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.
In this episode I'm joined by Kaya Kaynak to chat primarily about Arsenal's upcoming transfer business. We discuss the obvious need up front, and the potential timing of any new signing in that position, but also about the need to bring something different to the left side of the attack. There's analysis of what we get currently from Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli, as well as which would be the obvious candidate to make way for a new player, as well as thoughts on midfield and defensive...
In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, in part 1, Tim and Jamie preview the game from an Arsenal perspective. Should Renee Slegers entertain changes to her preferred personnel or even formation? How can Arsenal resist Barca’s quality and expose some of their weaknesses. Tim and Jamie also reflect on some of their favourite moments and the most important players in the UWCL run. Then in part two, Tim talks to Barcelona based journalist and former Arsenal Women Arsecast co-host Alex Ibacet...
In this episode we look back at a busy weekend in London, starting with our live event at Union Chapel and Mikel Arteta's appearance at it, followed by analysis of our 1-0 win over Newcastle on Sunday. After a difficult first half in which David Raya saved our bacon more than once, Declan Rice's second half goal was enough for three points. We discuss the turnaround, the importance of winning for finishing in second place and ensuring Champions League football for next season, as well as the man...
The live podcast recorded at Union Chapel on Saturday May 17th, featuring Andrew and James from the Arsecast Extra, and Elliot, Paul, Clive and Tim from ArsenalVision Podcast. Includes Mikel Arteta's surprise appearance. Also available on YouTube in video format: https://youtu.be/4fwYj2l6ro8 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....
In this episode I'm joined by Amy Lawrence to discuss Arsenal's season and to explore some of the reasons things have gone the way they have. We chat about Mikel Arteta's recent demeanour and what he will have learned since last August, issues of depth in the squad that have to be addressed this summer, contract extensions, new signings, the importance of the striker signing, Andrea Berta's role in what happens, flashbacks to a period in the post, and lots more. Follow Amy on BlueSky: https://bs...
In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim talks exclusively to former Arsenal striker Lianne Sanderson. Lianne scored 41 goals for the Gunners during their record breaking 2006-07 quadruple winning season and started both legs of the historic 2007 UWCL Final against Umea. Lianne chats with Tim about the camaraderie that underpinned the team, the role of then assistant manager Emma Hayes on the UWCL campaign, how Arsenal responded to their best player Kelly Smith being suspended for both...
In this episode we look back at Sunday's 2-2 draw with Liverpool. Arsenal had a bad first half, conceding two very sloppy goals, but turned things around with a much improved second half performance. We chat about the key incidents, tactical changes at the break, the goals we scored, receiving yet another red card, almost winning it at the end, Liverpool fans booing their own player, and Mikel Arteta's post-match comments which verged on furious despite the fact we took what was a very important...
In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie deconstruct Saturday's WSL finale that saw the Gunners confirm second place in the WSL with a 4-3 home win against Manchester United. Tim and Jamie discuss the tweaks United made and what they say about Arsenal's weaknesses, a third 4-3 win of the season and what it says about Arsenal's system, there is talk about Mariona sweeping the individual awards and the players whose contracts have expired. In part two, Tim and Jamie take listen...
In this episode I'm joined first by Andrew Allen to discuss the 2-1 defeat to PSG on Wednesday evening. We analyse the match, Arsenal's bright start and those early chances, PSG's goals coming from our own errors, the tactical decision to go long so early in the second half, the fact we didn't use Ethan Nwaneri even when we needed a goal, the heroics of Gianluigi Donnarumma, the evergreen discussion of the Gunners firepower and lots more. Then I have a quick chat with James to get his reflection...
In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie analyse Arsenal’s 4-2 defeat to Brighton on Monday that leaves them needing a point against Manchester United on the final day to seal 2nd place. They talk about Arsenal’s issues with Brighton’s press, familiar vulnerabilities to pace and power through the middle of the team, as well as the trade-off between greater fluidity and chance creation under Renee Slegers but greater vulnerability to counter-attacks. In the second half, there ...
In this episode we look back at Saturday's 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth. Mikel Arteta picked a strong side ahead of Wednesday's clash with PSG, did that play a part in how people felt about losing this game? We chat about the line-up, going ahead before being pegged back, substitutions and their timing and the message that sends, full-time reaction, recent league form, and our issues with goalscoring which have been a constant theme this season. Then we answer listener questions, few of which ...
In this episode I'm joined by Tom Canton of Football London to discuss Arsenal's 1-0 defeat to PSG in the Champions League semi-final first leg last night. We discuss the way the visitors dominated the opening stages – were they very good or were the Gunners bad? We analyse the goal we conceded, and some of their other chances, before we look at the opportunities Mikel Arteta's side had to score through Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard. We also had a goal disallowed, but were probably for...
In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie look back over Arsenal’s 4-1 triumph in Lyon that sends them to the Champions League Final against Barcelona in Lisbon on May 24. They discuss the tactical differences between the first and second legs, how the early goal changed the tie and allowed Arsenal to control the game. There are in-depth looks at the performances of Kim Little, Mariona and Frida Maanum as well as consideration of how Lyon’s changes helped Arsenal. Then in part...
This episode discusses Arsenal Women's Champions League final appearance and the potential synchronicity with the men's team. The hosts reflect on the Premier League season, discuss potential summer striker signings (Jocarez, Sesko, Izak), and preview the upcoming Champions League semi-final against PSG. They also touch on Emi Martinez's polarizing presence and fan superstitions.
In this episode I'm joined by Charles Watts to discuss Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace last night. It's a strange game to analyse because it was clear minds weren't 100% focused on the job at hand with PSG upcoming, so we delve into the key moments of the game, team selection, the goals we scored, the goals we conceded, some individual performances, the 13th draw of the season and lots more. To find Charles' new podcast links go to: Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/inside-ars...
In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie pick over the 2-1 first leg UWCL semi-final defeat at home to Lyon, Tim and Jamie discuss the line ups, the slow start followed by the response, the missed chances and how Lyon’s quality told in the key moments, then there is some discussion about how Arsenal can overturn the deficit in France. In the second half, Tim and Jamie take listener questions from Bluesky about the substitutions, the midfield, the scheduling of the game and tw...
In this episode we look back at Sunday's 4-0 win over Ipswich Town. We chat about the team selection, Arsenal's dominance of the game when it was 11 v 11, the two first half goals, the red card challenge on Bukayo Saka and his response to it, a controlled second half with two more goals, and how this game was just what we needed after Real Madrid and ahead of Crystal Palace on Wednesday. Then we answer listener questions about Mikel Merino, the future of Jakub Kiwor, Riccardo Calafiori, a lot on...
In this episode I'm joined by Ryan Hunn of the Stadio Podcast to discuss Arsenal's 2-1 win over Real Madrid, and qualification for the semi-finals of the Champions League. We chat about the key moments of the game, the penalty miss and the penalty incident at the other end, Madrid's attacking approach to the game and how it was informed by our defensive quality and organisation, the goals we scored, what these two games say about this team, our Champions League chances, some individuals like Dec...
In this episode we look back at Saturday's 1-1 draw with Brentford, Arsenal's 12th of the season. We chat about the context of the game between the two Real Madrid ties, team selection decisions, whether Brentford should have had a man sent off as well as Gabriel Martinelli's comments about that challenge afterwards, the goal we scored and the one we conceded, and finishing the game with 10 men. Then we answer listener questions about Gary Neville's punditry, how to approach the second leg in Ma...
In this bonus half an Arsecast Extra, James and I look back on last night's incredible 3-0 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League. We assess an intense, high quality first half, before we get into the second half action, key of which were two extraordinary free kicks from Declan Rice. We chat about how those goals fed into what was already an amazing atmosphere, James talks about his experience in the stands at the Emirates, and then the third goal from Mikel Merino to ice the cake. There'...
In this episode we discuss the 1-1 draw with Everton on Saturday, starting with an atypical team selection from Mikel Arteta who obviously had the Champions League in mind when picking his starting XI. We discuss the first half, the goal we scored, a sloppy start to the second half and the penalty awarded to Everton. Was it more a referee error, or VAR? We chat about that, and how we still had plenty of time to find a winner but as has been the case more than once this season we failed to do so....
Hey folks, have a little bonus Sunday Arsecast in which I'm joined by Arsenal legend Ian Wright to chat a little about our game against Everton on Saturday, the officiating decisions that frustrated fans in this game and across the Premier League as a whole this season, Myles Lewis-Skelly, the upcoming game against Real Madrid and more. 🚨 In April we'll be donating 100% of our Patreon revenue to four great charities , including the Arsenal Foundation, as well as supporting our friends at Arsena...
In this episode I'm joined by Andrew Allen to discuss the 2-1 win over Fulham on Tuesday evening. We start with the good stuff, in particular the goalscoring return for Bukayo Saka, and a really bright performance from Gabriel Martinelli. Then we discuss the injuries to Gabriel and Jurrien Timber, as well as pre-game news about Ben White, and where that leaves us going into the Real Madrid games. What are the options available to Mikel Arteta, who tried to put a brave face on things after the ga...
In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast Tim and Jamie analyse Sunday’s 4-0 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday. They talk about the relatively stable starting line up and what that says about what Renee Slegers is trying to create, they analyse the roles played by Chloe Kelly and Jenna Nighswonger, before considering Beth Mead’s continued high output. In part two there are lots of listener questions about the future of the midfield, rest and rotation and the increase in female coaches in the...
In this episode we discuss the big story of the weekend – the appointment of Andrea Berta as the club's new Sporting Director. We chat about the process and the other candidates, the work he has to do this summer, as well as the involvement of Mikel Arteta in the recruitment process. We also examine how the relationship between the two is now pivotal to our chances of success, before answering questions about links to Viktor Gyokeres being the potential summer signing up front, minutes for young...
In this short bonus episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim chats exclusively to Gunners midfielder Lia Walti. Tim and Lia talk about Wednesday night’s game against Real Madrid, how things have changed under Renee Slegers, Lia taking her coaching badges, how her role has changed this season and the impact of her recent injuries. They also talk about Lia’s new children’s book written with her sister Meret and this summer’s Euros in her home country. Get extra bonus content and help support Ars...
In this episode I'm joined by Charles Watts to round-up all the Interlull bits and pieces, starting with an incredible comeback win for Arsenal Women against Real Madrid last night, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri doing things for England, Martin Odegaard's hat-trick of assists, the impending return of Bukayo Saka and how Arsenal might manage that, the upcoming games against Real Madrid and how Mikel Arteta will prepare for them, Martin Zubimendi rumours, the Trent Alexander-Arnold stories ...
In this celebratory episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie look over Wednesday night’s 3-0 win over Real Madrid in the UWCL, overturning a 2-0 deficit to go through to the semi-finals. They talk about Liverpool being a dress rehearsal, the plan to make Madrid uncomfortable on crosses, the deliveries from Chloe Kelly and the perils of falling in love with a loan player, as well as a coming of age performance from Alessia Russo. Tim and Jamie reflect on the role of the fans too in on...
In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie discuss the 4-0 win over Liverpool on Saturday with a focus on Mariona in midfield, Foord and Kelly wide, the setpiece routines, as well as what the match might say about the approach to the Real Madrid game on Wednesday. In part two, they take listener questions including the three songs Tim and Jamie would choose in their Emirates DJ set, and there is also a plea to bring the numbers and the noise on Wednesday night, tickets are stil...
In this episode we round-up the involvement of Arsenal players during the Interlull, starting with Myles Lewis-Skelly's goalscoring debut for England, Mikel Merino scoring for Spain, Riccardo Calafiori's injury while away with Italy, and lots more – including discussion of the Nations League and what it all means. We also chat about Gabriel after a load of questions about his possible departure, and answer more of your queries on Alexander Isak and a summer move for him, Andrea Berta, who our pl...
