

Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show
The Athletic
The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke, James McNicholas (Gunnerblog), Art de Roche and comedian Ian Stone bring you a twice-weekly podcast dedicated to Arsenal Football Club. They'll bring you reaction to all the games, expert insight into the inner-workings of the club, including transfers and contracts, and analysis on the women's team too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 10, 2023 • 40min
A Sporting draw and the greatest advert for the Premier League
Ian Stone is joined by James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke to look back at Arsenal's fortuitous draw in Lisbon.With the Europa League back in action Mikel Arteta rung the changes and it showed on the pitch, but with some positives along the way. James and Adrian dissect what went on with the first goal Arsenal conceded, the Martinelli run with an oh-so-close moment, and how Arteta's priorities are in line with the supporters.The celebration police are back on our tails following the scenes at the end of the Bournemouth victory so we ask whether we are getting a little ahead of ourselves.And we talk Fulham on Sunday, Cesc returning to the U18s, and the impending return of Gabriel Jesus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 6, 2023 • 44min
Ecstasy at the Emirates and silverware at Selhurst Park
Joining Ian Stone to unpick the most emotional the Emirates has been in some time is Michael Cox and Amy Lawrence.This week the team look at the feels of the victory over Bournemouth, the role of Vieira, and whether Arsenal have now used up all their last minute points.Plus with the women's team defeating Chelsea in the League Cup final we reflect on what that could do for Arsenal's season.And there's a look ahead to Arsenal's match with Sporting CP too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 2, 2023 • 47min
The inevitability of Bukayo Saka
Joining Ian Stone for a debrief of the 4-0 drubbing of Everton is James McNicholas and Art de Roche.This week there's a discussion on the star wingers Martinelli and Saka, Art professes his love for Leandro, and we note the significance of notching up another clean sheet too.And with the present looking like it's in a pretty good place, there's a chat on the future and which players in particular could be making the step up in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 1, 2023 • 18min
The sound of Arsenal
This special podcast has been designed to take you into the crowd at the Emirates Stadium using a technique called binaural audio. To truly immerse yourself please listen on headphones and ideally be in quiet surroundings. So find your space, and join Amy Lawrence at Arsenal Football Club… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 27, 2023 • 48min
Arsenal win at Leicester but don't mention the trukke trukke!
Joining Ian Stone this week it's Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke to talk winning at the King Power, the upcoming clash with Everton, and the starboy Bukayo Saka signing on to a new deal.With another victory under the belt we talk about how Arsenal adapted their tactics, bring out a new character in themselves, and why the January signings of Trossard and Jorginho were key to this specific match.But there's no rest for the club as Wednesday sees them face Everton at the Emirates for tough test that demands a fast start.And with the news from David Ornstein that Bukayo Saka will be signing a new deal, there's chance to revel in his wonder and what he means to the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 23, 2023 • 42min
Arsenal's owners from the Super League to now: a look at the Kroenkes
Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence and Art de Roche to take a wide angled lens on the squad, the current perception of the owners, and look abroad to young striker Flo Balogun as he continues to top the french scoring charts.With the fringe players of Arsenal's squad making their impact on games we discuss how significant certain players are, what Vieira's role could be, and whether it's right to over analyse Kieran Tierney's body language.With the government white paper due out on Thursday we look at some it's findings and ask if it's time to reassess opinion on the Kroenkes, especially in light of the football clubs that are for sale at the time being.And Art tells us more about how Flo Balogun is doing in Ligue Un.***• Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/EPL• Take advantage of MANSCAPED®’s best valued bundle and save 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code EPL23 at Manscaped.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 20, 2023 • 48min
Arsenal rediscover themselves with poetic win against Villa
Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke to discuss the emotional rollercoaster win that was Aston Villa 2 Arsenal 4.Enjoy reliving every key moment of that game from the terrible first half, to Jorginho's moment of truth, to the poetic justice the footballing gods served up at the end with Emi Martinez heading the ball into his own net.We ask if this is the perfect way to win? Why Zinchenko didn't celebrate his equaliser? And what is the bare minimum requirement from the next block of games?All that plus wonderful moments of karma from down the years too.***• Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/EPL• Take advantage of MANSCAPED®’s best valued bundle and save 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code EPL23 at Manscaped.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 2023 • 33min
Arsenal lose top spot and now urgently need a result
Ian Stone is joined by Art de Roche and James McNicholas to look back on Arsenal's home defeat to Man City but to look ahead to how they can turn things around.The panel analyse where Arsenal weren't able to take a grip on the game when they looked like the better team at the break, talk about the shortcomings within in the squad, and whether Arteta's tactical choices paid off.And with Aston Villa right around the corner there needs to be a shift in narrative from four matches without a win, two goals scored and now in second place, what can Arsenal do to regain momentum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 13, 2023 • 50min
Brentford draw reaction, forgetting to draw, and drawing excitement ahead of the Man City match
Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke to debate the line debacle from the draw against Brentford.This week the panel work out what was going on with VAR, talk about where Arsenal fell short on the pitch, and whether the second half of the season is already catching up with them.There's a look ahead to the tantalising fixture with Man City on Wednesday and the pod get very excited for what is a "proper big game" for possibly the first time at the Emirates.And we enjoy the new artwork that's finally been installed around the stadium too.***• Building a bet just got easier! Visit livescorebet.com to find out more about how to make your selections today! 18+ only Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 9, 2023 • 43min
Brentford preview and how should all of this feel?
Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché to assess how we’re all feeling, and how we should feel, as the expectations ramp up after each game of this unexpected title challenge. And speaking of emotions, there are warm words for Mikel Arteta’s public support of the players following the Everton defeat.The panel discuss a tricky looking fixture against a Brentford side who have a great record against the “top six” sides this season.Plus there's discussion about Reiss Nelson giving back to his local community, what Folarin Balogun’s future holds once his incredible time at Reims is done, and Ian delivers potentially the cleverest joke he’s ever done on the pod…***• Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/epl• Get 6 months of Babbel language learning for free when you purchase a 6 month subscription by entering the code ATHLETIC at babbel.com/play Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


