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”
Tag Archives: FA Cup
The forest for the trees
Arsenal supporters seem a little blasé this season about the FA and League Cups. Recent turnout at Maggie’s for the League Cup Semi-Final first leg and FA Cup 3rd round were pretty meager. We all in on Arsenal winning the Premier League or the Champions League this season. Or both. Though we shouldn’t turn ourContinue reading “The forest for the trees”
What the FA, Arsenal!
Yesterday’s revenge match against Liverpool ended 0-0. Arsenal dominated the first half without ever putting the ball in the net. Liverpool found their footing in the second half but neither side emerged victorious. For many Gooners (myself included), it was an unsatisfying missed opportunity. This Sunday, Arsenal continue pursuit of different silverware in the 3rdContinue reading “What the FA, Arsenal!”
The next big one
Arsenal started 2026 with a win at Bournemouth. Big Gabi notched an equalizing header, redeeming himself after his error led to their first score. Possible player of the season, Declan Rice got a brace in the second half to make it 1-3. Bournemouth would get a second but ultimately Arsenal saw the game out. Tomorrow,Continue reading “The next big one”
What do we think of Arsenal?
Arsenal washing out of the FA Cup Sunday was excruciating. A truly anemic affair which saw Gabriel Jesus stretchered off and a withering lack of finishing by our front line. Despite our lofty position in the table, it’s hard to imagine we will catch Liverpool and somehow win the league. There’s also a steep hillContinue reading “What do we think of Arsenal?”
FA Cup 3rd Round Sunday
Didn’t make it to the pub Tuesday for our League Cup tie against Newcastle, but by all accounts, a frustrating affair. One of the few Arsenal reports, I subscribe to, Layth’s Take, suggested we dominated play but were ultimately undone by our lack of firepower. Would I love for us to buy an out andContinue reading “FA Cup 3rd Round Sunday”
Liverpool redux
2023 ended with a whimper not a bang. Following the West Ham loss, the Gunners were embarrassed by Fulham, looking very ordinary and powerless. A lot of fan social media ire to kickoff 2024, pitchforks and torches raised high, raging about useless players and speculating about ones we absolutely must buy. And the return ofContinue reading “Liverpool redux”
These are the good times
What is there to say? A magnificent win over United in thrilling fashion. And how good is it to see Eddie Nketiah come good! Starting to feel like he may be worthy of that number 14 shirt. The musical tributes, here and here, are piling up. To quote Chic, good times, these are the goodContinue reading “These are the good times”
What the FA!
Frustrating result on Monday. We all generally understood Newcastle would be a stern test, but was rather hoping they’d come to play. Arsenal weren’t their sharpest when faced with the Magpie’s nihilistic style and a woefully inadequate referee, so I suppose we should be happy with a hard fought point, but the vexing outcome stillContinue reading “What the FA!”
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