Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast Episode 869 - The Box
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Mar 26, 2026 
Clive Palmer, tactical analyst and co-host of Arsenal Vision, joins to dissect the mood after the Carabao Cup final. They discuss how to compartmentalise the Wembley loss and what Arteta can learn tactically. Conversation covers missing players, returns like Ben White, squad rotation, positional tweaks for Saka, and which fixtures matter most in the run-in.
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Tactical Inflexibility Hurt At Wembley
- Clive says the painful part of the loss was tactical: Arsenal failed to adapt to Manchester City's approach.
- He highlights that Arsenal 'ran out of ideas' despite normally being a team that adjusts in-game and from the bench.
Demand Brave Ball Carriers When Pressed
- Do demand more personality and bravery from ball carriers when under pressure from teams like Manchester City.
- Clive points to Calafiori's positive impact when he came on as a model of directness Arsenal need.
Ødegaard Carries Huge Creative Responsibility
- Martin Ødegaard's availability will disproportionately affect Arsenal's creativity because he often acts as the primary offensive fulcrum.
- Both speakers note his season has been stop-start with injuries, increasing the onus when he returns.