James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's disappointing home defeat to Unai Emery's Aston Villa. The Gunners failed to capitalise on Crystal Palace's victory at Anfield, meaning it's Manchester who lead the way with a 2 point gap at the top. The panel discuss whether Mikel Arteta's side have outgrown Zinchenko, and if moving Havertz into midfield was a mistake. With Bayern Munich up next in the Champions League, and the tie in the balance, this could be a season de...
Apr 15, 2024•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich. The panel break down the penalty shouts at both ends, as well as the mistakes and missed chances that cost Mikel Arteta's side. It was the Gunners first Champions League Quarter Final in 14 years, did the performance show the lack of experience they have in Europe? Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus made the difference off the bench, should they come into the starting XI at the Allianz? Plus, de...
Apr 10, 2024•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 3-0 victory at the Amex. The Gunners stayed top of the Premier League after Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford. The panel look ahead to the remaining fixtures, and discuss the maturity of Mikel Arteta's side compared to this time last season. Plus, a look ahead to Bayern Munich's visit to the Emirates. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 08, 2024•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 2-0 win over Luton, keeping the pressure on Liverpool and City. Mikel Arteta made five changes to the side that started at the Etihad, the panel discuss whether this was the last chance to rotate. Emile Smith Rowe was one of the players to come in, and was involved in both goals. How big of a role could he have during the run in? Plus, bullies at the back, and a look ahead to Brighton on Saturday. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn ...
Apr 04, 2024•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's hard fought point at the Etihad. Mikel Arteta will be proud of shutting Manchester City out, ending their 57-game goal streak. The panel analyse the performance, and discuss where it leaves Arsenal for the remainder of the season. Plus, we hear from Art de Roché on Arsenal's win over Chelsea in the Conti Cup Final. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 01, 2024•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Premier League football finally returns this weekend, with Arsenal travelling to Manchester City on Easter Sunday. James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to preview what could be a season defining fixture. The trip to the Etihad was a humbling experience last season, but the panel discuss how Arsenal have improved since then, and where they might hurt City this time. Plus, a look ahead to the women's Conti Cup Final against Chelsea. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choi...
Mar 27, 2024•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ian Stone has Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché for company as we discuss Ben - or is it Benjamin? - White's new contract and why his decision to not play for England should be greeted as a positive for the game as a whole. Plus, some extremely early thoughts on the Champions League semi-final with Bayern Munich, and, er, Bukayo Saka's new Nando's sauce. Yup - it's definitely the international break... Produced by Jay Beale and Ben Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Mar 20, 2024•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal reaching the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in 14 years. Porto did not make it easy, taking the game to extra time and a penalty shoot-out. Arsenal dispatched their penalties with such confidence, while David Raya took care of the rest saving twice from the spot to send Mikel Arteta's side through. The panel discuss what this win will do for momentum and belief within this young Arsenal team. Plus, captai...
Mar 13, 2024•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's dramatic win over Brentford. Our summer signings showed their worth with Declan Rice getting his sixth goal of the season, and Kai Havertz bagging a lane winner as he did in the reverse fixture. Aaron Ramsdale returned to the side with David Raya ineligible to face his parent club, and made an unfortunate error to gift Brentford an equaliser before half time. The panel discuss whether Mikel Arteta's decision to bring in a new ...
Mar 11, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to discuss how Arsenal's versatility is causing problems for the opposition. The panel analyse how Declan Rice and Benjamin White have have been deployed differently of late, helping Mikel Arteta's side be unpredictable. Plus, a preview of Saturday's game vs Brentford where Ramsdale will return. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 07, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's thrashing of Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. The Gunners are in some form, having scored 31 goals in their last 7 league games, conceding just 3 times. The panel talk about the charisma in the squad, analyse how Mikel Arteta deployed Declan Rice offensively, and ask whether Kai Havertz has made the centre forward position his own. Plus, Saliba's passing, our 10,000th goal, and Russo's winner in the North London derby. Produc...
Mar 05, 2024•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast With our Brazilian centre half having an exceptional season, Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to give Gabriel Magalhães his flowers. The panel also discuss whether Arsenal were too one dimensional last campaign, analysing how they've evolved tactically, particularly through variation. Plus, February's goal of the month... safe to say there were a few to choose from. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 29, 2024•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Adrian Clarke and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 4-1 thrashing of Newcastle. After a disappointing performance in Porto, this was the perfect response. The panel analyse how Arsenal, led by Martin Ødegaard, never let the Magpies settle, pressing relentlessly from the first minute. Plus, pre match penguins, Jorginho the controller, and an atmosphere to remember. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 26, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke to nurse you back to cheeriness after that last minute Champions League kick in the teeth in Porto. Plus: a look ahead to revenge against Newcastle on Saturday; falling down the stairs; and influential 19th century French composers v middling 21st century French left backs Produced by Ben Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 22, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Adrian Clarke and Jay Harris join Ian Stone to reflect on another brilliant away win, this time putting five past Burnley. Since their winter trip away, Arsenal have scored 21 goals conceding only twice. The panel discuss where this form has come from, and look ahead to Wednesday's tie vs Porto, Arsenal's first Champions League knockout game in 7 years. Plus, a record crowd saw Arsenal beat Manchester United in the WSL, can this reignite their title ambitions? Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more a...
Feb 19, 2024•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to preview Arsenal's trip to Burnley. Gabriel Magalhães has the chance to continue his fine scoring form, as only one team has conceded more set-piece goals than the Clarets. Gabriel Jesus may be back in contention, but after 3 goals in 3 games, does Trossard deserve to stay in the side? Plus, the panel compare this season to last, and look ahead to the fixtures we can improve on during the remainder of this campaign. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn mor...
Feb 15, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to to reflect on Arsenal's biggest away victory since 1935, beating West Ham 6-0 at the London Stadium. Declan Rice was exceptional, providing two assists before scoring a screamer from 25 yards. Bukayo Saka got his 50th and 51st Arsenal goal, the youngest player to hit a half century for the club since Frank Stapleton in 1978. Set pieces proved important once again, but is the open play fluidity we saw so much of last season returning? Plus, a livel...
Feb 12, 2024•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to preview Arsenal's clash with West Ham. It was this fixture last season that the Gunners threw away a two goal lead, Sunday will be a test of how far they've come since then. The Hammers have got the better of Arsenal twice already this season, can Declan Rice enact revenge in his old stomping ground? Plus, Takehiro Tomiyasu returns from the Asia Cup, and Jurrien Timber is added to the Champions League squad. Produced by Jay Beale. Help John loc...
Feb 08, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 3-1 victory over league leaders Liverpool. With Jorginho partnering Rice in midfield, and Havertz and Odegaard pressing from the front, Mikel Arteta got his tactics spot on. The panel analyse the performance and address the 'over-celebrating' claims, after an emotional display on and off the pitch. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 05, 2024•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to preview a huge game, Liverpool's visit to the Emirates on Sunday. With Arsenal currently 5 points behind Klopp's side, is it win or bust? Plus, a look at those who left the club on deadline day, and after Neal Maupay's antics on Wednesday night, the panel pick their ultimate shithousery 5-a-side team. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 02, 2024•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke reflect on the Gunners finally putting their City Ground hoodoo behind them. It was the lowest of low blocks from Forest but Mikel Arteta's side prevailed with another performance that encapsulated Gabriel Jesus and why watching Arsenal this season is a less joyous experience than last season. Hear what the panel thought of the long-awaited return of Emile Smith Rowe in midfield, plus why they enjoyed the post-match afters between Ben White and Oleksandr...
Jan 31, 2024•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Handbrake features an exclusive interview with Oleksandr Zinchenko, who spoke to The Athletic after Arsenal's win over Crystal Palace last weekend. Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on the interview, talk about the women's demolition of Reading, and preview the Nottingham Forest fixture ahead of Tuesday. Plus, should Emile Smith Rowe start at the City Ground, and who from our academy is ready for a loan? Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Jan 25, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast We asked for goals, we got goals. Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to reflect on Arsenal's thrashing of Crystal Palace. The panel give Gabriel Magalhães his flowers, and discuss how Arsenal once again used set pieces to their advantage. Plus, Raya's distribution, impact subs, and goals from open play! Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 22, 2024•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to preview the visit of Crystal Palace. The panel assess the squad after a winter break in Dubai, and discuss whether Emile Smith Rowe has a future at the club. Plus, a reflection on Tomáš Rosický’s Arsenal career, as James was recently in Prague to interview him. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 18, 2024•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to reflect on Arsenal's defeat to Liverpool in the FA Cup. With 1 goal from their last 63 shots, the Gunners are creating chances but lacking the cutting edge to finish them. Does something need to change or can Arsenal play themselves out of this slump? Plus, has Mikel Arteta missed the opportunity to give youth players minutes this season, and have his substitutions been too reactive of late? Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices...
Jan 08, 2024•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to reflect on the Liverpool, West Ham, and Fulham games. Arsenal were top of the league at Christmas, but now find themselves fourth after only picking up 4 points from a possible 15. With the January transfer window open, the panel ask whether there are internal options available, or if spending is required. Plus, how does Arteta approach Sunday's FA Cup tie vs Liverpool, and should Kieran Tierney be recalled from his loan? Produced by Jay Beale. L...
Jan 03, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Jay Harris, to preview Anfield and talk about our Champions League round of 16 opponents, Porto. As it's Jay's last show covering Ian Stone, the panel look back at their favourite players Arsenal have signed on loan over the years. Plus, 4 years of Mikel Arteta, here's to 4 more. Produced by Jay Beale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 21, 2023•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Jay Harris, to talk about Arsenal's first home victory against Brighton since 2021. Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard were fantastic, and although it was a dominant performance, there is still a sense that the Gunners must kill teams off earlier. The panel reflect on how Arsenal suffocated Brighton, and ask whether Mikel Arteta is made an example of after another yellow card. Plus, tiny shin pads and footballer pet peeves. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about...
Dec 18, 2023•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Jay Harris, to reflect on the dead rubber in Eindhoven. Arsenal had topped the group with a game to spare, yet Arteta still went with a strong XI, including Gabriel and Saliba. The panel ask whether fielding no youth players was an opportunity missed, or if Mikel got the line up spot on. Plus, 5-a-side blunders and a look ahead to Brighton. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 13, 2023•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Jay Harris to reflect on a frustrating loss at Villa Park. In keeping with the Invincibles Advent that The Athletic are currently running, the panel also discuss whether the 03/04 side should’ve done better in Europe and how Ashely Cole should be remembered. Plus, domination at the Emirates as Arsenal thump Chelsea 4-1, taking them level on points in the WSL. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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