Most Gooners have been riding an insane high since last week’s Arsenal brilliant win over Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final first leg. Not even the tepid weekend draw against Brentford could dim the glow. But most Arsenal supporters are not harboring any illusions this is job done. Arsenal need a repeat performance thisContinue reading “Good as none”
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Double order of Rice
Tuesday afternoon was as joyous an affair as we’ve experienced at Maggie McGarry’s in some time. On the back of two sublime, surreal free kicks by Declan Rice, Arsenal bested Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final meeting. Gooners cheered, screamed, hugged, and ran around like small children while a fewContinue reading “Double order of Rice”
One basket
A handful of true Gooners turned up for Saturday’s 4:30 am kickoff against Everton. Sadly, we got a rather anemic draw, marred by shambolic officiating (never a penalty). Liverpool lost the next day so the Gunners missed a gilt-edge chance to close the gap. But does anyone still believes Arsenal will finish at the topContinue reading “One basket”
Stars and clouds
Tuesday’s match should have been a storybook affair. The glorious return of Arsenal Starboy, Bukayo Saka to a thunderous roar from the adoring crowd, capped off by his goal securing all 3 points. While it had all those elements, the football gods defecated all over our perfect night. Defenders Jurien Timber and Gabriel Magalhaes bothContinue reading “Stars and clouds”
Fools for Arsenal
In the weeks since the last Arsenal match, we’ve had a few pleasant distractions. Young guns, Miles Lewis-Skelly excelled for England during the Nations Cup, and Ethan Nwaneri had a stellar goal for the Under-21’s. Arsenal signed new sporting director, Andrea Berta. Edu’s replacement is credited for a number of successful signings while at AtléticoContinue reading “Fools for Arsenal”
Sh*t gets Real
Arsenal drew against United, completely unable to break down the low block and wasteful in the final third. A few days later, the Gunners drew again against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League second leg. However on the strength of their 7-1 win in the first leg, they won the right to play Real MadridContinue reading “Sh*t gets Real”
Old familiar places
Wow. Arsenal made skipping work Tuesday totally worthwhile and put 7 past PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of their Champions League match up. You can relive the highlights here. Now if they can bring some of that energy (and goal scoring) to Old Trafford Sunday. We’ve not had a great league record there andContinue reading “Old familiar places”
Arsenal’s March towards?
March is here and looking unlikely that Arsenal will hoist the Premier League trophy this season. Particularly following the loss to West Ham and subsequent toothless draw at Nottingham Forest. Our injuries and lack of an out and out striker seemingly doomed us to be also-rans again. But we’re still in the thick of theContinue reading “Arsenal’s March towards?”
Strange but true
Did anyone have midfielder Mikel Merino coming off the bench to score not one but two winners, on their bingo card? The elation for Gooners at Maggie’s for the 4:30 am match, was equal parts relief and surprise. What a strange season for Arsenal. Some might say a trainwreck, given our preponderance of injuries. ButContinue reading “Strange but true”
Ecstasy and agony
Since Arsenal’s thrashing of Man City, it’s been tough sledding for Gooners. Just days later, the Gunners were soundly beaten by Newcastle, exiting the League Cup, with an aggregate score of 4-0 over two legs. Even worse, Gabriel Martinelli picked up an injury that will keep him out for at least a month. Mikel ArtetaContinue reading “Ecstasy and agony”
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