Arsenal fans needed a therapy session after that Champions League performance—and we delivered. Pete, Matt Kandela, and Jacob Hawley break down a historic night under the lights at the Emirates that saw Declan Rice rocket into Champions League folklore. 🎙️ In this emotionally-charged episode: 💥 The hottest of hot takes: Can Arsenal win the whole thing? 🧠 The psychological power of iconic goals—did Rice unlock a new era? 🧤 Raya’s rise, Partey’s perfection, and Timber’s terrifying calmness 🔍 ...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 11 min
🎙️ "Have you seen us? We're a real problem for everyone." This wasn’t just a win—it was a beatdown. Arsenal humbled Europe’s most storied club with a thunderous 3-0 at the Emirates, and Johnny couldn’t let this one slide behind a paywall. 🔥 Declan Rice goes full Roy of the Rovers 💫 Myles Lewis-Skelly channels his inner superhero 🚫 Vinicius and Mbappé shut down 🎯 Mikel Moreno does striker things 🎧 And Mikel Arteta? A tactical masterclass This episode has sizzling atmosphere breakdowns, indi...
Apr 09, 2025•45 min
When the gravitas of the game is this big, the AOP crew doesn't sit it out. We're back for a borderline EMERGENCY POD ahead of Arsenal vs. Real Madrid in the Champions League. Expect spice, speculation, and a whole lot of belief. 🔥 Hottest of takes — who’s more dangerous: Vinicius or Bellingham? 🔍 Tactical insight on Madrid's vulnerabilities 🧠 What Ancelotti gets right… and what he doesn’t 💥 Bukayo Saka: primed to take over Europe? 🛡️ Why Arsenal's system (not just its stars) could be the r...
Apr 07, 2025•58 min
Deep discussion on a very weird afternoon for Arsenal: We did enough to win... but an awful Darren England performance stole 3 points from us. Topics: MLS, is he getting picked on? Trossard scores, was it enough? Quiet Ethan run out, how do we feel? Ben White looked cook - can he deal with Madrid? Kiwior... is he ready? Get more members content here: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheArsenalOpinion Get a newsletter here: https://www.le-grove.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Kiwior panic, Nico Williams hype, and the Isak dream that won’t die 💥 Real Madrid preview 🔥 Declan Rice at centre back? 🧠 Tactical hot takes & injury meltdowns 🎯 Nico Williams vs. Martinelli 😩 RIP Alexander Isak... or maybe not? Pete, Matt, and Jacob assemble for a Thursday therapy session, navigating the post-Gabriel hamstring world, debating the ever-mounting injury list, and dreaming of wild tactical tweaks to survive Madrid. Should we be optimistic about Timber? Can Rice drop into the b...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr
Pedro and Johnny get under the skin of a very decent, if not a little bland, three points at the Emirates. We cover a new Ethan song, Merinooooooo, Saka the King, and we talk about THAT injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 11 min
We're shaking things up on The Late Night Shift with a brand-new format: The Power 30 – one topic, 30 minutes, full throttle. This week, we go deep on Andrea Berta, Arsenal's new sporting director. Is he the game-changer we’ve been waiting for, or a high-risk gamble that threatens the progress made under Arteta’s reign? 🔥 In this episode: Why Jason Ayto’s future matters more than you think Reading between the lines of *that* Athletic article Lessons from Raul Sanllehi and the dangers of “contac...
Apr 01, 2025•36 min
🎙️ The Arsenal Opinion Podcast is back with Matt & Pedro bringing the 🔥 as they hold the fort during the break. 🍿 Topics on today’s show: Jacobless podcasting: Is the fame getting to his head? Is this our Aubameyang moment? Myles Lewis-Skelly mania: England debutant, Arsenal’s new diamond. What a player. What a future. Max Dowman hype train: 15 years old. Already haunting Chelsea legends. John Terry's nightmare is our dream. Djed Spence gets cooked: Sunglasses indoors? Slating Martinelli? Spu...
Mar 27, 2025•52 min
Myles Lewis-Skelly takes over Europe, Saka sets sights on Madrid, and Arsenal hit 143k subs! 🎙️ Featuring: @iJohnnyCochrane & @LeGrove The international break is usually the graveyard shift for football chat… but not this week. We’ve got unexpected debuts, tactical fireworks, and a new England darling to fawn over. Pete and Johnny crack into a surprisingly juicy pod with a mix of hot takes, serious chat, and a massive shout to the AOP community. 🎖️ We kick things off celebrating a massive mile...
Mar 23, 2025•56 min
🎙️ The Arsenal Opinion Podcast is back with Matt Kandela, Jacob Hawley, and Pete diving into an international break full of drama, transfer gossip, and what could have been in the title race. 🔴 Key Topics: 🔥 Vibe Check – The mood after recent Arsenal performances and what’s next. 🎯 Isak to Arsenal? – Are we finally getting our marquee striker? Why Newcastle might be forced to sell and why Isak is the perfect fit for Arteta’s Arsenal. 📉 Liverpool’s Form Slump – Did Arsenal drop out of the ra...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 2 min
This episode is one of our international break specials where Matt and I settle in for a High T(ESTOSTERONE) Tuesday and tackle the biggest questions from our members! We discuss: 🔥 Big Gabriel’s future – Is Saudi sniffing around again? Would Arsenal actually sell him? 🔥 Midfield shakeup – If Zubimendi arrives, do we need more creativity? 🔥 Nico Williams vs. Martinelli – Why do we think Nico will thrive at Arsenal when Martinelli could shine in Spain? 🔥 Mind games on international duty – Who...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 4 min
The Arsenal Opinion Podcast is back with your weekly dose of Therapy 🧠 🔴 Arsenal smash PSV 9-3 to set up a huge Champions League quarterfinal against Real Madrid. ⚖️ Is it the perfect stylistic matchup for Arteta’s side? 🧐 Can Arsenal’s elite defense hold firm against Madrid’s attacking firepower? 💭 What’s the best XI to take on Vinicius Jr. & co.? 🔥 Saka at False 9? Martinelli central? Who makes the cut for the biggest game of the season? Join Matt Kandela, Jacob Hawley, and Pete as they b...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Good morning, AOP listeners! It’s time for your weekly dose of Arsenal therapy, and this one comes with a side of Champions League hopium! We’re joined by Pedro, Jacob Hawley and Matt Kandela, and we’re breaking down all the latest from North London, including Arsenal’s 7-goal thrashing and what’s next in the UCL. 🔥 Key Topics This Episode: ⚽ Champions League Madness – Can we actually go all the way? Or is this a glorious fever dream? 🏆 Momentum in the Premier League – Why that PSV performance...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 10 min
🎙️ The Arsenal Opinion Podcast 🗣️ Hosts: Matt Kandela & Pedro No spin. No delusion. Just two Arsenal fans trying to make sense of it all. 💥 Did Arsenal’s season fall apart in January? 💥 Arteta’s excuses creeping in—should we be worried? 💥 Injuries, overtraining, or just bad luck? 💥 Can we even get past PSV in the Champions League? 💥 Trossard & Martinelli—time to cash in? 💥 Arsenal’s next Sporting Director—will we actually get it right? The vibes? Frustration, hard truths, and just a litt...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 14 min
🎙️ Hosts: Matt Kandela & Jacob Hawley 🔴 No Pedro, Just Pain Another Thursday, another therapy session – and this one’s needed. The vibes have swung from title talk to trauma in a week, and we’re trying to make sense of it all. 🔥 This week’s agenda: Mood swings & misery – from hope to despair in 7 days Liverpool cruising, Arsenal snoozing – how did we let this slip? Midfield meltdown – Rice, Odegaard, and the missing chemistry No No.9, No Party – the January transfer failure that’s killing us ...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 3 min
🎙️ Hosts: Matt Kandela & Jacob Hawley 🔴 No Pedro, Just Pain Another Thursday, another therapy session – and this one’s needed. The vibes have swung from title talk to trauma in a week, and we’re trying to make sense of it all. 🔥 This week’s agenda: Mood swings & misery – from hope to despair in 7 days Liverpool cruising, Arsenal snoozing – how did we let this slip? Midfield meltdown – Rice, Odegaard, and the missing chemistry No No.9, No Party – the January transfer failure that’s killing us ...
Feb 27, 2025•57 min
Arsenal flopped out against West Ham and gave up the Premier League title in awful fashion. What went wrong? Where next? How did this happen? Take a listen now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 9 min
The vibes are shifting, and Arsenal are right in the mix again! On this episode of The Arsenal Opinion Podcast, Pedro, Jacob Hawley, and Matt Kandela dive into the latest twist in the Premier League title race. Liverpool Wobbling? Arne Slot's side are showing cracks—are they about to bottle the league? Manchester City’s Humiliation: Can Pep’s side bounce back from their Champions League exit and do Arsenal a favor? Arsenal’s Underdog Story: Mikel Moreno stepping up as a No. 9, Ethan Nwaneri’s ri...
Feb 20, 2025•59 min
Welcome to another edition of The Arsenal Opinion Podcast—your midweek therapy session for all things Arsenal. This week, Matt Candela joins the conversation for a deep dive into the latest football drama, including: 🔥 Hottest Takes: Is this Arsenal’s best chance in years to win the Champions League and Premier League? With European giants looking vulnerable, are we missing out due to injuries? ⚽ Champions League Madness: We dissect the latest UCL fixtures, including shocking upsets, knockout p...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Arsenal gut it out to record a monstrous win against Leicester. 80 minutes of bland, capped by the most exciting end to a game in 2025! We discuss: Merino, the 9 we've been waiting for! Ethan Nwa-messi with a MoTM performance The context of the title race shifting a little bit? That horrible offering from Raheem If you like this episode, get bonus content here: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheArsenalOpinion If you like reading about Arsenal, get our newsletter here: https://www.le-grove.co.uk/ Lear...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 14 min
This one is spicy. Arsenal’s season took a gut punch with the news that Kai Havertz is out—INJURED IN A HIGH-PRESSING DRILL while the lads were supposed to be resting in Dubai. We break down what that means for the next run of games and whether Arteta’s training methods are running players into the ground. BUT… the football gods gave us a lifeline. Liverpool dropped points in brutal fashion against Everton, and suddenly the title race is back on. We talk: 🔥 The slot rot—is Liverpool about to un...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Arsenal are on a Dubai getaway, but the AOP team are still grinding! Join Jacob, Johnny, and Pedro as they dive into a Sunday Therapy Session—our first ever. We break down the latest Arsenal headlines, the Martinelli injury situation, the rise of Ethan Nwaneri, and what a major summer rebuild of the forward line could look like. Plus, we go full TRANSFER SPECULATION MODE on Nico Williams, Randal Kolo Muani, and… yes, Harry Kane to Arsenal 👀. If you enjoy the pod, consider becoming an AOP member...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Matt, Johnny, and Pedro get stuck into the historic win over Man City. We discuss: Staying humble MLS and Ethan dropping worldie performances Kai Havertz redemption arc Thomas Partey doing sensational things! Raya stepping into the #1 keeper position globally! If you like this, get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/posts/deadline-day-121455891 If you like writing, sign up to Le Grove: https://www.le-grove.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 18 min
It's Thursday Therapy, and we're bringing you a fiendishly good transfer special! Peter Wood, Matt Kandela, and Jacob Hawley dive into the latest Arsenal news, from our win over Girona to the Ollie Watkins rumors. Is he the missing piece for a title-winning squad, or should Arsenal hold out for a younger striker like Benjamin Šeško? 🚨 We also discuss: Ethan Nwaneri's rise – should he start against Man City? The Pogmol scandal – Arsenal charged again, but where’s the accountability? Man City pre...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 10 min
The Arsenal Opinion Podcast - Justice for 10 Heroes! Join Pedro, Johnny, and Matt as they dive into Arsenal's dramatic victory against Wolves. With questionable officiating from Michael Oliver sparking fury, the boys discuss Arsenal's unyielding mentality, the team's fight for glory, and the controversial decisions threatening the Premier League's integrity. Expect heated analysis on PGMOL's glaring failures, Kai Havertz's missed chances, Gabby Martinelli's concerning form, and David Raya's hero...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 13 min
In this week's episode of The Arsenal Opinion, Pedro, Matt Kandela, and Jacob Hawley dive into Arsenal's current challenges, from squad depth issues to a lackluster season that's left fans and players alike desperate for a break. The crew debates Martin Ødegaard’s dip in form and whether Declan Rice can step up as the midfield’s goal-scoring engine. They tackle January transfer rumors, weighing the pros and cons of potential targets like Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Šeško, and assess how realistic...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Join Pedro and Matt Kandela as they kick off 2025 with the return of the Monday Night Debrief. This episode delves into Arsenal's current challenges and strategies, from navigating the harsh realities of January fixtures to dissecting the club's transfer gambles and squad depth issues. Key topics include: Arsenal’s struggles with squad rotation and injuries The impact of Gabriel Jesus' injury on the team’s transfer plans Fine margins in football: Why last season’s luck hasn’t carried over Potent...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 5 min
The Arsenal Opinion boys tackled a very tough evening that felt season-defining. Matt, Johnny, and Pedro discussed: Partey at right back PGMOL rough treatment... again Brilliant performance, maximally punished again Sterling disasterclass, again MLS and Trossard stepping up If you liked the episode, consider our members space on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheArsenalOpinion Or our daily newsletter: https://www.le-grove.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 12 min
In this special episode of The Arsenal Opinion Podcast, hosts Pedro and Matt Kandela welcome Sophie from The Highbury Squad. Fresh from a big David Ornstein exclusive, Sophie joins the conversation to delve into the latest on Arsenal's journey this season. Together, they break down post-North London Derby euphoria, the January transfer window chaos, and the highs and lows of Arsenal's current form. Expect insightful takes, fiery debates, and a look ahead at what lies in store for the Gunners. Tu...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Pedro is joined by Johnny Cochrane and Matt Kandela in this Arsenal Opinion special, breaking down Arsenal’s triumphant North London derby win. The team dives into the key moments that secured six points against Spurs this season and keeps the Gunners hot on Liverpool’s heels in the title race. Johnny delivers his unmissable player ratings—full of sharp insights and signature flair—while Matt reflects on what this victory means for Arsenal’s momentum heading into the business end of the season. ...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 5 min
