Matthew is joined by Anita to reflect on Arsenal's 22-23 season as a whole now the dust has settled. They look back at what changed for the better, ponder what went wrong at season's end, and look forward to what needs to be addressed in the transfer market. More at dailycannon.com
Join Stephen and Paul as they discuss how Arsenal have managed to turn two old embittered fans into fonts of enthusiasm, that the 3-2 over Manchester United was easier than it seemed, and that waiting for Manchester City to go on their inevitable 10 game winning streak might last a while
Matthew is joined by Paul to reflect on a comfortable win away at Wolves, and extending our lead at the top of the League. We briefly touch on losing to Brighton in a game we didn't particularly want to win in the EFL cup, the previous stroll at Stamford Bridge, and the league table as it stands. Plus we talk transfer priorities and the challenges of the World Cup interregnum.
Matthew is joined by Stephen, after a spell in the treatment room, to look back at the 5-0 romp against Nottingham Forest. They talk substitutes, squad strengthening and the bigger picture, while rejoicing at the feelgood factor rolling on. Plus they look forward to Zurich and visiting Stamford Bridge, and look more broadly at the EPL as is, and Arsenal's longer term strategy.
Matthew is joined by Helen, Lana and Paul to bask in the warm afterglow of a comfortable North London derby win. We talk contrasting tactics, growing confidence, and this season's diversity of goal threat. Plus we enjoy Arsenal Women's great season start, look forward to Liverpool and look at how much of bullet Guardiola dodged in missing out on Harry Kane
Matthew & Paul get together to discuss Arsenal's emphatic win over Brentford and compare the view from the tv to the view from the stands. We talk twitter player banter, tactical domination and diversity of goal threat. Plus we celebrate the impact of newer young players and the record breaking debut of a less new - but considerably younger - kid on the block.
Matthew & Paul reflect on yet another defeat at Old Trafford, with lots of familiar aspects but with some encouraging differences. They reflect on goals conceded and chances missed, dubious punditry, impressive performances and fine margins. And inevitably the latest nadir of the PGMOL's implementation of VAR across this weekend's matches gets a mention....
Matthew & Paul discuss the end of the transfer window, both from an Arsenal perspective and where it leads us, and more widely around the league. They also look back at a harder than they should have been victories over a surprisingly sour Aston Villa and (briefly) Fulham, and look forward to the annual walking wounded trip to Old Trafford...and wonder why anyone cares about what Richard Keys says.
Matthew and Paul enjoy a recap of Arsenal beating Bournemouth, give some love to the new boys (and Martin Odegaard) and look at the continued evolution of Arsenal's defensive set up. Plus we discuss what's going on at Chelsea, Manchester United signing Casimero and wonder if Arsenal's real aim is top three rather than top four.
Matthew, Paul & Sylvain talk about the win against Leicester City and what it tells us about the tactics and balance of the side going forward, laugh at the basket case that is Man Utd and wonder what Chelsea vs Spurs tells us about VAR. Plus they look forward to Bournemouth and discuss the impact of the Women's Euros and the development of the WSL and cast an initial eye on the upcoming season for Arsenal's Women.
Matthew & Paul look back at the 2-0 win at Selhurst Park and the performances of the new (and like a new signing) boys, before looking forward to the opening home game against Brendan Rodgers' side. Plus further discussion about episodes 4-6 of All or Nothing, and revisiting the Auba departure.
Matthew & Anita get together to look forward to the 22-23 season ahead of the visit to Crystal Palace. They talk transfers (and impending departures), differences to our last trip to Selhurst Park, and to expect for the season ahead. Plus, as both managed to watch the first 3 episodes of Amazon's All or Nothing on the day of their release, they discuss what caught their eye, and what it tells us about the team.
Matthew & Lana touch base on the the summer signings (and give Fabio Vieira some love), ponder the plan for Pepe, and look forwards by looking back at some of the not so dearly departed. Plus, they talk about the Women's Euros, Barcelona's transfer madness and Manchester United's transfer confusion are all on the agenda.
Matthew & Paul get together to reflect on the qualities of surprise arrival Fabio Vieira and the long expected but still not official Gabriel Jesus, while also running their eye over the increasingly unlikely Raphina, the holding pattern Tielemans and possible Ten Hag loyalist Lisandro Martinez. The also cover confirmed departures, the long list of likely leavers and the next loan army, while looking forward (slightly nervously) to getting the Amazon treatment...
Following on from Part 1, this time Matthew talks to podcast regular Paul and returning (Arsenal Friendly) Brentford fan Dave Powell (@powellds), to get perspectives both within and outside the matchgoing Arsenal fan base. More end of season awards (including those for @BrentfordFC), a little schadenfreude, and a rather more serious chat about the Premier League, dirty money and how Real Madrid somehow managed to be the good guys this year.
Part one of the Daily Cannon Podcast end of season review, where Matthew is joined by Anita and Lana to give their main takeaways from the season, put their votes in for the Daily Cannon Podcast Awards, and cast an eye to next year. Plus, they celebrate Karim Benzema & Luca Modric's ageless seasons, and reflect on Real Madrid's astonishing Champions League season.
This week Matthew is joined by Anita, Helen & Paul to look back at the end of season day in the sun against Everton, talk about the atmosphere at the Emirates Stadium, and how we all feel now the dust has settled, and why. We also look forward to what the club needs to do next, and try to make sense of why so many of the players linked in the media seem to have to little in common with each other in terms of profile.
Matthew and Paul try to find catharsis in talking about back to back defeats at Tottenham and Newcastle, as well as asking how, why and what could we have done differently. We bemoan dodgy Spurs penalties, pi*s poor punditry and having all the defenders get injured at once, while looking forward to next steps (and at Teemu Pukki miracle...)
Matthew and Paul look back at the win over Leeds, praise Nketiah's ability to repeatedly close down goalies and try not to soil their undergarments ahead of Thursday's visit to the toilet bowl. Plus we (almost) feel sorry for Man United (actually not at all), marvel at Real Madrid suddenly being the successful force for good, and try to work out how we feel about the attempts to give us an anthem.
Matthew and Paul enjoy looking at back to back victories over Chelsea & Man Utd, reflect on the madness of both games, and are pleased as punch for Bukayo, Emile & Eddie. We also laugh at Bruno Fernandes, enjoy the prospect of playing West Ham when they have no centre-halves, and hope Brendan Rodgers' Leicester City can remember to play until the final whistle against Spurs this time. Plus we give Xhaka and Mo some love.
Matthew, Paul and Lana get together to discuss the defeat at Crystal Palace, why it happened, and what the injuries mean for the way forward. We also talk strikers (particularly two ex Lyon heroes with contrasting fortunes), piss poor punditry and whether the kids may have to be supplemented by even younger kids!
On this week's podcast, Matthew is joined by Paul, Anita and Lyon-loving Lana to look back at beating Aston Villa, talk Mesut Ozil, Aubameyang and Lacazette while looking forward to future forwards (and wondering who they might be). Plus, we laugh at PSG, talk Mikel Arteta cojones and marvel at Rob Holding's advancing hairline.
Matthew and Paul look back at the comfortable win over Leicester City, rave over the Partey/Odegaard/Saka hub, and give some love to Xhaka/Laca for their selfless efforts. We also look ahead to stiffer challenges on the horizon, speculate about tactical tweaks, and wonder what the situation at Chelsea means for the Premier League and club ownership going forwards.
Matthew is joined by Sylvain Jamet to talk about wins against Watford and Wolves and the women's wins against Reading and Birmingham, all while trying not to worry about war (although we discuss what that means for Chelsea FC). We also talk tactical shifts, one-touch attacking and the race for the top 4, while we grab our popcorn for the continuing Man Utd fallout, and look at Everton, grateful for Arsenal ditching Usmanov.
Matthew and Paul look back at beating Brentford from on screen and in ground perspectives, and particularly look at the front four. We talk tactical shifts, transfer targets and the next exciting U23 yo. Plus we inevitably touch on referees and ask what do Emile Smith Rowe & Kevin Campbell have in common...
Matthew and resident US sports (and tactics) expert Stephen Bradley look at what the LA Rams 'World Championship' and a recent state-side interview with Josh Kroenke says about KSE, how they operate and their plan for Arsenal - and how the transfer window fit into that plan. Plus we prove Arsenal's latest red card was wrong (morally AND technically), have our final say on the Auba situation, laugh at Spurs and look forward to Brentford. Get more at DailyCannon.com...
Matthew and Paul return from Covid cancellations to discuss Arsenal's underwhelming (at best) transfer window. We look at the Auba situation from multiple angles, shrug our shoulders at the departure of squad fillers, and share what we've found out about Auston Trusty (A SIGNING!).
Matthew and Paul force themselves to look back at the FA Cup exit against Forest, and look forward to the League Cup semi final - all while keeping an eye on the North London Derby. They ponder problem positions, agree on transfer priorities and wonder which government fast tracked vendor Liverpool got their PCR tests from - and somehow end up comparing the dearly departed Mesut Ozil to Colonel Walter E. Kurtz...
Matthew is joined by Helen and Paul to look back at the heart-breaking defeat against Manchester City and take stock in a bumper pod with a half hour on refs alone. After an initial 30 mins (skip if you like!) talking about match officials and why VAR isn't working (where Matthew is, remarkably, not leading the charge), we bask in the glow of the Arsenal evolution, and reflect on progress made. Plus we look at the striker situation, and wonder if any of them will still be here come the summer......
Matthew and Paul bask in the glow of an enjoyably easy late afternoon at Elland Road, revel in the continued development of the kids and marvel at Xhaka benefitting from refereeing leniency. Plus we look forward to the EFL Cup and beyond, ponder the captaincy question, and wonder what Arteta's vision for for a future front-man is.
