In this episode I'm joined by first by Sam Dean to discuss the ins and outs of Arsenal's 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid last night, a result which sends us through to the Champions League final. We chat about the team selection and Mikel Arteta keeping faith with the team that beat Fulham, Atletico's tactical approach in the first half, Bukayo Saka's goal which ultimately won the tie, the way the second half played out, the perception of the two managers differing despite similarities in touchline...
May 06, 2026•1 hr 16 min
In this episode we look back at Saturday's very enjoyable 3-0 win over Fulham. It's one which certainly connected with the fans in the stadium, and we start by chatting about the reaction to the half-time whistle, before discussing an excellent first half with three goals, the impactful return of Bukayo Saka who got a goal and an assist, two goals and an excellent performance from Viktor Gyokeres, Leandro Trossard bringing some technical quality to the left, and how a handsome half-time lead and...
May 04, 2026•1 hr 29 min
In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie rake over the coals of Arsenal's Champions League semi-final exit to Lyon on Saturday. They talk about not being able to live with Lyon's intensity in the first half, the VAR penalty decision, Arsenal's second half improvement, the substitutions and whether they expose depth issues with the squad at this level and there is some chat about the emotional response to the defeat. In part 2, Tim and Jamie ask your questions submitted on Blu...
May 04, 2026•1 hr 12 min
In this episode I'm joined by Kaya Kaynak to chat about the 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday evening. It may not have been a high scoring 'thriller' but it was still a compelling game, with interesting tactical aspects to consider from both managers. We discuss the ebb and flow the game itself, the two penalties that were awarded and scored, and the one that was given to Arsenal but then taken away by a VAR review which left Mikel Arteta 'fuming', in his own wor...
Apr 30, 2026•1 hr 10 min
In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie run the rule over Arsenal’s 2-1 Champions League semi-final first leg over Lyon in North London. There is discussion of the line-ups, the performances of Emily Fox, Caitlin Foord, Katie McCabe and Lotte Wubben-Moy, as well as reflections on Arsenal’s increasing maturity and experience at dealing with situations in this competition. Tim and Jamie look back on a pair of pretty calamitous goals in the second half that Arsenal nevertheless...
Apr 28, 2026•1 hr 12 min
In this episode we look back at Saturday's 1-0 win over Newcastle which sent us back to the top of the table. We chat about the goal we scored and the grumbling about short corners beforehand to try and understand why that was happening, but taking the lead didn't give us the kind of control we all crave right now. There's analysis of how Arsenal performed and the perception of the performance via commentary, a look at whether or not Nick Pope should have been sent off, the big chance Newcastle ...
Apr 27, 2026•1 hr 41 min
In this episode I'm joined by Ryan Hunn to shoot the Arsenal breeze after what has been a difficult week, and one in which we find ourselves off top spot after Man City's win on Wednesday evening. We chat about how the Gunners need to approach the final five games, the psychology of what we need to do, the connection between our attack not firing as well as we'd like and the defence becoming less stable, as well as answering some questions about our ongoing injury issues, Hale End graduates and ...
Apr 23, 2026•1 hr 12 min
In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim is joined by Gunners defender Lotte Wubben-Moy for an exclusive interview. Tim talks to Lotte about her mental and physical preparation for games, extra help she has enlisted to develop her game, how she has coped with setbacks in her career and how her spell in the US aided her development. Tim and Lotte also chat about Lotte’s role in the leadership group at Arsenal and Renee Slegers’ culture of accountability and players contributing ideas, t...
Apr 22, 2026•28 min
In this episode we look back at Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Man City at the Etihad. There was some encouragement from the performance, although the result means the two sides will have to go neck and neck towards the finish line in this title race. We chat about the team Mikel Arteta selected, one which showed some real intent, the two quickfire goals in the first half, Arsenal's missing the chances to go ahead before City took the lead, and the late opportunity for Kai Havertz to nick a point. We al...
Apr 20, 2026•1 hr 45 min
In this episode I'm joined by Tim Stillman to look back on Wednesday's 0-0 draw at home to Sporting, a result which sees us qualify for the semi-finals of the Champions League for the second year in a row. We chat about some of things Arsenal did and didn't do in the wake of Saturday's defeat to Bournemouth, with focus first on a forward line that has some fundamental limitations that hamper our ability to play the kind of attacking football we'd like. As well as that, we discuss the way we cont...
Apr 16, 2026•1 hr 7 min
In this episode we look back at Saturday disappointing and disheartening defeat to Bournemouth. We chat about the team selection with some key players missing but with some ineffective combinations in key areas. There's analysis of the goals we conceded, the one we scored, and some decent chances we had to at least grab a point late on. Beyond that, we discuss the way the team is playing now, the counter-intuitive nature of asking our goalkeeper to play with more risk than players higher up the ...
Apr 13, 2026•1 hr 43 min
In this episode I'm joined first by Andrew Allen in my Lisbon hotel room to chat about Arsenal's 1-0 win over Sporting on Tuesday evening. We discuss the team line-up, a first half that wasn't exactly replete with chances but which saw the Gunners rediscover some of their identity after a shaky start and a big moment from David Raya. There were second half changes, more great goalkeeping, and as the game looked like it was headed for a draw, a fantastic goal cooked up by Gabriel Martinelli and f...
Apr 08, 2026•57 min
In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie rake over the coals of Sunday's 2-0 FA Cup defeat to Brighton where a rotated and tired looking Gunners side were outmatched by Dario Vidosic's side. Tim and Jamie discuss the level of rotation, what it suggests about squad depth, how Brighton's approach made it difficult for Arsenal, lack of depth in midfield and whether a dropoff in performance is avoidable after a pair of massive Champions League games. In part 2, Tim and Jamie take...
Apr 06, 2026•58 min
In this episode we look back at Saturday evening's 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final defeat to Southampton, a game which has scratched at some old wounds/worries about this Arsenal team. We chat about team selection, and individual errors that punctuated the performance which proved so costly on the night. We analyse the goals we conceded, how we failed to capitalise on the equaliser we scored in the second half, and how collectively and individually we were so far below par. Then it's about what this de...
Apr 05, 2026•1 hr 23 min
In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie look back at Wednesday night's eventful UWCL quarter-final second leg at Stamford Bridge, where Arsenal lost 1-0 but prevailed 3-2 on aggregate. Tim and Jamie look at the decision to reinstall van Domselaar in goal and her world class performance, how Arsenal survived some Chelsea profligacy, Katie McCabe at centre-half again, managing the various momentum switches in the game and the furore at the end with Katie McCabe, Alyssa Thompso...
Apr 03, 2026•53 min
In this episode I'm joined first by Lewis Ambrose to discuss the Arsenal players who went away during the Interlull, and how that might benefit them and us. We start with Viktor Gyokeres whose goals helped fire Sweden to the World Cup, before the focus turns to Kai Havertz and Ben White who both got well-needed minutes for Germany and England. Then we discuss some of the media spotlight on White, and how dishonest the reaction has been to the Arsenal players who either didn't go away at all or w...
Apr 02, 2026•1 hr 19 min
In this episode we take stock of what the Arsenal players have been up to, or not up to, during the Interlull. There are possible injuries, but also some withdrawals that are probably more about common sense. We discuss the players in question, and also the ones who are still involved with their countries as the likes of Viktor Gyokeres, Riccardo Calafiori and Christian Norgaard look to secure a place at the World Cup. We also chat about Ben White's England return and the boo-boys who greeted hi...
Mar 30, 2026•1 hr 24 min
In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie run the rule over Saturday's 5-2 North London derby win at the Emirates. There is discussion around Arsenal's direct approach, the coming of age of Alessia Russo, Stina Blackstenius' development, the goalkeeper conversation and whether there is any concern over setpiece defending. There is also a look ahead to Wednesday night's Champions League quarter-final 2nd leg against Chelsea. In part two, Tim and Jamie take listener questions on...
Mar 30, 2026•1 hr 9 min
In this episode I'm joined by Clive Palmer to take stock of where we are after the Carabao Cup final, and how we try and process that defeat as we look ahead to what remains of the season. We discuss what it is Mikel Arteta can take from this game, how we get key individuals back to something like their best level for the run-in, how a couple of players who have been somewhat peripheral this season might have a big part to play in the coming weeks, the Interlull action including an England retur...
Mar 26, 2026•1 hr
In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie talk through Tuesday night's 3-1 Champions League quarter-final first leg against Chelsea. There is discussion about the line up, how Chelsea fixed their midfield problems from the previous game against Arsenal, their threat in transition, Arsenal getting some luck on a refereeing call. There is also discussion over big performances from Katie McCabe, Alessia Russo and Stina Blackstenius. Tim and Jamie also look ahead to next week's se...
Mar 25, 2026•46 min
In this episode we look back on Sunday's disappointing 2-0 defeat to Man City in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley. We start with discussion of team selection informed by injury, the early chances for Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka, and the way the dynamic of the game potentially changed after the Piero Hincapie yellow card. Arsenal struggled to deal with City's tactical set-up, which leads to a discussion about Mikel Arteta's decision to start Kepa over David Raya. There's focus on the keeper after...
Mar 23, 2026•1 hr 36 min
On this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie look over Saturday's 5-0 home win over West Ham with focus on the performances of Olivia Smith, Chloe Kelly and Smilla Holmberg, as well as a look at how Arsenal were able to rotate their defence heavily and maintain their run of clean sheets. There is also some discussion of the Asian Cup Final which Jamie attended in Sydney. In part two, Tim and Jamie take questions from BlueSky on midday kickoffs, winger selection ahead of Tuesday's...
Mar 22, 2026•1 hr 16 min
In this episode I'm joined by Andrew Allen to discuss Arsenal's progression to the quarter-finals of the Champions League after a 2-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday evening. We chat about the response to the first leg, Eberechi Eze's brilliant goal and growing influence, another outstanding Declan Rice performance topped with an excellent goal to make it 2-0, the way Mikel Arteta used his bench, the club's standing in the European game in our third season back in the CL, facing Sporting in...
Mar 18, 2026•1 hr 5 min
In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie talk over Sunday's 2-0 win away at London City Lionesses. There is discussion over Olivia Smith's increasing importance, a defence that has conceded only four goals in its last 12 games and the quiet serenity of an unbeaten run and the repeatable cheat code that is Stina Blackstenius supersub. There is also a little bit of Asian Cup chat. In part two, Tim and Jamie take your questions on BlueSky about the goalkeeper situation, the inte...
Mar 17, 2026•1 hr 4 min
In this episode we look back on Saturday's 2-0 win over Everton, beginning with discussion of a first half that saw the visitors come closest to scoring, although Arsenal were denied what was an obvious penalty when Kai Havertz was fouled in their box. The Gunners tried hard but found it tough to break down obstinate opposition, before Viktor Gyokeres put us ahead in the 89th minute. Max Dowman played a big part in that opening goal, and then produced something very special to seal the game and ...
Mar 16, 2026•1 hr 46 min
In this episode I'm joined first by Kaya Kaynak to talk about Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday evening. We discuss team selection, the early yellow card for Robert Andrich and a potential second, Gabriel Martinelli hitting the bar, and falling behind early in the second half to a set-piece goal. We also touch on Bukayo Saka's struggles, his replacement by Noni Madueke and the impact that sub made as he won the penalty from which Kai Havertz equalised. As well as that we chat...
Mar 12, 2026•1 hr 8 min
In this episode we look back on Saturday's 2-1 FA Cup 5th round win over Mansfield Town. We chat about a much changed Arsenal starting XI and formation, and one with two 16 year olds in it too. There were chances for the home side on a difficult pitch before Noni Madueke fired us ahead. A mistake led to the equaliser before Eberechi Eze's rocket won the game for the Gunners. We discuss the performances of Marli Salmon and Max Dowman in particular who was our best player on the day, with some foc...
Mar 09, 2026•1 hr 30 min
In this episode I'm joined first by Tom Canton to discuss Arsenal's 1-0 win over Brighton on Wednesday evening. The Gunners turned a shaky start into an early goal, and we chat about the key moments of the game played in a heated atmosphere. There's analysis of our second half substitutions, big defensive performances from Gabriel and Piero Hincapie, the comments pre and post game from Fabian Hurzeler and Mikel Arteta's response to them, and Man City dropping points to Nottingham Forest in what ...
Mar 05, 2026•1 hr 26 min
In this special episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim talks to Arsenal fan Adam Salter, who has undertaken a project to fill in a lot of gaps around the history of Arsenal Ladies and has written a Wikipedia page for each season of the club's existence since 1987. Tim and Adam chat about the difficulty of uncovering the club's early years due to a lack of documentation and reporting, why now is the window to uncover that information, how he has partnered with the club and supporters and othe...
Mar 04, 2026•41 min
In this episode we look back on Sunday's 2-1 win over Chelsea. We discuss this Arsenal side's prowess from set-pieces, and while it might not be to everyone's taste, it shouldn't be dismissed so easily – especially as it helped us win a very important game of football. We analyse the goals we scored, and the one we conceded, as well as chatting about how corners etc are now almost impossible to referee because of all the pushing and holding on both sides. We also talk about how Arsenal failed to...
Mar 02, 2026•1 hr 43 min
