Berkeley Gooner
@rikuhourula.bsky.social
Teacher, blogger (https://rikuwrites.blogspot.com), father, husband, socialist, Gooner for life. Finnish. My second novel did quite well. https://www.amazon.com/Threat-Night-Uhka-Richard-Hourula/dp/B09246432V/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
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Arsenal have played 19 games so far this season in all competitions. They have won 16, drawn two & lost just one. They have kept 13 clean sheets, failed to score in only one game, netted 42 goals & conceded just seven. And all this despite having between three and seven players out simultaneously.
November 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Arsenal have played 19 games so far this season in all competitions. They have won 16, drawn two & lost just one. They have kept 13 clean sheets, failed to score in only one game, netted 42 goals & conceded just seven. And all this despite having between three and seven players out simultaneously.
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5 - Arsenal have won their first five matches in a UEFA Champions League season for the first time since 2005-06, the season in which they reached their only final in the competition. They are the only side with a 100% record in the Champions League this season. Marching.
November 26, 2025 at 10:16 PM
5 - Arsenal have won their first five matches in a UEFA Champions League season for the first time since 2005-06, the season in which they reached their only final in the competition. They are the only side with a 100% record in the Champions League this season. Marching.
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Also, genuinely heard some ‘Arsenal fans’ saying that Arteta had to go at the end of last season. We were all frustrated, but really? Give your head a shake. That man has totally transformed this football club from a complete shambles to a club competing at the very highest level. Remember it.
November 26, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Also, genuinely heard some ‘Arsenal fans’ saying that Arteta had to go at the end of last season. We were all frustrated, but really? Give your head a shake. That man has totally transformed this football club from a complete shambles to a club competing at the very highest level. Remember it.
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Bayern Munich turned up to the Emirates Stadium with 17 wins, zero defeats all season and 64 goals scored.
They were supposed to be the best team in the world right now.
Arsenal taught them a lesson.
They were supposed to be the best team in the world right now.
Arsenal taught them a lesson.
November 26, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Bayern Munich turned up to the Emirates Stadium with 17 wins, zero defeats all season and 64 goals scored.
They were supposed to be the best team in the world right now.
Arsenal taught them a lesson.
They were supposed to be the best team in the world right now.
Arsenal taught them a lesson.
I'd amend that to very thankful, otherwise spot on.
top of the pl. top of the cl. i know many feel thanksgiving is a yank thing, but gooners everywhere can feel a little thankful 🥰
November 26, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I'd amend that to very thankful, otherwise spot on.
Martin Zubimendi appreciation post.
November 26, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Martin Zubimendi appreciation post.
Mikel Arteta, master of the substitution.
November 26, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Mikel Arteta, master of the substitution.
Nope
Is there a better midfielder in world football than Declan Rice?
November 26, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Nope
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my favorite genre of movies is "arteta celebrating goals"
November 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
my favorite genre of movies is "arteta celebrating goals"
Truth.
People were actually mad that Trossard got a pay raise. Given how much we've had to rely on him this season, he's been well worth it.
November 23, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Truth.
Where is it that Tottenumb get battered?
November 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Where is it that Tottenumb get battered?
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Tottenham Hotspur spent the summer chasing Eberechi Eze.
He stole the show to become the first Arsenal player since 1978 to score a hat-trick against their north London rivals as Mikel Arteta's side moved six points clear at the top of the Premier League.
He stole the show to become the first Arsenal player since 1978 to score a hat-trick against their north London rivals as Mikel Arteta's side moved six points clear at the top of the Premier League.
November 23, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Tottenham Hotspur spent the summer chasing Eberechi Eze.
He stole the show to become the first Arsenal player since 1978 to score a hat-trick against their north London rivals as Mikel Arteta's side moved six points clear at the top of the Premier League.
He stole the show to become the first Arsenal player since 1978 to score a hat-trick against their north London rivals as Mikel Arteta's side moved six points clear at the top of the Premier League.
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What an amazing day for Arsenal and for Eberechi Eze. Incredible for him in any context, but with his history, his journey, it's just really, really special.
Also a massive win, and a statement/fuck off win in this title race after the results yesterday
Huge day, lots of fun to be had after this!
Also a massive win, and a statement/fuck off win in this title race after the results yesterday
Huge day, lots of fun to be had after this!
November 23, 2025 at 6:29 PM
What an amazing day for Arsenal and for Eberechi Eze. Incredible for him in any context, but with his history, his journey, it's just really, really special.
Also a massive win, and a statement/fuck off win in this title race after the results yesterday
Huge day, lots of fun to be had after this!
Also a massive win, and a statement/fuck off win in this title race after the results yesterday
Huge day, lots of fun to be had after this!
Tomorrow's headlines: Why Can't Arsenal Score Set Piece Goals Anymore?
November 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Tomorrow's headlines: Why Can't Arsenal Score Set Piece Goals Anymore?
Beautiful and accurate.
November 23, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Beautiful and accurate.
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On the anniversary of the day Margaret Thatcher resigned, let us take a moment to remember what a cruel, heartless piece of shit she was.
November 22, 2025 at 10:06 PM
On the anniversary of the day Margaret Thatcher resigned, let us take a moment to remember what a cruel, heartless piece of shit she was.
My sentiments exactly.
I’ve seen a lot of people commenting that they’re too nervous now to enjoy that loss until after tomorrow, but to that I say this: it is ok to enjoy good things. Enjoy when good things happen!
November 22, 2025 at 8:16 PM
My sentiments exactly.
Okay let's get something straight. It is NOT more important to win tomorrow because our rivals dropped points. It would have seemed (and been) critical to win tomorrow if 'Pool and City had won and kept pace. In other words, when you're in a title race it's always important to win. #COYG
November 22, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Okay let's get something straight. It is NOT more important to win tomorrow because our rivals dropped points. It would have seemed (and been) critical to win tomorrow if 'Pool and City had won and kept pace. In other words, when you're in a title race it's always important to win. #COYG
Mine too.
November 22, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Mine too.
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November 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Can't help but notice that there's a wee bit of snow on the pitch.
David Rodríguez with an incredible bicycle kick goal to level the game for Ottawa
November 10, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Can't help but notice that there's a wee bit of snow on the pitch.