On the rebound

Loved the late fight back from the Gunners on Saturday, but feel a little fortunate to snatch a late draw from the mouth of defeat. The lads seemed a step behind for most of the match and made an ordinary Chelsea team look like contenders. No time to dwell as Arsenal head to Spain toContinue reading “On the rebound”

Old familiar foes

Another dreaded interlull behind us and Arsenal’s triumphant win over Man City begins to fade into memory, as we prepare for the lads to get back to business. This might seem like a good time to face Chelsea, currently sitting in 11th, having won only 3 matches. But two of those were their most recent,Continue reading “Old familiar foes”

Rollercoaster of love

Just over two months into the season, we’ve hit the first real dip in the Arsenal supporter rollercoaster. Our trip to France ended up so much sour milk, with RC Lens taking advantage of our sloppy defense and Saka limping off. Again. And of course, it would occur just prior to our biggest match ofContinue reading “Rollercoaster of love”

The champignons league?

Fine effort by Arsenal to crush a hapless Bournemouth, 4-0. However, Saka and Jesus going off limping is worrisome, especially given Martinelli and Partney are still out. Saka was amongst the top 10 most fouled players in the Premier League last season and that irksome trend appears to be continuing. Quick jaunt to France forContinue reading “The champignons league?”

A bowl of cherries

Having dispatched with Brentford in efficient if not nervy fashion during Wednesday’s League Cup action, the Gunners head south to face Bournemouth tomorrow. There seems to be an undercurrent of unease amongst a lot of Gooners. The team doesn’t seem to be firing on all cylinders and there continue to be ongoing injury concerns. OutsideContinue reading “A bowl of cherries”

In our cups again

Another great turnout for a North London Derby Sunday at Maggie’s. Unfortunately, our dedication was rewarded with a draw that felt like a loss. We watched an Arsenal that despite some flashes of brilliance, seemed to be suffering a lag from Wednesday’s Champions League action. But this is the time of the season when theContinue reading “In our cups again”

We are the Tottenham haters

Apologies for the late post, it’s been a busy week for yours truly. Arsenal won their opening Champions League group stage match against PSV Einhoven in stellar fashion. They played classy, stylish football and notched a 4-0 victory. But no time to bask in the afterglow, with the first North London Derby of the seasonContinue reading “We are the Tottenham haters”

Are these the champions?

Great to get the win on Sunday at Everton and banish previous poor results to memory. Not the prettiest, but all 3 points collected, and no one should complain about that. Adding injury to insult, Gabriel Martinelli went off with a knock, not long after having a brilliant goal ruled offside. Fingers crossed about that,Continue reading “Are these the champions?”

No time to monkey around

On paper, Everton FC is an unlikely bogey team for Arsenal. Especially given they’ve finished near the bottom of the table the past two years, narrowly escaping relegation last season. And yet, the Gunners have struggled against the Toffees, winning just two of their last 11 Premier League visits to Goodison Park (W2 D3 L6)Continue reading “No time to monkey around”

Warm impermanence

Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher (and rumored substitute left back), once said, Change is the only constant. I’m more of a Bowie guy myself, but as the transfer window closes, Gooners are left to contemplate a number of changes. Left back, Kieran Tierney is headed to Real Sociedad, on a season-long loan. Despite the “loan” tag,Continue reading “Warm impermanence”