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The original Arsenal podcast - coming to you twice a week (usually Mondays and Fridays) with news, interviews, analysis, special guests, jokes and occasionally some really terrible songs.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblogSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 2, 2023 • 49min
Episode 720 - Predictable unpredictability
In this episode I'm joined by James Benge of CBS Sports to discuss the 4-0 win over Everton on Wednesday. We chat about the first half and how Arsenal struggled a little bit, before Bukayo Saka produced a moment of outstanding quality to change the complexion of the game. We discuss how the goal came about, how what Saka is doing at 21 is so impressive, as well as the contributions from Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Martinelli. We then talk about the second half control, Thomas Partey's influence, some interesting comments from Mikel Arteta about Fabio Vieira and lots more.Follow James @jamesbengeGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 27, 2023 • 1h 36min
Arsecast Extra Episode 514 - 27.02.2023
In this episode we chat about the 1-0 win over Leicester on Saturday. Arsenal exerted real control over every aspect of the game except the scoreline, but there were other factors at play. Inevitably we talk about VAR, the disallowed goals, and the penalty we should have been awarded. There's discussion about why Leicester were so toothless for 90 minutes, and how these are the kinds of games you need to win to challenge for a title. Then we have listener questions about dealing with the stress of being contenders, how January transfers have worked out, home kit in away games, Emile Smith Rowe and loads more, including some hashtag fun.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24, 2023 • 52min
Episode 719 - Fighting back
In this episode I'm joined by Simon Collings of the Evening Standard to talk about the government white paper and the potential introduction of an independent regulator for football. We then turn our attention to Arsenal matters, including: what Mikel Arteta will have learned from the win over Aston Villa; the potential impact of players like Fabio Vieira and Emile Smith Rowe; the issue of Bukayo Saka and greater protection; Mohamed Elneny's new contract; the Europa League; and lots more.Follow Simon @sr_collingsGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 20, 2023 • 1h 45min
Arsecast Extra Episode 513 - 20.02.2023
In this episode we look back on the extraordinary 4-2 win over Aston Villa on Saturday. We discuss a first half that was below par, and the goals we conceded, as well as Bukayo Saka's brilliant equaliser. There's some speculation about what might have been said at half-time to spark a much better second half – collectively, and from certain individuals. Then the focus is on a remarkable last 20 minutes, chatting about the Martin Odegaard miss, chances at both ends, before an incredible flourish in the 6 minutes of injury time. Former Arsenal keeper Emi Martinez brought about much of that extra time, and paid the price with a superb headed own goal from Jorginho's shot, before Gabriel Martinelli sealed the deal. We have a go at all the fun stuff, the celebrations, the recriminations, as well as answering listener questions about protection for Saka, substitutes, Eddie Nketiah, Kieran Tierney, the team developing an edge and LOADS more.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 2023 • 1h 25min
Arsecast Extra Episode 512 - 16.02.2023
In this episode we look back on the 3-1 defeat to Man City on Wednesday night. A good first half was followed by a less good second one, with the game decided primarily because of Arsenal mistakes which were ruthlessly punished. We also chat about missed chances, and the importance of taking them in games like this, the fine margins, analyse the goals we conceded, and talk about the way the team played to its principles despite a lot of pressure from the opposition. Did we have the variety to play any differently? We assess our position and situation now, and answer listener questions about how the manager might be able to arrest the funk we find ourselves in, another injury at a bad time for Thomas Partey, possible changes for the Villa game, and lots more.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14, 2023 • 1h 7min
Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 57: February mailbag
In this edition of the Arsenal Women Arsecast Mailbag Edition, Tim, Pippa and Alex field your questions on how Arsenal fix their attack without Mead and Miedema, whether a review is needed on recruitment after consecutive transfer windows where the manager says his squad is a player short, what can reasonably be expected of the January signings and whether expectations around what Arsenal can achieve this season have been revised in light of the injury and recruitment situations. We also have some discussion about the improved atmosphere at Meadow Park this season.You can follow Tim on Twitter @Stillmanator - Follow Pippa @pippa_monique - Follow Alex @alexibaceta23Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 13, 2023 • 1h 44min
Arsecast Extra Episode 511 - 13.02.2023
There's a lot going on in this episode as we look back on the 1-1 draw with Brentford on Saturday. The Arsenal performance is one thing, but there's a lot of discussion of VAR, Lee Mason 'forgetting' to do his job, and how it feels like we've been robbed of two points. We acknowledge a good Brentford display, and ask whether there might be any kind of silver lining to the officials making such a bad decision. There's chat about the game itself, especially with Man City on the horizon, the atmosphere in the stadium as the title race reality really sinks in, and lots more – including questions about how we cope with the deep block, possible changes for Wednesday and squad rotation in general, Erling Haaland's reported injury, the standard of officiating, and the new stadium artwork.Help the Turkey/Syria earthquake appeal here: https://www.dec.org.uk/Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10, 2023 • 1h 8min
Episode 718 - Charges
In this episode I'm joined by Philippe Auclair to discuss the Premier League issuing more than 100 charges at Man City for alleged breaches of their rules. We chat about how the story broke, what we can read into that, previous charges at European level, the Premier League's need to show its authority, plus potential outcomes and what the timeline might be for all this to play out. Then I chat with Andrew Allen as more talk of a European Super League emerges, and we discuss what kind of reaction we might see from Arsenal this weekend as we host Brentford.Follow Philippe @philippeauclair - Follow Andrew @AAllenSportGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 6, 2023 • 1h 37min
Arsecast Extra Episode 510 - 06.02.2023
In this episode we begun by chatting about the extraordinary charges leveled at Man City by the Premier League as a four year investigation becomes public. We then turn our attention to the weekend's action where Spurs beating Man City did us a favour after our defeat to Everton on Saturday. We discuss the Arsenal performance, what went wrong, and what might Mikel Arteta have done differently to change it. We also chat about the Thomas Partey sub and what that might say about his fitness, and the kind of game where we really missed Gabriel Jesus – as well as how we deal with only our second league loss of the season. Then there are listener questions about Gabriel Martinelli, Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu, summer transfers (😜), Oleksandr Zinchenko's temperament and lots more.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 3, 2023 • 1h 4min
Episode 717 - Competitive depth
In this episode I'm joined by Tim Stillman to chat about the January transfer window, big spending Premier League clubs creating a bigger internal market than ever before, player valuations, what Arsenal did in January and how it sets us up for the rest of the season, and the big challenges we face between now and May. Tim also fill us in on a less successful window for Arsenal Women, and how that could impact the second half of their campaign.Follow Tim on Twitter @stillmanatorGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


