Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast

In this episode we discuss the 2-0 win over Newcastle, the importance of David Luiz after his performance and injury and why more players can't do what he does; a first Premier League for Mohamed Elneny; Gabriel Martinelli's stellar performance; Xhaka at left back again and what it says about Cedric; and the positives from players who came in and made a contribution to the win. Then we answer questions about the protests at Old Trafford today, the team we'd pick for Villarreal on Thursday, Mat Ryan, Joe Willock, next season's striking options and 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.

In this episode we dissect the 2-1 defeat to Villarreal in the Europa League semi-final. We chat about the deployment of Emile Smith Rowe as a 'False 9', conceding the goals we did, a disaster-class in midfield from Dani Ceballos and the manager's role in his sending off, Bukayo Saka winning a penalty and the ice-cold way Nicolas Pepe put it away to salvage something from a really poor night against Unai Emery's team. There's also a little gratitude for the former head coach, plus plenty of questions about Mikel Arteta, his use of subs, his over-complication at times, expectations of him, plus a bit about the takeover bid from Daniel Ek 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.

In this episode we look back at Friday night's 1-0 defeat to Everton at the Emirates. Another game Arsenal shouldn't have dropped points in, but somehow found a way to do it. We chat about the Bernd Leno error and the VAR decision which overturned the awarding of the penalty given for a 'foul' on Dani Ceballos. Then attention turns to the protests before the game, what sparked them, and the thorny issue of the club's ownership. We then take questions about which goalkeeper should play in the Europa League semi-final against Villarreal, Mikel Arteta's position if things don't go well in the next few weeks, Granit Xhaka at left-back, Thomas Partey's season so far, other billionaires interested in Arsenal and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I chat to Charles Watts of Goal about the crazy week we've all experienced with regard to the Super League announcement, and then collapse. We discuss Mikel Arteta's responses as he became the first person associated with the club to speak publicly, KSE showing their hand and making their end-game clear, and whether or not this might have an impact on the team when we still have so much to play for this season.Then it's Akhil Vayas from the AST to discuss the Fans' Forum meeting at which Josh Kroenke was questioned about the Super League, the owner's commitment to the club, potential further attempts to make something like this happen, and lots more.Follow Charles @charles_watts : Follow Akhil @10akhilIf 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.

This episode is dominated by Arsenal's involvement in the proposed European Super League. We chat about how we feel about the plan itself, and the way that news was delivered with such contempt for fans. There's discussion of the ownership, the executives, what this will mean for fans, for the rest of the season, and how it impacts the games we have left. There's a lot us trying to work this stuff out during the conversation itself, before we do some football stuff surrounding the 1-1 draw with Fulham, including Nketiah's goal, Mat Ryan, Hector Bellerin and lots more as we circle back around to the super league stuff again.Here's the petition to help save the Tollington: http://chng.it/GnTqfnt4rsHere's the thread on the ESL finances distribution: https://twitter.com/james_corbett/status/1352652214272217088Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we look back the impressive 4-0 win over Slavia Prague in the Europa League, focusing in particular on the impact of Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe. There's also discussion of Nicolas Pepe on the left, two more goals for Alexandre Lacazette, and how Mikel Arteta made it work without key members of his squad available. We also have listener questions about Calum Chambers and his future, back four consistency, facing Unai Emery in the semi-finals against Villarreal, Granit Xhaka, and lots more, including lots more 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.

In this episode we enjoy the 3-0 win over Sheffield United, accepting fully that the opposition wasn't great. We chat about Granit Xhaka at left-back and some very interesting heatmaps that generated; the selection of Gabriel Martinelli and his contribution which culminated in a goal; Alexandre Lacazette's double strike; Bukayo Saka at the 10 and Thomas Partey as a one-man midfield. We then take listener questions about Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's absence, whether reports of squad unrest stand up to any scrutiny, the team for Thursday's second leg in Prague, Folarin Balogun agreeing a new contract and lots more.Here's the heatmap image.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 I'm joined by Philippe Auclair to talk about Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Slavia Prague in the Europa League. We discuss a disappointing result, the way game was managed, substitutions, the overall performance, the reaction to going ahead, the late equaliser we conceded, and what it says about these players. We also discuss Mikel Arteta in the context of this game, and broaden the discussion out into where we're going, compromised principles, the need for a plan and identity, how the club have committed to the Arteta/Edu project, and why, if the owners don't get more hands on, the future could be a bleak one for Arsenal.Follow Philippe @philippeauclairIf 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 of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Pippa are joined by new regular panellist Alex Ibaceta to discuss the news that Joe Montemurro will step down as Arsenal coach at the end of the season. The panel then take listener questions on who the new manager might be, what sort of business the club might do in the summer, Leah Williamson and Vivianne Miedema's contract situations, the strategic review of the Women's team operations, as well as questions on Beth Mead, Lia Walti and who the first choice back four should be.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 look back at the dismal 3-0 defeat to Liverpool on Saturday. We were missing key players, but that's no excuse for such a limp, lifeless performance in which we barely competed. Mikel Arteta's team selection, tactics and approach are up for discussion, and it's clear the manager got it wrong. We also chat about the impact of losing Kieran Tierney, using Aubameyang on the left, and much more, before taking questions about the captaincy, muddled thinking from Edu and Arteta, realistic expectations for the summer business we need to do, selling Rob Holding, Hector Bellerin and beyond.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 I'm joined first by Tim Stillman to talk about the big news on the Arsenal Women front – the impending departure of head coach Joe Montemurro. We chat about his time at the club, the reasons for his decision, what he'll leave behind and what comes next in terms of finding a replacement. We also discuss the job of squad management Mikel Arteta has to do between now and the end of the season with, hopefully, another 14 games to play in under two months.Then, for some pre-Liverpool chat it's Neil Atkinson from the Anfield Wrap to talk about their season, being unable to celebrate being champions, what's going wrong during this campaign, whether they'll have an eye on their Champions League tie against Real Madrid on Tuesday, and lots more.Follow Tim @Stillberto - Follow Neil @knox_harringtonIf 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 there's not a lot going on from an Arsenal perspective, so we take a load of listener questions. Up for discussion, Martin Odegaard; Lucas Torreira as a potential partner for Thomas Partey; priorities when it comes to the transfer market in the summer; what level of confidence we have in Edu; the World Cup in Qatar; Thierry Henry's decision to leave social media; Calum Chambers; enjoyable inconsequential things in football; and loads more, including the now traditional predictions for the final 10 league games of the season.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 I'm joined by James Benge and Clive Palmer to discuss a host of topics, including the demands being placed on players going on international duty, and whether there can ever be the right balance; fixture schedules; Martin Odegaard's growing influence on the team; Thomas Partey, what he might bring between now and the end of the season, as well as the need to find him the right partner; progress under Mikel Arteta but weighed up against the flaws which are on display too often; and more.Follow Clive @clivepafc and 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, we try and make sense of yesterday's extraordinary 3-3 draw with West Ham. We chat about the vast chasm between how bad we can be and how good we can be, the goals we conceded, the incredible response to coming back from 3-0 down, the influence of Martin Odegaard, Calum Chambers and Alexandre Lacazette, how both sides could have won it, and how the things we're doing well are consistently being undermined by the stuff we do badly. Then there are listener questions about centre-halves, keeping Odegaard, Bernd Leno's recent form, the great striker debate 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.

In this episode Arsenal's 1-0 defeat to Olympiacos is made less painful by the hilarity of Sp*rs getting knocked out of the Europa League despite taking a two goal lead into their second leg. After laughing at that, we talk about our game, Mikel Arteta's post-game bug bear, Aubameyang's misses, Martin Odegaard, a sighting of the lesser-spotted Gabriel Martinelli, Kieran Tierney, the ridiculous upcoming Interlull 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.

In this month's episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim talks to Arsenal defender Anna Patten – @pattenanna – about her back story as an Arsenal fan, going to Highbury with her uncle when she was six, joining the Arsenal academy as a teenager and playing in every game of the 2017 Spring Series before spending three and a half years in the US college system.Tim talks to Anna about her experiences of playing soccer in Florida and South Carolina before returning to Arsenal in January. There is also some chat about Friday night's huge WSL game against Manchester United. 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, it's a very goodly morning as we revel in the 2-1 win in the North London derby. After falling behind to a sheer fluke of a goal, Martin Odegaard equalised and Alexandre Lacazette's second half penalty secured the points. We chat about the collective performance, some very good individual ones, the absence of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, the terrifying final 10 minutes, the red card , Harry Kane's nasty challenge, but most of all enjoy an important win over the old rivals and beating their manager too. Then we have questions about Kieran Tierney, players shouting at each, Emile Smith Rowe, trying to make Odegaard's signing permanent, Gabriel Martinelli and loads 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.

Arsenal's 3-1 win over Olympiacos in the Europa League was a great result, with three brilliant away goals, yet why did Mikel Arteta have a face like thunder afterwards? Could it because we gave away another stupid goal? Yes, yes it was. We discuss this damaging habit we need to shake off as quickly as possible, before we chat about the positives from the night – including starting the game well, scoring goals, and finishing strongly. We also answer listener questions about Nicolas Pepe, the concept of what is good, how to approach the North London derby on Sunday, rotational fouling in football, 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.

In this episode we discuss the 1-1 draw with Burnley on Saturday. After a strong start Arsenal failed to make the most of their dominance, and a Granit Xhaka error saw the home side equalise. We analyse that mistake, how it impacted the performance, and chat about a game that we should won even aside from that. There were missed chances, a ridiculous VAR decisions which cost us a penalty, and it all added up to a frustrating afternoon for Mikel Arteta's side. Then there are questions about the way the team is playing, the manager and his development, Nicolas Pepe, playing out from the back and lots more.Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we enjoy what was a very nice surprise – a 3-1 win over Leicester. Given the team rotation, with six changes, and some big names not starting, it looked more difficult on paper, and even more so when we conceded another early goal. However, the Arsenal response was excellent, and we chat about the goals we scored, a set-piece routine working, VAR, an influential performance from Nicolas Pepe, Willian playing well, and how well we controlled a game against opposition which have often been troublesome to us. Then there are questions about Pablo Mari, head injuries, Gabriel Martinelli, finishing in the top 6, the durability of Granit Xhaka and lots more.Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode I'm joined by Ryan Hunn and Andrew Allen to discuss our last-gasp 3-2 win over Benfica in the Europa League. As Arsenal are wont to do, we made life very difficult for ourselves, and we discuss our self-destructive tendencies, on display for both Benfica's goals on Thursday evening. We then chat the two goals for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, two assists for Bukayo Saka, that Kieran Tierney goal and the reminders of Bacary Sagna from it, the Willian 'assist' and how much of this was Arsenal getting out of a jail of our own making, and how much was it a win showing kind of character we can build on. Follow 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 on the 1-0 defeat to Man City on Sunday. Losing to a team as good as that isn't a surprise, but we explore the sense of frustration afterwards and what else might be informing it. We chat about the team selection, Mikel Arteta's changes, and the early lapse in concentration which cost us the goal that won City the game. Also on the agenda: substitutes, why games against Man City are so weird, and a tired looking Kieran Tierney, plus lots of listener questions about squad rotation, Bukayo Saka playing 90 minutes again, Gabriel Martinelli, Pep's post-game comments, the importance of the Benfica game on Thursday and lots more.Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we look back at the 1-1 draw with Benfica in the Europa League on Thursday night. Will we rue those missed chances, or should we take encouragement from the fact we made them in the first place? We discuss Aubameyang's bad night in front of goal, Martin Odegaard showing his quality, another solid Bukayo Saka contribution, and try and figure out why the game played out the way it did, even if it was a bit frustrating. Then there are listener questions about resting key players, Emile Smith Rowe on the left hand side, Rob Holding, how you can prioritise one competition over another, divisive players and lots more.Vote for Arseblog as Best Fan Media in the FSA awards here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/fsa-awards-2020Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we go over the 4-2 win over Leeds, discussing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's sensational return to goalscoring form, making the most of our first half domination by scoring the goals we did, Mikel Arteta's positive – and slightly surprising – team selection, the joy of Bukayo Saka, the influence of Emile Smith Rowe, and what was overall a really good win. There is some discussion of the second half, which wasn't as much fun, as well as questions about taking care of Saka and player welfare, Willian (again!), Gabriel Martinelli, rotating in Europe and dealing with this hectic schedule, Martin Odegaard and lots more.If you like what we do here on Arseblog and want to support it as well as getting access to loads of great exclusive content, Premier League preview pods for every game, ad-free podcasts, ad-free apps, Discord chat and lots more, why not become an Arseblog Member on Patreon?It costs just €5 per month and you can sign up here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 On this week's show I'm joined Simon Collings of the Evening Standard to talk about Europa League venue issues, as Covid-19 forces UEFA to scramble around to find 'safe' places to play the games. Should away goals count if neither team is actually playing away? We also chat about Thomas Partey, Nicolas Pepe, the recent defeats to Wolves and Aston Villa and more. Then for the lowdown on the Arsenal Women's season so far, the chase for the Champions League places, contract talks with Vivianne Miedema, club structures, as well as the striker situation in the men's team and some William Saliba chat, it's Tim Stillman.Follow Simon @sr_collings - Follow Tim @StillbertoIf 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 go over the 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday. We chat about the early goal we conceded, where the blame goes, and the fact we still had basically the whole match to find a goal but didn't. Are defensive errors being exacerbated by a lack of attacking efficiency? We go through key moments the game, Villa's rotational fouling, Mikel Arteta's one very bad substitution derailing our momentum, Mat Ryan's debut, and what appears to be another Thomas Partey injury. We also answer listener questions about Hector Bellerin and the right back situation, the perception of referee bias against Arsenal, whether we should employ the 'dark arts' more, Gabriel Martinelli as a striker, and lots more.For extra content, ad-free podcasts, Discord chat, live streams and more - support Arseblog on Patreon. 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 how Arsenal might react to the midweek defeat to Wolves. Were there enough positives for Mikel Arteta to get back on track quickly? We also chat about the improved form of Nicolas Pepe and why he needs to stay in the team; goalkeeping worries with Alex Runarsson set for his first Premier League start due to Bernd Leno's suspension and an injury to Mat Ryan; future recruitment strategy after the big January clean up; red cards, ill-discipline and David Luiz; and a smattering of the usual waffle.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 we look back at the 2-1 defeat to Wolves on Tuesday evening. A superb first half performance took a dark twist in injury time, and there's discussion of David Luiz, the penalty incident and the red card. We also chat about going down to 9 men when Bernd Leno was sent off in the second half, and the frustration of how quickly a game can change when it looks like you're in control. However, there were positives, things for Mikel Arteta and Arsenal fans to enjoy, and we talk about how we might respond to the way this match played out. There also listener questions about our disciplinary record, goalkeeping worries with Leno suspended, Mustafi moments, Aubameyang returning to the starting line-up and lots more.Subscribe to us on Patreon for exclusive content, extra podcasts, Discord chat and lots more: patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we chat about the 0-0 draw with Man Utd at the Emirates on Saturday evening. A draw was probably a fair result in the end, but there were some encouraging aspects to the performance – not least the ability to deal without three very important players. We talk about missed chances at both ends, another clean sheet for the Gunners, the half-time sub, and the shortcomings of VAR after the Bruno Fernandes. We then answer listener questions about William Saliba's quotes, Ainsley Maitland-Niles and his potential loan destinations, Nicolas Pepe, what's left of the January window, the importance of Bernd Leno and lots more.Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show I'm joined by Phil Costa to talk about the loan signing of Martin Odegaard. What can Arsenal expect from the Norwegian international? Where does he fit into the team? Can he play with Emile Smith Rowe? And more, including thoughts on the January transfer window, our recent form, and Thomas Partey.Then, ahead of Saturday's game against Man Utd, I chat with United fan Musa Okwonga about what happened after this season's game at Old Trafford, Solskjaer, Arteta, Lampard, the condensed Premier League table, Champions League ambitions and lots more.Follow Phil @_philcosta - His Martin Odegaard profile piece is hereFollow Musa @okwonga - You can buy his new book here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode, I'm joined by Andrew Allen to discuss the 3-1 win over Southampton at St Mary's last night. We chat about responding well to early disappointment, how Thomas Partey liberates Granit Xhaka, Nicolas Pepe from the left and his excellent goal, Alex Lacazette leading the line well, Cedric's best game, Bernd Leno's consistency and, of course, the contribution of Bukayo Saka to what was a really solid win against difficult opposition.Follow Andrew @aallensport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss the 1-0 defeat to Southampton in the FA Cup on Saturday, how Mikel Arteta rotated his team, and what he got from some of the players who had chances to impress. There's chat about Willian and how the deal is turning out in the worst possible way, the Folarin Balogun situation in relation to what we've seen from Eddie Nketiah, the ups and downs of Nicolas Pepe and how it is to separate him from the overall cost of his transfer, cautious excitement about the arrival of Martin Odegaard, Mesut Ozil moments, and lots more.Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show I'm joined by football correspondent for CBS, James Benge. We begin by chatting about post-match interviews, and why so many of them are bland and uninteresting. Is it the players, the questions, the strange timing of these interviews, the media landscape in which they're carried out, or a combination of all of those things. We then move on to Arsenal in a week where the squad has been trimmed, and chat about the work that Edu has to do to convince people, and in what kind of time-frame we can properly assess it. There's some Emile Smith Rowe, transfer window, analysis of the last couple of weeks, and lots more.Follow James @jamesbenge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss the 3-0 win over Newcastle at the Emirates on Monday. The Gunners produced a much better second half to ensure the win and a fifth successive clean sheet. We chat about Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang being back among the goals, the continued – and very exciting – impact of Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka, Thomas Partey's start and what he brings to midfield, as well as an overall look at the last few weeks and the points we've amassed. Then there are listener questions about Ainsley Maitland-Niles, what Smith Rowe's emergence means for the transfer business we might want to do for that position, Edu's January clear-out, Cedric's solid display, and lots more.Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners.Visit SockerClub.com and get 10% off at checkout using the code ARSEBLOG10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we look back at the frustrating 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace at the Emirates on Thursday. We discuss the absence of Kieran Tierney, the number of high touch players whose desire to be on the ball plays into the hands of an organised opposition, a lack of goal threat and a reality check after the last couple of games. Nevertheless, a clean sheet and the return of Thomas Partey were positives. We then answer listener questions about what we need to do at left-back if/when Tierney is absent, the news of an upcoming appointment at executive level, priorities in the transfer window this month, what exactly we're trying to do with set-pieces, and lots more, including the long-awaited return of Magpie Facts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim is joined by Women's Football journalist and author Carrie Dunn to discuss the recent reaction and fallout of several WSL players recently contracting Covid after travelling to Dubai during the winter break. What does the strength of the reaction say about our expectations of women and women athletes?Tim and Carrie discuss the "angel in the house" traditions that govern our impression of women footballers and the idea that women's footballers are and should be morally superior to their male equivalents. Is this an "us and them" moment between fans, the press and the players in women's football? Will the sense of relatability around women's football inevitably fade as the game grows and has that created a false moral standard for female footballers anyway?You can follow Carrie on Twitter @CarrieSparkle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss the 2-0 win over Newcastle in the FA Cup. There's focus on young players Joe Willock and Reiss Nelson who didn't quite take the opportunity, as well as the impact of another youngster, Emile Smith Rowe, who really did. We talk about the game, Bernd Leno's significant contribution, the positive VAR decision, Aubameyang getting on the scoresheet, Nicolas Pepe, and the positive aspects of a game which wasn't especially memorable. We then have listener question as we explore the Willian situation and where it might end, a new deal for Rob Holding in the context of our current collection of centre-halves, who else we should be looking to tie down, the search for a goalkeeper in the January transfer window, who covers for Kieran Tierney and loads more.Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show I'm joined by Amy Lawrence to discuss William Saliba, after the young Frenchman went out on loan to Nice this week. We chat about a difficult 18 months for a young player and things not going as smoothly as everyone would have liked when he signed back in the summer of 2018. Also on the agenda, Folarin Balogun and his contract situation. Arteta wants to keep him, but is the agent playing games or simply doing his best for his client? Can you give a player minutes just to convince him to sign a deal? We also talk about Emile Smith Rowe, how he might need support, whether that's via the transfer market or an internal solution, and lots more.Follow Amy @amylawrence71Here's the Wenger interview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode James and I discuss the 4-0 win over West Brom on Saturday, paying close attention to Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith Rowe, and Kieran Tierney in particular. The Scottish international had a storming game, scored a fantastic opening goal, and there's so much to like about his game and his character. We also chat about Arsenal's brilliant second goal, and the two strikes for Alexandre Lacazette which capped an excellent all-round performance. Then we answer listener questions, with a lot of focus on central defenders. There's talk of Rob Holding and a potential new contract; should Gabriel come straight back in for Pablo Mari?; William Saliba's situation and his imminent loan to Nice; as well as further questions about Nicolas Pepe, Lacazette's contract, and the medium-term work the club have to consider for the striking position, and LOTS more.Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I chat with James about the 1-0 win over Brighton at the Amex Stadium on Tuesday night. We discuss the impact and quality of Bukayo Saka, and how well he works from the right hand side in particular. We had a dodgy first half, a much better second half, and took three points thanks to Saka's contribution and a smart finish from Alexandre Lacazette. We also chat about Emile Smith Rowe, share some concerns over Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and conclude, quite incisively, that it's nicer when we win. We finish with a little bit of transfer chat too.It also happens to be officially the 1000th episode of the Arsecast/Arsecast Extra, so thanks for being here!Follow James @gunnerblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we finally get to talk about an Arsenal win ... the 3-1 win over Chelsea on Saturday! We discuss the additions to the team, what Emile Smith Rowe and Gabriel Martinelli brought to the occasion, how they were well supported by some of the more experienced players, analyse the goals we scored and the intent with which we played in those moments, the somewhat terrifying end to the game, Bernd Leno's penalty save, and what Mikel Arteta will have taken away from a much needed, and long overdue win. There are also listener questions about Willian and David Luiz, Granit Xhaka, the January transfer window, Pablo Mari, what the future holds for Nicolas Pepe and lots more.Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, sadly we're discussing another defeat – the 2-1 loss to Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday. Even after the dust has settled a bit and tempers have soothed, there's still frustration at the collective performance and some individuals. Willian's first half comes up for discussion, and we wonder what it is that Mikel Arteta sees in him that nobody else can. We chat about the substitutions, the fact we were in injury time before we got a shot on target in the second half, and how the manager is looking at stats for some positive reinforcement. We also discuss the Carabao Cup game on Tuesday and what kind of a team we'll play, before listener questions about what constitutes a successful season from here, the January transfer window, the apparent gap at executive level, and loads more.Buy the Goodly Christmas card here – all proceeds go to the Arsenal Foundation.Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I'm joined by Clive Palmer to talk about culture. How do you define it at a football club? What happens if you come in and try to change it, but meet with resistance? Can non-negotiables actually be non-negotiable? Who should define the culture to ensure that all the eggs aren't in the basket of one man? This, and lots more, framed around the work Mikel Arteta is doing at Arsenal, the problems he's having with results, how we got to where are now, why a dressing room clear-out is both necessary and inevitable, and lots more.Follow Clive @clivepafcBuy the Goodly Christmas card here – all proceeds go to the Arsenal Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode, James and I discuss the 1-1 draw with Southampton at the Emirates. Arsenal scored a goal, and a very good goal too, but also picked up yet another red card. We chat about team selection, conceding to Theo, Gabriel's off-night, Dani Ceballos, midfield in general, Bukayo Saka, what we can take going into the Everton game, and lots more.Buy the Goodly Christmas card here – all proceeds go to the Arsenal Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we pore over the 1-0 defeat at home to Burnley, our fourth successive loss at home. Team selection is a major talking point as the same old faces gave us the same old rubbish, and just when things looked like they might be a bit better, the rank stupidity of Granit Xhaka derailed the little momentum we had built. We chat about the red card, wonder why Arsenal players are behaving in such strange ways, and obviously there's a lot of discussion about Mikel Arteta and his position during this current run. We also touch on the wider issues of governance and the running of the club which have led us to this point, and what we might do in January, before questions from listeners about which young players we'd like to see in the team, any positives we can find at the moment, the Bellerin/William combo on the right, stories about dressing room unrest and lots more.Buy the Goodly Christmas card here – all proceeds go to the Arsenal Foundation.Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I'm joined by James Benge of CBS Sports to talk about Arsenal's 4-2 win over Dundalk in the Europa League. It's six wins from six in Europe, in marked contrast to our Premier League form, and we discuss some of the good individual performances – in particular Folarin Balogun (whose contract situation is discussed) – and the positives from the game in Dublin.We then wonder how Mikel Arteta fixes things for the weekend. Is playing the kids the answer? Would there be the patience if we lost games with them in the team as well? Can he keep picking the same under-performers week in, week out and expect them to do any better? Could the kids be any worse?At the heart of it is the need for Arsenal to implement a plan, but how much time can any manager get when they don't win games.Follow James @jamesbenge Buy the Goodly Christmas card here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this month's edition of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Pippa talk to sports journalists and broadcasters Natasha Henry and Annemarie Batson about representation and opportunity for black women in sports media. Pippa, Annemarie and Natasha talking about their personal experiences of breaking into the industry, the value- and the lack- of rolemodels for minorities and whether anything has genuinely changed since the Black Lives Matter movement dominated the news cycle during the summer. The panel also discuss whether women's sports are more welcoming for women journalists of colour and why there are so few black female footballers compared to the men's game.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this show, recorded just a couple of hours after the game, we reflect on the 2-0 defeat in the North London derby. Despite knowing how they wanted to sucker punch us, we left our jaw hanging out there for a good punching. We chat about the team selection, Thomas Partey's involvement and the bizarre way it ended, conceding two in the first half and then being allowed to dominate the second, and, of course, all the crosses we made. So. Many. Crosses. Then there are listener questions about Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Willian, the pressure on Mikel Arteta, a sad glimpse at the Premier League table, and lots more, including the exasperated horse (we hate the horse).Buy the Goodly Christmas card here – all proceeds go to the Arsenal Foundation.Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this extra Arsecast Extra, we discuss the 4-1 win over Rapid Vienna in the Europa League – the first time fans have been allowed in the Emirates since March. James was there, so we talk about his experience as one of the 2,000 lucky supporters, the impact it might have had on the players, and the very obvious difference it makes to the experience, whether you're there or watching from afar. We then chat about the match, goals for Alex Lacazette, Pablo Mari, Eddie Nketiah and Emile Smith Rowe, and an excellent performance from Ainsley Maitland-Niles, but does it put him in contention to start the derby on Sunday? There also questions about Arteta's desire to play a 4-3-3, the visit to White Hart Lane and the importance of not losing, blue kits at home, the use of young players, a possible January clearout and loads more.Buy the Goodly Christmas card here – all proceeds go to the Arsenal Foundation.Visit Arsebiz to support fellow Gooners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss the 2-1 defeat to Wolves at the Emirates on Sunday night. We start by talking about the collision between David Luiz and Raul Jimenez which left the Wolves man with a fractured skull. Should the Brazilian have continued, and when is football going to start taking head injuries more seriously? Then it's the football, and although we intended to analyse the game in some detail, it quickly became a very broad discussion about what's going at the club right now. The short-term issues versus the long-term needs, the poor decision making from top to bottom, the pressure on Mikel Arteta, whether our footballing identity needs to come from on high or via the manager, personnel and recruitment, Edu's role, the need for more top-level scrutiny, and how bad it would need to get for things to change in football's most obvious way. There are also listener questions about Aubameyang, giving more young players a chance, and loads more.Here's the pass-map Tweet: https://twitter.com/pwawrzynow/status/1333143574200930304 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.