Boston Gooners

In order for the most people to enjoy the Champions League final with us, we ask our supporters to carefully read the following:

Dillon’s will reach capacity well before kick-off. REMINDER: RSVPs are for head-counting purposes only. RSVPs aren’t reservations of any kind and do not guarantee entry.

Doors open for general entry at Dillon’s at 10a. Supporters are strongly advised to arrive earlier. Please prepare yourselves for an extended period of time in inclement weather. Those attending with others are advised to sort your groups before entry.

To better accommodate the crowd, D16 (the basement bar at Dillon’s) will be open. A.T. O’Keefe’s (911 Boylston) will again serve as our overflow location. Doors at O’Keefe’s open at approximately 10.45a.

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Doors open at 10a. Early arrival strongly advised. Opposition supporters categorically not welcome. To better accommodate the crowd, D16 (the basement cocktail bar at Dillon’s) will be open, and A.T. O’Keefe’s (911 Boylston) will serve as our overflow location. A LIMITED number of early entry slots will be available to supporters via lottery– check website and socials for details.

It’s done. Arsenal are Premier League champions!

Joy, relief, and pride have been felt, with parades and parties flooding the streets across the globe. But there’s still one more trophy on the line, and it’s one the Gunnners have never managed to win. Arsenal will face holders Paris St-Germain in a rematch of last season’s Champions League semi-final showdown.

PSG are favorites. After winning last year’s trophy by demolishing Inter Milan, they have continued their scintillating form in the knockout rounds this year, swatting aside Chelsea, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich. Achraf Hakimi is their only fitness concern. The high-flying right back is nursing a hamstring injury. If he misses out, Warren Zaire-Emery will deputize. Their attacking force needs no fanfare: Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia, and Doué are an incredible unit.

This is Arsenal’s first final since 2006, a 2-1 loss to Barcelona that in many ways marked the end of an era. With the league title done, there is a sense of renewed optimism around the club to take the next step among Europe’s elite. If PSG have a heralded attack, then the defense is where you start with Arsenal. Timber will likely be the only absentee from the usual back four, but Mosquera has looked more comfortable in recent weeks. The back four diamond will be crucial to Arsenal’s success. If they can provide the solidity and frustrate PSG, Saka and Havertz may get the chances to write history.

Can Arsenal become European Champions, or will PSG repeat? For the last time this season, join us at Dillon’s, and let’s conquer the Champions League, together.

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March On.

Two Premier League matches remain. Arsenal host Burnley in their final home match of the season. The Gunners will guarantee the Premier League trophy by winning the remainder of their games. It’s important to not take anything for granted.

Burnley visit North London in nineteenth with their relegation confirmed. Scott Parker has already left the club, leaving the reins to interim manager Mike Jackson. Most recently, they played to a draw with Aston Villa. Interestingly, Burnley have avoided defeat in two out their last three visits to Arsenal. Kyle Walker will be desperate to help his former club secure the title.

Arsenal need to win. They’ll also have an eye on goal difference, sitting one behind Manchester City. Ben White has been ruled out for the season, but Ricardo Calafiori is expected to participate. Cristhian Mosquera will likely be at right back, a potential preview for the CL final. In attack, all eyes will be on Arsenal, who know failure to score in either of their matches opens the door in the title race. Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard will be key to their victory.

Will Arsenal take another step to the title? Or will Burnley shock the world? Join us at Dillon’s on Monday afternoon, and we’ll take in the drama together. There’s no time like the present to get behind the team!

➡️PLEASE RSVP: bostongooners.com/matches

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