A trip to Brighton tomorrow

Quick post before tomorrow’s away match. Arsenal notched a 3-1 win over Brentford in the first of 9 January fixtures. We gave up an early silly goal but Jesus, Merino, and Martinelli eventually put things right.

Our youngsters, Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly (on as a late sub) equated themselves admirably, with the former ending up man of the match. Havertz didn’t play due to illness so our roster looked a bit thin, particularly without Saka and Sterling.

Next up, a Brighton side that has on occasion, proven formidable, though the Gunners have had the better of them for the last 7 matches.

I’ll see you tomorrow at Maggie’s for the match.

Best,

Mark

New Year’s Arsenal

Arsenal gutted out a 1-0 win over Ipswich to end the year. The final half of the season kicks off with 9 matches in January, beginning with a trip to mid-table Brentford tomorrow. Gooners should note the upcoming North London Derby is a mid-week match, so plan your work schedule accordingly.

The Gunners have to manage without star winger, Bukayo Saka who underwent surgery following his injury at Crystal Palace. Raheem Sterling is also out with injury.

On the bright side, 19 year old, Myles Lewis-Skelly has been a revelation at left back, playing with a poise beyond his years.

We still need Liverpool to drop points, which the in-form team shows no indication of doing. Not only that, second place is being held down by a surprising Nottingham Forrest, riding a 5-game win streak.

Have to say it’s been great fun watching matches with everyone this year. We’ve had a nice mix of first-timers, visitors, and veteran Gooners, and I’m really proud of the community we’ve built.

The first match of the year is a blissfully late kickoff, so ring in the new year and we look forward to seeing you at Maggie’s for the match. On a personal note, I’m battling a cold so my presence at the pub is a game day decision.

Wishing you all the best in the new year and here’s hoping Arsenal bring us some silverware.

Best,

Mark

Jesus reborn!

Arsenal faced Crystal Palace Wednesday for the first of two matches against the South London side this week. After a slightly uneven start to the match, the Gunners booked their place in the League Cup semi-finals on the back of Gabriel Jesus hat trick.

The forward’s return to form couldn’t come at a better time for Arsenal as our attempts to gain ground on league leader’s Liverpool stalled with back-to-back draws against Fulham and Everton.

We head to our Palace rematch with a bit of good news, as Declan Rice and Riccardo Calafiori moved off the injured list and are available.

We are blessed with a late kickoff tomorrow so no excuses will be accepted. Hope to see you all at Maggie’s for the match. And if for some reason, I don’t, happy holidays to you and yours! COYG!

Best,

Mark

Arsenal v Everton tomorrow!

Apologies on the short notice, as I was traveling for work. But Arsenal have a match tomorrow against Everton and we’ll be at Maggie McGarry’s for the match.

Our frustrating draw last week against Fulham was quickly surplanted by a mid-week 3-0 dismantling of Monaco in the Champions League. The match included another “the future is bright” moment thanks to the stellar play of Arsenal youngster, Myles Lewis-Skelly.

I hope to see everyone this weekend for the match against Everton. COYG!

Best,

Mark