Yesterday’s revenge match against Liverpool ended 0-0. Arsenal dominated the first half without ever putting the ball in the net. Liverpool found their footing in the second half but neither side emerged victorious. For many Gooners (myself included), it was an unsatisfying missed opportunity. This Sunday, Arsenal continue pursuit of different silverware in the 3rdContinue reading “What the FA, Arsenal!”
Category Archives: Arsenal Men
The next big one
Arsenal started 2026 with a win at Bournemouth. Big Gabi notched an equalizing header, redeeming himself after his error led to their first score. Possible player of the season, Declan Rice got a brace in the second half to make it 1-3. Bournemouth would get a second but ultimately Arsenal saw the game out. Tomorrow,Continue reading “The next big one”
New year, new Arsenal
The Gunners exacted their revenge against Unai Emery’s Aston Villa for Arsenal’s last match of the year. Shifting gears in the second half, they put 4 past pantomime villain, Emi Martinez, before conceding a sloppy goal in stoppage time. Lovely to watch the lads dominating a really good Villa side in a decisive 4-1 win.Continue reading “New year, new Arsenal”
An end to Villainy
Arsenal’s current bogey team, Aston Villa, return to the Emirates tomorrow. The Gunners suffered one of only two losses this season away at Villa earlier this month. Since Unai Emery’s dismissal at Arsenal and subsequent rebirth in Birmingham, the Spaniard has been a constant thorn in fellow countrymen, Mikel Arteta’s side. But it’s no flukeContinue reading “An end to Villainy”
The gift of Arsenal
Arsenal continue their arduous journey through crowded December fixtures. Following the nail biter against Wolves, the Gunners ground out a 1-nil victory at Everton and then survived penalties against Crystal Palace to reach the semi-finals of the League Cup. We’re all dreaming of dominating matches, free flowing football and copious goals, but grinding out resultsContinue reading “The gift of Arsenal”
Ooh to be a Gooner: Michelle
The latest in a series of posts, profiling members of our Bay Area Gooners family. Originally from Fair Oaks, Michelle Wright has been in San Francisco a little over 2 years, and came to Arsenal through a rather circuitous route. She fell in love with a British comedian, Alan Davies, through QI (Quite Interesting), aContinue reading “Ooh to be a Gooner: Michelle”
Ooh to be a Gooner: Jose
The latest in a series of posts, profiling members of our Bay Area Gooners family. For most Arsenal matches at Maggie McGarry’s, a group of regulars consistently holds court at a big table in the back near the stage. Amongst them is Jose Santos. Jose was born and raised in San Francisco’s Visitation Valley. HeContinue reading “Ooh to be a Gooner: Jose”
Ooh to be a Gooner: Stevens
The latest in a series of posts profiling members of our Bay Area Gooners family. If you’ve attended Arsenal matches at Maggie McGarry’s over the past decade, you may have noticed the urbane Stevens Williams amongst the Gooners. He explains, it’s not a typo or a law firm, but a family name. Originally from Vermont,Continue reading “Ooh to be a Gooner: Stevens”
Ooh to be a Gooner: Miles
Another in our profiles of Gooners you’ll rub shoulders with, when you join us for an Arsenal match at Maggie McGarry’s. Miles Thomson grew up in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and moved to San Francisco in the summer of 2017. He was first drawn to football by the 1998 World Cup, finding the star power ofContinue reading “Ooh to be a Gooner: Miles”
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”
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