Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast

On today's much happier and more upbeat show, we discuss the 4-2 win over Valencia which sees us in the Europa League final at the end of May. Just how good are Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette? We chat about their performances, but also their importance in the present and our future as we look to rebuild the squad in the summer, as well as how crucial Champions League football will be to that work. Then we answer questions about the final, Petr Cech or Bernd Leno, who should take penalties if it goes to that, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, what would define Emery's first season as a success or not, and lots more.The Arseblog preview mentioned in the podcast is here: https://arseblog.com/2018/08/the-arseblog-season-preview-2018-19/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another disappointing Premier League result has ended our top four chances. James and I discuss the 1-1 draw with Brighton – the latest in a dreadful run of form, chat about the culpability of the manager, the players, and the people running the club. We discuss the January transfer window and how that might have helped rather than hindered us, ask who is making the decisions, and worry about those running things and making decisions. Then we answer listener questions about selling Granit Xhaka, our summer transfer business, the injury that hurt us most, James comments about bad characters, selling Lacazette, and much more – including some madness from a famous parrot at the end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me to discuss the 3-1 win over Valencia in the Europa League semi-final is James Benge of Football London. We chat about Arsenal's poor start and the fantastic response driven by the two strikers, Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. We also discuss the incredible effort by Laurent Koscielny, the prospects for the second leg in Spain next week, how Unai Emery might approach this weekend's game against Brighton and much more. There's a splodge of the usual waffle too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal face Valencia this week in the Europa League semi-final first leg on Thursday, looking to bounce back from recent domestic disappointment and get a result which we can take into the away leg with some confidence. What about the opposition though? What can we expect from the La Liga outfit, what way do they play, and who are their danger men? Joining from Spain to discuss is journalist Dermot Corrigan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A third defeat in a week has left Arsenal's chances of finishing in the top four very remote, but it has precipitated the longest Arsecast Extra of all time. James and I discuss the Leicester game, Unai Emery's approach, and the result in the context of our recent form which has seen us lose four of our last five league games. We chat about the squad, what needs to be done, the manager and his work, the ownership, the structures we're supposed to have in place but don't, our recruitment needs this summer, and loads more besides. There's a lot of introspection, plenty of confusion, a smidgen of bewilderment and probably no satisfactory answers but Arsenal's situation right now is a long way from black and white. Thanks as always for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show I'm joined by Amy Lawrence to discuss our top four chances after the defeats to Wolves and Crystal Palace. I'm a bit down but Amy is more positive as there's still a lot to play for this season – not least a European trophy. We discuss that, how the club is being run, and lots more, before I talk to Tim Stillman about the Arsenal Women who can win the title this weekend and crown a fantastic campaign. We also chat about the Wolves game, away form, Leicester and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2006-07, Arsenal Ladies achieved a unique quadruple- winning the Premier League, FA Cup, Premier League Cup and the European Cup. They remain the only British side in the women’s game to have won Europe’s top prize. In this episode we speak with then Gunners captain Faye White, who missed most of the season with a cruciate ligament injury. We talk to Faye about her mixed emotions watching an incredible season unfold from the treatment table. We also speak to Gunners legend and striker Kelly Smith, who returned to the club from the US after battling depression and alcoholism. Kelly enjoyed an excellent, injury free season- but missed both legs of the European Cup Final in controversial circumstances. Kelly talks candidly about her frustration with rough treatment from opponents and how that frustration built to cost her participation in the game of her life. Relive this historic season through the eyes of Arsenal Ladies’ most successful ever captain and all-time greatest player. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yesterday's 3-2 defeat to Crystal Palace was a big disappointment, and we try to make sense of it. From Unai Emery's team selection and formation, to the nightmare performance of Shkodran Mustafi, there's plenty to discuss. The German's role is front and centre, but did the manager take the visitors for granted, and leave himself short of options because he had to change so much at half-time. What now for our top four chances, we can qualify for the Champions League via our Premier League finish. How to approach Wednesday's game against Wolves, can we rest Laurent Koscielny, the probable end of Carl Jenkinson's Arsenal career and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show I'm joined by Andrew Allen to discuss the 1-0 win over Napoli which secured our passage into the Europa League semi-finals. We chat about the team selection, Alexandre Lacazette's great goal which had such a big impact, how comfortably we won over the two legs, Napoli being below par, some surprising passing stats, the Aaron Ramsey injury and lots more. Then we answer some questions from Arseblog Patreon Members, and there's a theme flaming throughout the show with a chunk of the usual waffle. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An away win and a clean sheet are not to be scoffed at for Arsenal this season, but did we miss an opportunity to do a bit more in yesterday's 1-0 win over Watford? We discuss the game, the goal, the hilarious sending off of Troy Deeney, Unai Emery's substitutions and how they didn't exactly help, plus our inability to properly take advantage of the extra man and boost our goal difference. We also answer listener questions about Dinos Mavropanos, how to approach the Napoli game on Thursday and the possible team selection, Emery's contractual situation, and much more – in particular not being able to remember red cards given against us.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal put themselves in a great position going into the second leg of the Europa League quarter-final with a 2-0 win over Napoli last night. We discuss the game, the midfield influence of Lucas Torreira and Aaron Ramsey, the all-important clean sheet which is better than more goals, Emery's in-game management and what was a positive response to our last game at Everton. Then we answer listener questions about Petr Cech and whether Bernd Leno should replace him for the European games, potential transfer business including our need for a left-back, how to manage the squad with the upcoming away games against Watford and Napoli in mind, and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why are Arsenal so bad away from home? What's wrong with us when we play other teams at their home grounds? Why do we have problems on the road? What the hell is up with our away form? Is there some particular reason we struggle when we're not at the Emirates? We try and answer the question which demands an answer after our 1-0 defeat to Everton at Goodison Park. We have a theory – and unfortunately it doesn't augur well for the rest of the season if it's accurate. Discussion that, the Everton performance, our top four chances, listener questions and lots more besides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, ahead of Sunday's trip to Goodison Park, I'm joined by Everton fan Rog Bennett, one half of the Men in Blazers. We chat about Arsenal under Unai Emery, Stan Kroenke, the dark times at Everton this season, Theo Walcott and his potential to have an impact, and more. Then it's time to look a little further ahead as I chat to Paolo Bandini about Napoli, our Europa League opponents. They're second in Serie A, what can we expect from them, and who are the players to watch out for? All that and some of the usual waffle throw in too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Football is back at last, and Arsenal returned to action with a 2-0 win over Newcastle. We discuss the game, the goals we scored and the ones that got disallowed, the influence of key men like goalscorers Aaron Ramsey and Alexandre Lacazette, and what it means for our Champions League qualification chances. We then answer questions about Mesut Ozil, Matteo Guendouzi and where he can improve, summer transfer plans, another Technical Director candidate, a choice between a Premier League place and a trophy, and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show I'm joined by Philippe Auclair to discuss our April fixture pile-up, the Laurent Koscielny renaissance, Matteo Guendouzi's first season in England, and the impact of Alexandre Lacazette. Then I chat with Tim from @7amkickoff to have a look at what the numbers tell us about our top four chances, some interesting stats about two key players, and lots more. Usual waffle is at a minimum, but an old friend returns at the end.Follow Philippe @PhilippeAuclair - Follow Tim @7amkickoff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this month’s show we are joined by the Guardian’s Women’s Football Correspondent Suzy Wrack. Suzy and Tim talk about the record breaking Barclays deal to sponsor the WSL starting from next season and the impact it might have. We also chat about the recent record breaking attendances seen at Atletico Madrid and Juventus’ women’s teams and whether clubs in England could do more to generate this level of interest. Then Andrew and Tim have a chat about Arsenal Women’s title run-in, Katie McCabe’s new contract, the injury situation and we trail this month’s feature interview with Danielle Carter, who recently returned to action after 10 months out with a cruciate ligament injury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Interlull continues but the show must go on, so we round up all the nothing that's been happening from an Arsenal point of view. The training camp in Dubai and ... er ... as well as ... uhm ... but we have lots of listener questions about young players, their development and going out on loan, Serge Gnabry (of course). the goalkeeping situation next season, transfer windows which had the most negative impact, Granit Xhaka's comments, and lots more, including some incredible stuff from Henrikh Mkhitaryan and his MickiToy.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It may be an Interlull but there's still a podcast and this week I chat to Josh Robinson, co-author of a fantastic book called – The Club: How the English Premier League Became the Wildest, Richest, Most Disruptive Force in Sports. We speak about the formation of the Premier League, how Arsenal's David Dein played a key role and how Roman Abramovich might have bought a different London club, the growth into a massive global phenomenon, how the money keeps flooding in, where it might all end up in terms of a European Super League, and lots more besides.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It might be an Interlull but we have an Arsecast Extra for you all the same. James and I chat a bit about the weekend's non-Arsenal action, including a defeat for Chelsea which has sparked some action on our favourite Twitter hashtag. We then discuss the Europa League quarter-final draw, the decision of Monchi to turn down Arsenal and rejoin Sevilla, where it leaves us as a club, why the role of Technical Director is so important and why there's some genuine urgency required when it comes to making an appointment. We then answer questions about the Wojciech Szczesny interview in which he discusses his ex-teammates, Reiss Nelson's loan deal at Hoffenheim and his prospects for next season, Aaron Ramsey's recent performances, Lionel Messi, enjoyable collapses and loads more.Here's the breakfast pie link: https://imgur.com/a/tpbt9And the Szczesny interview: https://p1r.es/2JqTC54 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this extra Arsecast Extra James and I discuss the 3-0 win over Rennes last night, and our qualification for the quarter-finals of the Europa League. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang stole the show with two goals, an assist and a celebration that caught the eye, but there was a lot more to like, including another promising display from Ainsley Maitland-Niles, the fact we've overturned a first leg deficit of this margin for the first time since the 70s, and how quiet we kept the gobby opposition. We then answer listener questions about our potential opponents in the next round, which outfield player would do the best job in goal if required, some behind the scenes podcast chat, who our player of the season might be, before we display outstanding ignorance about the Avengers and its several thousand members, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week it's a very goodly morning as we enjoy and recap the 2-0 win over Manchester United yesterday. They had their chances but a brilliant display from Bernd Leno kept them at bay, along with a hugely committed and defensively focused team performance. We chat about Granit Xhaka's opening goal, Leno's heroics, Aaron Ramsey's midfield role and, of course, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's penalty which will hopefully lift the dark clouds off him after a difficult week. We also discuss the implications of this result in the top four chase after a weekend in which those around us have faltered, before listener questions about our away games on the run-in, Xhaka's performance yesterday and where he is in the grand scheme of things, Sead Kolasinac, how to approach the Europa League game on Thursday, pitch invaders and lots more.Also, visit the Arsecast Extra 275 post on https://arseblog.com to view our Premier League predictions spreadsheet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show I chat with James about the 3-1 defeat to Rennes in the Europa League on Thursday night. A bright start was followed by a sending off, but did Unai Emery do enough to deal with the situation? Why didn't the man famous for half-time changes make a half-time change? We discuss the goals we conceded, the lack of impact the substitutes made, what this might do to our confidence ahead of Sunday and lots more – including terrifying dog frights.Then I chat to Man Utd fan Daniel Harris about the Champions League and VAR, as well as their revival under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's quite sweary show we start with some of the positives from the North London derby. Despite the frustrating nature of the result, there were some things to be encouraged about. We chat about them, but inevitably we have to discuss the officiating, the penalty we conceded and the penalty we missed which had such a significant impact on the game. Also, social media reaction to the team selection, Emery getting it mostly right in terms of the team he picked, the upcoming United game, questions about penalties and penalty takers, the top four fight, summer transfer business and a bit of hashtag fun right at the end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show I'm joined by Phil Costa from OneFootball to discuss the win against Bournemouth, some encouraging signs in the way we've played in the last couple of games, and to look ahead to a crucial North London derby at Wembley on Saturday. What kind of a team will Unai Emery pick, and will it be enough to get the points? Then James and I go through the remaining fixtures for Arsenal, Man Utd, Chelsea and Sp*rs and make predictions for each game, before totting up the points we reckon each side will get. Who comes out on top, and finishes in the top four? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this show we look back at the 2-0 win over Southampton which saw us move ahead of Man Utd and into the top four. We chat about an impressive first half, the goals we scored and the ones we probably should have scored, the second half which was more difficult but which still showed signs of encouragement, Bernd Leno's importance, and reflect on what was a positive day overall. Then we answer listener questions about how to rotate for Wednesday's clash with Bournemouth, whether the self-sustaining model is something to be proud of, full backs, the links with Monchi as Technical Director and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a post-Europa League show in which we discuss the 3-0 win over BATE Borisov who hopefully we never ever have to play again. We chat corners, the return of Mesut Ozil to the starting line-up and the impact he had, and what lies ahead in this European competition with the draw for the next round taking place tomorrow. Then there are questions about the team and formation for this weekend's game against Southampton, Denis Suarez, the emotion of football, and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this first episode: Arsenal Women will bid to win the WSL Continental Tyres Cup for the 6th time in 8 seasons when they face Manchester City in the final at Bramall Lane on Saturday. This is a repeat of last year’s final, which the Gunners won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Vivianne Miedema.Our Arsenal Women correspondent Tim Stillman looks ahead to that game with the help of Arsenal centre half Leah Williamson. Leah talks about Arsenal Women being ‘feared and respected’ again, Vivianne Miedema, the threat that City pose and she contemplates her 7th cup final as an Arsenal player before her 22nd birthday.Leah also talks about growing up as an Arsenal fan, interrupting a family holiday in Cornwall when she was 9 so that she could be Arsenal’s mascot and about Petr Cech taking the women’s team out to dinner on Monday night.Tim also provides a preview to give a bit of context and there is full information on how you can watch the game on Saturday at 12.15pm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a busy weekend revolving around the Mesut Ozil Tweet and 'discussions' that it sparked, we discuss the German and the ongoing situation at the club. Ultimately, it's unhealthy for Arsenal but what's behind it and what can be done to find a solution that benefits the team? We chat about him, Unai Emery, Arsenal's role in it all, and hope for the kind of outcome that will pay dividends on the pitch as we chase a top four finish and the Europa League. Then there are questions about selling a star player (NOT OZIL!) this summer, whether we're in a better position now compared to a year ago, potential candidates for the captaincy, a cling-film conundrum and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I chat to Tim Stillman about our 1-0 defeat to BATE Borisov in the Europa League. Arsenal were beaten by a team who haven't played in two months, Unai Emery's team selection was conservative and his changes seemed to cause confusion more than anything else. Do the players understand what he wants from them, and are the signs from their performances a cause for concern beyond the poor results in recent weeks? We chat Kolasinac, Lacazette, Ozil, Arsenal austerity, Aaron Ramsey's status as he's about to depart and lots more, plus a smidgeon of the usual waffle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we look back at the 2-1 win over Huddersfield, are we worrying too much about style if the result is right? We touch on the performance, the goals we scored, the one we inevitably conceded, the team selection based on who Unai Emery had available to him, and we have to mention the Chelsea defeat which moved us up into 5th. There's some fun with the #sarriout hashtag, then serious questions about the abuse leveled at Alex Iwobi and Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Mavropanos being left out of the Europa League squad, how to approach the BATE Borisov game on Thursday, an either/or about our strikers, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show I'm joined by Clive Palmer to shoot the breeze as we head into the final 13 games of the season. It's a big challenge, and Unai Emery has plenty to consider, including his options at right back, does he give a chance to Dinos Mavropanos ahead of Shkodran Mustafi, what to do with Mesut Ozil and Aaron Ramsey, and looking ahead we chat about the future and while I'm a bit scared about how much we have to do in the summer, Clive is excited. All that and a bit of the usual waffle.Follow Clive on Twitter @clivepafc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this special extra bonus Arsecast I'm joined by the BBC's David Ornstein to go behind the scenes of Arsenal's January transfer window. We discuss the signing of Denis Saurez and the pursuits of Yannick Carrasco, Ivan Perisic and Christopher Nkunku? Is he the only PSG player on our radar? We chat about the departure of Sven Mislintat as the Head of Recruitment is set to leave after just over a year in the job. Raul Sanllehi is the man with the power now, what will be done to replace Sven and who are the candidates. Plus some Mesut Ozil, KSE and the Kroenkes, Arsenal at the Super Bowl and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show, why has losing a game almost everyone expected us to lose caused such an outpouring of angst? We delve into the 3-1 defeat to Man City and the fan reaction, as well as Unai Emery's approach to the game, the formation, a relatively good first halfm and a dismal second, and how the defensive frailties that have caused so many problems this season played a part in the result. There's discussion of Stephan Lichtsteiner and Shkodran Mustafi, questions about Emery's performance and whether this is about right for us this season, Alex Iwobi and his role in the team, Dinos Mavropanos and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode was recorded as the busy business of transfer deadline day was going on and ... well ... in truth it wasn't busy from an Arsenal point of view. Denis Suarez arrived, Emile Smith Rowe went out on loan, and that was basically it. I chat with James from Gunnerblog and The Man from East Lower about the business we did, their thoughts and expectations for Suarez, and where it leaves the squad. Is it good enough to finish in the top four? Will the arrival of Suarez see a more expansive Unai Emery? And have behind the scenes issues affected what we did in January? All that and much more, plus a bit of the usual waffle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show I'm straight off a transatlantic flight and behind the mic to discuss the 3-1 FA Cup defeat to Manchester United. We chat about the game, the goals we conceded, the impact more defensive injuries had on the performance, and how those injuries might impact the rest of the season. As we're linked with more attacking loan signings with an option to buy, we're asked if it's odd that there are apparently no defenders on our transfer list with the window closing on Thursday, we try and make some sense of the transfer policy, there's some stuff on Stan Kroenke and the LA Rams, Ivan Perisic, goalkeepers and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Because I'm away and without time to put an episode together myself, the podcast is a bit different today. With Manchester United in the FA Cup on Friday night, James chats to United fan Musa Okwonga about life after Mourinho and under Solskjaer, his admiration for Unai Emery, and Alexis Sanchez, before getting an Arsenal perspective from James Benge of Football London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a goodly morning at last as we enjoy the 2-0 win over Chelsea on Saturday. Unai Emery changed things up and it paid dividends. We saw a strong defensive performance, a midfield diamond which worked really well, and we created lots of first half chances. We analyse the game, whether it's an approach we will continue in the weeks ahead, and if it's a result we can now build on. Then we answer listener questions and discuss the implications of the injury sustained by Hector Bellerin. We have options in the squad but who should replace him? There's FA Cup team selection, Calum Chambers Arsenal future and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a week which has tested the patience of many, I'm joined by Philippe Auclair to discuss the Mesut Ozil situation and the revelation that Unai Emery has told him it would be best to leave the club. Is there a solution? We also chat about the Sven Mislintat departure rumours, the lack of investment in January, what way Emery might change things around for Chelsea, his performance overall this season to date, and lots more. There's some of the usual waffle too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not exactly the cheeriest podcast of all time, but after the 1-0 defeat to West Ham, there's not much to be happy about. We discuss our recent form, Unai Emery's tactics and decision making, the back three, the lack of a consistent footballing philosophy, and the difficulties were facing in the weeks ahead as try and keep our domestic season alive. There's plenty on the Mesut Ozil situation too, one which demands a solution as soon as possible, but which clearly is unhealthy. Is it affecting the rest of the squad too? Plus why Emery needs transfer market backing beyond loan deals, a look at Mavropanos. and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show I'm joined by Andrew Allen and Tim Stillman, and we react to the news that we can only loan players in January. Does it mean we have no money at all? Is it part of more long-term strategic transfer thinking at last? How much is down to the bad spending and bad selling we've been complicit in for the last few years? Should we throw rocks at Stan Kroenke? Will the new football people, Raul, Sven and Unai make decisive decisions about incomings and outgoings? We chat about all that, Aaron Ramsey's role in the team now that there's clarity over future, and lots more.Follow Tim @Stillberto and Andrew @AAllenSport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show a look back on the 3-0 FA Cup win over Blackpool, the performances of our young players including double goal scorer Joe Willock, Eddie Nketiah and Ainsley-Maitland Niles. Why developing youngsters for the first team could pay dividends on the pitch and to our bank balance. Transfer gossip involving Denis Suarez from Barcelona, whether we'll buy a centre-half or wait until summer, before we get questions from listeners about Aaron Ramsey, the future for some of our veteran players, Unai Emery's involvement in any further incomings, and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show I chat to Christine Seddeon, Chairperson of the Blackpool Supporter's Trust, ahead of our FA Cup game against the League One side. She explains why the ground will be relatively empty despite a glamorous third round tie, the problems the fans have with the owner, why they've been boycotting games since 2015 and how teh visiting fans can help this weekend. There's also Arsenal chat with inspirational video maker Frimpon (@Frimponline), on the agenda the festive period, how things are going for Unai Emery, Aaron Ramsey's departure, the Mesut Ozil situation and lots more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the agenda: the 5-1 defeat to Liverpool and the calamitous defending from some players who just aren't up to it. We discuss the goals we conceded, the hapless nature of our defending, how badly we defending, what a load of rubbish we were at the back, and how we can't defend to save our lives. How much is on personnel and how much is on Unai Emery? Then there's the Mesut Ozil situation AGAIN, and why moving him on in January might well be the best thing for the club if we can make it happen, and we have listener questions about what we might do when transfer window opens, where the money might come from, we talk about how bad transfer business has been over the last few seasons, and lots more. If it sounds miserable, it is, but Happy New Year to everyone all the same! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A no frills between Christmas and New Year episode in which I chat with my Liverpool supporting brother, The Mugsmasher, about the upcoming game against them at Anfield. There are some brief thoughts from me about the 1-1 draw with Brighton too, but it's mostly about Saturday, their season so far, and it's a leisurely waffle to help the post-feasting digestion. James and I will have an Arsecast Extra after the Liverpool game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We got back to winning ways with a 3-1 defeat of Burnley at the Emirates on Saturday. There's a lot of love for Sokratis after an excellent performance at the back, the return of Mesut Ozil, Aubameyang's goals, Iwobi's end product, and good character from this Arsenal side and manager, not to mention the hilarious bleating from the Burnley manager about the way the game was played. We then answer listener questions about Alexandre Lacazette's reaction to being subbed, how well our summer signings have done, the streak of bastardry that's in the team now, whether to rest Lucas Torriera for Brighton to ensure he'll be available for Liverpool, plus some festive fun at the end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's not an Arsecast Extra but James is with me to discuss the 2-0 defeat to Sp*rs in the Carabao Cup, the performance, the attacking and defensive issues, and the big issue which was the absence of Mesut Ozil from the squad for what were called 'tactical reasons'. It's clear something else is going on, we're not sure exactly what but it's not healthy and we tease it out as much as possible. There's also the winner of the t-shirt competition from a couple of weeks again from goodhonestpro.com, and a good dose of the usual, and some festive, waffle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The unbeaten run is over after 22 games with a 3-2 defeat to Southampton. We discuss the team selection, the performance, the manager's decisions and substitutions, attacking profligacy and defensive insecurity, plus the need to see how we respond to this setback and the dropped points. There's a call for the club to back Unai Emery in the transfer market as injuries mount at the back, plus listener questions about how to approach the Carabao Cup game against Sp*rs, our less than impressive first halves, our potential Europa League opposition, Bernd Leno's place in the team and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show there's a brief recap of the 1-0 win over Qarabag before I chat to Tayo Popoola and Clive Palmer about the Raheem Sterling incident last weekend, the reaction to it from sections of the media both positive and negative, how football can play a role in combating such abhorrent behaviour, the wider societal questions and much more. Then I'm joined by Josh James, co-author of Arsenal: The Complete Record, a fantastic new book which details Arsenal's history in informative and statistical fashion, about putting the book together, some of the great stories and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we look back at the 1-0 win over Huddersfield thanks to Lucas Torreira's late, great goal. There's plenty of chat about the Uruguayan as he continues to make his mark on the club, as well as Unai Emery's team selection, the half-time double change, the injuries and suspensions but ultimately three good points to cap off what has been a challenging week with three difficult Premier League fixtures in seven days. Then we answer listener questions about the centre of our defence, the potential inclusion of Laurent Koscielny for Thursday's Europa League games, the three bookings for diving on Saturday, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Torreira's role in the team, drunk Santas and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show I'm joined by Goonerholic and the Man from East Lower to discuss what has been a good week for the Gunners. We go back to Sunday's win over Sp*rs, touch on the midweek draw with Man Utd, discuss the incredible impact Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has had since his arrival, Rob Holding's unfortunate injury, Unai Emery's tactical shifts and lots more. There's also the chance to win a t-shirt from goodhonestpro.com, the winner of the David Squires book, a good dose of the usual waffle and some nature right at the end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.