LukesOnFire
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City away to N’castle too is nice.
February 16, 2026 at 6:44 PM
City away to N’castle too is nice.
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Mansfield Town vs. Arsenal in the 5th Round of the FA Cup.
You'll take that all day long.
You'll take that all day long.
February 16, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Mansfield Town vs. Arsenal in the 5th Round of the FA Cup.
You'll take that all day long.
You'll take that all day long.
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"The Crime of Witness" by Fintan O’Toole in @nyrb-imprints.bsky.social
"The videos that expose the administration’s mendacity about its own use of extreme violence against peaceful dissent are themselves products of the courage to show up [and] see for yourself."
www.nybooks.com/articles/202...
"The videos that expose the administration’s mendacity about its own use of extreme violence against peaceful dissent are themselves products of the courage to show up [and] see for yourself."
www.nybooks.com/articles/202...
February 16, 2026 at 12:05 AM
"The Crime of Witness" by Fintan O’Toole in @nyrb-imprints.bsky.social
"The videos that expose the administration’s mendacity about its own use of extreme violence against peaceful dissent are themselves products of the courage to show up [and] see for yourself."
www.nybooks.com/articles/202...
"The videos that expose the administration’s mendacity about its own use of extreme violence against peaceful dissent are themselves products of the courage to show up [and] see for yourself."
www.nybooks.com/articles/202...
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Wemby might really be the guy who saves the NBA from a passive culture.
Anthony Edwards: "I ain't gonna lie, Wemby set the tone. He came out playing hard."
Anthony Edwards: "I ain't gonna lie, Wemby set the tone. He came out playing hard."
February 15, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Wemby might really be the guy who saves the NBA from a passive culture.
Anthony Edwards: "I ain't gonna lie, Wemby set the tone. He came out playing hard."
Anthony Edwards: "I ain't gonna lie, Wemby set the tone. He came out playing hard."
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Time will tell the value of this point. It was certainly hard earned after Arsenal got Arsenaled via set piece hell. Mosquera and Rice produced game saving moments. Not so easy to find match winning moments though.
Second hardest game of the run-in out the way.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...
Second hardest game of the run-in out the way.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...
Arsenal got ‘Arsenaled’. Brentford gave Mikel Arteta’s side their own dose of set-piece hell
The Premier League leaders were the ones made to pay from a long throw, which meant two dropped points in the title race
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Time will tell the value of this point. It was certainly hard earned after Arsenal got Arsenaled via set piece hell. Mosquera and Rice produced game saving moments. Not so easy to find match winning moments though.
Second hardest game of the run-in out the way.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...
Second hardest game of the run-in out the way.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...
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If you want a little distraction to help you move on here's a beautiful account of the "greatest 15 minutes" of Kim Källstrom's life, during Arsenal v Wigan in the FA Cup. I really love this.
arseblog.news/2016/07/kim-...
arseblog.news/2016/07/kim-...
Kim Kallstrom on 'the greatest fifteen minutes of my life'
You have to check out this thread on Reddit, in which user Zhongda transcribes a radio essay from Kim Kallstrom. Thanks Zhongda! The Swede talks about his brief time at Arsenal, how the loan move came...
arseblog.news
February 13, 2026 at 9:23 AM
If you want a little distraction to help you move on here's a beautiful account of the "greatest 15 minutes" of Kim Källstrom's life, during Arsenal v Wigan in the FA Cup. I really love this.
arseblog.news/2016/07/kim-...
arseblog.news/2016/07/kim-...
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Second half a bit of a non-event, but that is really nothing to complain about in the grand scheme of things.
Hopefully the injury issues aren't too serious, but otherwise a drama free afternoon, passage through the next round, and we didn't need to go hell for leather given our schedule.
Hopefully the injury issues aren't too serious, but otherwise a drama free afternoon, passage through the next round, and we didn't need to go hell for leather given our schedule.
February 15, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Second half a bit of a non-event, but that is really nothing to complain about in the grand scheme of things.
Hopefully the injury issues aren't too serious, but otherwise a drama free afternoon, passage through the next round, and we didn't need to go hell for leather given our schedule.
Hopefully the injury issues aren't too serious, but otherwise a drama free afternoon, passage through the next round, and we didn't need to go hell for leather given our schedule.
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And again!
What a pass that was from Eze 👌
February 15, 2026 at 4:49 PM
And again!
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With the obvious caveat about opposition level, I think that's a really positive half. We exposed their defensive line again and again, Eze with some fantastic passes, Norgaard too, and I like Saka in that midfield position.
Took the foot off the gas a bit, but interested to see how 2nd half goes
Took the foot off the gas a bit, but interested to see how 2nd half goes
February 15, 2026 at 5:19 PM
With the obvious caveat about opposition level, I think that's a really positive half. We exposed their defensive line again and again, Eze with some fantastic passes, Norgaard too, and I like Saka in that midfield position.
Took the foot off the gas a bit, but interested to see how 2nd half goes
Took the foot off the gas a bit, but interested to see how 2nd half goes
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Handbrake Off pod got together to chew over the weekend football. My favourite bit was @adrianjclarke.bsky.social telling everyone to 'kill the vibe'. Also with @ianstonecomedy.bsky.social. Enjoy x
pod.fo/e/38b86c
pod.fo/e/38b86c
Handbrake Off: A show about Arsenal: What can’t Martin Zubimendi do?
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 3-0 win against Sunderland at Emirates stadium on Saturday. The panel reflect on how both teams approached the game, the differ...
pod.fo
February 9, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Handbrake Off pod got together to chew over the weekend football. My favourite bit was @adrianjclarke.bsky.social telling everyone to 'kill the vibe'. Also with @ianstonecomedy.bsky.social. Enjoy x
pod.fo/e/38b86c
pod.fo/e/38b86c
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Here's an appreciation of the Rice-Zubimendi partnership. They remind me a bit of how Vieira-Petit, then Vieira-Gilberto, played with that lovely balance. If one goes, the other stays, and vice versa.
Rice-Zubimendi is turning into a brilliant midfield heartbeat.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
Rice-Zubimendi is turning into a brilliant midfield heartbeat.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi: Arsenal’s midfield duet in perfect harmony and rhythm
One is on guitar, the other on bass. This particular part of Mikel Arteta's band have quickly attuned to each other on and off the pitch
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Here's an appreciation of the Rice-Zubimendi partnership. They remind me a bit of how Vieira-Petit, then Vieira-Gilberto, played with that lovely balance. If one goes, the other stays, and vice versa.
Rice-Zubimendi is turning into a brilliant midfield heartbeat.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
Rice-Zubimendi is turning into a brilliant midfield heartbeat.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
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Think I might post a song that appears in my head each day on here.
I used to love getting mixed tapes as gifts (or giving them). So it's in that spirit.
Here, for no reason whatsoever other than it just came to me, is Fruit Bats and Lazy Eye.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFPP...
I used to love getting mixed tapes as gifts (or giving them). So it's in that spirit.
Here, for no reason whatsoever other than it just came to me, is Fruit Bats and Lazy Eye.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFPP...
Fruit Bats - Lazy Eye
YouTube video by Angus Denver
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November 13, 2024 at 11:58 AM
Think I might post a song that appears in my head each day on here.
I used to love getting mixed tapes as gifts (or giving them). So it's in that spirit.
Here, for no reason whatsoever other than it just came to me, is Fruit Bats and Lazy Eye.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFPP...
I used to love getting mixed tapes as gifts (or giving them). So it's in that spirit.
Here, for no reason whatsoever other than it just came to me, is Fruit Bats and Lazy Eye.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFPP...
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I’m so sorry to hear: wishing strength to all friends and family. The Gooner family grieves. 😞
My dear friend Nader alerted me to two Iranian members of the Arsenal family, Aref Jafarzadeh and Amir Housein, who were killed while seeking freedom in Iran. We remember them. ❤️
February 2, 2026 at 3:05 AM
I’m so sorry to hear: wishing strength to all friends and family. The Gooner family grieves. 😞
And who is himself an immigrant in Monaco. What a terrible human being.
Man who owns a football team full of players from outside the UK. Scumbag.
'The UK has been colonised by immigrants', says INEOS boss and Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
February 13, 2026 at 6:41 AM
And who is himself an immigrant in Monaco. What a terrible human being.
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Man who owns a football team full of players from outside the UK. Scumbag.
'The UK has been colonised by immigrants', says INEOS boss and Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
'The UK has been colonised by immigrants', says INEOS boss and Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Britain has been "colonised" by immigrants, who are draining resources from the state, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, one of the country's richest and most influential men, has told Sky News.
news.sky.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Man who owns a football team full of players from outside the UK. Scumbag.
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Not unusual for player who has been out for a long time to pick up a niggle when they start to play again, but he's had such a positive impact that this is a real blow 😑
Hopefully he's not out too long.
Hopefully he's not out too long.
🚨 Kai Havertz has suffered a muscular injury & is set for a spell out of the Arsenal team. 26 y/o now expected to miss #NLD on Feb 22.
Not thought to be severe but blow for #AFC given his form.
Story w/ @davidornstein0.bsky.social for @theathleticfc.bsky.social ⬇️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
Not thought to be severe but blow for #AFC given his form.
Story w/ @davidornstein0.bsky.social for @theathleticfc.bsky.social ⬇️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
Arsenal’s Kai Havertz sustains muscular injury, set to miss north London derby
Havertz' injury is compounded by the fact that fellow Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino will miss an extended period due to a foot injury.
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Not unusual for player who has been out for a long time to pick up a niggle when they start to play again, but he's had such a positive impact that this is a real blow 😑
Hopefully he's not out too long.
Hopefully he's not out too long.
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A poor display in general, but having taken the lead we put ourselves in a good position. Undone by a long-throw/set-piece, which Brentford made chaotic all night long.
Maybe a chance to win at the end via Martinelli, but they had the Thiago opportunity too. Draw frustrating but fair all in all
Maybe a chance to win at the end via Martinelli, but they had the Thiago opportunity too. Draw frustrating but fair all in all
February 12, 2026 at 9:57 PM
A poor display in general, but having taken the lead we put ourselves in a good position. Undone by a long-throw/set-piece, which Brentford made chaotic all night long.
Maybe a chance to win at the end via Martinelli, but they had the Thiago opportunity too. Draw frustrating but fair all in all
Maybe a chance to win at the end via Martinelli, but they had the Thiago opportunity too. Draw frustrating but fair all in all
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Yeah, Wolves will be 18 Feb now
February 3, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Yeah, Wolves will be 18 Feb now
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Three away games in the league within 11 days this month now (as well as Wigan squeezed in) will be a real test. Come through those with 7+ points and we're golden.
February 3, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Three away games in the league within 11 days this month now (as well as Wigan squeezed in) will be a real test. Come through those with 7+ points and we're golden.
It was indeed important: and helped sow this 6 point lead we find ourselves with now. Sure, the hurts remain: but one must always believe in the silver lining. 😎🔴⚪️
Hello Sunday morning.
It was reaction time at noisy Elland Road. The walls could have closed in and Arsenal reacted strongly to push them away. This 4-0, the punches a mix of set pieces to start them off and sweet technical goals to add flourish, felt important.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
It was reaction time at noisy Elland Road. The walls could have closed in and Arsenal reacted strongly to push them away. This 4-0, the punches a mix of set pieces to start them off and sweet technical goals to add flourish, felt important.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
With the walls closing in, Arsenal needed this bold and courageous reaction
After three games without a win in the Premier League, Mikel Arteta's side navigated a tempestuous atmosphere at Elland Road
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:07 AM
It was indeed important: and helped sow this 6 point lead we find ourselves with now. Sure, the hurts remain: but one must always believe in the silver lining. 😎🔴⚪️
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Hello Sunday morning.
It was reaction time at noisy Elland Road. The walls could have closed in and Arsenal reacted strongly to push them away. This 4-0, the punches a mix of set pieces to start them off and sweet technical goals to add flourish, felt important.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
It was reaction time at noisy Elland Road. The walls could have closed in and Arsenal reacted strongly to push them away. This 4-0, the punches a mix of set pieces to start them off and sweet technical goals to add flourish, felt important.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
With the walls closing in, Arsenal needed this bold and courageous reaction
After three games without a win in the Premier League, Mikel Arteta's side navigated a tempestuous atmosphere at Elland Road
www.nytimes.com
February 1, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Hello Sunday morning.
It was reaction time at noisy Elland Road. The walls could have closed in and Arsenal reacted strongly to push them away. This 4-0, the punches a mix of set pieces to start them off and sweet technical goals to add flourish, felt important.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
It was reaction time at noisy Elland Road. The walls could have closed in and Arsenal reacted strongly to push them away. This 4-0, the punches a mix of set pieces to start them off and sweet technical goals to add flourish, felt important.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
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Arsenal as a club have put so much into growing the women’s game for decades, so the world/intercontinental champions accolade is something they wear well.
February 1, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Arsenal as a club have put so much into growing the women’s game for decades, so the world/intercontinental champions accolade is something they wear well.