Arsenal v Monaco tomorrow

Quick note that Arsenal continue their Champions League journey tomorrow against AS Monaco FC. Maggie’s will, of course, have the match on for you.

As it currently stands, the Gunners are in 7th place of the “league” phase and on track to get a bye into the round of 16. I’m still not sure how I feel about the competition’s new format, but UEFA never asked me.

I won’t make it to the pub tomorrow but hope to see everyone this weekend for the match against Everton. COYG!

Best,

Mark

Arsenal inch closer

Lovely time at Maggie’s on Wednesday. Decent crowd for the mid-week win against United. Travelers from New Orleans and Norway celebrated with regulars. A couple of Gooners avoided having their picture taken, because they were supposed to be at work. But some things are more important.

Arsenal did the business, scoring two off set-pieces, which has rapidly become one of their strengths. Some ex-Tottenham commentator laughingly labeled us, “the new Stoke”, which is quite the turnaround from seasons past, where our corners rarely yielded results.

Meanwhile, Liverpool drew at Newcastle, which narrowed the points gap with the league leaders. Here’s hoping lowly Everton causes them additional trouble this weekend.

Arsenal head crosstown to play Fulham where former Gunners, Emile Smith Rowe and Alex Iwobi are thriving. Arsenal’s performance must remind us, Arteta was right to let them go.

An early Sunday kickoff awaits. I know it’s a big ask, but hope to see you at Maggie’s. COYG!

Best,

Mark

That Arsenal time of year

December is upon us and Gooners can watch a match pretty much every 3 days, starting tomorrow. Coming off a decisive win at West Ham, Arsenal host Manchester United to the Emirates Wednesday to kick off the busiest time of the season.

Since moving into first place, Liverpool has yet to drop any points but they’re faced with the same jam packed schedule as everyone else. City looked pretty pedestrian against them last weekend, but I suspect that was more about City’s self-combustion than anything.

The Gunners just need to handle their own business and hope the Scousers hit a bump in the road. Or a few bumps in the road. Needless to say, Maggie’s will be open for all the matches and I’ll do my best to get to the pub for all of them. Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! COYG!

Best,

Mark

Back to winning ways?

While we’re counting the things we are thankful for, it’s lovely to see Arsenal (hopefully) finding form again.

The Gunners handily dispatched Nottingham Forest in league play and then put on a veritable masterclass, trouncing a really good Sporting CP side, 1-5, in the Champions League.

We still need Liverpool to stumble to have any chance at the title but at least Arsenal’s back to their winning ways.

Hopefully you’ve all recovered from whatever excesses you indulged this holiday week and will join us at Maggie’s on Saturday for the match against West Ham.

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! COYG!

Best,

Mark