AFC Bournemouth – Bay Area Gooners

Playing for pride

Arsenal’s first leg of their Champions League semi-final against PSG on Tuesday, ended 0-1 to the visitors. The Gunners need a legendary performance next Wednesday to overcome this well-oiled opposition at their home stadium in order to secure a spot in the Final. Meanwhile, Liverpool officially won the 2024/2025 Premier League title last weekend, demolishingContinue reading “Playing for pride”

Is there hope?

Try as I might, it’s been hard to put the travesty of last weekend’s match behind me, but the tepid Tuesday Champions League win, did nothing to soothe my nerves. We added Calafiori to an injury list that includes Saka, Timber, Ødegaard, and Tomiyasu. We will, of course, be without Saliba following his red cardContinue reading “Is there hope?”

Everybody hurts

I’ve made no secret of my complete and utter contempt for international matches (particularly friendlies) played during the Premiership season. Which makes recent injuries to key Arsenal players even more enraging. Saka limped off the pitch during England v Greece with a hamstring issue and Martinelli picked up a calf injury while on duty forContinue reading “Everybody hurts”

Arsenal preseason tonight!

Quick note to remind everyone, Arsenal’s preseason tour of America begins tonight in Los Angeles! If you’re not making the trip down south, you can join us at Maggie McGarry’s for the match. Kickoff is 7:30pm and as always, Maggie’s is 21+. Hope to see some familiar faces tonight! Best, Mark

But wait, there’s more!

Hope you’re enjoying your summer. There’s plenty of footy to occupy you in the off-season with Euro 2024, Copa America (despite the US bombing out), Bay FC and SF City FC. We previously discussed Arsenal’s impending visit across the pond, with the men’s team making July stops in Philly and Los Angeles, and the womenContinue reading “But wait, there’s more!”