Greetings Gooners! It is Christmas week, with two pivotal games for Arsenal in the Carabao Cup and Premiership at the Emirates.

Arsenal top of the table at Christmas
Last weekend, the Gunners secured a vital 1-0 victory at Hill Dickinson Stadium, ensuring they will sit top of the Premier League table at Christmas. The decisive moment came in the first half when Viktor Gyökeres coolly converted from the penalty spot. Arsenal’s performance was one of control and could have been more comfortable.  Both Leandro Trossard and Martin Zubimendi came agonizingly close to doubling the lead, each striking the woodwork in the second half.

The result marked a hard-fought away win and back-to-back victories for Mikel Arteta’s side, solidifying their position as the league’s leader. Both Man City and Aston Villa won their games. It is a 2 and 3 point difference respectively in the top 3 positions. It is very, very close. The battle is far from over.

On to the next one!

Carabao Cup Quarter-Final Preview: Arsenal vs Crystal Palace – No live screening
Date: Wednesday, 24th December 2025, Kick-off: 4.00 AM
No live screening

The focus now shifts to cup competition as Arsenal host London rivals Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. The Gunners will be buoyed by their 1-0 league win over the Eagles in late October, while Palace are looking to bounce back from a heavy 4-1 defeat to Leeds United.

With a place in the semi-finals on the line, expect a tense and tactical battle as both teams aim to take a major step towards Wembley.

Arsenal vs Brighton and Hove Albion – Live screening
Date: Saturday, 27th December 2025, Kick-off: 11.00 PM
Live Screening at BQ Bar

This will be a match between two teams currently performing well. Arsenal is in strong form, having won three of their last five league matches (Form: D-W-L-W-W). They have been particularly dominant at home, winning all of their home games this season. Brighton has had mixed results recently (Form: W-W-L-D-L). Their away form is a concern, with just one win in their last five away matches.

The odds heavily favour the Arsenal. We need the players to just get that win no matter what!

*Repeat announcements

Arsenal Singapore Mid-Season Party – 31 January 2026
The club is thrilled to announce our official Mid-Season Party, a fantastic night of food, games, FC26 competition, Lucky Draw exclusively for our members. The event is on 31 January 2026 at 7.00 pm at BQ Bar. The main event of the late evening will be the Live Screening of the Premier League match between Leeds and Arsenal, with kick-off scheduled for 11.00 pm. Space is limited to 150 members. The registration deadline is on 24 January 2026 at 11.59 pm.  

Secure your spot to guarantee entry! The link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyrBfYW-lWFYekjUJO2w23jBfB9SUaC7bjojBj0_EaIDQNcw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108764162040365193234

Sponsorship/Partnership Opportunities
Are you or your organization looking to connect with the passionate Arsenal Singapore community? We are actively seeking exciting sponsorships and partnerships to enhance our upcoming events and initiatives, including match screenings, celebration, and club activities.

If you are interested in supporting the club and exploring collaboration opportunities, please kindly reach out to Lance or myself. We will be delighted to discuss the opportunities.

We want to give a huge shout-out and thank you to one of our generous members, Roland, for stepping up to support the club! He has proudly sponsored the club’s car decals! These exclusive decals will be given away to members during our upcoming Mid-Season Party on January 31, 2026.

Make sure you register for the party to claim yours and display your Gunners pride on the road!

Look out for the latest updates via FB, IG, Arsenal Singapore WhatsApp Channel and WhatsApp Chatgroup. If you want to be added to the group chat, please email me your name, membership number and handphone number.

Please follow our new Instagram page via:   https://www.instagram.com/arsenal_singapore_official/

– Membership issues: membership@arsenalsingapore.com.
– Match tickets application: dhanesh@arsenalsingapore.com.
– Membership benefits: lance@arsenalsingapore.com

COYG!

Shai
Arsenal Singapore

Quote of the week

"People ask me what I do in the winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."

~ Rogers Hornsby