No reign in Spain

Going into the second leg of Wednesday’s quarterfinal, we knew what Arsenal were up against. Despite the 3 goal advantage from the first meeting, this was Real Madrid, perennial Champions League title holders. Los Blancos have won the Champions League a record 15 times, including 5 times in the last decade alone. But this wasContinue reading “No reign in Spain”

Good as none

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”

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”