Boston Gooners

NO QUEUING before Dillon’s opens. Supporters are welcome to enjoy a bite and drinks prior to and after the trophy display.

Please join us as we host the Premier League Trophy with Guinness at Dillon’s on Saturday, June 6th at 4:15pm! Stop by for your chance to take a photo with one of the most iconic trophies in sports.

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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On the heels of winning the Premier League title and as last weekend clearly demonstrated, interest in Arsenal is at an all-time high. 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.

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 the public via lottery. Registration link can be found on the bostongooners.com home page. Lottery closes at 11.59p on Wed, 27th May. Winners will be informed via e-mail on Thurs, 28th May.

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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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A relaxed viewing of an Arsenal match? We’ll take it.

Looking forward to seeing all you glorious Gooners for the trophy lift tomorrow!

🚨URGENT CAPACITY ALERT🚨

As of Saturday morning, 23 May, we have received RSVPs close to the total capacity of Dillon’s. For context, our match day crowds are usually 1.5-2x the number of RSVPs we receive.

As a result, Dillon’s will likely reach capacity prior to kick-off. Thanks for RSVPing, but we must note RSVPs aren’t reservations.

A.T. O’Keeffe’s (911 Boylston) has graciously agreed to be our overflow location.Their doors will open at approximately 10.45a.

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Doors open at 10a. Supporters Appreciation Day: raffle and afterparty follow match– celebrate the Champions with the Best Supporters in Boston!

CHAMPIONS OF ENGLAND.

(Also, there’s a match against Palace. Hope to see you all at Dillon’s!)

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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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In Our Hands

Fresh off a Champions League semi-final victory, Arsenal head to West Ham to continue their push for the Premier League trophy. After a free flowing display against Fulham, the good vibes are back. Will they be enough to carry us over the line?

West Ham sit in 18th, one point from safety. They have two wins in their last five, but their most recent result was a very lacklustre display away to Brentford where they lost 3-0. Despite a slight improvement under Nuno Santo, their survival may be at real risk. With Arsenal coming to town, it’s now or never, and they’ll pull inspiration from nicking a draw off City earlier in the campaign. Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville will carry the threat, while breakout midfielder Mateus Fernandes knows a big display will cement a summer move to a top club.

It’s up to Arsenal to make this tie a foregone conclusion. A season of highs and lows is almost done and the prize is within site. Mikel Arteta will want his side to play with bravery and urgency. Expect a relatively unchanged side from midweek. Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard will be key to maintaining control over the game. Former Hammer Declan Rice can have no room for sympathy.

Will Arsenal do the business? Or can West Ham create another twist in the title race? Join us on Sunday at Dillon’s for the drama. Nothing left to say. Just win.

➡️PLEASE RSVP: bostongooners.com/matches

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