With only two matches left, there is already a tendency to gaze backwards and make some assessment of Arsenal’s season. FC *115 (the club formerly known as Man City) seems unlikely to drop points, so it appears the Gunners are headed to a 2nd place finish in the Premiership. Personally, I’m not looking back justContinue reading “Penultimate warriors”
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Be a f**king legend
We celebrated another St. Totteringham’s Day last week. Things got a little squeaky towards the end, but Arsenal got the win and we had a great group at Maggie McGarry’s for the match. Being an Arsenal supporter in the States presents its own challenges. American Gooners are often maligned as less genuine because they weren’tContinue reading “Be a f**king legend”
One team in London
Perfect way to spend a weekday, watching Arsenal batter a hapless Chelsea. But we must abbreviate our celebration as the North London Derby looms large on Sunday. The Gunners take a short trip across town to face a well-rested Tottenham side. The Spuds could play spoiler in the title race, as they face all 3Continue reading “One team in London”
Righting the ship Arsenal
Arsenal seemed to be on the ropes prior this weekend’s match. Losses to Villa and Bayern within the last week ended the Gunners’ Champions League run and dented their Premiership title hopes. But they left Wolverhampton on Saturday with a much-needed win. While only one match, it’s the first step in righting the ship Arsenal.Continue reading “Righting the ship Arsenal”
The show must go on
Well, that week sucked. A loss at Villa severely dents Arsenal’s title hopes and then the Gunners are unceremoniously knocked out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich. Reaction ran the gamut, with a few short-sighted calls for the manager’s head, while most Gooners tried to keep perspective in the face of these dire defeats.Continue reading “The show must go on”
Jetzt geht’s um die Wurst
Jetzt geht’s um die Wurst translates to Now it goes around the sausage, a German expression which has come to mean there are higher stakes now, or all or nothing. All or Nothing is coincidentally, the name of the Arsenal TV series on Prime. Sunday’s match against Villa was to put it mildly, a debacle.Continue reading “Jetzt geht’s um die Wurst”
Bring on the Villains
In point of fact, Arsenal’s opponent, Aston Villa are called The Villans. But no doubt, Unai Emery’s side would love to play the villains in Arsenal’s bid to win the title. The Birmingham side is currently battling the tiny Totts for a top four spot, in hopes of securing Champions League football next season. ThenContinue reading “Bring on the Villains”
Mama said knock you out
These are heady times to be an Arsenal supporter. We beat Brighton this weekend to go top of the table, and remain there by virtue of Liverpool’s draw. We don’t get much time to savor the moment, because of an impending quarter-final Champions League clash against Bayern Munich on Tuesday. The German side has knockedContinue reading “Mama said knock you out”
Taking care of business
Following a stressful, goalless draw at Man City, who knew what Arsenal would turn up, just two days later, against a far less formidable Luton Town. Arteta fielded an adjusted line-up and it felt like this squad had some real depth for the first time in awhile. Thomas Partey, Emile Smith Rowe and Reiss NelsonContinue reading “Taking care of business”
Here comes the flood
Sunday at Maggie’s was intense. Possibly more Gooners inside and outside the pub than ever before. The match was a gritty, grind it out draw, which under normal circumstances Gooners would be elated to come away with. But in a title race, where every point counts, it felt like a missed opportunity. Now’s it’s AprilContinue reading “Here comes the flood”
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