The Thing About Arsenal

Sam's stranded on an island. Jonny's trying to give up cigarettes. And then Arsenal go and do that.We process one of the lowest points of the season as the April slide continues. Jonny points out his worries from the moment the lineup was named, while Sam is baffled by just how much this team looks like it's going backwards under Mikel Arteta – summed up by Martín Zubimendi's nervous performance.Join us for a much-needed conversation – and hit us up in the comments on Spotify or on YouTube, or get in touch with the show on X, Instagram, and TikTok. You can also email us [email protected].***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and makes it easier for other Arsenal fans to find us. Thank you for your support!***The Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Premier League is back! Laura, Jim and Luke look ahead to a tough challenge against Bournemouth and try to get their heads around the rampant injury rumour mill, not helped by Mikel Arteta's secret training pitch in a bunker somewhere in Colney. Reports unconfirmed on that. Source: Kuke Lempner.Elsewhere, our feelings after reports that the club will hear offers for Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly. Do we need to drive a hard bargain on academy players, or cherish homegrown stars like them? We also reflect on the career of a true legend after Aaron Ramsey announces his retirement and what he meant to Arsenal fans during a turbulent time in the club's history, where true legends were few and far between.Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us [email protected].***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and makes it easier for other Arsenal fans to find us. Thank you for your support!***The Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, who cares if we were falling asleep halfway through the second half and we struggled to break Sporting down, WHAT a result that was!Luke and Jim jump on after a classy Kai Havertz goal capped off what was a cagey but controlled performance. We recap another imperious David Raya showing, an impressive return from Martin Ødegaard and some tentative moments from a few others - but shake off those nerves, because we got the win!Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us [email protected].***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and makes it easier for other Arsenal fans to find us. Thank you for your support!***The Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To all the fans who were seeking solace from the men's result on Saturday night with AWFC, welcome! And welcome to more of the same. Laura and Rory look back on a rollercoaster week that saw us go from triumph at Stamford Bridge to despair at Meadow Park, which sent us on some very long, very reflective walks.We discuss what went wrong against Brighton as the domestic cups continue to elude us, while Rory is left wondering what Frida Maanum is actually doing at the moment. Elsewhere, there's a lot of love for a truly generational post-match interview from Sonia Bompastor, gritty game management and an away game that sounded even better than a home game.Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us [email protected].***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and makes it easier for other Arsenal fans to find us. Thank you for your support!***The Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the dust settled, Jim and Jonny reflect on the Southampton defeat without declaring our season a failure or selling half of the squad. But it is time for some tough home truths.Jonny explains why Mikel Arteta must become more accountable to the fans, while Jim questions whether this Arsenal team is truly enjoying its football. Plus, we answer a selection of your questions, including the inevitable... is it REALLY happening again? The lads come armed with plenty of reasons for optimism!Catch our friends at On The Continent's video all about Sporting here!Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us [email protected].***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and makes it easier for other Arsenal fans to find us. Thank you for your support!***The Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We knew those bloody balloons were a bad omen. Laura and Jonny react to Arsenal's chastening defeat at Southampton as we crash out of the FA Cup.We discuss where it all went wrong, from the errors across the backline, to the general lack of urgency and reactivity in both the players and Mikel Arteta that is becoming a growing trend.There's praise for Max Dowman – but also the startling realisation that he was by far Arsenal's best player. It's fair to say Laura and Jonny kept this one real, so come join us.Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us [email protected].***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and makes it easier for other Arsenal fans to find us. Thank you for your support!***The Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal are back in action! Luke, Jim and Sam are excited to watch our beautiful boys again as they take on Southampton in the FA Cup – even if we don't really know who's going to be fit.They discuss the walking wounded from the international break – some potentially more than others – and the wider discourse around Arsenal's withdrawals. Plus, Saka's sauce is back and everyone's behaving totally normally about it, Andrey Arshavin goes viral, and we have our first somewhat legit kit leak! Luke and Sam are already feeling ways...Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and makes it easier for other Arsenal fans to find us. Thank you for your support!***The Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A lovely time of year for hammering Spurs and for Alessia Russo to get her first Arsenal hat-trick. Plus, the Kim Little celebrations rumble on and Laura and Rory can’t get enough of it.Elsewhere, Rory fills us in about tifo logistics (it’s no picnic) and both the Champions League and the FA Cup are looming.P.S. Laura has a scorching hot Lauren James take.Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and makes it easier for other Arsenal fans to find us. Thank you for your support!***The Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After plenty of love for our backline, it's time to absolute eviscerate the rest of the team. Joking, of course – Declan Rice and Martín Zubimendi come out of this pretty well.Laura, Sam and Rory give their marks out of 10 for every single Arsenal midfielder and attacker, featuring praise for Rice's 'ratting around', a very frank conversation about Bukayo Saka, and the horrifying realisation that Laura's Gabriel Jesus bandwagon really has run out of road. Join us!What are your ratings? Let us know [email protected] or find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and makes it easier for other Arsenal fans to find us. Thank you for your support!***The Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s currently the international break for the men’s team, which is generally a good time to take stock of how things are going. Therefore, Luke, Jonny and Sam have gathered to submit their Arsenal player ratings for the season so far.Today, we are starting with the goalkeepers and defence. So we’ve got some big questions to answer. E.g, how harsh should we be to Kepa? And, is Gabriel or William Saliba more worthy of a 10? Listen to find out.What are your ratings? Let us know [email protected] or find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and makes it easier for other Arsenal fans to find us. Thank you for your support!***The Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lucy and Rory are here to break down Saturday’s 5-0 win, where Chloe Kelly was great and West Ham were dreadful. The important lesson: bring your own chocolate.In other news, Renee Slegers is a record-breaker and the Champions League approaches! Despite the inevitable nerves, Rory tells Lucy why we should feel confident that we can beat Chelsea tonight.Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and makes it easier for other Arsenal fans to find us. Thank you for your support!***The Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke, Lucy and Sam are back in the studio the afternoon after the afternoon before, for more thoughts and plenty of feelings about our Carabao Cup final defeat to Man City.We chat about this team still lacking a killer instinct, the beauty of hindsight-informed alternative tactics and how there's still SO MUCH to play for this season! Consider this episode the final dose of Cup Final Sadness Hour, then join Lucy and Rory tomorrow to preview a crucial week for the women's side!Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and makes it easier for other Arsenal fans to find us. Thank you for your support!***The Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Disappointed? Us too. But a problem shared is a problem halved, so join Laura, Jim and Jonny as they reflect on that uninspiring cup final defeat.Should Kepa have started in goal? What’s wrong with Bukayo Saka? We try to get to the bottom of it all. Plus, Laura explores what activities she can now do to avoid reliving this match.Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and makes it easier for other Arsenal fans to find us. Thank you for your support!***The Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Birmingham City in 2011, playing the kids vs Chelsea in 2007 and that Sergio Aguero chip in 2018. We’ve had a lot of heartbreak in the League Cup final over the years but Laura, Jim and Jonny believe that is over and we are ready to make it our year!Join us as we preview this weekend’s Carabao Cup final. Does Mikel Arteta know how to get the better of Pep? Will Kepa start in goal? How will this affect the run-in? We cover it all. Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and makes it easier for other Arsenal fans to find us. Thank you for your support!***The Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura and Jim get on the mics straight after an impressive win against Bayer Leverkusen that propels us into the quarter-finals of the Champions League, courtesy of some great performances from Viktor Gyökeres, Martín Zubimendi n’ co.And for anyone annoyed at our style of play, have a look at those bangers from Eberechi Eze and Declan Rice… You’re welcome.Think we're going to win the Champions League? Email [email protected], tell us all about it.Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and makes it easier for other Arsenal fans to find us. Thank you for your support!***The Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After three weeks without a game… we’re back! And we’re back winning. Laura and Rory chat about the result, the performance and the personnel - plus, are we learning more about Arsenal’s identity under Renée Slegers?In other news, Mariona Caldentey and Leah Williamson play the kazoo and the guys reckon Subway has gone downhill. Not only the cup, but also the sandwiches.Plus, is Alessia Russo somehow still underrated? We discuss that and look ahead to the first of many, many London derbies in the next couple of weeks.Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us [email protected].***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and makes it easier for other Arsenal fans to find us. Thank you for your support!***The Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're not getting carried away but Saturday was one of the greatest moments we've ever had at the Emirates. Surely? Luke, Jim and Rory discuss where it ranks in our all-time list and just how significant it could be for the rest of our season.Plus, Eberechi Eze season continues apace, Win the dog is spotted at last, and there's a bumper preview for Bayer Leverkusen – Luke explains why he is feeling VERY confident. Huddle around everyone!Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us [email protected].***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and makes it easier for other Arsenal fans to find us. Thank you for your support!***The Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim charges back from the Emirates to join Jonny and react to what could be the defining moment of Arsenal's season. And all thanks to a 16-year-old from Chelmsford. Max Dowman, bloody hell.Suffered as much incredible headloss as us? Email [email protected], tell us all about it.Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and makes it easier for other Arsenal fans to find us. Thank you for your support!***The Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura, Luke and Jim are here to affectionately moan about Arsenal and look ahead to a massive Saturday afternoon clash against Everton at some stadium called the Emirates. Is Bukayo Saka really injured, or is he hampered by the horseshoe of doom? Will Kai Havertz get the nod against Everton? And why is Rodri having a full-blown midlife crisis?Plus, Luke has a troubling confession to make and Laura turns to the film 'Goal!' for advice. Said no one ever.Part of an Arsenal Supporters Club? We want to hear all about it. Email us [email protected] us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and makes it easier for other Arsenal fans to find us. Thank you for your support!***The Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A sticky game which, if we’re honest, Bayer Leverkusen deserved to win. But thanks to a very “Champions League” penalty decision it’s all square going back to the Emirates. It will do…Today, Jim and Jonny reflect on Bukayo Saka’s poor performance and the value of having a deep squad after Noni Madueke and Kai Havertz's contributions off the bench. Plus, Luke shares his experience of watching the game at the BayArena in Leverkusen.***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing this new Arsenal community. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us [email protected] Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Thing About Arsenal’s Big Bumper International Break Round-up. And it’s a full house! Laura, Lucy and Rory take a look at the fortunes of our players out on international duty at the World Cup qualifiers and the Asian Cup, while Rory scouts some potential new signings.Elsewhere, we look ahead to major upcoming events including Mother’s Day and Arsenal’s Champions League quarter-final against Chelsea. Plus, we decide which team are the One Direction of the WSL and Laura promises to make the Arsenal Women’s team on The Sims.***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing this new Arsenal community. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us [email protected] Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've still not quite got our heads around Max Dowman and Marli Salmon. So today, Laura springs an impromptu quiz on Jonny and Lucy to REALLY make us feel old...Elsewhere, we discuss in depth what's going on with Gabriel Jesus – and whether we need to be patient, or finally let go. Plus, pizza delivery man and Invincible Edu bites the dust at Nottingham Forest – do we look back on his Arsenal tenure differently now?And ahead of our tie with Leverkusen, we hear from the Arsenal Germany Supporters Club! Who won't be buying their tickets on eBay this time...***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing this new Arsenal community. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us [email protected] Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ingredients were all there. A couple of injuries, lots of rotation, and a very, very well-watered pitch – but Arsenal are through and back in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.Luke and Rory hail Mansfield's performance – particularly that of Arsenal fan Rhys Oates – and our best glimpse yet of Max Dowman's incredible quality on the ball. Plus, some vital dog updates and Luke airs his concerns about Gabriel Jesus.***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing this new Arsenal community. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us [email protected] Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a week of lots of words and adding up stoppages and delays, the lads are here to set the record straight.Luke is joined by Jonny and Rory to reflect on Fabian Hürzeler's post-match comments and Jonny argues that we're watching a team with 22 years of pressure on their shoulders getting the job done in the only they can right now.Plus, we discuss our trip to Mansfield Town – which will surely see the youngest professional football team in history play at the oldest professional football ground. Also, Sam drops by for his take on Arsenal's new in-stadium grub, and somehow Bukayo Saka has never heard of Celine Dion.***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing this new Arsenal community. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us [email protected] Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal edged past Brighton and their annoying little brother Fabian Hürzeler, all while Man City were dropping points at home to Nottingham Forest. The perfect evening.Join Luke and Jonny to revel in going seven points clear at the top of the league. Plus, Luke shares his plan to get a selfie with his favourite Arsenal player. Watch this space.***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing this new Arsenal community. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us [email protected] Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The international break might still be dragging on, but the work of the Arsenal Women Supporters Club never stops! Laura dropped by for a quick catch up with one of the Club's leading members, Sam Hanlon.Sam handles away trips and pre-match meet-ups and gives Laura an insight into the heart of our amazing fanbase, how things have so dramatically evolved since Euro 2022, and how we've made the Emirates our home this season.To become a member of the Arsenal Women Supporter Club, visit their website here!***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing this new Arsenal community. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us [email protected] Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That's the question Luke, Jonny and Jim kick off with on today's pod. Were the margins this tight in our title-winning seasons gone by? Or are we riding our luck?We discuss the enormous positives of a big win against Chelsea – while also asking how Mikel Arteta and his players can stop losing control of games.Plus, William Saliba enrages a ballboy in our new favourite moment of the season, St Totteringham's Day is here, and we look ahead to Brighton – with our secret weapon in tow...***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing this new Arsenal community. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us [email protected] Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another great home win for the Gunners, but we STILL found a way to make it difficult for ourselves as the game dragged on. Let's try and focus on those three points! Laura and Jim grab the mics shortly after full-time with their mixed feelings, where some awesome first-half work was undone by a lapse in concentration and our level of control crumbled as the second half went on.***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing this new Arsenal community. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us [email protected] Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After an incredibly favourable draw presumably because of threats from Martin Keown, Arsenal have got a golden opportunity in the Champions League – and Man City have a potentially hellish month and a half ahead. Laura, Jim and Jonny discuss the ramifications of today's draw!We also look ahead to Chelsea (again) on Sunday. How will Mikel Arteta spring a surprise on Liam Rosenior? We also discuss the club's very positive financial results this week, and why the season ticket price hike looks even worse. Plus, a Gooner in San Diego tells us that his local Arsenal bar is run by... a Spurs fan?!***We'd love to hear more cool stories about your local Supporters Club! Get in touch through the links below. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us [email protected] Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode of About AWFC, Laura is joined by a very special guest: Rachel O’Sullivan from Upfront and GirlsOnTheBall! Together, they’re stepping back and looking at Arsenal’s season so far.What’s been behind our incredible month? Has Renée Slegers benefited from a lack of time to overanalyse and over-tinker?They discuss the present and future of Beth Mead, our recent masterclasses in defence, and ask the defining question of a topsy-turvey campaign: what constitutes success this season for Arsenal?For more on the WSL and beyond from Rachel, you can listen to Upfront right here!***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing this new Arsenal community. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us [email protected] Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura, Jim and Sam are high on M&Ms and Rio as they further digest yesterday's North London derby. There's lots of appreciation for Eberechi Eze's (confirmed) Booker T tribute and Gabriel's relentless tormenting of Richarlison.Plus, a listener has a psychic birthday cake, we take a closer look at the 10-game run-in, and has Sol Campbell turned into AI? Come join us!***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing this new Arsenal community. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us [email protected] Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EZE! GYÖKERES! ANOTHER 4-1?! Luke, Jonny and Jim are together in the studio to celebrate the North London derby we were all hoping for. They discuss Eberechi Eze's stunning performance, Viktor Gyökeres's new position and literally smashing finishes, and David Raya's enormously comforting hands.Come relive it all. Up the Gun!***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing this new Arsenal community. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us [email protected] Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura, Jim and Sam reconvene after a torturously long past two days for some much-needed debriefing. What did the draw with Wolves tell us about our style this season? Has Mikel Arteta's obsession with control gone too far? And when will Viktor Gyökeres just start... shooting more?We look ahead to the North London derby and discuss how fans and players alike need to approach a (very) emotional occasion. Plus, we celebrate the official news: Bukayo Saka has signed the dotted line for another five years!***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing this new Arsenal community. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us [email protected] Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's no other way to say it: this was an almighty bottling. And of course, it came on a rain-soaked, sleet-battered Wednesday night at Wolves.Laura and Jonny try to figure out just what happened and whether this was just many, many problems for Mikel Arteta and this squad finally coming home to roost. They also reflect on what it means for our season more broadly and Jonny gives some invaluable advice for all Arsenal fans going into work tomorrow: avoid EVERYONE.***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing this new Arsenal community. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us [email protected] Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frozen in 2024, waterlogged in 2026. Is Brighton vs Arsenal a cursed fixture? Listener Natasha, you’ll get ‘em next time.Rory and Lucy chat about the psychological pressure of games in hand, debate the conundrum that is Frida Maanum and celebrate Kim Little for making her 400th Arsenal appearance. Plus, Katie McCabe wants the world to know she's great at poetry.***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing this new Arsenal community. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us [email protected] Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FA Cup might be over for now, but the fun doesn't have to. How do we bring the fun of the cups into the league?Luke, Rory and Lucy are here to ponder on that ahead of Wolves on Wednesday night. Plus, Mikel Arteta is #classless after refusing to sign an autograph while in the car with his wife and kids – and what's the optimal time to dish out some chocolate bars at the Emirates?There's also some troubling revelations about Gunnersaurus, who may or may not be in the pocket of big media.***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing this new Arsenal community. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us [email protected] Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well that was the perfect tonic to Thursday, wasn't it? Laura and Jim are here to drink in all four goals, Eberechi Eze having fun, and Bukayo Saka switching things up in the middle. Plus, the small matter of Gunnersaurus vs Crusty the Pie...But it wouldn't be a routine Arsenal win without a couple of injuries, would it?***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing this new Arsenal community. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us [email protected] Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve got a late January signing on the pod for the first time, as Jim and Rory are joined by Sam Ashton, aka Matchday Mealtime! They check in after last night’s tough draw with Brentford where some ropey finishing cost us - still, four points clear and all that!Elsewhere, we discuss Agent Frank completing his mission at Spurs, Wigan’s FA Cup trip to the Emirates and how the club needs to take its social responsibility seriously, in the light of further allegations against Thomas Partey.***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing this new Arsenal community. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us [email protected] Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a taste of our own aerial medicine at the Gtech Stadium. Luke and Jim catch their breath after a proper ding-dong against Brentford, which left us cursing Gabriel Martinelli's left foot and worshipping some incredible interventions in defence. Because seriously - would we have lost this game in past seasons?We also discuss where this leaves Eberechi Eze, who was brought off at half-time and has to step up with Kai Havertz's injury. Come join us for a cathartic post-match breakdown!***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing this new Arsenal community. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us [email protected] Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re on a roll! Liv Smith’s pace (and smile) lit up the Emirates on Sunday. Today, Lucy and Rory are still basking in the warm glow of beating league leaders Manchester City.They reflect on how we dominated the best team in the league, wonder what the rules are for Viv Miedema and Beth Mead following such a hectic tussle and Jill Scott is on the matchday playlist. No, not that Jill Scott. Plus, the Champions League looms after a super busy month.***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing this new Arsenal community. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us [email protected] Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Six points clear! But it could have been so much better. Luke, Jonny and Lucy look back on a chaotic weekend where the Arsenal boat continued to sail through calm waters.Plus, some unexpected Tom Hiddleston bashing and John Hartson's appearance on The Weakest Link.***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing this new Arsenal community. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us [email protected] Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3pm. 3 points. 3 goals. The only complaint that Luke could find was that he thinks some of the Arsenal songs have too many words. Jim joins him to reflect on a delightful afternoon at the Emirates. Martín Zubimendi and Declan Rice were brilliant again and Gabriel Jesus and Viktor Gyökeres are starting to enjoy the perfect job share.***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing this new Arsenal community. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us [email protected] Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal are back in Premier League action this weekend, and we are once again playing at 3pm. Today, Laura, Jim and Jonny reveal they are reassured by not having the pressure of being on the telly in the UK.Once we’ve previewed that game against Sunderland, we turn our attention to the upcoming Carabao Cup final with Man City. Plus, we discussed Arsenal’s worst ever fans, Arteta’s big book and spend far too long thinking about Paddy McGuinness and Take Me Out.***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing this new Arsenal community. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us [email protected] Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The last time we headed to Wembley for a League Cup final, we had Shkodran Mustafi in the heart of defence. Now, we're like prime Juventus in the 90s.Laura and Jonny relive a tense but ultimately incredibly satisfying night which saw us shutdown Chelsea and reach our first cup final in six years... WE'RE GOING TO WEMBLEY!! SEE YOU THERE!***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing this new Arsenal community. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us [email protected] Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal beat Corinthians in the first ever women’s Champions Cup final on Sunday. As agreed, this means we are now officially world champions.Laura and Rory are here to relive a brilliant night thanks to FIFA (surprisingly), Caitlin Foord’s goal and of course Mr Arsène Wenger. Elsewhere, we prepare for the departure of an Arsenal legend as it’s believed Katie McCabe will leave the club in the summer. Plus, Rory brands Saturday’s match against Man City as our most difficult game of the season so far.***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing this new Arsenal community. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us [email protected] Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The nerves were real dodgy on Friday. Now, they're a distant memory. Laura, Jim and Jonny are here to bask in the joys of an almost perfect weekend.They discuss Noni Madueke's coming-of-age performance and the return of the same old Arsenal defending which this season has been built upon.Plus, there's a VERY heartfelt thank you to Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. And all its supporters, of course.Check out Billy Carpenter's Substack here!***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing this new Arsenal community. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us [email protected] Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Arsenal boat is back on course and sailing through fair seas. On deck, Laura and Rory are sat surrounded by empty bottles of Noni juice merrily giggling the rest of the weekend away.Join us as we react to Arsenal’s comfortable 4-0 victory at Elland Road. Rory wonders whether Kai Havertz is a terrifying cross between Martin Ødegaard and Mikel Merino and Laura reveals that she might have taken things too far when celebrating Viktor Gyökeres’ goal.***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing this new Arsenal community. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us [email protected] Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All aboard! Luke, Jonny and Jim look ahead to choppy waters at Elland Road and feel a serene sense of calm. Just ignore the bit about Luke s***ting himself, all right.They discuss why this could be the perfect game to unleash Kai Havertz in the league. Plus, our Champions League fate is (almost) decided and Max Dowman signs on the dotted line! Meanwhile, Paul Scholes pops up in the Arsenal Twitterverse again and causes us to reflect on the role of legendary ex-players in the media. Come join us!***Spread the word and tell your Arsenal mates about us! Be part of growing this new Arsenal community. Thank you for your support!***Follow us on our brand new socials! Find us on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Email us [email protected] Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.