Wednesday, 1/28 • 12:00 pm Kickoff • Maggie McGarry’s (21+)
Match on inside and outside.Maggie’s is 21+, even in the parklet.Dogs in parklet only, please.Keep the banter civil and friendly.Outside food is OK.Outside drinks are NOT.
COYG!
The devils in the details
The Red Devils visit the Emirates on Sunday for Arsenal’s next big challenge. While not the fierce rivalry of the past, the Gunners must contend with a United side, brimming with confidence under interim coach, Michael Carrick.
Arsenal have beaten United, 5 of 6 most recent meetings, but United have a bounce in their step, beating Man City, 2-0. last weekend. Easily their best performance under the past 5 managers.
Arsenal supporters are also feeling their oats after the Gunners bested Inter Milan at the San Siro, with Gabriel Jesus getting 2 goals and Gyökeres adding another. The win means Arsenal head straight into the Champions League round of 16 in March.
Wasn’t able to get to Maggie’s during the week but looking forward to seeing everyone Sunday!
COYG!
Best, Mark
Arsenal v Man Utd
Sunday, 1/25 • 8:30 am Kickoff • Maggie McGarry’s (21+)
Match on inside and outside.Maggie’s is 21+, even in the parklet.Dogs in parklet only, please.Keep the banter civil and friendly.Outside food is OK.Outside drinks are NOT.
COYG!
Inter Milan v Arsenal
Tuesday, 1/20 • 12:00 pm Kickoff • Maggie McGarry’s (21+)
Match on inside and outside.Maggie’s is 21+, even in the parklet.Dogs in parklet only, please.Keep the banter civil and friendly.Outside food is OK.Outside drinks are NOT.
COYG!
The forest for the trees
Arsenal supporters seem a little blasé this season about the FA and League Cups. Recent turnout at Maggie’s for the League Cup Semi-Final first leg and FA Cup 3rd round were pretty meager.
We all in on Arsenal winning the Premier League or the Champions League this season. Or both. Though we shouldn’t turn our noses up at any silverware, but instead be dreaming of the quadruple, no?
Back to league business with a visit to Nottingham tomorrow. Forest is languishing in 17th place, just above the relegation zone and were unceremoniously knocked out of the FA Cup by Championship side, Wrexham last weekend.
Arsenal walloped them earlier in the season and hopefully will do the double this Saturday. But the Gunners can’t take any team for granted and it wasn’t that long ago that Forest knocked us out of two FA Cup competitions.
I look forward to see everyone at the pub tomorrow.
COYG!
Best, Mark
Familiarity breeds…
The media stinkfest over Martinelli’s ill-advised push of an injured Conor Bradley, didn’t phase the lad Sunday at Portsmouth. After giving up a cheap goal in the early minutes, Arsenal roared back to win 1-4 on the strength of a Martinelli hat-trick.
Tomorrow the Gunners face Chelsea in the League Cup Semi-Final. This is the first of 3 matches against the chavs in the next two months. We’ll wait and see if they’ll get that new manager “bounce”.
I’ll be at the pub tomorrow and again on Saturday for Nottingham. Look forward to see you.
COYG!
Best, Mark
Chelsea v Arsenal
Wednesday, 1/14 • 12:00 pm Kickoff • Maggie McGarry’s (21+)
Match on inside and outside.Maggie’s is 21+, even in the parklet.Dogs in parklet only, please.Keep the banter civil and friendly.Outside food is OK.Outside drinks are NOT.
COYG!
What the FA, Arsenal!
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 3rd round of the FA Cup. This is the only trophy Arsenal have won under Mikel Arteta and not really top of Gooners’ wish list. But as well as things things are going this season so far, we’re not in a position to be choosy. Besides, I always want Arsenal to win everything.
I’ve missed the last few matches due to illness, but I’m hoping to be back at the pub on Sunday.
COYG!
Best, Mark
Portsmouth v Arsenal
Sunday, Dec. 11 • 6:00 am Kickoff • Maggie McGarry’s (21+)
Match on inside.Parklet opens at 8:00 am.Maggie’s is 21+, even in the parklet.Non-alcoholic beverages only until 6:00 am.Dogs in parklet only, please.Keep the banter civil and friendly.Outside food is OK.Outside drinks are NOT.
COYG!
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, it’s Liverpool at home, one of only two teams to beat the Gunners this season. To say this is the biggest match of the season is not hyperbole. When your club sits atop the table with a slim points lead, and a match every 3 days, pretty much every game is the “biggest”. Until the next one.
Rare Thursday lunchtime match at Maggie’s. Unfortunately illness will keep me away from the pub as I try to recover in time for our FA Cup match on Sunday.
COYG!
Best, Mark
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