Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast

NOTE: This an updated version, one was released previously, but with an error. Please download again if you got the earlier version.In this episode I chat with Gabriel Clarke, one of the directors of the upcoming film – Arsene Wenger: Invincible. We talk about how the project came to pass, working with Arsene himself, the ups and downs of the story, featuring on the major achievement of his career while not shirking some of the shortcomings, the sense of regret that's evident when Arsene speaks and lots more.Arsene Wenger: Invincible is in cinemas from 11 November, and on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download from 22 November.Then there's Arsenal chat with Phil Costa, as we discuss Antonio Conte's appointment for that lot, the progression and growing importance of Gabriel, competition for places, and there's a chance to win copies of the latest edition of the Scouted Football handbook which has a distinct Arsenal flavour.See the Arsene Wenger: Invincible trailer here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kx47nKj7h_cVisit Scouted Football here – https://www.scoutedftbl.comVote Arseblog as Best Fan Media in the FSA Awards here – https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/fsa-awards-2021If you want to become an Arseblog Member on Patreon, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we look back at the 2-0 win over Leicester at the weekend. We discuss Arsenal starting games brightly, chat about the two early goals, before attention turns to Aaron Ramsdale and his incredible save and performance. We also chat about the overall performance and the fact Leicester had chances, keeping a clean sheet, and taking three points away from home from a team who will be rivals for a European place. Then there are listener questions about Nuno Tavares, the '442', Martin Odegaard, transfers to offset AFCON departures, William Saliba and LOADS more.Here's Tim's column on Smith Rowe: https://arseblog.com/2021/10/emile-smith-rowe/Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim, Pippa and Alex get together for the October mailbag edition of the Arsenal Women Arsecast. The panel answer questions on the midfield- specifically Kim Little's best position and who is the preferred choice as the number six. They also ponder how far the Gunners can go in the Champions League and the lessons learned from the chastening defeat to Barcelona. Attention also turns to the addition of Gary Lewin to the backroom staff and other positive changes behind the scenes, as well as some of the challenges and improvements to come as the season progresses. You can follow Tim on Twitter @Stillberto : Alex @AlexIbaceta23 : Pippa @Pippa_MoniqueIf you want to become an Arseblog Member on Patreon, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I have a lovely chat with legendary former keeper David Seaman. We chat about the recent work he's been doing at the club, the evolution of the goalkeeping position, what has impressed him about Aaron Ramsdale, the dynamic between the new man and Bernd Leno, some of his favourite moments and lots more.Then to talk about sacking managers, the suggestion that the 5 sub rule will become permanent, midweek Carabao Cup action, Arsenal momentum, and Gabriel Martinelli, it's James Benge of CBS Sports.Follow David Seaman @thedavidseaman and his podcast is @seamanpodcast - more at http://seamansays.co.uk/If you want to become an Arseblog Member on Patreon, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we look back at the very enjoyable 3-1 win over Aston Villa on Friday night, and a performance which had everything that was missing from the previous game. We discuss the changes to the line-up, the impact of Alexandre Lacazette, the dominance of the first half and how we maintained it, Thomas Partey's first Arsenal goal, the penalty, a brilliant display from Emile Smith Rowe which was capped with a goal, and just how much there was to like about what we did and how we did it. We then take listener questions about a new deal for Laca, defensive solidity, Gabriel's season so far, the team standing up for each other, Nuno Tavares, the development of the goalkeeping position and lots more.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I'm joined by Andrew Allen and Ryan Hunn to discuss Arsenal in the wake of the Crystal Palace game. We chat about issues of identity and football style, confusion over the way Mikel Arteta wants his team to play, the dreaded handbrake and what exactly that means, our issues with possession feeding into other problems we have in terms of creativity and goalscoring, why we don't press – especially this season, and lots more, including some things to be positive about!We also have the winners of our SuperClub competition from last week - superclubgame.comFollow Andrew @aallensport : Follow Ryan @ryanhunnIf you want to become an Arseblog Member on Patreon, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we look back at the 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace on Monday night. We chat about the bright start but the inability to build on it, the goals we conceded, Arsenal's passive off-the-ball approach, continued concerns about the team's lack of attacking productivity, the late equaliser which rescued a point against Patrick Vieira's team, and the abysmal refereeing decision when James McArthur only got a yellow card for a brutal foul on Bukayo Saka. Then there are listener questions about Arsenal as a possession side, Thomas Partey and how midfield might look in January when he goes to the AFCON, Martin Odegaard's second poor performance in a row, movement and passing, officiating the officials, Alexandre Lacazette, sprucing up the Emirates and lots more.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I'm joined by the Man from East Lower to chat about the season so far, Emile Smith Rowe, Bukayo Saka, Thomas Partey, the return of Patrick Vieira when Crystal Palace visit on Monday, Newcastle, and lots more. Then, for more Paddy-related chat, it's Dan from @HLTCO to tell us why he's in love with the former Arsenal captain, what impact he's had on Palace in a short space of time, the changes they've made, and how they'll approach this game.You can also win a fantastic football manager board game, thanks to Super Club - superclubgame.comFollow Jim @eastlower : Follow Dan @HLTCOIf you want to become an Arseblog Member on Patreon, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Interlull episode we begin by talking about a couple of goalscoring Gooners, before the conversation switches to the inevitable: the Newcastle takeover. We chat about what it might mean for Arsenal, the wider implications for the competitiveness of the Premier League, the 'morality' of it, the requirement for cognitive dissonance, and the reaction of fans to this kind of deal and ownership. There are some more questions about it in part two, as well as ones about the load being placed on players these days after comments from Thibaut Courtois, Gabriel Martinelli, goalkeepers, Arsenal James Bond, and lots more.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I chat to Clive Palmer about the Saudi led takeover of Newcastle, the way football has been run to get to this point, whether anything can change at this point, the financial influence of the game, a soon-to-be new competitor for Arsenal to deal with, and more, before we chat about the team, Mikel Arteta, scoring more goals and the upcoming post-Interlull games.Then, to talk about his new book 'Arsenal for Everyone', it's Dave Seager, who explains the motivation for the book, the backing he got from the club, and some of the stories of fans who experience football differently.For more on the book, pre-orders etc, see here: https://www.legendspublishing.net/product/arsenal-for-everyone/Follow Clive @clivepafc : Follow Dave @goonerdave66If you want to become an Arseblog Member on Patreon, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we look back at the 0-0 draw with Brighton on Saturday, in which too many of our key players didn't perform at the level required. We talk about the result in isolation, and in the context of the last four games, some positives at the back with Gabriel, Ben White and Aaron Ramsdale, Emile Smith Rowe as our best player, and at least keeping a clean sheet and taking a point after an anti-climactic performance. Then there are listener questions about the key area we need to see improvement in, Nicolas Pepe, Kieran Tierney, Arsene Wenger's backing for a World Cup every two years, and lots more.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a brand new episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, the number one podcast about Arsenal Women.Arsenal Women play away at defending European champions Barcelona in the first game of the Champions League group stages on Tuesday evening. Tim and resident Barcelona expert Alex Ibaceta get together to preview the game, Alex talks about Barca's many strengths, key players, some of their weaknesses and considers whether Arsenal have any chance of escaping with any kind of result. The panel also discuss why Barcelona's women's team are so formidable while their men's team flounders- a concept not unfamiliar to Arsenal fans in fairness.The game, like all of Arsenal's Champions League games, is being screened live on DAZN's YouTube channel free of charge with no paid subscription required.You can follow Tim on Twitter @Stillberto and Alex @AlexIbaceta23If you want to become an Arseblog Member on Patreon, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I'm joined by Nick Ames of The Guardian to discuss the impact of Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka in the North London derby; what Mikel Arteta might do in the enforced injury absence of Granit Xhaka, his options, and how there's now a heavy onus on Thomas Partey in that area of the pitch; plus some chat about the manager after he's enjoyed some better days of late.Then I chat to Tim Stillman about Arsenal Women and their incredible start to the season under new head coach Jonas Eidevall, how a behind the scenes review looks to have paid dividends, the Champions League, competition and rotation, the chances of extending some key contracts, and lots more.Follow Nick @nickames82: Follow Tim @StillbertoHere is the link to download the It's a great day jingle: https://p1r.es/GreatDayIf you want to become an Arseblog Member on Patreon, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James is is back from his holidays on what is a very goodly morning following the 3-1 win in the North London derby. There's a flavour of the atmosphere inside the Emirates, the energy that transmitted around the ground, a brilliant first half performance with some outstanding individual contributions, a huge win for Mikel Arteta, a goal and an assist each for Smith Rowe and Saka, and pretty much everyone gets a mention for the way we put the old enemy to the sword. We then answer listener questions about Aaron Ramsdale, Tomiyasu, a revitalised Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, the potential for a winning run, the summer recruitment paying dividends, and lots more, including a brand new jingle to celebrate the derby win.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Only those inside the Emirates on Wednesday night got to see Arsenal's 3-0 win over AFC Wimbledon in full, because there was no live TV coverage anywhere. The Athletic's Art de Roche was one of them, and he joins me to talk about the game, the team selection, Thomas Partey playing a part, Eddie Nketiah, Flo Balogun and young players.Then, with the North London derby on the horizon, I chat with Phil Costa about the slight bit of momentum Arsenal have built in the last couple of weeks, Mikel Arteta's more exciting – or at least interesting – line-ups, the connection between the team and the fans as a positive ahead of the Sp*rs game, Aaron Ramsdale and more.Follow Art @artderoche : Follow Phil @_philcostaIf you want to become an Arseblog Member on Patreon, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James is away on holidays so for this episode I'm joined by Tayo Popoola ... who is also on holidays, to discuss our hard-fought 1-0 win over Burnley on Saturday. We talk about the defensive commitment the team showed, stand-out players like Aaron Ramsdale and Gabriel, dealing with the physical aspect of the game, some promising signs despite the fact the team didn't really click from an attacking perspective, and a moment of real quality from Martin Odegaard to score the only goal of the game. We then answer listener questions about the return of Granit Xhaka, Bukayo Saka's recent form, whether new signings have demonstrated greater character, Ben White ... sorry ... £50 Ben White to give him his full title, and lots more, including Martin Keown's big butt theory and the old skippidydip.Here's the Sean Dyche image mention during the show.Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show I'm joined by Rory Smith of the New York Times to talk about the new edict to referees from on high for them to 'let it flow'. Is this going to lead to a rise in injuries as players push the boundaries, realising they may not get the kind of punishment they did before. We talk about the underlying culture of physicality in English football, how this is not a new thing – something Arsenal fans know only too well – and the way that refereeing and officiating appears to have a make it up as you go along element to it. We also chat about the proposal to make the World Cup biennial.After that it's some quick Arsenal chat with Andrew Allen as we face a non-European season, and how we have to make that 'advantage' count, particularly for games like the weekend trip to Burnley.Follow Rory @rorysmith : Follow Andrew @aallensportIf you want to become an Arseblog Member on Patreon, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Stillman and Alex Ibaceta chat about Arsenal's perfect start to life under Jonas Eidevall with six wins from six games and react to the draw for the Champions League group stage and the signing of Tobin Heath. Then Tim and Alex take listener questions on who can provide back up for Vivianne Miedema, expectations for the Champions League matches against Barcelona, squad rotation, how to avoid burnout later in the season and observations on how the team has changed under Jonas Eidevall.You can follow Tim on Twitter @Stillberto and Alex @AlexIbaceta23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At long last it's a Goodly Morning as James and I discuss the 1-0 win over Norwich at the Emirates on Saturday. It wasn't perfect, but there were things to like about the performance and in particular a very fresh feeling team selection with five of the six summer signings starting. We chat about how we felt at the time versus how we feel now, the goal we scored, individual performances, the chances we missed to make the game more comfortable, and why the game ebbed and flowed at times. Then there are listener questions about Mikel Arteta and press conference comportment, what the selection of Aaron Ramsdale over Bernd Leno means for the German, end product from Martin Odegaard, a potential shift to a 433, and lots more – including leaf-blowing man and a snoring dog.Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show I'm joined by Charles Watts to discuss the post-Interlull requirements for Arsenal - start scoring, and start winning. We chat about the Edu interview, and how the pressure is on Mikel Arteta to produce now, even if there is a medium/long-term plan being implemented. There's also discussion of Thomas Partey, Gabriel Magalhaes, Ainsley Maitland-Niles and lots more.Follow Charles @charles_wattsIf you want to become an Arseblog Member on Patreon, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode James and I enjoy some Interlull chats about the various bits and bobs that have been going on, including Arsenal Women winning, Bukayo Saka scoring for England, and our wildly incorrect transfer predictions, before turning our attention to Edu's media blitz over the weekend in which he explained the club's strategy during the transfer window. We talk about the bits that worked, and some that didn't quite stand up to scrutiny, as well as overall thoughts on what he said. After that we answer listener questions about what that interview means for Mikel Arteta, how can we judge the plan as it progresses, the new right back, whether there is media bias against Arsenal, what's going to happen with Eddie Nketiah and Folarin Balogun this season, and lots more.Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast is all about the signing of USWNT star Tobin Heath. First of all, Tim talks to Gunners boss Jonas Eidevall about the signing, how it came about and how Heath fits into a squad already replete with attacking talent. Then Tim talks to co-founder and writer on Equalizer Soccer, Jeff Kassouf (@JeffKassouf) / Twitter, who broke the story last week that Tobin was looking to stay in England and play Champions League football. Tim and Jeff talk about the move, Heath's international career past and present and what Arsenal fans can expect from the American winger.Visit the most comprehensive news outlet for Arsenal Women @ Arseblog News.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a bumper edition of the show this week as I'm joined first by Phil Costa to profile deadline day signing Takehiro Tomiyasu, his strengths and weaknesses, and what's he's going to bring to the team as he arrives from Bologna on a four year deal.After that we delve right into the transfer window itself with David Ornstein, discussing the strategy of signing young players, who decided on that, the roles of Edu and Mikel Arteta, our incoming and outgoing business, difficulties with selling, the pressure on the manager both internally and externally after being backed with nearly £150m this summer, and loads more.Follow Phil @_philcosta : Follow David @david_ornsteinHere's the link to Phil's profile piece.If you want to become an Arseblog Member on Patreon, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode James and I discuss the disastrous 5-0 defeat to Man City on Saturday. We talk about our emotional reaction the game and the performance, before some analysis on the team selection, the goals we conceded, our defensive issues, and yet another Granit Xhaka moment from Granit Xhaka which left us down to 10 men ... again. In the second part of the show there's a question about the manager which sparks a long discussion about what he's doing, how he's doing it, his future, what he has to deliver, the state of the club/team right now, and the reaction it ... before some quickfire questions at the end about Bernd Leno, what's left of the transfer window, and more. We talked it all out!Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show I'm joined by Tim Stillman to talk about the 6-0 over West Brom on Wednesday, chatting first about Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's hat-trick and how much the captain needed to get back on the scoresheet. We also talk about Mikel Arteta's challenge of turning good attackers into a good attack, how experienced heads can help some of the young players, the 'real life' reaction at games versus some of the online discourse, being able to see a strategy in terms of how we build during this transfer window, the latest from the Arsenal Women and loads more.Follow Tim @Stillberto – and here is his latest column, as mentioned.Here's the thread from @geezypeas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode James and I discuss the second consecutive defeat of the season after we went down 2-0 to Chelsea at the Emirates. What is expectation versus reality? Even with players missing, should we have seen better from Mikel Arteta and his team? We analyse the goals, the defensive lapses, chat about not going with a back three, why we didn't react quickly enough to Chelsea's threat, Lukaku v Mari and there's an existential Granit Xhaka question from the stands of the stadium itself. Then we answer listener questions about a potential trolley dash v2 if we lose badly to Man City, Arteta's future, why we appear to have moved away from playing out from the back, the impact of Covid-19 on us and how it might affect the Premier League as a whole, Willian's social media likes and lots more.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show I'm joined by Simon Collings of the Evening Standard to talk about the impending signings of Martin Odegaard and Aaron Ramsdale; how the former will provide creative, attacking threat that we need, and what the implications of signing a £24m 'back-up' might be for current number 1 Bernd Leno. We also chat about the need to sell players, how much compromise will be required in the final weeks of the transfer window, and about how the backing Mikel Arteta has been given this season has to start producing results – even if the month of August looks pretty difficult.Then I talk to Philippe Auclair about an article he spent 18 months investigating about the links between the Premier League and potential money laundering via the less than transparent world of online gambling.You can read the article here: http://josimarfootball.com/the-trillion-dollar-gambling-game/Follow Philippe @philippeauclair and Simon @sr_collingsIf you want to become an Arseblog Member on Patreon, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode James and I discuss the disappointing opening game of the new Premier League season after Arsenal were beaten 2-0 by Brentford. We chat about notable pre-game absences and a team which didn't look ready in spite of those, the goals we conceded, Bernd Leno, a wobbly defence, some positive stuff from the likes of Smith Rowe, Tierney and Lokonga, what bringing on a left-back at right back might mean, and more. As well as that there are loads of listener questions about Mikel Arteta and the kind of football we play, what will it take to make it go 'bang', the manager's comments about Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, whether we should revert to a back three, and plenty more, plus the winners of the competition to win signed copies of James' book.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we preview the brand new Premier League season which starts tonight against Brentford. My guests are Phil Costa and Andrew Allen, and we chat about the state of the squad before the first game, the signings we've made, the signings we have yet to make, the occasional departure and the players who are still around who haven't gone, what constitutes a successful season for the team, the pressure on Mikel Arteta, the difficult start we face and lots, lots more.Follow Phil @_philcosta and Andrew @AAllenSportIf you want to become an Arseblog Member on Patreon, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode, we carry on our tradition of chatting to Ken Early of Second Captains on the eve of a new season. We discuss Lionel Messi's move to PSG, the financial disaster that is going on at Barcelona, the relentless influence of the wealthiest clubs on football, before turning our attention to the Premier League. We wonder how Jack Grealish will get on with Pep Guardiola, is there something English going on at Man City, there's Arsenal/Arteta chat, Rafa Benitez at Everton and more.Follow Ken @kenearlysIf you want to become an Arseblog Member on Patreon, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus Arsecast episode, I'm joined by James – not to talk about Arsenal, but the release of his brand new book: The Champ and The Chump. His grandfather, Terry Downes, nicknamed 'The Paddington Express', was a boxer and held the world middleweight title for a time in the 1960s. James is a comedian, writer, actor, and podcaster who has spent most of his life actively avoiding being punched in the face. We chat about how the book came about, the life and times of a world champion, how James has had to deal with certain issues in his own life, and lots more.You can get The Champ and The Chump at your local independent book shop, from all the big online retailers, and as an audio book – which might be good for those of you listen to the podcasts. We also have acouple of signed copies to give away too.For ways to get the book, go to: https://linktr.ee/jamesmcnicholas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim Stillman and Alex Ibaceta answer listener questions submitted on Twitter on Arsenal's summer transfer business and whether it is complete, there are questions on how the team might shape up under new coach Jonas Eidevall, the potential link-up between Steph Catley and Katie McCabe on the left, how Jonas will juggle things at centre-half, to what extent academy players might feature under his stewardship and there are questions on Jordan Nobbs and the futures of some other key players.   You can follow Tim on Twitter @Stillberto and Alex @alexibaceta23  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode James and I discuss the final game of pre-season, looking first at the positive contributions from new signings Albert Sambi Lokonga and Ben White, as well as the encouraging return of Bukayo Saka. We talk about pre-season as a whole, share some worries about the striker situation, and assess the squad and the gaps in it as we head towards a new Premier League campaign. There's lots of transfer talk, including some about James Maddison, plus listener questions about Edu, realistic expectations for the season Mikel Arteta should delivery, the departure of Joe Willock, Reiss Nelson and Eddie Nketiah, and loads more besides.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblogDeadline for Patreon Fantasy Football is FRIDAY! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For today's show, we have two guests who have to respond to statements I put to them (this is a format Patreon members will be familiar with). They have to either Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, or Strongly Disagree with them – no fence sitting. Elliot Smith and Lewis Ambrose are the men in the hot seats, and we discuss topics like James Maddison, the transfer market, seeing into a Mikel Arteta shaped crystal ball, Granit Xhaka, Joe Willock, having a striker problem, Aubameyang's goalscoring, Arsene Wenger and lots more besides.Follow Elliot @yankeegunner : Follow Lewis @LGAmbroseIf you want to become an Arseblog Member on Patreon, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode James and I chat about the pre-season game against Chelsea, and some of the key takeaways from that, including our first look at £50m signing Ben White. Thomas Partey looked good but then got injured, potentially bad news for fans and for Mikel Arteta. His replacement, Granit Xhaka, looked like a dead cert departure this summer but now he's going to stay – we discuss the implications of that as we still look to improve our midfield. There's a lot of transfer chat, with focus on the difficulties we're having moving players on, as well as listener questions about who might leave, the possible arrival of another striker as we target Lautaro Martinez, injury speculation, refereeing in friendlies, Eddie Nketiah and lots more.Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show I'm joined by Dan Critchlow of the Daily Cannon to talk about the latest from pre-season, including two 4-1 wins over Millwall and Watford. There's also chat about the two London derbies we face before the start of the season; a Granit Xhaka situation which has the potential to get complicated; rumours linking us with Martin Odegaard and whether he'd be worth the fee that would tempt Real Madrid to sell; what we should be looking for from Thomas Partey next season; departures; and lots more, including a healthy dose of the usual waffle.Follow Dan @afcDWIf you want to become an Arseblog Member on Patreon, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode James and I chat about pre-season, and in particular the new deal for Emile Smith Rowe, what it means that he's taken the number 10, and what it says about his place in the first team pecking order. There's the inevitable discussion about the transfer window, the varying degrees of difficulty we might face when it comes to the players we want to sell, and why – as of now – we've yet to buy a first team starter. Plus loads of questions about the right back position, Arsenal's apparent interest in a lot of English players during this window, whether we might sign a striker, and lots more.Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's show is a triple header in terms of guests. First up, I'm joined by Eleven Sports' Belgian Pro League commentator (and Arsenal fan) Michael Van Vaerenbergh to chat about Albert Sambi Lokonga; then with all the rumours involving Aaron Ramsdale swirling around, I chat to Ben Meakin of Blades Pod about the player, his performances, and what seems to be a potential deal which has left many people perplexed; and finally it's Art de Roché from The Athletic to talk pre-season, the transfer market, Tammy Abraham and lots more.Follow Michael @mvanvaerenbergh – Follow Ben @BladesPod – Follow Art @artderoche Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode James and I chat about our pre-season games in Scotland, in particular the 2-2 draw with Rangers in which we got our first goalscoring glimpse of new signing Nuno Tavares. We also chat about Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's finishing, assessing Edu's role as Technical Director through the incoming and outgoing business we get done before August 31st, valuing young players like Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson, and loads of listener questions touching on Nicolas Pepe and what to expect from him, the latest from the transfer market, Houssem Aouar, Martin Odegaard, the elusive Partey Partner®© and lots more.Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show I chat to Andrew Allen about our first pre-season game – the 2-1 defeat to Hibs – as well as answering questions from Patreon members, including: More Willian than we thought possible; Emile Smith Rowe shirt number mayhem; Joe Willock's future; Ainsley Maitland-Niles in midfield; Edu on a yacht with a super-agent and our former Head of Football; and lots more.Follow Andrew @AAllenSportIf you want to become an Arseblog Member on Patreon, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast the panel preview the chances of Team GB and Japan in the women's football tournament at this summer's Olympics. Firstly, Pippa and Tim are joined by Rich Laverty of Our Game magazine and These Football Times to discuss Team GB, Leah Williamson, Nikita Parris, the surprise omission of Jordan Nobbs and Beth Mead from the squad and Team GB's overall chances.Then Tim is joined by Tokyo based British journalist Sean Carroll and they chat about the general feeling in Tokyo around the Olympic Games, the challenges for the media and the athletes of a Games during a pandemic and they talk about Japan's chances as well as Arsenal's new signing Mana Iwabuchi.Part 1 went out earlier this week, where Tim and Alex are joined by Annemarie Postma, to discuss Netherlands, and Samantha Lewis to discuss Australia's chances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast the panel look ahead to the Olympic games which start later this month and preview the four teams with Arsenal interest. In Part 1, Tim and Alex talk to ESPN Australia, Optus and the Guardian's Samantha Lewis about the Matildas' chances in Tokyo as well as the fortunes of Lydia Williams, Cailtin Foord and Steph Catley.Then Tim and Alex talk to Dutch journalist Annemarie Postma about the Netherlands' chances, as well as the recent departures of Danielle van de Donk and Jill Roord and they discuss their upcoming mangerial change which will see England bound Sarina Wiegman replaced by Mark Parsons.You can (and should) follow Samantha on Twitter @battledinosaur and Annemarie @Postma11If you are a regular listener via iTunes, if you would be so kind as to leave a review/rating that would be greatly appreciated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this short bonus episode, James and I chat about the final of Euro 2020, which saw Italy beat England on penalties. From an Arsenal perspective, it was hard to see Bukayo Saka miss his spot-kick, but we discuss what led to that, the game itself over 120 minutes, Gareth Southgate's decision making and more. We touch on how this might impact a 19 year old, but feel confident that this is something that he's got the character to overcome – as his bravery to take the penalty in the first place demonstrated.Love Saka. Hate racists.Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode James and I chat about the final of Euro 2020 between England and Italy, Bukayo Saka's participation, and how it's a game that's too close to call. After that we chat about the first official signing of the summer, Benfica left-back Nuno Tavares, and round up the latest incoming and outgoing rumours. We then answer questions about Arsenal's involvement in the Amazon series 'All or nothing', discussing the decision, the potential benefits and risks, whether we'll see more of Josh Kroenke, and whether it will have any impact on the club's business this summer. All this, plus Smith Rowe, and lots more besides.Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show I'm joined by James Benge to chat Euro 2020 and the fact that Bukayo Saka's England have made it through the final against Italy. We discuss the tournament from an England perspective, and talk about the impact of the young Arsenal man, as well as the prospect of facing the Italians at Wembley on Sunday. There's Arsenal chat, which includes Matteo Guendouzi, Mikel Arteta dealing with difficult characters, and why there's still so much to do during this transfer window.Follow James @jamesbengeIf you want to become an Arseblog Member on Patreon, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode James and I chat about Euro 2020, the focus on supposed Italian cynicism, and look forward to the semi-finals, before we discuss the decision to send William Saliba on loan again next season. Would he have been better off in the Premier League rather than back in France again? There's also some Matteo Guendouzi talk as he prepares to join Marseille on a permanent basis (eventually), plus questions about the structure of the that deal, whether we might play 3 at the back next season, Patrick Vieira going to Crystal Palace, Alexandre Lacazette, and lots more.Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, attention turns to the appointment of new Head Coach Jonas Eidevall. Tim and Alex talk to Arsenal quadruple winner and current Aston Villa defender Anita Asante about her two years playing under Jonas at Rosengard in Sweden. Then Tim chats to Swedish football journalist, analyst and photographer Mia Eriksson about Jonas from her perspective as someone who covers the Damallsvenskan in-depth.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show I'm Tim Stillman to discuss the appointment of Jonas Eidevall as the new Head Coach of the Arsenal Women. We ask if the way this decision was arrived upon offers signs of encouragement about what else the club have to do this summer. We also chat about William Saliba (of course), Gabriel Martinelli and the Olympics, offering a new contract to Reiss Nelson, as well as new managers at both Sp*rs and Everton.Follow Tim @Stillberto.If you want to become an Arseblog Member on Patreon, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog to get bonus content, and lots more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode James and I discuss the latest goings-on at Euro 2020, some of the stand-out players, tournament stand-outs. Then we delve into the latest transfer rumours, including left-backs and right-backs, and ask whether we need to readjust our expectations when it comes to the kind of fees we might receive for the players we're looking to sell this summer. Then we answer listener questions about our reported interest in Aaron Ramsdale, whether the 're-sale' model actually makes sense when you consider who might be able to buy players from us, Ben White, William Saliba and the Olympics, why transfers take so long to go through, and lots more.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show I'm joined by Charles Watts of Goal to talk about Bukayo Saka's impressive performance for England at Euro 2020, the William Saliba situation and whether or not you can buy a good player too early, as well as the transfer window. We chat about what Arsenal might do, but I talk to Charles about covering it as a journalist, sources of information, the pressure from fans to know what's happening and when, and lots more.Then we take a look at a big summer for Arsenal at youth/U23 level following the departure of Steve Bould. I talk to Jeorge Bird about his possible replacement, arrivals and departures, and who some of the bright young stars at Academy level are.Follow Charles @charles_watts : Follow Jeorge @jeorgebirdIf you want to become an Arseblog Member on Patreon and get extra exclusive content, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.