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”
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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
Athletic v Arsenal
Tuesday, 9/16 • 9:45 am Kickoff • Maggie McGarry’s (21+) Match on inside and outside.Maggie’s is 21+, even in the parklet.Dogs in parklet only, please.Outside food is OK.Outside drinks are NOT. Facebook Event Link Come on you Gunners!
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”
Twice the Arsenal
The end of the Premier League season is here. Liverpool won the title weeks ago, so it’s all a bit anticlimactic and hard not to think about what might have been. Arsenal secured second last Sunday against Newcastle, on the strength of a Declan Rice screamer. Plenty of clubs would like to be in ourContinue reading “Twice the Arsenal”
Arsenal Women v Barcelona
Saturday, 5/24 • 9:00 am Kickoff • Maggie McGarry’s (21+) Match on inside and outside.Maggie’s is 21+, even in the parklet.Dogs in parklet only, please.Outside food is OK.Outside drinks are NOT. Facebook Event Link Come on you Gunners!
Sloppy seconds?
A tale of two halves Sunday at Liverpool, with Arsenal making a robust finish after a lackadaisical start. But the eventual draw raised more questions about the Gunners’ ability to secure second place. Newcastle visits the Emirates Sunday, hoping to leapfrog Arsenal in the table. The formidable Magpies have beaten Arsenal in the teams’ lastContinue reading “Sloppy seconds?”
Proud of the lads
Arsenal made a valiant effort Wednesday but our Champions League dream came to an end at the hands of a more clinical PSG side. For much of the match, the Gunners seemed the superior team in every way, except finishing. As hard as it is to finish another season without any silverware, I still loveContinue reading “Proud of the lads”
We still have Paris
Saturday’s lackluster loss to Bournemouth only underscores how Wednesday’s Champions League semifinal against Paris Saint-Germain is now the defining moment of Arsenal’s season. As the Gunners limp along behind champions, Liverpool, even second place in the Premier League is no longer a lock. To give their season real meaning, Arsenal must overcome a one goal,Continue reading “We still have Paris”
Playing for pride
Arsenal’s first leg of their Champions League semi-final against PSG on Tuesday, ended 0-1 to the visitors. The Gunners need a legendary performance next Wednesday to overcome this well-oiled opposition at their home stadium in order to secure a spot in the Final. Meanwhile, Liverpool officially won the 2024/2025 Premier League title last weekend, demolishingContinue reading “Playing for pride”
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