One cup at a time

What a week we’ve had. A wild finish against Everton, topped off with an incredible goal by wunderkind, Max Dowman. Then a very tidy win over Bayer Leverkusen to earn Arsenal a spot in the Champions League quarter-finals against Sporting CP. But now all eyes on Sunday as the Gunners head to Wembley to faceContinue reading “One cup at a time”

Eye of the beholder

Arsenal squeaked away with a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Champions League knockout round v Bayer Leverkusen. Kai Havertz (waka, waka) slotted home a penalty against his boyhood club to even things up. But it was tough sledding against a resolute defense and frankly, I’m happy with the draw. None of theContinue reading “Eye of the beholder”

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…”

All roads, Leeds

Arsenal finished the league phase of the Champions League on Wednesday, with 8 out of 8 wins. They now avoid the play-off round and advance to the knock-out round. The mid-week victory offered some salve for the wound of last weekend’s loss. Possibly the most demoralizing moment of the season, it reduced the Gunners leadContinue reading “All roads, Leeds”

The devils in the details

The Red Devils visit the Emirates on Sunday for Arsenal’s next big challenge. While not the fierce rivalry of the past, the Gunners must contend with a United side, brimming with confidence under interim coach, Michael Carrick. Arsenal have beaten United, 5 of 6 most recent meetings, but United have a bounce in their step,Continue reading “The devils in the details”