Sunday, 9/21 • 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.Outside food is OK.Outside drinks are NOT.
Come on you Gunners!
Champions League Tuesday!
Quick post to remind everyone, the Champions League group… er, “new league phase” begins tomorrow. Kick off is 9:45 and and Maggie’s will have the match on for us!
I won’t make it to the pub tomorrow but will see you next Sunday!
COYG!
Best, Mark
Athletic v Arsenal
Tuesday, 9/16 • 9:45 am Kickoff • Maggie McGarry’s (21+)
Match on inside and outside.Maggie’s is 21+, even in the parklet.Dogs in parklet only, please.Outside food is OK.Outside drinks are NOT.
Come on you Gunners!
Darkest before dawn
Thanks to the international break, we’ve been able dwell on Arsenal’s defeat at Anfield for almost two weeks. We dominated for long stretches but were undone by the Gunners’ lack of imagination and a singular moment of brilliance.
Szoboszlai’s free kick winner was reminiscent of the two Declan Rice put past Real Madrid last season. Nothing to do, but begrudgingly admire it.
Arsenal restart the season Saturday against Nottingham. A midday London kick off means we’ll be getting up before dawn. Interesting to see, if this week’s Nuno Espírito Santo sacking and the announcement of his replacement, Ange Postecoglou, will impact Nottingham’s performance. I’m just happy we get to use the sung to the tune of “Sleepy Jean” chant again.
Hope we’ll see you at the pub! Come cement your legend status. Don’t forget to be extra quiet entering/exiting the pub in early morning darkness.
COYG!
Best, Mark
Arsenal v Nottingham
Saturday, September 13 • 4:30 am Kickoff • Maggie McGarry’s (21+)
This match on inside. Parklet does not open until 8:00 am.
Please be quiet entering/exiting the pub.
Maggie’s is 21+ EVEN in the parklet.
Dogs outside only please.
Outside food is OK.
Outside drinks are NOT.
Come on you Gunners!
What a difference
What a difference a week makes. After a labored victory at Old Trafford, Arsenal bounced back to batter Leeds United, 5-0 at home.
Saturday was a match of firsts, including Viktor Gyökeres first goal in the red and white. We also witnessed the Premier League debut of wunderkind, Max Dowman, who became the second-youngest player in league history, making his debut at 15 years and 235 days old.
Ebereche Eze was introduced to the roar of the Emirates faithful and the whole affair was one big Arsenal lovefest. Mind you, it’s one thing to dominate a newly promoted side, but now the Gunners head to Anfield to take on the current champions.
They’ll do this without Bukayo Saka who suffered a hamstring injury that is expected to keep him out at least 4 weeks. Eze could find himself pressed into immediate duty as a result. Martin Ødegaard is also in doubt, after falling on his shoulder in the first half and we’re hearing that Kai Havertz’ injury may require surgery.
Another great crowd at the pub. The atmosphere at Maggie’s makes these victories that much sweeter.
Don’t miss this big match. See you at the pub! COYG!
Best, Mark
Liverpool v Arsenal
Sunday, 8/31 • 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.Outside food is OK.Outside drinks are NOT.
Come on you Gunners!
Arsenal, take 2
We don’t even get a week to enjoy the gritty win against United. Far from pretty, the Gunners got a 1-nil victory at Old Trafford. But any joy from the result was quickly tempered by news that Kai Havertz is now injured. No word yet on how long he’ll be out, but Arsenal secured the services of Ebereche Eze, snatching him from the jaws of Tottenham.
Maggie McGarry’s was a packed, raucous affair Sunday. One of the best turnouts in recent history. Great to see new faces along with all the returning Gooners.
Next up is newly promoted Leeds United. Leeds have a Bay Area connection, as they’re owned by the San Francisco 49ers and have a supporters group that watches at Mad Dog in the Fog. They opened the season by beating Everton Monday on a gifted penalty for a specious handball decision.
Hope to see everyone Saturday! COYG!
Best, Mark
Arsenal v Leeds
Sunday, 8/23 • 9:30 am Kickoff • Maggie McGarry’s (21+)
Match on inside and outside.Maggie’s is 21+, even in the parklet.Dogs in parklet only, please.Outside food is OK.Outside drinks are NOT.
Come on you Gunners!
Season Opener Sunday
Here we go again. Sunday marks the start of the 2025/2026 Premier League season for Arsenal, who head to Old Crapford to take on Man United. Is it our time?
The club made multiple signings in the off season, adding Kepa, Zubimendi, Norgaard, Madueke, Mosquera, and Gyokeres to the roster. Attempts to buy Crystal Palace’s Eze have stalled, but rest assured fair-weather fans will make it out to be a momentous transfer window failure.
Still, we have reached a critical juncture in the Arteta project. He’s been given significant reinforcements and will be judged harshly if the Gunners fail to nab some silverware.
I start every season with an unbridled optimism we will win it all, and the excitement of being back at Maggie McGarry’s with our Gooner community.
We’ve added new swag this season, a limited edition Bay Area Gooners hoodie! The only way to guarantee you get yours, is to pre-order via this form. You’ll need to pick them up from me at Maggie’s during weekend matches, unless you make shipping arrangements. Anticipating orders being ready for pick up beginning with the Liverpool match, Sunday August 31st.
If you have any interest in Premier League Fantasy Football, we do have a Bay Area Gooners league you can join! Click here to join! You must select your players to gain access.
During the off season, we profiled a couple of our Gooner family. If you missed it, read about Jose and Michelle, just two of the Arsenal supporters you’ll rub shoulders with this season.
Looking forward to seeing everyone this Sunday! We’ll have a free raffle at half-time and one lucky Gooner will win a free BAG hoodie.
COYG!
Best, Mark
Bay Area Gooners 