Back to business

When we last left our intrepid Gunners, they’d beaten West Ham 2-0, before the international break. After 7 matches, Arsenal sit top of the table. Sadly, Martin Ødegaard went off with a knee injury that looks to keep him out until late November. Arsenal are hopeful he’ll return in time for the North London Derby.Continue reading “Back to business”

Bursting bubbles

Midweek Champions League match against Olympiakos, done and dusted. A bit labored at times, but the Greek side are no slouches and Arsenal eventually wore them down. Full highlights here. Last weekend’s dramatic late win against Newcastle was a joy to behold. I must have watched Big Gabi’s stoppage time goal, a dozen times orContinue reading “Bursting bubbles”

Sunday at Newcastle

Gooners could be forgiven for running through all the feelings this week, where Arsenal are concerned. Elation over Martinelli’s late equalizer against City, frustration over not getting the win, sadness over Noni Madueke’s injury, and joy again over Eze’s first goal and a midweek League Cup win. This Sunday, it’s Newcastle away, and in recentContinue reading “Sunday at Newcastle”

Maggie McGarry’s Derby

Arsenal opened their Champions League campaign Tuesday with a 2-0 win against Athletic Club. A much maligned Gabriel Martinelli scored within a minute of coming on as a second half substitute. He did so with an assist from another forgotten man, Leandro Trossard. In the dying moments of the match, Gabi would return the favorContinue reading “Maggie McGarry’s Derby”

Champions League Tuesday!

Quick post to remind everyone, the Champions League group… er, “new league phase” begins tomorrow. Kick off is 9:45 and and Maggie’s will have the match on for us! I won’t make it to the pub tomorrow but will see you next Sunday! COYG! Best, Mark

Ooh to be a Gooner: Michelle

The latest in a series of posts, profiling members of our Bay Area Gooners family. Originally from Fair Oaks, Michelle Wright has been in San Francisco a little over 2 years, and came to Arsenal through a rather circuitous route. She fell in love with a British comedian, Alan Davies, through QI (Quite Interesting), aContinue reading “Ooh to be a Gooner: Michelle”