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Inside Arsenal with Charles Watts: The latest Arsenal news and transfer stories

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Join me as I discuss the latest Arsenal news and transfer stories, reflecting on all the big stories as they happen and giving my thoughts on everything that is going on in the world of Arsenal Football Club.

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Episodes

Havertz's early return + Edu says goodbye & changes vs Brentford

Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I discuss Kai Havertz amid suggestions from David Ornstein that he could be on track to potentially play again before the end of the season. I also look at what Edu has had to say following the end of his gardening leave period at Arsenal and look ahead to Saturday's game against Brentford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 11, 202517 minEp. 631

MADRID SMASHED!!! Arsenal's stunning night + Arteta's reaction & player ratings

Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I reflect on last night's remarkable 3-0 win against Real Madrid in the Champions League, going over all the big talking points from the game, giving my Arsenal player ratings and share how some of you have reacted to the historic victory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 09, 202517 minEp. 630

READY FOR REAL!! Big match preview & Arsenal predicted XI

Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I look ahead to tonight's huge Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid, looking at what Mikel Arteta and Bukyao Saka have had to say ahead of the game and giving my Arsenal predicted XI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 08, 202514 minEp. 629

Saka, Kiwior & who starts vs Real Madrid + your PGMOL reaction

Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I focus on tomorrow night's Champions League quarter-final with Real Madrid, looking at the big decisions facing Mikel Arteta over his starting XI. I also share what some of you have been saying ahead of the Madrid tie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 07, 202519 minEp. 628

PGMOL jokers at it again at Goodison + Player ratings & Kiwior's important day

Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I reflect on the 1-1 draw with Everton, going over all the big talking points from the game, including Darren England's decision to award Everton a penalty. I also give my Arsenal player ratings and share how some of you have reacted to the result. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 06, 202520 minEp. 627

Extra-time with James Benge - Press conference reaction + Timber, White & who starts vs Everton

Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal for this week's episode of Inside Arsenal extra-time, with James Benge of CBS Sports. In this week's show we react to Mikel Arteta's press conference ahead of the Everton game, discuss the fitness of Jurrien Tmber and Ben White and debate who start against Everton with the Real Madrid game looming large. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 04, 202550 minEp. 76

Arsenal's hamstring problem - Gabriel out for the season & Nico Williams transfer reaction

Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I react to the news that Gabriel will miss the rest of the season after yet another serious hamstring injury for an Arsenal player. I also share how some of you have been reacting to the news and how you have been reacting to the links with Nico Williams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 04, 202518 minEp. 625

SUPER SAKA SINKS FULHAM + Gabriel injury nightmare, Arteta's reaction & player ratings

Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I reflect on last night's 2-1 win against Fulham in the Premier League, going over all the big talking points from the game, including Bukayo Saka's match-winning return and the injury to Gabriel. I also give my Arsenal player ratings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 02, 202522 minEp. 624

Arteta predicts "big" summer window + Fulham preview & Arsenal predicted XI

Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I look at what Mikel Arteta has had to say about a "big" summer transfer window for the club. I also look ahead to tonight's game against Fulham, Bukayo Saka's return to action and give my Arsenal predicted XI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 01, 202523 minEp. 623

The Andrea Berta to Arsenal special - with ESPN's Madrid correspondent Alex Kirkland

Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal for a special show looking at the appointment of Andrea Berta as the club's new sporting director. To help me with I'm joined by Alex Kirkland, ESPN's Madrid correspondent ( https://x.com/alexkirkland ) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 31, 202549 minEp. 622

The Sunday round-up: Arteta’s Saka decision + The Zubimendi rumour mill & Switching Timber

Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today’s show I look ahead to Tuesday night’s game against Fulham and look at some of the big decisions facing Mikel Arteta, including what what two do with Bukayo Saka and who starts up front. I also discuss Martin Zubimendi amid more reports from Spain about his future and answer some of your questions, including one on what to do with the full-backs against Real Madrid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 30, 202520 minEp. 620

Arteta's Timber boost + Ancelotti confident over bans & Rice's Jorginho prediction

Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I discuss Jurrien Timber and look ahead to Tuesday night's game against Fulham. I also discuss the upcoming Real Madrid tie and look at comments made by Declan Rice about Jorginho. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 29, 202517 minEp. 619

HELLO AGAIN!! Saka's back + Jorginho to Flamengo latest & waiting for Berta

Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I discuss Bukayo Saka's return to training and share what some of you have been saying about his return. I also discuss Jorginho, Andrea Berta and Gabriel Martinelli's value. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 202518 minEp. 618

Extra-time with James Benge - Madrid stars face ban threat + Arsenal mailbag special

Hello everyone and welcome to this week's Inside Arsenal extra-time where I'm joined as always by James Benge of CBS Sports. In this week's show we react to the breaking news that UEFA are investigating four Real Madrid players for 'allegations of indecent conduct' ahead of the Champions League quarter-final with Arsenal. We also answer several of your questions on topics such as Arsenal's striker hunt and fears over Martin Zubimendi joining Madrid, as well as giving our thoughts on the return o...

Mar 27, 202559 minEp. 75

Saka's return + Zubimendi latest, Ekitike links & incredible Russo sinks Madrid

Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I share my latest information on the possible return of Bukayo Saka and discuss the ongoing transfer links with Martin Zubimendi and Hugo Ekitike. I also reflect on a remarkable night at the Emirates as Arsenal Women roar back to beat Real Madrid 3-0 to book their spot in the Champions League semi-finals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 27, 202520 minEp. 617

Sensational Odegaard runs riot + Dowman's stunner & Trent's Madrid move

Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I discuss Martin Odegaard after his sensational performance for Norway against Isreal. I also react to Max Dowman's superb goal for England U17s and give my thoughts on Trent Alexander-Arnold's imminent move to Real Madrid and tonight's Women's Champions League quarter-final second leg between Arsenal and Real Madrid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 26, 202524 minEp. 616

Nwaneri, Rice and Partey star on international duty + Garcia transfer battle looms

Hello everyone and welcome to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I discuss Arsenal's hopes of signing Joan Garcia amid reports from Spain that Atletico Madrid also want the Espanyol keeper. I also round up all of last night's international action, with Thomas Parte, Declan Rice and Ethan Nwaneri all having good nights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 25, 202521 minEp. 615

Tuchel's Arteta dig + Rice's Dowman warning & Saliba's long night

Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I look at comments made by Thomas Tuchel were he appears to have a bit of a dig at Mikel Arteta over Declan Rice. I also look at what Declan Rice has had to say about Max Dowman and round up all the latest international action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 24, 202517 minEp. 614

The Sunday round-up: Gabriel and Timber return + Myles' magic moment

Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I give my thoughts on Myles Lewis-Skelly's dream debut for England and round-up all the rest of the international action, with Gabriel returning to Arsenal from Brazil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 202519 minEp. 613

Extra-time with James Benge - The Andrea Berta to Arsenal special

Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal for this week's extra-time show with James Benge of CBS Sports. In this week's show we focus on the imminent appointment of Andrea Berta as the club's new sporting director, looking at the big issues that he will be facing once his arrival has been confirmed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 22, 202541 minEp. 74

Calafiori injury worry + Merino saves Spain, Zinchenko stars & MLS' big night

Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today’s show I discuss the injury suffered by Riccardo Calafiori while playing for Italy last night and also round up the rest of the international action, with Oleksandr Zinchenko, Mikel Merino and William Saliba all in action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 21, 202518 minEp. 612

Crucial contract talks + Jorginho's Brazil move & Gabriel to Saudi reaction

Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I discuss the importance of the next round of Arsenal contract renewals, with talks due to start imminently. I also talk about Jorginho's future, look ahead to tonight's international fixtures and share what some of you have been saying about the Gabriel to Saudi links. Read Sid Lowe's interview with Mikel Merino here: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/mar/20/mikel-merino-im-adapting-to-being-a-striker-i-like-the-contact-...

Mar 20, 202522 minEp. 611

Gabriel's Saudi links + Saka's contract, Calafiori on Arteta & UWCL defeat in Madrid

Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I give my thoughts on the reports linking Gabriel with a possible move to Saudi Arabia. I also discuss talks over a new contract for Bukayo Saka and give my thoughts on Arsenal women's Champions League defeat at Real Madrid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 19, 202521 minEp. 610

Arsenal's Saka plan + Isak chances, UWCL preview & Nwaneri's form

Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I discuss how important the next two weeks are in Bukayo Saka's ongoing recovery plan. I also discuss Alexander Isak amid yet more reports linking him to answer, look ahead to the women's Champions League first leg clash with Real Madrid and answer questions from you on various topics, including Ethan Nwaneri. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 18, 202522 minEp. 609

Cruising past Chelsea + Merino steps up, Arteta's reaction & player ratings

Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I reflect on yesterday's 1-0 win against Chelsea, going over all the big talking points from the game and looking at what Mikel Arteta had to say afterwards. I also give my Arsenal player ratings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 17, 202520 minEp. 608