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”

We still have Paris

Saturday’s lackluster loss to Bournemouth only underscores how Wednesday’s Champions League semifinal against Paris Saint-Germain is now the defining moment of Arsenal’s season. As the Gunners limp along behind champions, Liverpool, even second place in the Premier League is no longer a lock. To give their season real meaning, Arsenal must overcome a one goal,Continue reading “We still have Paris”

Playing for pride

Arsenal’s first leg of their Champions League semi-final against PSG on Tuesday, ended 0-1 to the visitors. The Gunners need a legendary performance next Wednesday to overcome this well-oiled opposition at their home stadium in order to secure a spot in the Final. Meanwhile, Liverpool officially won the 2024/2025 Premier League title last weekend, demolishingContinue reading “Playing for pride”

Stifle the Eiffel

With Liverpool likely to hoist the Premier League trophy this weekend, the success of Arsenal’s season now rests on beating Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semifinal. This is a different PSG from the one Arsenal bested in the league phase of the competition. Not only are they currently undefeated in Ligue 1, PSG advancedContinue reading “Stifle the Eiffel”

Strolling into second

Tidy little win against soon to be relegated Ipswich on Sunday, with only a handful of Gooners at the pub. Attendance for the league matches has dipped a bit, as the inevitability of Liverpool hoisting the trophy becomes more apparent. But, amidst our Champions League quest, there’s still matches to be played. Crystal Palace visitContinue reading “Strolling into second”

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”