We’re back at it tomorrow, early in the morning. Almost two weeks since Arsenal’s last match and the boys have apparently been resting and practicing in Dubai. Hopefully the Gunners can re-find their form and get back in the title hunt. Our first pre-dawn kickoff of 2024 and of course, Maggie’s will be open forContinue reading “Early in the morning”
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I read the news today, oh boy
Gooners everywhere are trying to figure out what to do with themselves during an Arsenal-free weekend. Our next opportunity to gather at Maggie’s is January 20th and it’s the first 4:30am kickoff of the year. Not for the faint of heart. The lull gives us nothing to do but anguish over recent results and dreamContinue reading “I read the news today, oh boy”
Liverpool redux
2023 ended with a whimper not a bang. Following the West Ham loss, the Gunners were embarrassed by Fulham, looking very ordinary and powerless. A lot of fan social media ire to kickoff 2024, pitchforks and torches raised high, raging about useless players and speculating about ones we absolutely must buy. And the return ofContinue reading “Liverpool redux”
In which we get hammered
Following a tough draw at Anfield, one could be forgiven for looking at our mid-week fixture and thinking Arsenal could get a result. And in those opening minutes, it seemed like we would do just that. We were stylish, crisp, tricky and yet ended the match with 30 shot attempts and nary a goal toContinue reading “In which we get hammered”
It’s up for grabs now
All very tight at the top of the Premier League table right now. Arsenal sitting one point ahead of Liverpool and only 5 points separating them from Man City in 4th. A win on Sunday would go a long way towards establishing our title hopes bona fides. Liverpool at Anfield is always going to beContinue reading “It’s up for grabs now”
Coming to America
For many Gooners living in America, Arsenal coming over, is the first (for some, the only) opportunity to see their beloved English football side in person. Despite the somewhat inconsequential nature of these friendlies, the excitement is palatable amongst our crowd. Parties Across America First stop is the nation’s capital, with Arsenal playing the MLSContinue reading “Coming to America”
Something in the air
Definitely something in the air. Stateside Gooners eagerly await Arsenal’s preseason visit to the United States, with stops in Washington DC, New York, and Los Angeles. Meanwhile, the club has not been idle. William Saliba and Reiss Nelson both signed new deals, and the mercurial but beloved Granit Xhaka is moving on. The Gunners signedContinue reading “Something in the air”
Where are we now?
What a difference a week makes. We now sit in 2nd place, 1 point behind Manchester City and they’ve got a game in hand. The result of our 4-1 defeat at the Etihad Stadium, which quite frankly looked like men against boys. We lost to the better side, but it’s frustrating when your opponent isContinue reading “Where are we now?”
Have you heard about The Arsenal?
Like any good congregant, I will proselytize about the Bay Area Gooners and Arsenal. While out and about in The City, anyone in Arsenal gear is fair game. It is my mission to make sure they’re aware of our supporters’ group at Maggie’s. Often with mixed results. I terrified an older Asian woman in ChinatownContinue reading “Have you heard about The Arsenal?”