CBS Sports is new US broadcast home for Champions and Europa Leagues

American soccer fans will have a new place to watch Champions League and Europe League matches beginning on Friday when CBS Sports takes over as the leagues’ new American TV and digital partner. For me, this is terrific news since the Turner Sports crew never seemed to grab the true…

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When is a red card, a red card?

Tell me there isn’t a double standard being set in the Premier League when it comes to red cards. Here’s the burning question. When is a red card, a red card? If Eddie Nketiah’s tackle was worthy of a red card, why wasn’t Jamie Vardy’s? After Tuesday’s match v Leicester…

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The comeback kid, Shkodran Mustafi

As I mentioned in an earlier post, Shkodran Mustafi has to be Arsenal’s Comeback Player of the Year. Here’s a guy who was so prone to making costly mistakes supporters would actually curse his name when he ran onto the pitch. He was ridiculed, vilified and belittled to a point…

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Sin City Gooners – Supporters Club of the Week

This week’s honor for the Arsenal Supporters Club of the Week goes to the SIN CITY GOONERS in Las, Vegas! On match days, you will find this group of dedicated Gooners gathered at McMullan’s Irish Pub, 4650 West Tropicana Avenue #110 in Vegas. So, the next time you’re in Sin…

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A disappointing draw, but the points will come

After a brilliant first half of football, Arsenal lost their fizzle in the second half, had a couple of bad breaks, and ultimately ended with a 1-1 draw v Leicester City in the Emirates Stadium. After 4 wins in a row, the Gunners came into the game with a lot…

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Emiliano Martinez to the rescue!

When Bernd Leno went down with a serious knee injury in the Brighton and Albion match, Mikel Arteta turned to 27-year-old Emiliano Martinez to step in between the pipes. And, to no one’s surprise, the Argentinian has done a marvelous job. The Gunners have won all four of the games…

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Projected starting XI and final score v Leicester City

With the success Mikel Arteta is having with the 3-4-3 formation, I would use it once again on Tuesday v Jamie Vardy and Leicester City. Martinez Kolasinac, Luiz, Mustafi Tierney, Xhaka, Ceballos, Bellerin Aubameyang, Lacazette, Saka Projected final score… Arsenal 2 – Leicester City 1 COYG!

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What a week for the Gunners, and the Gooners!

What a week for the Arsenal Football Club! It’s been quite some time since we have had such a great seven days! For me, yesterday’s performance is what we have been waiting to see all season. Every Gunner, who took the pitch Saturday, deserves a huge pat on the back….

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Martinelli inks long term Arsenal deal!

Overall, it has been a good week for the Arsenal Football Club. 2 big wins, plus a new contract for Bukayo Saka, and now today, a long term contract for 19-year-old sensation Gabriel Martinelli! Arsenal is setting up for an amazing future featuring a group of very talented footballers! Along…

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