Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show

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The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke, James McNicholas (Gunnerblog), Art de Roche and comedian Ian Stone bring you a twice-weekly podcast dedicated to Arsenal Football Club. They'll bring you reaction to all the games, expert insight into the inner-workings of the club, including transfers and contracts, and analysis on the women's team too.

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Episodes

As easy as it gets at Ipswich

Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's demolition of Ipswich at Portman Road. Mikel Arteta opted for a strong side, the panel discuss why rhythm and momentum is as important as rest in the lead up to Arsenal's Champions League semi final. Leandro Trossard got the nod up front scoring a brace, the Belgian dovetailed beautifully with Mikel Merino who was deployed in a midfield role. With Thomas Partey suspended for the first leg against PSG, was this perhaps an indic...

Apr 21, 2025•37 min

Remontadahaha as Arsenal dismantle Madrid in Champions League

Arsenal dominated Real Madrid to deservedly win 2-1 at the Bernabeu, dumping the holders out of the Champions League and marching on to the semi-finals. Hear what it was like in Madrid from Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas, as Art de Roche and Ian Stone reflect on a monumental night for Arsenal - we even managed to get Adrian Clarke away from the snooker to send over his thoughts too. We talk about the team’s immense performances, the incredible job Mikel Arteta has done in building this team a...

Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 3 min

Remontadahaha as Arsenal dismantle Madrid in Champions League

Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 3 min

All eyes on the Bernabéu

Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to preview Arsenal's Champions League quarter final second leg against Real Madrid, in which the Gunners lead 3-0 on aggregate. The panel touch on Saturday's 1-1 draw against Brentford - in which Mikel Arteta made five changes to his starting XI - before turning their attention to Wednesday's tie. The magnitude of the fixture, how Arteta should approach the game, and how Arsenal are becoming devastating in transition are all discussed and more. Produ...

Apr 14, 2025•41 min