The Opening, The Game , The Arsenal

The opining.

That is it its now confirmed and set in stone, our home is official and yesterday was the party and what a party it was!!

Spirals The Arsenal Tavern had a taste of home to it, any true gooner would automatically feel the pride of Arsenal as they walk in. The walls were full of posters, Arsenal flags hanging from the ceiling, signed jerseys and scarf's, and according to Matt there is still more to come for example a whole pillar front to back will be dedicated to the legendary David Rocastle so keep an eye out for that one lads.

The bar staff were great! They flew through the bar with surprising ease considering the amount of gooners around. They were easy to talk to and you didn't have to wait very long to get your drink which in my opinion is wonderful. Oh and just when you thought the free food was finished boom there was another tray floating about ready to be picked.

Arsenal UAE welcome to your new home.


The Game


Yesterdays game was a game of great importance for many reasons. Yes we lost our 2 previous league games which hurt our title ambitions dearly or so we thought.

well we won our game against Stock city while Chelscum lost to Manc Blue taking us back up the table 8 points away from the table toppers so don't lose hope yet gooners. Yesterday also marked Cesc's 250th premier league game for Arsenal and the clubs 100th game at the Emirates not a bad milestone for a lad who is only 22 years of age. More of the same please!
Another milestone recorded yesterday was Arsene's 500th game in charge at the club. Let's hope he records another trophy this year any trophy will do.

The Game started at a frantic pace and the boys looked really up for it especially our little 5"4 Russian devil Arshavin, what a game he had last night, twisting and turning with the ball he absolutely terrorized Stoke city's defense.

Possession was ours for most of the game and on the 19th minute that possession nearly paid off when Arshavin won us a penalty. Cesc steps up to take it which I found odd since we have a lethal goal machine in Arshavin, or even the Vermonator , but our Fab captain did his best only for Sorensen to make an excellent save to deny the little Spaniard.

It wasn't long before Arsenal found the back of the net and it took one brilliant pass from Rosicky who fed Arshavin on the edge of the box and before you could blink GOAL 1-nil to the Arsenal!
Moments later Eboue manages to save a goal but at the wrong end blocking Cesc's shot from close range. Not bad defending from our Ivory Coast international!.

Shortly after half time Wenger rung the changes and on came Ramsey, full of pace and passion going forward. I really see a mix of Stevie G and Cesc in this boy he is a true legend in the making.

On the 78th minute Arsene's substitution paid off as Ramsey played a 1- 2 with Arshavin then smashes it low in the bottom right corner from just outside the box 2- nil!!! And 3 points in the bag.


Next up we have a small formality against Olympiakos which i think we will see our young ones get a run out.

Then after that we have a big big game at Anfield, 3 points there is a must!!

Till next time Arsenal UAE.

Oh to be a gooner


Joe