chapter 60: Gunners’ Title Challenge Peters Out Against Bournemouth
  65. Chapter 61: Champions League Campaign Ends in Paris
  66. Chapter 62: Arsenal Salvage Pride at Anfield
  67. Chapter 63: Gunners’ Final Home Match Delivers a Welcome Win
  68. Chapter 64: Arsenal Leave It Late to Conclude Season with Three Points
  69. Chapter 65: Most of Arsenal’s Opponents Would Give Their Right Arm for Such a Season
  70. Appendix 1: Premier League 2024/25 Final Table
  71. Appendix 2: UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase Final Table
  72. Appendix 3: UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Knock-Out Phase
  73. Appendix 4: Contrasting Fortunes in the Domestic Cup Campaigns
  74. Acknowledgements
  75. About the Authors
  76. Plates
  77. Copyright