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How do Arsenal get to the next level?

Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal - April 18, 2024 12:02 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 233 ratings
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's Champions League exit at the hands of Bayern Munich. Mikel Arteta has lead incredible progress at the club, the panel discuss how success should be considered, and what Arsenal need in order to move to the next stage. Plus, wit...

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Villa dent title hopes, how Arsenal respond is key

Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal - April 15, 2024 14:43 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 233 ratings
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 whethe...

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Honours even, all to play for in Munich

Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal - April 10, 2024 14:05 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 233 ratings
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...

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Arsenal stay top after superb South Coast display

Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal - April 08, 2024 15:06 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 233 ratings
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 co...

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Required rotation sees Smith Rowe shine

Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal - April 04, 2024 12:40 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 233 ratings
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 t...

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Ever-growing maturity and experience nullifies City

Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal - April 01, 2024 14:03 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 233 ratings
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 seas...

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A season defining Sunday, how do Arsenal hurt City?

Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal - March 27, 2024 14:48 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 233 ratings
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 disc...

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Ben(jamin) White, Bayern and Bukayo Saka's sauce

Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal - March 20, 2024 13:15 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 233 ratings
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 B...

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Raya heroics and Ødegaard magic see Arsenal into last eight

Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal - March 13, 2024 14:48 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 233 ratings
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 Da...

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Kai Havertz the hero in Porto dress rehearsal

Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal - March 11, 2024 14:30 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 233 ratings
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 s...

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Havertz the hero in Porto dress rehearsal

Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal - March 11, 2024 14:30 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 233 ratings
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 s...

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Mikel's multifunctional midfield & durable defence

Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal - March 07, 2024 05:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 233 ratings
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...

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Who put the ball in the Sheffield net?

Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal - March 05, 2024 15:22 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 233 ratings
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 ...

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The evolution of Gabriel Magalhães & tactical variation through adaptability

Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal - February 29, 2024 13:30 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 233 ratings
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...

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Relentless pressing suffocates Newcastle

Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal - February 26, 2024 14:56 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 233 ratings
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 firs...

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Inexperience shows in Porto - but it's only half time

Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal - February 22, 2024 12:41 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 233 ratings
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 ...

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What on earth did Arsenal do in Dubai?

Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal - February 19, 2024 14:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 233 ratings
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, ...

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This season vs last & should Trossard stay up front?

Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal - February 15, 2024 13:38 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 233 ratings
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 ...

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Hammers hit for six… boring boring Arsenal

Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal - February 12, 2024 15:14 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 233 ratings
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 you...

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West Ham away at a pivotal moment, here we go again

Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal - February 08, 2024 15:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 233 ratings
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, c...

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Jorginho masterclass as emotion returns

Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal - February 05, 2024 14:54 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 233 ratings
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 'ov...

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A make or break last dance with Klopp

Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal - February 02, 2024 13:36 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 233 ratings
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 nigh...

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Arsenal find a way through the Forest frustration

Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal - January 31, 2024 13:36 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 233 ratings
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 ...

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Zinchenko exclusive & Forest preview

Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal - January 25, 2024 14:55 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 233 ratings
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 Nott...

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Goals from set pieces, goals from open play!?

Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal - January 22, 2024 15:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 233 ratings
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 go...

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Reminiscing of Rosicky, Smith Rowe’s future, Palace preview

Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal - January 18, 2024 15:14 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 233 ratings
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 ...

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Winter break needed as goal drought continues

Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal - January 08, 2024 16:04 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 233 ratings
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 sl...

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A festive slump to forget, what does Arteta need to change?

Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal - January 03, 2024 16:10 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 233 ratings
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...

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Anfield awaits, can Arsenal make a statement?

Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal - December 21, 2023 15:05 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 233 ratings
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 Artet...

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Jesus and Havertz break Brighton curse

Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal - December 18, 2023 15:29 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 233 ratings
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 reflec...