Monthly Archives: August 2009

A controversial penalty and freak own-goal overshadow excellent performance Arsene Wenger said it best, “I think what is the most difficult to take is that we were the better team andwe lost the game. We were in front and had … Continue reading →

It should be all about the game … but it’s not Remember how you felt that day? Remember how your blood boiled as you watched Eduardo on the ground, writhing in pain. Remember how you wondered if he would ever … Continue reading →

Arsenal avoid the big names and will be favorites to advanceIt was a good day to be an English team in the Champions League. For the most part, the Champions League draw proved yet again that UEFA never gets tired … Continue reading →

Villainous Arsenal progress to group stage in style Arsenal are through to the group stage of the Champions League. That’s all that should matter. When you are thrown into an open draw, knowing that you could be knocked out of … Continue reading →

The Bhoys are back in town “Lose this one and we are zeroes. There is no way back.” That is how Arsene Wenger explained the importance of tonight’s knockout game against Celtic. We carry a two goal cushion heading into … Continue reading →

It’s quiet…too quietThat’s what they say in the movies just before something dramatic happens. And while we’re in the midst of a big week for the early stages of a season, there’s very little afoot. Celtic visit tomorrow and then … Continue reading →

Arsenal cruise to victory over hapless Pompey I have a job. It’s not something I am proud of but it’s true. I am gainfully employed. And, unfortunately, my employment reared its ugly head this weekend forcing me to miss twitter … Continue reading →

It could be lineup roulette for first home fixture of the seasonTwo games into the season and Arsenal are already out to prove a point. What point are we out to prove? Are we trying to prove the pundits wrong? … Continue reading →

Gunners’ fans begin mourning the loss of the Arsenal Captain It’s almost hard to put my sorrow into words today. I’m sure that you too are struggling with the emotions. With the season off to such a good start, now … Continue reading →

Arsenal make their luck to put one foot into the Champions League group stage It wasn’t a swashbuckling performance at Celtic Park on Tuesday night, but it was effective. In previous seasons, this was the sort of result that we … Continue reading →