Arsenal and Chelsea supporters alike have cause for concern about the upcoming Europa League final. With Europe’s second grandest trophy on the line, some pre-match nerves would be expected. Much of these fears, though, stem from off-the-field issues arising from the location of the match itself. Why is the location problematic, and what does UEFA’s … Continue reading Baku and Forth: Arsenal, Mkhitaryan, and the Europa League Final
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Unai Emery’s Arsenal Are For Real
We at Corner Kick have made a lot out of the concept of tactical unity – that is, the idea that a team with a defined tactical identity will, over time, outperform its counterparts. I would stipulate that one of the reasons teams like Manchester City are able to be so successful is that their … Continue reading Unai Emery’s Arsenal Are For Real
Fan Diaries: Being (Cautiously) Optimistic about Liverpool’s Summer
2018 will go down as a history making year for Liverpool Football Club. In January, the sale of superstar midfielder Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona cast gloom and doom over whether the historic Merseyside Club could ever achieve its status among the European elite. Fenway Sports Group, the Boston based owners of the club, had another … Continue reading Fan Diaries: Being (Cautiously) Optimistic about Liverpool’s Summer
Fan Diaries: The Birth of a Second Star
The sound of the final three whistles may have rang through the Luhzniki Stadium in Moscow, but all I heard in front of the Eiffel Tower was the crowd of a hundred thousand people belting La Marseillaise, lighting flares, and rejoicing in the shower from the Paris Fire Department. Even before the final whistle blew, … Continue reading Fan Diaries: The Birth of a Second Star
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