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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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.
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Drawn 133 years ago, and the con hasn't changed one bit.
November 9, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Drawn 133 years ago, and the con hasn't changed one bit.
The optimist in me says that the first half doesn't show how good Man City is but how little a threat Liverpool are.
November 9, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The optimist in me says that the first half doesn't show how good Man City is but how little a threat Liverpool are.
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Mamdani is going to implement Saka Law. Using the word "soccer" will be a felony. Same with referring to "American football" as simply "football".
Mamdani is going to implement Saliba Law. Everyone will have to wear Arsenal kits & stop their friends from scoring.
Mamdani is going to implement Sriracha law. Everyone will have to slather hot sauce on their scrambled eggs
November 9, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Mamdani is going to implement Saka Law. Using the word "soccer" will be a felony. Same with referring to "American football" as simply "football".
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Brutal to drop points at the death. The Trossard goal deserved to be a winner. Fair play to Sunderland but I expect us to learn from this and come back stronger after the international break
November 8, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Brutal to drop points at the death. The Trossard goal deserved to be a winner. Fair play to Sunderland but I expect us to learn from this and come back stronger after the international break
We do want to win the league and will win it. It would have been a different story without six forwards and an attacking midfielder out. With a full squad we win games like this.
A draw is probably a fair result, but if you want to win this league, you have to close those games out.
November 8, 2025 at 7:48 PM
We do want to win the league and will win it. It would have been a different story without six forwards and an attacking midfielder out. With a full squad we win games like this.
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Clean Sheet FC
🚨ARSENAL HAVE DONE IT!
Arsenal have kept eight clean sheets in a row in all competitions.
The Gunners match their record from 1903 of no goals conceded in eight consecutive matches.
A 122 year record has been broken tonight!
Arsenal have kept eight clean sheets in a row in all competitions.
The Gunners match their record from 1903 of no goals conceded in eight consecutive matches.
A 122 year record has been broken tonight!
November 4, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Clean Sheet FC
We are, aren't we?
No shots on target conceded again! My word we are just unbelievable
November 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We are, aren't we?
I wonder if we're now to be criticized for only scoring on headers?
November 1, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I wonder if we're now to be criticized for only scoring on headers?