Gooners, The reigning Premier League champions begin the 2026-2027 season, Friday, August 21st against newly promoted Coventry. But first, the small matter of the Community Shield against Man City this Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 7:00 am. At the time of this post, Arsenal have been marginally busy in the transfer window. Christian Norgaard, JakubContinue reading “Return of the Champs”
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The return of Arsenal
Gooners, We’re just a few weeks away from our first match-viewing of the season at Maggie McGarry’s. Arsenal face Man City in the Community Shield on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 7:00 am. There’s a few preseason friendlies between now and then, and while Maggie’s may show some of those, August 16th is our firstContinue reading “The return of Arsenal”
Take two and call me…
Arsenal’s Champions League knockout phase begins with 2 matches against Bayer Leverkusen tomorrow and next Tuesday. The German club was founded way back when, by the workers of Bayer company, which explains why their crest resembles an aspirin. Leverkusen finished 16th in the tournament league phase, but that run included beating Man City 2-0, soContinue reading “Take two and call me…”
Be a legend. Twice.
Some nervy results recently, at Chelsea and Brighton away. At this point in the season, all remaining matches will be a test of Arsenal supporters’ nerves. But the Gunners came away with the points and sit 7 points clear at the top of the table. This Saturday, we’ll be at Maggie’s to watch Arsenal’s FAContinue reading “Be a legend. Twice.”
Another Sunday derby
Great time out at Maggie’s last Sunday as Arsenal put Spurs to the sword. Particularly gratifying was a brace of goals from our much maligned striker, Viktor Gyökeres. Sure it was against a poor Tottenham side, but both were well taken stunning strikes. Please sir, can I have some more? Chelsea visit the Emirates Sunday,Continue reading “Another Sunday derby”
20 years leading to this
The Bay Area Gooners was founded in 2006, moving to Maggie McGarry’s later that year. Has a North London Derby in the past 20 years ever meant as much as this weekend’s? Arsenal dropped points in two successive draws and even the most stout-hearted Gooners are feeling the strain. The noise from outside, particularly oppositionContinue reading “20 years leading to this”
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’sContinue reading “Season Opener Sunday”
BAG Hoodies Pre-order!
For the first time since 2018, we’re offering Bay Area Gooners hoodies! Designed by our own, Holly Hickman, they feature our BAG logo on the front, with Coit Tower and “North Beach Forever” on the sleeve, and of course, the late, legendary Gooner bartender, Patrick Dunphy on the back The only way to guarantee gettingContinue reading “BAG Hoodies Pre-order!”
Old familiar places
Wow. Arsenal made skipping work Tuesday totally worthwhile and put 7 past PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of their Champions League match up. You can relive the highlights here. Now if they can bring some of that energy (and goal scoring) to Old Trafford Sunday. We’ve not had a great league record there andContinue reading “Old familiar places”
Arsenal’s March towards?
March is here and looking unlikely that Arsenal will hoist the Premier League trophy this season. Particularly following the loss to West Ham and subsequent toothless draw at Nottingham Forest. Our injuries and lack of an out and out striker seemingly doomed us to be also-rans again. But we’re still in the thick of theContinue reading “Arsenal’s March towards?”