Arsenal became one of the most performative clubs in the Premier League long before it was in vogue. As they start the new season powerfully, can they handle even more exposure?
Arsenal once used aggression to demonstrate to a sceptical world that they could challenge for honours, but now it is a way of finding an excuse for failure.
The great English clubs no longer look to Ireland for their players. Brexit has restricted options even further so where now for the gifted Irish footballer?
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