Maggie McGarry’s Derby

Arsenal opened their Champions League campaign Tuesday with a 2-0 win against Athletic Club. A much maligned Gabriel Martinelli scored within a minute of coming on as a second half substitute. He did so with an assist from another forgotten man, Leandro Trossard. In the dying moments of the match, Gabi would return the favorContinue reading “Maggie McGarry’s Derby”

Champions League Tuesday!

Quick post to remind everyone, the Champions League group… er, “new league phase” begins tomorrow. Kick off is 9:45 and and Maggie’s will have the match on for us! I won’t make it to the pub tomorrow but will see you next Sunday! COYG! Best, Mark

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”

Arsenal v Nottingham

Saturday, September 13 • 4:30 am Kickoff • Maggie McGarry’s (21+) This match on inside. Parklet does not open until 8:00 am. Please be quiet entering/exiting the pub. Maggie’s is 21+ EVEN in the parklet. Dogs outside only please. Outside food is OK. Outside drinks are NOT. Facebook Event Link Come on you Gunners!

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”

Arsenal, take 2

We don’t even get a week to enjoy the gritty win against United. Far from pretty, the Gunners got a 1-nil victory at Old Trafford. But any joy from the result was quickly tempered by news that Kai Havertz is now injured. No word yet on how long he’ll be out, but Arsenal secured theContinue reading “Arsenal, take 2”