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”
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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”
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”
Fools for Arsenal
In the weeks since the last Arsenal match, we’ve had a few pleasant distractions. Young guns, Miles Lewis-Skelly excelled for England during the Nations Cup, and Ethan Nwaneri had a stellar goal for the Under-21’s. Arsenal signed new sporting director, Andrea Berta. Edu’s replacement is credited for a number of successful signings while at AtléticoContinue reading “Fools for Arsenal”
Sh*t gets Real
Arsenal drew against United, completely unable to break down the low block and wasteful in the final third. A few days later, the Gunners drew again against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League second leg. However on the strength of their 7-1 win in the first leg, they won the right to play Real MadridContinue reading “Sh*t gets Real”
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