In this episode, we chat about the 3-3 draw with Southampton on Friday night, beginning with the shambolic start we made to the game, gifting them a goal and then falling 2-0 behind not long afterwards. We chat about the huddle, scoring quickly, late chances in the second half, and a tactical change by the visitors at half-time. There's focus on our defensive issues as we concede again, missed chances, a last 10 minutes in which we could have won it but came up just short, Thomas Partey's shot, ...
Apr 23, 2023•2 hr 36 min
In this week's show I chat first to Tim Stillman about a difficult week for Arsenal Women, compounded by what seems to be a serious injury for Leah Williamson. We discuss the prevalence of these injuries in the women's game, and where it leaves the season with two huge Champions League semi-finals to come. Then it's Lewis Ambrose as we prepare to face Southampton on Friday night. We chat about the week of punditry and narrative, bottling and cockiness and all that, and examine what might be bett...
Apr 21, 2023•1 hr 17 min
In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim is live from London Colney chatting to Gunners Jen Beattie, Lotte Wubben-Moy and Victoria Pelova ahead of Arsenal's huge Women's Champions League semi-finals against Wolfsburg. Tim speaks to Jen about the evolution of the UWCL over the last decade, to Lotte about Arsenal's evolution and lessons learned across the last two seasons in the UWCL as well as last year's quarter-final elimination by Wolfsburg, while Tim chats with Victoria Pelova about...
Apr 20, 2023•36 min
In this episode, James returns to discuss the 2-2 draw with West Ham on Sunday. For the second successive game, Arsenal let a 2-0 lead slip, but this one feels worse than last week at Anfield. We try and analyse why it might be happening, and how it's in stark contrast to a very positive start. We chat about the pressure of the title race, Bukayo Saka's penalty miss, the goals we conceded, the impact of losing 50% of our first choice back four on how we play, and lots more – before listener ques...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 16 min
I'm too tired to write a whole thing as you will hear from the very short intro, but here's a podcast with me and Philippe Auclair talking about tickets, Arsenal's title challenge, dealing with the might of Man City, the points we've accrued this season already and lots more. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 14, 2023•52 min
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Apr 12, 2023•46 min
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Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 27 min
In this episode I'm joined by first by former Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman to discuss the season so far, the progress we've made with Hale End influence in the first team, Aaron Ramsdale, his ongoing work with the club and more. We also have two tickets to give away to a Seaman Says live show on April 24th - details here: https://seamansays.co.uk/live/ Then, ahead of a trip to Liverpool on Sunday, I chat to Neil Atkinson from The Anfield Wrap about their difficult season, some of the key fact...
Apr 07, 2023•1 hr 8 min
In this episode I'm joined by Ryan Hunn as James takes some time to celebrate a new arrival, and we discuss the 4-1 win over Leeds on Saturday. There's praise for Aaron Ramsdale for some first half saves, before Gabriel Jesus got going again, scoring twice – his first from the spot, before a beautiful second which included an excellent contribution from Leandro Trossard who gets some flowers of his own. We also chat about Ben White's goal, the one we conceded, Granit Xhaka doing an Olivier Girou...
Apr 03, 2023•2 hr 38 min
In this episode I'm joined by first by Tim Payton of the Arsenal Supporter's Trust to talk about the ticketing situation at Arsenal right now. Demand is high because the team are good, and that's causing difficulties for members to watch the team. We chat about some how the club are trying to deal with this, as well as the ongoing issues with touts and unofficial ticketing websites who claim to have tickets to sell. This is the video referenced: https://youtu.be/xNWS2GH_sUc Then I'm joined by Cl...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 11 min
In this impromptu episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim goes solo! Tim goes over a magical night at Emirates Stadium in which the Gunners qualified for their first Champions League semi-final in 10 years with a 2-0 win over Bayern Munich. Tim talks about the impact of that Conti Cup Final win over Chelsea earlier in the month, why a trophy and a UWCL semi-final were such big priorities this season, as well as a bit of a tactical ramble on how Arsenal were able to overcome Bayern, with some ...
Mar 30, 2023•35 min
It might be an Interlull but there's still plenty to chat about. We start with Antonio Conte's sacking and whether Arsenal's good season so far has contributed, before we take a look at the players on international duty, not least Bukayo Saka who was the star for England as they beat Ukraine. There's also some Zinchenko, Odegaard and Smith Rowe, before we go into part 2 with some Arsenal related dreams, and questions about Mikel Arteta, the pathway for young players as the team improves and it b...
Mar 27, 2023•2 hr 31 min
In this episode I'm joined by Art de Roché of The Athletic for some Interlull Q&A. We took questions from our Patreon members about the demands of international football, changing combinations, the biggest surprise of the season so far, an Arsenal physio accompanying Thomas Partey as he went away with Ghana, the importance of the Man City game, whether this is just the start for this Arsenal team, and lots more. Follow Art @artderoche Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by beco...
Mar 24, 2023•49 min
In this episode we look back at the 4-1 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday, which put us 8 points clear at the top of the table. We discuss team selection, not least Rob Holding starting his first Premier League game of the season, and how he acquitted himself. We continue to marvel at the contributions of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli as they got three of our four goals, there's the goal we conceded, some Ben White fun, scoring the fourth, and sealing the points to put pressure on our title...
Mar 20, 2023•2 hr 32 min
In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim chats to Munich based journalist Alina Ruprecht from 90 minutes Germany and the FRUEF Podcast. They look ahead to the UWCL quarter-final between Arsenal Women and Bayern Munich this week with a focus on Bayern's season so far and how they're settling into a new style of play under a new coach, how Georgia Stanway is faring in her first season at the club, Bayern's strengths and weaknesses and players to watch. You can follow Tim on Twitter @Stil...
Mar 20, 2023•28 min
In this episode I'm joined by Phil Costa to discuss Arsenal's Europa League exit at the hands of Sporting CP. We chat about the team selection, going ahead in the first half, but also the impact of picking up two injuries and having to make two changes in that period. There's discussion of the second half, not winning our duels, midfield being a bit lightweight, and the goal that Sporting scored – before we do extra-time and penalties, Martinelli missing and Ramsdale not making a save. Lo...
Mar 17, 2023•52 min
In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast we focus on the improvement in the atmosphere at Arsenal Women matches, home and away, this season. First Tim chats to Arsenal Women Supporters Club Treasurer Brian Kelly to talk about how the supporters club have worked with Arsenal for improvements on ticketing, dedicated Arsenal sections at away games and creating a sense of community among the supporters. Then Tim chats to Eve, Lauren and Dalia from AWFC Home and Away to talk about writing player...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 16 min
In this episode we look back at the 3-0 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday. Arsenal dominated the first half in particular, and we discuss the goals we scored, the control and composure in possession, the footballing IQ of the players to be able to do that, and the impact of Leandro Trossard as he grabbed a hat-trick of assists. We also chat about the Fire and Ice of Gabriel and William Saliba at the back, and the return of Gabriel Jesus after three months out with injury. After that we...
Mar 13, 2023•2 hr 31 min
In this episode I'm joined by Andrew Allen to discuss the 2-2 draw with Sporting CP in the Europa League Round of 16. It felt very much like a first leg, and we chat about some of Arsenal's good moments, interspersed with some iffy ones. Their first goal didn't look pretty and it could easily have been 3-1 before we made it 2-2. Still, we made 6 changes, had a lot of players missing through injury and illness, and the tie is very much alive for the second leg in London next week. Follow Andrew @...
Mar 09, 2023•46 min
In this episode we relive the extraordinary 3-2 win over Bournemouth on Saturday. On a day of huge emotion, we try to analyse the game as best we can, from team selection, to going behind, then 2-0 down, and afterwards the incredible comeback culminating in Reiss Nelson's late, great winner. But we're fans too, so we talk about how it feels and what it means for the supporters, as well as the players, manager and everybody associated with the club in a season which promises so much. There's a lo...
Mar 06, 2023•2 hr 55 min
PLEASE NOTE : This podcast is usually exclusive to our Patreon members, but we've released this episode to everyone. If you'd like to sign up for Patreon for exclusive content and lots more, visit: https://p1r.es/ArseblogPatreon -- Welcome to another Patreon Premier League preview podcast. As ever I'm joined by Lewis Ambrose, and we're looking ahead to the game against Everton on Saturday afternoon. On the agenda: Thoughts on Everton Zinchenko's fluidity Arteta updates on Gabriel Jesus and Eddie...
Mar 03, 2023•40 min
On this episode Tim is joined by broadcaster, journalist and Chelsea fan Jessy Parker Humpreys to look ahead to Sunday's Conti Cup Final between Arsenal and Chelsea. Tim and Jessy discuss the format of the competition to start with, before looking at the recent game between the teams in the FA Cup, before discussing the prospective line-ups and whether Arsenal do have a mental block against Chelsea in Cup games. You can follow Tim on Twitter @Stillmanator - Follow Jessy @jessyjph Get extra bonus...
Mar 02, 2023•48 min
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,...
Mar 02, 2023•49 min
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 ...
Feb 27, 2023•2 hr 36 min
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....
Feb 24, 2023•52 min
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 ...
Feb 20, 2023•2 hr 45 min
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 pl...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 25 min
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 so...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 7 min
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 atmosp...
Feb 13, 2023•2 hr 44 min
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...
Feb 10, 2023•1 hr 8 min
