Unsettling times

We heard a lot of talk about Arsenal and the quadruple and then the treble, but after Southampton nicked a FA Cup quarter-final win Saturday, a lot of nervous Gooners are fretting about even a single trophy. I never truly entertained winning multiple trophies. but genuinely felt the Gunners needed a win against Southampton, toContinue reading “Unsettling times”

11 guys and 1 cup

The final international break of the season is over and Arsenal can get back to the tasks at hand. Most Gooners have put the League Cup loss behind them and are raring to back the lads in three remaining competitions. The break was not without a manufactured controversy around Arsenal players withdrawing from international duty.Continue reading “11 guys and 1 cup”

One cup at a time

What a week we’ve had. A wild finish against Everton, topped off with an incredible goal by wunderkind, Max Dowman. Then a very tidy win over Bayer Leverkusen to earn Arsenal a spot in the Champions League quarter-finals against Sporting CP. But now all eyes on Sunday as the Gunners head to Wembley to faceContinue reading “One cup at a time”

The only game that matters

A lot of talk around the Bay Area about a “big game” happening this weekend. But for Arsenal fans, Saturday against Sunderland is the only one that matters. It’s been a good week so far. After thumping Leeds last weekend, Arsenal finished off Chelsea in the League Cup semifinal, earning the right to play ManContinue reading “The only game that matters”

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…”

Arsenal v Crystal Palace

Tuesday, 12/23 • 12:00 pm Kickoff • Maggie McGarry’s (21+) The Gunners in League Cup action tomorrow! Match on inside and outside.Parklet opens at 8:00 am.Maggie’s is 21+, even in the parklet.Dogs in parklet only, please.Keep the banter civil and friendly.Outside food is OK.Outside drinks are NOT. COYG! Facebook Event Link Come on you Gunners!

League Cup tomorrow!

The fourth round of the League Cup AKA the Carabao Cup sees Arsenal against Brighton tomorrow. Kick off is 12:45 PM and Maggie’s will have the match on! The first of two matches this week. Expect Arteta to rest Saliba, Rice, Martinelli and Califiori, all of whom picked up knocks last weekend. We will likelyContinue reading “League Cup tomorrow!”