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”
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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”
Familiarity breeds…
The media stinkfest over Martinelli’s ill-advised push of an injured Conor Bradley, didn’t phase the lad Sunday at Portsmouth. After giving up a cheap goal in the early minutes, Arsenal roared back to win 1-4 on the strength of a Martinelli hat-trick. Tomorrow the Gunners face Chelsea in the League Cup Semi-Final. This is theContinue reading “Familiarity breeds…”
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”
New year, new Arsenal
The Gunners exacted their revenge against Unai Emery’s Aston Villa for Arsenal’s last match of the year. Shifting gears in the second half, they put 4 past pantomime villain, Emi Martinez, before conceding a sloppy goal in stoppage time. Lovely to watch the lads dominating a really good Villa side in a decisive 4-1 win.Continue reading “New year, new Arsenal”
An end to Villainy
Arsenal’s current bogey team, Aston Villa, return to the Emirates tomorrow. The Gunners suffered one of only two losses this season away at Villa earlier this month. Since Unai Emery’s dismissal at Arsenal and subsequent rebirth in Birmingham, the Spaniard has been a constant thorn in fellow countrymen, Mikel Arteta’s side. But it’s no flukeContinue reading “An end to Villainy”
The gift of Arsenal
Arsenal continue their arduous journey through crowded December fixtures. Following the nail biter against Wolves, the Gunners ground out a 1-nil victory at Everton and then survived penalties against Crystal Palace to reach the semi-finals of the League Cup. We’re all dreaming of dominating matches, free flowing football and copious goals, but grinding out resultsContinue reading “The gift of Arsenal”
The Arsenal stress test
So that happened. Last Saturday’s match against Wolves was a forgone conclusion, according to so many people I spoke with, . Surely, Arsenal would dispatch the worst team in the Premier League with ease. But the Gunners struggled again against another low block side which slowed the match to a molasses level. Ultimately, Arsenal hadContinue reading “The Arsenal stress test”
Santa wears red and white
Arsenal’s frustrating last minute capitulation to Aston Villa did nothing for the moods of approximately 20 legendary Gooners at Maggie’s for a 4:30 am kickoff. The scrum occurring in the dying moments of the match which led to their winning goal, highlighted how much we miss Saliba and Big Gabi. Demolishing Club Brugge in theContinue reading “Santa wears red and white”
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