In this Dubai-lull episode, we chat about the Gunners trip and training camp, and the news that Gabriel Martinelli's hamstring injury will keep him out for at least a month. We examine Mikel Arteta's scant forward options and consider alternatives we might use should we need to change games. We also discuss Takehiro Tomiyasu's absence from the trip, and whether or not there's space for an Academy player to step up, before answering listener questions about William Saliba and his contract/future,...
Feb 10, 2025•2 hr 33 min
In this episode I'm joined by Phil Costa to discuss Arsenal's 2-0 defeat to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg. We chat about team selection, early problems, Martin Odegaard's miss coming just before their opening goal, uncharacteristic defensive instability, gifting them the goal which sealed the tie, and reflecting on the two legs overall and how/why the Gunners fell short in such disappointing/frustrating fashion. We also discuss the captain and his 'struggles' of late, the te...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 5 min
In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie dissect the 4-3 away win at Manchester City on Sunday. Tim and Jamie discuss a basketball type game and how key absences, particularly in midfield, contributed to a heater skelter game, the risk reward performance of Mariona, how Renee Slegers was more effective with her subs than Gareth Taylor and how Lia Walti changed the game. In the second half, Tim and Jamie field listener questions on the future of the midfield, Chloe Kelly and t...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 22 min
In this episode we look back at the incredible 5-1 win over Man City on Sunday evening. We discuss the early goal and how that influenced the game and Arsenal's performance, and how it took an equaliser to wake the team up. The response after that was superb, and we chat about the goals we scored, the way they were scored and who scored them – with particular focus on Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri, as well as how the celebration spoke to how this rivalry continues to develop (this is a po...
Feb 03, 2025•2 hr 46 min
In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Andrew discuss the January transfer window, chatting about the deadline day arrival of Chloe Kelly from Man City, with Laura Wienroither going the other way. Tim outlines how the signing came about it, her situation at City, and what she'll bring to the team in the second half of the season. There's also discussion of the signing of Jenna Nishwonger, the window overall, Renee Slegers, what other clubs have done – particularly Chelsea – and...
Jan 31, 2025•45 min
In this episode I'm joined by Andrew Allen to discuss Arsenal's 2-1 win over Girona in the Champions League on Wednesday evening. We discuss an up and down debut in goal for Neto and worry a little about David Raya, before turning our attention to the fantastic goal and contribution from 17 year old Man of the Match Ethan Nwaneri. We also discuss the missed penalty late on, our Champions League campaign as a whole, before shifting focus to the transfer window and stories linking us with Ollie Wa...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 8 min
In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie discuss Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat to Chelsea, where it leaves their season, how Chelsea were better able to change the game from the bench. They also discuss Katie McCabe’s red card and the penalty decision. In the second half Tim and Jamie take listener questions on club ambition, whether it’s time for a Sporting Director at Arsenal Women and some key player performances. Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Ars...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 20 min
In this episode we look back at the 1-0 win over Wolves on Saturday, starting with, and focusing on, the red card issued to Myles Lewis-Skelly by referee Michael Oliver. There's discussion of the incident, the officials including VAR, how Arsenal seem to endure more of these decisions than anyone else, and the way we're refereed. Then we turn our attention to how the Gunners reacted with 10 men, the other red card, the goal Riccardo Calafiori won the game with, and how these players are giving s...
Jan 26, 2025•2 hr 38 min
In this episode I'm joined by Tom Canton to discuss Arsenal's 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League on Wednesday evening. We chat about team selection as Mikel Arteta made some changes, scoring early for a change but also some familiar aspects of our play this season, the contribution of Kai Havertz after a goal and an assist, Martin Odegaard finding the back of the net again, Ethan Nwaneri's place in the pecking order, plus some chat about the transfer window and reported targets f...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 7 min
In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie look over Sunday’s 5-0 home win over Crystal Palace. They look over Arsenal’’s decision to attack down the right hand side so much, Slegers’ willingness to make early changes again, the adaptability of Mariona and Russo’s continued goal scoring form. Then Tim and Jamie take your questions in the second half about what ‘Slegersball’ looks like, what the differences have been between Renee and Jonas Eidevall, the full-back situation and ...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 18 min
In this episode we look back at the 2-2 draw with Aston Villa on Saturday evening. We discuss getting ourselves into a winning position thanks to goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz, before letting it slip and allowing Villa back into it. There's analysis of the goals we conceded and the defensive issues, including Thomas Partey at right-back and what other options Mikel Arteta might have had available to him. Then attention turns to what we had, or didn't have on the bench, and how th...
Jan 19, 2025•1 hr 24 min
In this bonus episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim sits down for an exclusive chat with new permanent Head Coach Renee Slegers. They talk about Renee’s journey into football, competitiveness, how she will manage recruitment and retention and how she will cope ‘when the tree shakes’ and then there is some chat about a further coaching addition and working with long-term assistant coach Aaron D’Antino. This is the audio version of the interview that appeared on the site on Friday afternoon. ...
Jan 18, 2025•17 min
On this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie spend the first half of the podcast discussing Jonas Eidevall’s recent interviews, focusing on his comments around Miedema’s departure, his relationship with the fans and his (non) relationship with Emma Hayes. In the second half of the pod, Tim and Jamie discuss the appointment of Renee Slegers as the Arsenal manager and the appointment process. Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreo...
Jan 17, 2025•54 min
In this episode I'm joined by Phil Costa to look back on last night's 2-1 win in the North London derby. After two cup defeats Arsenal had to respond, and the job was made more difficult after falling behind in the 25th minute. However, we dug deep, and found two quick goals towards the end of the first half which helped us to three points. We chat about those strikes, Leandro Trossard's instinctive finishing ability, a superb performance from 18 year old Myles Lewis-Skelly, how this result shou...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 1 min
In this episode we look back at the FA Cup third round penalty shoot-out defeat to Man Utd on Sunday. We discuss the first half injury to Gabriel Jesus, the goal we conceded, the red card for Dalot, and how Arsenal had the chances to win the game but couldn't put the ball in the back of the net with Odegaard and Havertz especially culpable in that sense. We also analyse the penalty shoot-out which didn't go our way, assess the mood after two cup defeats in a week, before we talk about Mikel Arte...
Jan 13, 2025•2 hr 38 min
In this episode I'm joined by Harry Symeou from The Chronicles of a Gooner to look back at the 2-0 defeat to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg. There's a lot of focus on what Arsenal are lacking in the final third, particularly against a team that sit deep as they did when they got 2-0 up. We discuss the variance in quality between our forwards and theirs on the night, what we can do to address it with the players we have and in the transfer market, the goals we conceded and how ...
Jan 08, 2025•58 min
In this episode we look back at the 1-1 draw with Brighton on Saturday evening. A solid first half saw us go in 1-0 up at the break thanks to Ethan Nwaneri's excellent goal, but a contentious second half penalty provided the home with the equaliser. We analyse the decision to award the spot kick, as well as what Arsenal did/didn't do afterwards as a depleted squad struggled to find a winner. That leads to a big discussion about the January window in the context of our league position and the oth...
Jan 06, 2025•2 hr 30 min
In this episode we look back at Arsenal's 3-1 win over Brentford on Wednesday evening. We discuss team selection, going behind and the way we reacted to that, the importance of goals from Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli right now, how we controlled things at 3-1 up, an impressive first Premier League start for Ethan Nwaneri, and how this was a fine collective effort from the Gunners to take all three points. Then we answer listener questions about who plays right back against Brighton with ...
Jan 02, 2025•2 hr 38 min
In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast Tim is joined by host of Counterpressed, and editor of The Cutback, Flo Lloyd Hughes. Tim and Flo talk about the evolution of women’s football content, how and where it can and should differ to men’s football content and some of the exciting challenges around serving a growing and evolving audience, how to handle some of the challenges around criticism and access and celebrating women’s football fan culture. You can find The Cutback, a dedicated news...
Dec 30, 2024•47 min
In this episode look back the 1-0 win over Ipswich on Friday evening. We chat about the starting line-up in the absence of Bukayo Saka, the goal we scored through Kai Havertz, and how in a massively dominant first half we didn't create a lot of chances to score. That then leads to a wider discussion about how this is a developing trend for Arsenal, and whether or not the manager's outlook on the game is a factor. Does he sacrifice attacking threat for defensive stability? We also talk about the ...
Dec 28, 2024•2 hr 36 min
In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie review Arsenal’s season at the halfway point. Tim and Jamie pick their player of the season, most improved player, player most in need of improvement, goal of the season and best and worst performances. Then in the second half they take listener questions on the January transfer window, Mariona’s versatility, Renee Slegers’ tactical tweaks and expectations for the second half of the season. Get extra bonus content and help support Arse...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 10 min
In this episode look back at Saturday's 5-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Gabriel Jesus was among the goals again, as well as producing a very good all-round performance, and we wonder if Arsenal ceding a bit of control made the team more effective in attack. There's analysis of that, the importance of David Raya, how second half changes gave us control and threat, as well as chat about this team's goalscoring capabilities. Then there are listener questions about time-wasting and how...
Dec 22, 2024•2 hr 31 min
In this episode I'm joined by Andrew Allen to discuss last night's 3-2 win over Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup quarter-final. After falling behind early, a second half hat-trick from Gabriel Jesus fired us into the semi-finals, and we chat about the unexpected – but very welcome – contribution from the Brazilian, and what this might mean for him going forward. There's also discussion of the half-time changes, Jakub Kiwior, Kieran Tierney, preferred opposition in the next round, and lots more....
Dec 19, 2024•58 min
In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie dissect Sunday’s 1-0 win away at Liverpool off the back of a midweek trip to Oslo. Tim and Jamie discuss how the absence of Little and Walti meant Arsenal couldn’t control possession as well as usual, how Liverpool’s lack of attacking threat and the midweek trip played into the game state, as well as focus on the performances of Katie McCabe, Steph Catley, Beth Mead, Kyra Cooney-Cross and Mariona. In part two Tim and Jamie take listene...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 13 min
In this episode look back at Saturday's frustrating 0-0 draw with Everton, discussing missed opportunities in the first half, and a second 45 that was well below par. We chat about the changes Mikel Arteta made and how they impacted the performance, and look at some of the things he could possibly have tried instead. It then broadens out into a wider discussion about goal-scoring, chance creation, and 'chaos', as well as an examination of our attacking recruitment over the last number of years a...
Dec 16, 2024•2 hr 38 min
In this episode I'm joined by Phil Costa to discuss Arsenal's 3-0 win over Monaco on Wednesday evening. We begin with the decision to start Myles Lewis-Skelly, his role in the opening goal, and assess what was a very promising performance from the 18 year old, before discussing the first half chances which should have seen the Gunners have the gamn won by the break. Then there's analysis of Monaco's second half improvement, the change that really shifted the dynamic back in our favour, the impac...
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 17 min
The Arsenal Women Arsecast launched in February 2019 with an exclusive interview with Leah Williamson, so we thought what better way to celebrate episode 100 than with another exclusive interview with Leah Williamson? Leah and Tim talk through the journey women’s football, Arsenal Women and Leah have been on since then. The lessons she learned winning the title in 2019, the impact of Covid on women’s football and the post Euro 2022 explosion in interest, the big crowds, increased scrutiny and fa...
Dec 11, 2024•29 min
In this episode pore over yesterday's 1-1 draw with Fulham at Craven Cottage. We discuss team selection and how the full backs in particular might have impacted aspects of our performance, the goal we conceded, the goal we scored, the goal we had disallowed and, crucially, the goal or goals we couldn't score. We chat about a potential reliance on set-pieces versus open play, and examine the options we had from the bench which widens out into a discussion about Gabriel Jesus, Raheem Sterling, and...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 27 min
In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie analyse Sunday's 4-0 victory over Aston Villa. They discuss the new midfield double pivot of Cooney-Cross and Mariona and how it worked, as well as what it says about how Kim Little is being managed this season. They discuss Arsenal's dominant first half, how Arsenal lost a little control in the first 20 minutes of the second half before wresting it back, Slegers' willingness to make half-time changes and the form of Lessi Russo and St...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 12 min
In this episode I'm joined by Kaya Kaynak of Football London to discuss Arsenal's 2-0 win over Man Utd at the Emirates on Wednesday evening. There's a lot of chat about set-pieces after two goals from corners brought us three points, but have the Gunners and Mikel Arteta shifted the perception of scoring in this way? Why has there been such snobbery about set-pieces down the years, especially as the impact they can have is obvious? We also talk about the importance of the win in the context of t...
Dec 05, 2024•58 min
