The Pot Shot Podcast

Towells, Lorcan & Seb dig into how a team that is struggling to create many chances managed to put 5 past Sheffield United, before briefly touching on the Sevilla game that was and the West Ham & Newcastle games to come.Timestamps:00:00-03:08: Intro03:08-07:43: Nketiah's in the room07:43-12:18: Havertz at RCM12:18-15:30: Jesus injury15:30-22:31: Scoring 5 + Sheff Utd Passivity22:31-28:56: "Staggered" Pivots28:56-39:26: ESR, squad rotation & the Carabao Cup39:26-45:22: Sevilla & the UCL group so far45:22-53:11: Newcastle preview53:11-End: OutroStats mentioned are from MarkStatsBot on twitter.In this episode we reference the latest episode of the Tifo Football Podcast, "Is too much football causing injuries?". You can find it here: https://pod.fo/e/1fcb57Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out.If you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find us on Twitter & Instagram @potshotpod, as well as on Bluesky @potshotpod.bsky.social. Feel free to ping us a DM (or an email via potshotpod@gmail.com)!Follow the Pot Shot Crew on Twitter! (Not "X". We will never call it "X".)Alex: @alexfrcoLorcan: @Lxwrites1Manas: @watmanAFCSeb: @Eulenberg_Towells: @alextowellsYou can find us on the vast majority of good podcast platforms. We'll never say "all" in case we're missing one somehow. If you want to know exactly what podcast platforms we can be found on, you can do so at https://podfollow.com/the-pot-shot-podcast/viewAll music included in the podcast is made by James Blake. He's on all sensible music platforms as JWBlake - you can find his Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XQQbNzsMSiESzHz0qA4r8?si=koS6oXNfSL6SJn3oIR1cxA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will & Seb are joined by Max Radwan to discuss two 2-1 wins on the bounce for The Arsenal, at home to Aston Villa, then away to Bristol City, before previewing the game against Manchester City.Timestamps:0:00-05:25: Intro05:25-21:04: Return to back 4 & defensive personnel21:04-27:08: Mead & Miedema27:08-43:24: Breaking down a 5-4-1 block43:24-47:12: Obligatory "Russo Is Good" Segment47:12-58:12: Manchester City Preview58:12-end: OutroThanks to Max for joining us! You can find him on twitter @Max_Rads, and you can find his writing on Substack at whatevertheweather.substack.com. Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out.If you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find us on Twitter & Instagram @potshotpod, as well as on Bluesky @potshotpod.bsky.social. Feel free to ping us a DM (or an email via potshotpod@gmail.com)!Follow the Pot Shot Crew on Twitter! (Not "X". We will never call it "X".)Will: @ScoutedSxvSeb: @Eulenberg_You can find us on the vast majority of good podcast platforms. We'll never say "all" in case we're missing one somehow. If you want to know exactly what podcast platforms we can be found on, you can do so at https://podfollow.com/the-pot-shot-podcast/viewAll music included in the podcast is made by James Blake. He's on all sensible music platforms as JWBlake - you can find his Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XQQbNzsMSiESzHz0qA4r8?si=koS6oXNfSL6SJn3oIR1cxA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seb, Lorcan & Manas discuss a frustrating 2-2 draw against Chelsea - a result which feels like a microcosm of the problems Arsenal have had so far this season.Thank you for supporting the podcast, and sticking with us through 50 episodes. Here's to the next 50!Timestamps:Start-02:21: Intro02:21-16:00: In-possession issues16:00-24:46: Pressing man-to-man24:46-33:57: Odegaard33:57-37:00: Havertz37:00-40:54: Smith-Rowe40:54-44:24: Tomiyasu44:24-52:41: Goalkeepers52:41-54:40: A point gained or a point dropped?54:40-end: OutroPlease subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out.If you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find us on Twitter & Instagram @potshotpod, as well as on Bluesky @potshotpod.bsky.social. Feel free to ping us a DM (or an email via potshotpod@gmail.com)!Follow the Pot Shot Crew on Twitter! (Not "X". We will never call it "X".)Alex: @alexfrcoLorcan: @Lxwrites1Manas: @watmanAFCSeb: @Eulenberg_Towells: @alextowellsYou can find us on the vast majority of good podcast platforms. We'll never say "all" in case we're missing one somehow. If you want to know exactly what podcast platforms we can be found on, you can do so at https://podfollow.com/the-pot-shot-podcast/viewAll music included in the podcast is made by James Blake. He's on all sensible music platforms as JWBlake - you can find his Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XQQbNzsMSiESzHz0qA4r8?si=koS6oXNfSL6SJn3oIR1cxA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Towells is joined by Pot Shot's Vibes Correspondents Sam & Cian for an overview of the season so far. We discuss the Emirates atmosphere during the City win, the loss to Lens in the Champions League, and our unbeaten start to the Premier League season, before answering 10 quickfire questions freshly gathered from our twitter.Timestamps:00:00-04:02: Intro04:02-11:50: Manchester City11:50-29:31: Defeat to Lens & the UCL group so far29:31-47:30: The Premier League season so far47:30-57:45: Quickfire Questions57:45-end: OutroThank you to everyone who asked questions for the quickfire section - there were so many great ones that it was hard to pick just 10!Thanks to Sam & Cian for bringing the vibes as usual - you can find them on Twitter @AGenuineOutlaw and @bootcutgenes respectively.Sam's new podcast, God Save The Screen, is coming soon! Follow @GSTSPodcast on twitter to find out more as it comes.Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out.If you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find us on Twitter, Instagram & Threads @potshotpod, as well as on Bluesky @potshotpod.bsky.social. Feel free to ping us a DM (or an email via potshotpod@gmail.com)!Follow the Pot Shot Crew on Twitter! (Not "X". We will never call it "X".)Alex: @alexfrcoLorcan: @Lxwrites1Manas: @watmanAFCSeb: @Eulenberg_Towells: @alextowellsYou can find us on the vast majority of good podcast platforms. We'll never say "all" in case we're missing one somehow. If you want to know exactly what podcast platforms we can be found on, you can do so at https://podfollow.com/the-pot-shot-podcast/viewAll music included in the podcast is made by James Blake. He's on all sensible music platforms as JWBlake - you can find his Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XQQbNzsMSiESzHz0qA4r8?si=koS6oXNfSL6SJn3oIR1cxA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first episode of a new series focusing on Arsenal Women, join Will & Seb for a chat about The Arsenal's bumpy start to the season, Jonas Eidevall's new contract, and the upcoming game against Aston Villa.Timestamps:0:00-01:28: Intro01:28-20:13: Manchester United review20:13-25:39: Early season struggles25:39-35:40: Jonas Eidevall's new contract35:40-48:20: Aston Villa preview48:20-end: New 3rd kit & OutroPlease subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out.If you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find us on Twitter & Instagram @potshotpod, as well as on Bluesky @potshotpod.bsky.social. Feel free to ping us a DM (or an email via potshotpod@gmail.com)!Follow the Pot Shot Crew on Twitter! (Not "X". We will never call it "X".)Will: @ScoutedSxvSeb: @Eulenberg_You can find us on the vast majority of good podcast platforms. We'll never say "all" in case we're missing one somehow. If you want to know exactly what podcast platforms we can be found on, you can do so at https://podfollow.com/the-pot-shot-podcast/viewAll music included in the podcast is made by James Blake. He's on all sensible music platforms as JWBlake - you can find his Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XQQbNzsMSiESzHz0qA4r8?si=koS6oXNfSL6SJn3oIR1cxA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Arsenal have beaten Manchester City in the league for the first time since 2015. (Yes we also lost to Lens in the Champions League this week but we'll worry about that another time.) Join Towells, Lorcan, Manas & Manchester City fan Brandon Manuel as they break down this close-fought encounter.Timestamps:0:00-02:20: Intro02:20-07:43: Game overview/how are we feeling about the result?07:43-20:18: Rodri's absence, City's game plan & how Arsenal dealt with it20:18-28:02: Jorginho & Rice28:02-44:17: Wide dynamics & Arsenal's overall in possession approach44:17-49:54: Martinelli's impact49:54-54:34: City's substitutions54:34-1:01:18: Havertz up top1:01:18-1:05:55: The other Arsenal subs1:05:55-end: OutroThanks to Brandon for coming on the show! You can find him on Twitter @brandonhmanuel.Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out.If you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find us on Twitter & Instagram @potshotpod, as well as on Bluesky @potshotpod.bsky.social. Feel free to ping us a DM (or an email via potshotpod@gmail.com)!Follow the Pot Shot Crew on Twitter! (Not "X". We will never call it "X".)Alex: @alexfrcoLorcan: @Lxwrites1Manas: @watmanAFCSeb: @Eulenberg_Towells: @alextowellsYou can find us on the vast majority of good podcast platforms. We'll never say "all" in case we're missing one somehow. If you want to know exactly what podcast platforms we can be found on, you can do so at https://podfollow.com/the-pot-shot-podcast/viewAll music included in the podcast is made by James Blake. He's on all sensible music platforms as JWBlake - you can find his Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XQQbNzsMSiESzHz0qA4r8?si=koS6oXNfSL6SJn3oIR1cxA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex & Seb chat to Jon Mackenzie about Arsenal's 4-0 win over Bournemouth and the differences between this year's Arsenal and last year's, with a few of your questions sprinkled in throughout.Thank you to everyone who sent in a question, whether we answered it or not. We really appreciate your support!Timestamps:Intro: 0:00-03:10Bournemouth overview: 03:10-06:12Declan Rice: 06:12-25:49In-possession play & roles of #8s: 25:49-42:40Are Arsenal the best out of possession team in the world? 42:40-49:28Listener questions: 49:28-1:22:27Outro: 1:22:27-endThanks to Jon for joining us - you can find him on Twitter @Jon_Mackenzie, as well as on Tifo Football.Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out.If you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find us on Twitter & Instagram @potshotpod, as well as on Bluesky @potshotpod.bsky.social. Feel free to ping us a DM (or an email via potshotpod@gmail.com)!Follow the Pot Shot Crew on Twitter! (Not "X". We will never call it "X".)Alex: @alexfrcoLorcan: @Lxwrites1Manas: @watmanAFCSeb: @Eulenberg_Towells: @alextowellsYou can find us on the vast majority of good podcast platforms. We'll never say "all" in case we're missing one somehow. If you want to know exactly what podcast platforms we can be found on, you can do so at https://podfollow.com/the-pot-shot-podcast/viewAll music included in the podcast is made by James Blake. He's on all sensible music platforms as JWBlake - you can find his Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XQQbNzsMSiESzHz0qA4r8?si=koS6oXNfSL6SJn3oIR1cxA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex, Lorcan, Seb & Towells discuss a 2-2 draw in the North London Derby - a draw that really feels like a loss.Timestamps:Intro: 0:00-04:32Game summary: 04:32-06:10Initial thoughts: 06:10-11:51Out of possession approach: 11:51-22:05Half-time changes & starting team: 22:05-34:02Issues on the right hand side: 34:02-45:18Creative struggles: 45:18-54:25Injury issues & upcoming schedule: 54:25-1:04:17Outro: 1:04:17-endPlease subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out.If you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find us on Twitter & Instagram @potshotpod. Feel free to ping us a DM (or an email via potshotpod@gmail.com)!Follow the Pot Shot Crew on Twitter! (Not "X". We will never call it "X".)Alex: @alexfrcoLorcan: @Lxwrites1Manas: @watmanAFCSeb: @Eulenberg_Towells: @alextowellsYou can find us on the vast majority of good podcast platforms. We'll never say "all" in case we're missing one somehow. If you want to know exactly what podcast platforms we can be found on, you can do so at https://podfollow.com/the-pot-shot-podcast/viewAll music included in the podcast is made by James Blake. He's on all sensible music platforms as JWBlake - you can find his Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XQQbNzsMSiESzHz0qA4r8?si=koS6oXNfSL6SJn3oIR1cxA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex, Lorcan & Manas discuss The Arsenal's 1-0 win against Everton, including a deep dive on the issues the Gunners have been having with central progression & making the most of their #8s, before taking a quick look ahead at our first Champions League game on Wednesday & the North London Derby next weekend.Timestamps:Intro: 0:00-01:42Game overview: 01:42-12:15Central Progression & Accessing the 8s: 12:45-43:18Attacking Set Pieces: 43:18-50:12Offensive issues/are we boring? 50:12-54:32PSV & Spurs previews: 54:32-58:39Spurs preview: 58:39-1:04:30Outro: 1:04:30-endPlease subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out.If you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find us on Twitter & Instagram @potshotpod. Feel free to ping us a DM (or an email via potshotpod@gmail.com)!Follow the Pot Shot Crew on Twitter! (Not "X". We will never call it "X".)Alex: @alexfrcoLorcan: @Lxwrites1Manas: @watmanAFCSeb: @Eulenberg_Towells: @alextowellsYou can find us on the vast majority of good podcast platforms. We'll never say "all" in case we're missing one somehow. If you want to know exactly what podcast platforms we can be found on, you can do so at https://podfollow.com/the-pot-shot-podcast/viewAll music included in the podcast is made by James Blake. He's on all sensible music platforms as JWBlake - you can find his Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XQQbNzsMSiESzHz0qA4r8?si=koS6oXNfSL6SJn3oIR1cxA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[CORRECTION: In the episode we discuss Sevilla goalkeeper Yassine Bounou - but he's not Sevilla's goalkeeper anymore! He joined Al Hilal in the summer. Woops]Arsenal are back in the Champions League for the first time since 2016/17! Join Alex to find out what they're up against in the group stage.To do so, he is joined by La Liga writer & PSV "sufferer" José Pérez to find out more about Sevilla & PSV, and then Ligue 1 expert Ninad Barbadikar to chat RC Lens.Intro: 0:00-4:34Sevilla: 4:34-21:37PSV: 21:37-42:36Lens: 42:36-1:05:25Outro: 1:05:25-1:07:29Thanks to José & Ninad for joining us! You can find José on twitter @jcperez_, podcasting for Managing Madrid & writing on football-espana.net, and you can find Ninad on twitter @NinadB_06 and talking Ligue 1 on the Everybody's Eats podcast alongside Alex.Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out.If you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find us on Twitter & Instagram @potshotpod. Feel free to ping us a DM (or an email via potshotpod@gmail.com)!Follow the Pot Shot Crew on Twitter! (Not "X". We will never call it "X".)Alex: @alexfrcoLorcan: @Lxwrites1Manas: @watmanAFCSeb: @Eulenberg_Towells: @alextowellsYou can find us on the vast majority of good podcast platforms. We'll never say "all" in case we're missing one somehow. If you want to know exactly what podcast platforms we can be found on, you can do so at https://podfollow.com/the-pot-shot-podcast/viewAll music included in the podcast is made by James Blake. He's on all sensible music platforms as JWBlake - you can find his Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XQQbNzsMSiESzHz0qA4r8?si=koS6oXNfSL6SJn3oIR1cxA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.