Do you believe in magic?

Or at least the dark arts? Having City equalize in the dying moments of extra extra time felt a little deflating, but after reflecting on it, one must acknowledge the yeoman’s effort it took for a 10-man side to hold off the reigning champions for a full half. And the way their players and fansContinue reading “Do you believe in magic?”

Maggie’s Derby Sunday

I always hesitate calling these matches against Manchester City a “Maggie McGarry’s Derby” because it gives it gives equal standing to their shoddy little supporters group at the pub. But as anyone who’s been to Maggie’s knows, it’s an Arsenal pub, and City fans are largely tolerated because one of the owners is a long-timeContinue reading “Maggie’s Derby Sunday”

Atalanta, then City

Grand time at Maggie’s Sunday. Another North London Derby in the books as the Gunners ground out a gritty 1-nil result. Without Ødegaard or Rice in the midfield, this was largely on the backs of our defense. Timber, Gabriel, and Saliba and (the dark arts of) Ben White applying the clampdown on Spurs, with Gabriel’sContinue reading “Atalanta, then City”

Gird up your loins, Gooners

If you didn’t hate these international breaks already, you really should now. I know our manager is putting on a brave face, but following an injury playing for Norway, Martin Ødegaard is likely to be out for the next 3-4 matches. This leaves us severely wanting in our midfield, with Rice’s suspension and new boyContinue reading “Gird up your loins, Gooners”

Tottenham v Arsenal

Sun, Sept. 15 • 6:00 am Kickoff • Maggie McGarry’s (21+) This match on inside the pub. Parklet does not open until 8am Maggie’s is 21+, even in the parklet. Dogs in the parklet only, please. Outside food is OK. Outside drink IS NOT. Please be quiet entering/exiting the pub for early matches. If youContinue reading “Tottenham v Arsenal”