Following a tough draw at Anfield, one could be forgiven for looking at our mid-week fixture and thinking Arsenal could get a result. And in those opening minutes, it seemed like we would do just that. We were stylish, crisp, tricky and yet ended the match with 30 shot attempts and nary a goal toContinue reading “In which we get hammered”
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It’s up for grabs now
All very tight at the top of the Premier League table right now. Arsenal sitting one point ahead of Liverpool and only 5 points separating them from Man City in 4th. A win on Sunday would go a long way towards establishing our title hopes bona fides. Liverpool at Anfield is always going to beContinue reading “It’s up for grabs now”
That time of year again
Heading into the holiday season, still in the thick of the title race, with Gooners casting a longing glance towards the transfer window, wondering who, if anyone might arrive. Can’t shake the nagging feeling we’re one or two injuries away from seeing it all slip away. Elneny picked up a knock against PSV while MartinelliContinue reading “That time of year again”
Something’s got to give
What a ride, this Arsenal team. Snatching victory at Kenilworth Road in the last 30 seconds of stoppage time against a surprisingly formidable Luton side. Declan Rice’s towering header was every bit as thrilling as Reiss Nelson’s late game winner last season at Bournemouth. And yet, there’s a different resolve, more steel to the GunnersContinue reading “Something’s got to give”
Arsenal through the lens
If you were unable to watch Arsenal’s mid-week Champions League match against RC Lens, you owe it yourself to at least see the highlights. It was a bit like watching a Harlem Globetrotters match or an Oprah special, You get a goal, and you get a goal, and you get a goal! Perhaps this isContinue reading “Arsenal through the lens”
Did you save room for Arsenal?
Hope everyone was able to enjoy time off this week with friends and family. Don’t worry if you over indulged, as long as you saved a little room for Arsenal. The Thanksgiving holiday and another dreaded interlull behind us, it’s now back to business for the Gunners. Annoyance at Trossard and Jesus playing a fullContinue reading “Did you save room for Arsenal?”
Ooh to be a Gooner: Sean
The latest in our series profiling the Gooners joining us at Maggie McGarry’s on match days. Sometime around 1999, San Jose high schooler, Sean Estill found himself in search of a team. Playing FIFA 98 with his skateboarding buddies, they supported clubs like Liverpool, Manchester United, Juventus, Chivas and even Spurs. Initially drawn to ArsenalContinue reading “Ooh to be a Gooner: Sean”
Six ways to Saturday
Arsenal’s decisive win Wednesday over Sevilla in the Champions League group stage served as a bit of a palate cleanser, but The Travesty on Tyneside is still stuck firmly in one’s craw. To have VAR examine an opposition goal for 4 possible violations and still stand could only happen to Arsenal. Topped off with severalContinue reading “Six ways to Saturday”
The hammer came down
Just like that, the hammer came down and our league cup run is over. You’ll hear Gooners rationalize it as freeing Arsenal up for more important things, but the truth is, it was an anemic performance all round. This was a chance for a number of squad players to bolster supporters already shaky faith inContinue reading “The hammer came down”
A is for Arsenal, also anxiety
Nervy late moments in our mid-week Champions League match against Sevilla, but don’t let it diminish two stellar goals by Martinelli and Jesus. Martinelli’s was reminiscent of his legendary goal a few seasons back at Chelsea. Also laudable was our stout defense with a rock star performance by Tomiyasu. Next up, Sheffield United, who haveContinue reading “A is for Arsenal, also anxiety”
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