A rare misstep this season saw Arsenal lose at home to Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon as Manchester City now once again lead the way at the top of the Premier League No time, though, for Mikel Arteta and his players to dwell on the defeat as they head to Munich on Wednesday looking to progress into a Champions League semi-final To look back and peer ahead, Mark is here and is joined by Simon Collings of the Evening Standard and football.london's Kaya Kaynak Guess the Gooner is back, of cour...
Apr 15, 2024•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast A long-awaited return to Champions League action did not disappoint as Arsenal drew 2-2 with Bayern Munich at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night With the tie finely-poised ahead of a trip to Bavaria to come next week, Kaya is back in the presenters' chair and is joined by a bumper panel Jordan Davies from the Sun, the Telegraph's Sam Dean and Jordan Campbell of the Athletic are on hand to run the rule over the first leg and what it means for Arsenal's last-four chances Our weekly ...
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kaya is back in the hot seat following a thrilling 0-0 draw at Manchester City on Easter Sunday With the Premier League title race taking another twist, Kaya is joined by Jordan Davies from The Sun to look back and pick the bones out of the goalless stalemate Luton up next, though, and the reverse fixture finished 4-3 so surely there is some excitement to be found on the pod somewhere...fellas...?!
Apr 02, 2024•29 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast In what could be a potentially huge fixture in deciding the destination of the Premier League title, the Arsenal Beat is back and we have rolled out our own big-game players Mark is joined by Simon Collings of the Evening Standard and football.london's Kaya Kaynak to look ahead to what is shaping up to be a defining match in Mikel Arteta's reign We also have our usual Thursday debate - as well as an important discussion about chocolate eggs - and we finish with a special outing of the be...
Mar 29, 2024•31 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast Arsenal are top of the Premier League - nothing new in that given the past year-and-a-half Arsenal, though, are also in the Champions League quarter-finals... With Mikel Arteta's men ending a 14-year wait to get back to the business end of Europe's elite competition, only an elite Arsenal Beat panel would suffice Mark is joined by Kaya Kaynak of football.london and the returning Nick Ames of Guardian fame to look back on two results that could shape this season and beyond for the Gunners...
Mar 13, 2024•35 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast Yet another thrashing handed out by Mikel Arteta's in-form side means spirits on the Arsenal Beat remain high Kaya is back on hosting duties and is joined by Jordan Campbell of the Athletic and The Sun's Jordan Davies to look back on a fine 6-0 win at Sheffield United The trio also cast a collective eye towards Saturday's visit of Brentford, while the Athletic's Jay Harris joins us as our Arsenal Outsider We round things off with a thrilling Guess the Gooner as both Jordans aim f...
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast We have the whole weekend to see out before Mikel Arteta takes his men to face Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Monday night Despite that, we are back once again to preview the game against the rock-bottom Blades as Mark is joined by Kaya Kaynak of football.london and the Evening Standard's Simon Collings Before the panel take a look ahead to the game, they have to settle our latest debate - which asks: "Which injured player have Arsenal missed the least?" The trio can't mov...
Feb 29, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Another impressive Premier League win for Arsenal means plenty of positivity among the Arsenal Beat panel Mark is back to host and this time is joined by Art de Roche of the Athletic and The Sun's Jordan Davies to cast a collective eye back over the 4-1 victory over Newcastle on Saturday evening The trio talk about the performance, Emirates Stadium on a Saturday night, savvy and streetwise Jorginho, Kiwior coming through and if Oleksandr Zinchenko's absence has actually helped Arsenal in...
Feb 26, 2024•31 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Another fine weekend for Arsenal as they beat Burnley 5-0 at Turf Moor on Saturday to further prove their title credentials. The Arsenal Beat review show brings you a panel of three reporters who travelled up to cover the game as Kaya takes the hosting duties and is joined by Simon Collings of the Evening Standard and The Athletic's Jordan Campbell. The trio look back on the performances of Martin Odegaard, hear from Kai Havertz and judge the offerings from Burnley's Tesco Extra. The guy...
Feb 19, 2024•28 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast On the back of that thumping win at West Ham, the Arsenal Beat preview show is back. Another Saturday on the road sees Mikel Arteta's side travel to face his old mate Vincent Kompany's Burnley. Mark is joined by his old mates Kaya Kaynak of football.london and the Athletic's Art de Roche to look ahead to the game. Thursday's are also the day of debate on the Arsenal Beat as this week we aim to find Arsenal's 'unsung hero' of the season so far. There *may* be some Tayl...
Feb 15, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast An upbeat Arsenal Beat review show as we look back on a 6-0 victory at West Ham on Sunday. Mark is joined by Sam Dean of the Telegraph and ESPN's James Olley to dissect the result, the eye-catching performances and what it means to the Premier League title race. The panel then discuss Bukayo Saka and ask is he now taken for granted? While Maizee - Mark's dog - makes her long-awaited podcast debut. As is the new Monday tradition, we round things off with a game of Guess the Gooner...
Feb 12, 2024•31 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast Our new Thursday preview show launches as we look ahead to Sunday's trip to West Ham Mark is in the hosting chair as the debuting Jordan Campbell from the Athletic and the Evening Standard's Simon Collings complete the panel We are joined by our 'Arsenal Outsider' to get the inside track from The Sun's Jack Rosser on all things Hammers Every Thursday, we will also be looking at a wider topic in our Debate - this week, which striker should Arsenal target in January, and why?...
Feb 08, 2024•33 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast Our Monday review show launches in some style as Mark, Art and Kaya analyse Arsenal’s huge win over Liverpool. What does it mean to the title race? how good was Jorginho? Has there been a mentality shift? We also talk about the celebration police and if key players can be trusted if they keep getting injured a wrap things up with a Guess the Gooner clash.
Feb 05, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast With the transfer window creaking open, the Arsenal Beat are ready and waiting to squeeze through their fantasy January signings. Mark, Sam and Simon sift through some brilliant - and not-so-brilliant - names and are joined by a plethora of Arsenal experts who offer up their own recommendations to Edu and Arteta. In previous years, the Arsenal Beat has successfully predicted the signings of Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Jesus and there have been some near-misses along the way, too! So - if you wan...
Jan 02, 2024•56 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast Already bored of the renewed European Super League chat? Fear Not! With a tough Christmas trip to Anfield on the horizon, the Beat is back as Mark is joined by Simon Collings of the Evening Standard and debutant Jordan Davies from the Sun. The trio cast their eyes over the Champions League draw and what success in Europe looks like for Arsenal this season. Outside of Arsenal this week shines a spotlight on Dominic Solanke and the festive fixture schedule, while we look at the highs and lows of M...
Dec 21, 2023•23 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast Unai Emery was the man chosen to replace Arsene Wenger in the Arsenal dugout. The Spaniard had made a name for himself in his homeland, winning silverware and impressing with his methodical approach. He did, however, fail at Paris Saint-Germain and would last just 18 months at the Emirates Stadium. Here, Max Jones speaks to journalists based in Spain, France and England to discuss Emery's humble beginnings, Europa League successes and how he has rebuilt his career after a tumultuous spell in nor...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Arsenal eased into the last 16 of the Champions League with a fine 6-0 victory over Lens on Wednesday night. Mark is joined here by Kaya Kaynak of football.london and the Evening Standard's Simon Collings to look back on a routine night and what it could mean for the season moving forward. They also discuss Gabriel Martinelli's impact on the team and whether his thunder is being stolen by Bukayo Saka. Outside of Arsenal, the questions concern Andre Onana and Jude Bellingham while we also...
Nov 30, 2023•22 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast The Beat is back and we jump straight into the Arsenal goalkeeping debate which was once again up for discussion following Saturday's win at Brentford. Kai Havertz was the match-winner at the Gtech Community Stadium - does that mean his Arsenal career is now up and running? We also debate just how good Bukayo Saka has been despite being kicked all over the pitch as well as previewing the Champions League clash with Lens. In our new feature we dare to venture Outside of Arsenal as Simon and S...
Nov 27, 2023•35 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast After a week to forget for the whole of Arsenal Football Club, the Arsenal Beat gathers together a panel to discuss three damaging defeats. Simon is joined by Kaya and Molly to pick The Good, The Bad & The Arsenal out of a trio of results which has no doubt dented morale around the club. :: Youth Cup Final - Arsenal 5 West Ham 1 :: Premier League - Manchester City 4 Arsenal 1 :: Women's Champions League - Arsenal 2 Wolfsburg 3 We ask what has gone wrong, what are the positives and what d...
May 02, 2023•33 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast After a run of regrettable results and ponderous performances, the Arsenal Beat returns to ask - and answer - just what has happened to Arsenal in recent weeks. Mark is joined by Simon and Sam to answer your questions, as well as a puppy-related teaser, and weigh-up just what has caused a downturn in results for Mikel Arteta's men. They talk: Champions League money, Rice and/or Caicedo, playing Devil's Advocate*, a big bastard on the bench, changes v Chelsea and wish.com Haaland. Please remember...
Apr 28, 2023•38 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast Our latest Arsenal Beat special delves into the world of the matchday programme. Max Jones presents an in-depth look at the history of programmes, how the Arsenal matchday companion is put together, the ways in which it provides an essential tool for football reporters, just how valuable some from the past can be and what the future holds in the digital age. With contributions from: :: Henry Winter - Chief football writer - The Times :: Andy Exley - Editor of the official Arsenal matchday progra...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast Arsenal are out of the Europa League after losing on penalties to Sporting on Thursday night. Is that a bad thing? Are the injuries picked up a concern? Mark is joined by Dan Matthews from the Daily Mail, Goal's Charles Watts and Sam Dean of the Telegraph to discuss such matters. The panel also look ahead to the visit of Crystal Palace as well as the decision taken by the Eagles to sack former Arsenal skipper Patrick Vieira just two days before the game. In Access All Arsenal, we answer listener...
Mar 17, 2023•47 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast Arsenal enjoyed a fine Sunday afternoon by the river, retaining their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a routine win at Fulham. With Gabriel Jesus back, Leandro Trossard settled in and Mikel Arteta's changing room magic in full swing, can anyone stop Arsenal lifting the title? Here to analyse the victory, Mark is joined by Simon Collings of the Evening Standard and the Telegraph's Sam Dean. The trio also look ahead to Thursday's Europa League visit of Sporting as Simon and S...
Mar 14, 2023•27 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast What a finish. Reiss Nelson's last-gasp goal saw Mikel Arteta's men seal a memorable win over Bournemouth which leaves them five points clear at the Premier League summit. To unpack all the action, Mark is joined by Sam Dean of the Telegraph, the Guardian's Nick Ames and Kaya Kaynak from football.london. Sam talks fate and the constructs of time - but not VAR - while Nick takes cold water to Arsenal's run of late winners and Kaya's love for Jakub Kiwior knows no bounds. We also have a discussion...
Mar 06, 2023•42 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast Another Arsenal win, another Arsenal Beat, another chance to talk about how much we all love Oleksandr Zinchenko. Mark is joined by Sam Dean of the Telegraph, the Daily Mail's Dan Matthews and Simon Collings from the Evening Standard to eulogise over Zinchenko - as well as other key players such as Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli. The panel look back at the win over Everton and answer your questions in Access All Arsenal, where we also hear from Aaron Ramsdale. The quartet then cast an eye fo...
Mar 02, 2023•41 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast Arsenal sit two points clear at the top of the Premier League and with a game in hand on closest challengers Manchester City. Who would have predicted that after City's win at the Emirates Stadium last week? A late, dramatic win at Aston Villa could act as a catalyst for Arsenal to hit their heights from earlier in the season and deliver a first league title in 19 years. To discuss the victory, Sam is in the presenter's chair and is joined by Simon Collings of the Evening Standard and The Athlet...
Feb 20, 2023•37 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast Defeat to Manchester City leaves Arsenal second in the Premier League table. Is it all doom and gloom? What are the positives from a 3-1 defeat? Will Unai Emery stick the boot in? To answer those questions and more, Mark is joined by ESPN senior football writer James Olley and Sam Dean of the Telegraph. There is also another instalment of Guess the Gooner to look forward to. Please remember to rate and review the Arsenal Beat and follow us on Instagram & Twitter @thearsenalbeat...
Feb 16, 2023•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast After a weekend of drama, dropped points and decisions, the Beat is back to try and make sense of it all. Simon returns to hosting duties and is joined by Nick Callow of Hayters and Goal's Charles Watts. The trio also welcome ESPN editor and VAR expert Dale Johnson. In amongst trying to fathom out just how Brentford’s equaliser was allowed to stand the panel discuss if teams have discovered how to play against Arsenal, if changes are needed to the starting XI and of course we look ahead to...
Feb 13, 2023•39 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast Recorded at London Colney just minutes after Mikel Arteta's pre-match press conference ahead of the visit of Brentford, Mark is joined by a bumper panel as Art De Roche of the Athletic, the Telegraph's Sam Dean, Dan Matthews from the Mail and football.london's Kaya Kaynak all chip in. The panel discuss selection policy for the Brentford game, Arteta's take on potential sanctions for Manchester City, Sam's exclusive interview with Odegaard, Kaya's trumpet blowing and which Hogwarts house best sui...
Feb 10, 2023•26 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast A bump in the road for Arsenal as they lost at Everton on Saturday. It could have been worse, with Manchester City also slipping to defeat a little over 24 hours later at Tottenham. The Beat is back as Mark is joined by Sam Dean of the Telegraph and football.london's Kaya Kaynak to evaluate the setback and what it could mean moving forward. We also hear from Mikel Arteta while ESPN senior football writer joins us to discuss the London Football Awards before we round things off in usual fashion w...
Feb 06, 2023•45 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast 
