Darkest before dawn

Thanks to the international break, we’ve been able dwell on Arsenal’s defeat at Anfield for almost two weeks. We dominated for long stretches but were undone by the Gunners’ lack of imagination and a singular moment of brilliance. Szoboszlai’s free kick winner was reminiscent of the two Declan Rice put past Real Madrid last season.Continue reading “Darkest before dawn”

What a difference

What a difference a week makes. After a labored victory at Old Trafford, Arsenal bounced back to batter Leeds United, 5-0 at home. Saturday was a match of firsts, including Viktor Gyökeres first goal in the red and white. We also witnessed the Premier League debut of wunderkind, Max Dowman, who became the second-youngest playerContinue reading “What a difference”

This is your future

The fixture list for the 2025/2026 Premier League season was released this week. Arsenal start the season away at Old Trafford, followed by Leeds at home, and Liverpool away. The one constant for these and all matches this season, is we will gather at Maggie McGarry’s for every single one, regardless of kickoff time. ToContinue reading “This is your future”

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”

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”

New Year’s Arsenal

Arsenal gutted out a 1-0 win over Ipswich to end the year. The final half of the season kicks off with 9 matches in January, beginning with a trip to mid-table Brentford tomorrow. Gooners should note the upcoming North London Derby is a mid-week match, so plan your work schedule accordingly. The Gunners have toContinue reading “New Year’s Arsenal”

Jesus reborn!

Arsenal faced Crystal Palace Wednesday for the first of two matches against the South London side this week. After a slightly uneven start to the match, the Gunners booked their place in the League Cup semi-finals on the back of Gabriel Jesus hat trick. The forward’s return to form couldn’t come at a better timeContinue reading “Jesus reborn!”

Arsenal v Everton tomorrow!

Apologies on the short notice, as I was traveling for work. But Arsenal have a match tomorrow against Everton and we’ll be at Maggie McGarry’s for the match. Our frustrating draw last week against Fulham was quickly surplanted by a mid-week 3-0 dismantling of Monaco in the Champions League. The match included another “the futureContinue reading “Arsenal v Everton tomorrow!”