Gunners advance to FA Cup Semis v City

Arsenal will face Manchester City on either July 17th or 18th at Wembley Stadium in an FA Cup semifinal. This is a terrific accomplishment for AFC since the season has been a made rollercoaster ride through out. So now we will get a third crack at Pep and his squad…

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Has Arteta put Guendouzi into exile?

Matteo Guendouzi. Just a year ago the young French midfielder was one of my favorite players on the Arsenal squad. His unlimited energy and youthful enthusiasm for the game was fun to watch. He was all over the pitch, creating, causing chaos for the opponent, and constantly being involved in…

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Projected Line-up v Sheffield United

Okay Gooners, it’s another away test on Sunday for the Gunners. This time it’s Sheffield United and a quarterfinal match in the FA Cup. Here’s my projected starting XI for Mikel Arteta’s Gunners… (4-3-3) Martinez Tierney, Mustafi, Holding, Maitland-Miles Xhaka, Willock, Saka Aubameyang, Nketiah, Nelson Ceballos, Pepe and Bellerin get…

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Sooner Gooners – Supporters Club of the Week

Congratulations to the SOONER GOONERS who have been selected the Arsenal Supporters Club of the Week! Every match day this loyal group of Gooners gather at Skinny Slim’s Public House, 201 East Main Street, Oklahoma City. So, if you are ever in the OKC area on a match day, stop…

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Guendouzi and Ozil…Arsenal’s newest enigmas

While their teammates were securing a 2-0 win yesterday over Southampton, Matteo Guendouzi was doing his Houdini impersanation, and Mesut Ozil looked more like Mary Poppins than a world-class footballer. What the heck is going on behind the scenes at Arsenal football? Now, I totally understand the Matteo Guendouzi disappearing…

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Thursday’s win was big for many reasons

Okay, it wasn’t the greatest performance in Arsenal history, however, 3 points is 3 points, and the Gunners desperately needed a win after dropping two in a row to start the restart. Offensively, 10 shots, 5 on goal, and 2 in the back of the net. Defensively, a clean sheet!…

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Liverpool wins its first Premier League title!

Congratulations to Jurgen Klopp and his amazing Liverpool team for winning the club’s first ever Premier League title. The Reds secured the trophy on Thursday after Chelsea defeated Manchester City 2-1. Liverpool are currently 23 points clear of Man City who occupy second place in the PL table. Hats off…

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A busy day at Arsenal HQ

By now you have already heard that David Luiz has been given a one year contract extension with Arsenal. Three other players were extended as well. I truly believe the Luiz signing only happened because the Gunners are so very thin on the defensive back line. With matches coming thick…

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My favorite Gunners – 2007-2020

I have been a diehard Arsenal supporter for the last 13 seasons. During that time I have watched a lot of talented Gunners take the pitch representing this great club. So, here are my favorites, position by position, including players from the 2007-2008 season through today. First Team… Goalkeeper –…

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