Will the Emery drama build, and what about the captain?

To my discredit, I predicted a final score of 2-2…and Arsenal did not disappoint. After jumping to a 2-0 lead within the first 10 minutes, you just had the feeling that score would not last. Unfortunately, that feeling came true…a 2-2 draw. The game was entertaining, and along the way…

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Sunday’s Predictions

Revised Starting XI… Leno Kolasinac, Sokratis, Luiz, Chambers Ceballos, Guendouzi, Xhaka Pepe, Lacazette, Aubameyang Score: Arsenal 2 – Crystal Palace 2 Ozil is in the stands. Cheers. Gunner1953

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NBCSN…brilliant soccer TV

As a Yankee Gooner through and through, I am thrilled to watch NBCSN’s Saturday morning coverage live from Austin, Texas. It is wonderful to see so many Premier League fans getting out of bed early in the AM to travel to downtown Austin and take part in this great celebration…

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Last night…and more Arsenal stuff

Here’s a few comments on some various Arsenal topics, including last night’s win over Vitoria… Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang wasn’t on the squad so Nicolas Pepe was designated as the man of the hour to bring heroics to the Emirates Stadium last night in north London. The Ivory Coast star wasted no…

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Is Emery our man, or not?

As a sports fan my entire life I have cried more then I have celebrated. My teams have lost big games in the final minute, or have blown big leads to eventually fall to defeat. I have experienced the lowest of lows as a sports fan. With Arsenal, the same…

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Thursday’s Predictions

Starting XI… Martinez Tierney, Holding, Mustafi, Bellerin Torreira, Ceballos, Ozil Smith-Rowe, Martinelli, Saka Score… Arsenal 2 – Vitoria 0

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Supporters Club of the Week

This is the fourth week of the “Supporters Club of the Week.” The United States is covered with many great Arsenal clubs from which one will be selected each week and featured on the YankeeGooner.net blog. This week the honor goes to the RICHMOND GOONERS! The club meets on matchdays…

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Where did our Arsenal go?

Here’s a few quick thoughts on Monday’s game. After a beautiful day among the colorful trees in northern Virginia this weekend, I settled down in our hotel room to watch the match. My anticipation for a great performance was high. Man, I was so pumped up…and then I saw the…

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Monday’s Predictions

Starting XI… Leno Bellerin, Holding, Luiz, Tierney Guendouzi, Xhaka, Ceballos Pepe, Aubameyang, Saka Bench… Ozil, Chambers, Willock, Torreira, Lacazette, Sokratis, Martinez Score: Sheffield United 1 – Arsenal 3 Pepe scores and Ozil gets 20-30 minutes of playing time!

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