Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast
1,346 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2.7K ratingsThe original Arsenal podcast - coming to you twice a week (usually Mondays and Fridays) with news, interviews, analysis, special guests, jokes and occasionally some really terrible songs.
Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Arsecast Extra Episode 580 - 18.04.2024
April 18, 2024 09:28 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBIn this one part episode (without Qs in part 2), we look back at Arsenal's Champions League exit, going down 1-0 to Bayern Munich last night. Once again, the second half was below par and we paid the price. We examine the reasons as to why that has been an issue in our last two games, and what Mikel Arteta can do about it in terms of his squad building going forward. There's chat about fatigue and heavy legs, the players we brought on from the bench and the players who stayed on it, what we ...
Arsecast Extra Episode 579 - 15.04.2024
April 15, 2024 11:24 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBIn this episode we look back at the 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday which, despite being our first loss of 2024, has caused a significant amount frustration and disappointment. We examine the reasons for that response, reflect on game of two halves in which the Gunners can have attacking regrets in the first and defensive ones in the second, as well as discussing why it felt like Mikel Artets allowed the game to get away from us after the break. Then there are listener questions beginnin...
Arsecast Extra Episode 578 - 10.04.2024
April 10, 2024 16:31 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBIn this episode we look back at the 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich on Wednesday night. Arsenal went ahead, but carelessness handed two goals the opposition, before Leandro Trossard equalised late in the second half. We discuss all the big moments, from team selection, to the potential red card for Harry Kane, the penalty incidents at both ends, and the Gunners overall display on the night. There's also some focus on individual performances, and whether Arsenal have an issue at left-back (in lig...
Arsecast Extra Episode 577 - 07.04.2024
April 07, 2024 18:54 - 1 hour - 87 MBIn this episode we look back at Arsenal's impressive 3-0 win over Brighton on Saturday evening. We talk about the risk/reward nature of the Gunners approach against this particular opposition, and how having adjusted slightly early in the first half, the opposition threat was more or less negated. We analyse the penalty incident and the goals we scored, the man of the match performance from Kai Havertz, and the way we settled into a comfortable defensive system after going 2-0 up. There's al...
Episode 779 - The Ben White Experience
April 04, 2024 10:16 - 1 hour - 65 MBIn this episode I'm joined first by Ryan Hunn to discuss Arsenal's 2-0 win over Luton on Wednesday evening. We chat about the changes Mikel Arteta made to his team, and some of the selection decisions – not least Emile Smith Rowe getting a rare start in midfield, and making a telling contribution to the result. We also discuss how the second half felt versus the reality of the game, some of the mainstays in team who helped support the players who came in, whether the left back position is on...
Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 81: Conti Cup Winners Celebration Pod
April 01, 2024 16:19 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBOn this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim is joined by Max Radwan from the Pot Shot Podcast to discuss Arsenal’s Conti Cup Final win over Chelsea. Tim and Max talk about the line up choices, the performances of Victoria Pelova and Emily Fox, match winning moments from Manu Zinsberger and Stina Blackstenius, Emma Hayes’ comments about Jonas Eidevall post-match, the celebratory scenes between the players and supporters and whether this victory can be a launchpad for a better campaign ...
Arsecast Extra Episode 576 - 01.04.2024
April 01, 2024 10:56 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBIn this episode we look back at Arsenal's 0-0 draw with Man City on Sunday. We reflect on a performance which demonstrated the Gunners maturity and development, but which also might have yielded a better outcome. We examine the way Mikel Arteta set up his team, and the way they carried out those tactical instructions, keeping City's danger-men very quiet. There's discussion of Gabriel Jesus on the left-hand side, the missed opportunity towards the end of the game, and what this game means fo...
Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 80: Conti Cup Final Preview
March 29, 2024 13:30 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBOn this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim is joined by Art de Roche from The Athletic to look ahead to Sunday’s Conti Cup Final against Chelsea. They discuss what the team might look like- could we see a back three? Russo on the wing? Tim and Art also discuss why it’s been such an inconsistent season for Arsenal and how make or break this final is for Arsenal’s season. You can follow Art on Twitter @artderoche : You can follow Tim on Twitter @Stillmanator Get extra bonus content a...
Episode 778 - The Preview
March 29, 2024 05:31 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBIn this episode I'm joined by Andrew Allen and Lewis Ambrose to look ahead to Sunday's gargantuan clash with Man City. We discuss the importance of the fixture in the context of the title race, how Mikel Arteta might approach this game based on our past record away at the Etihad, the potential team changes and tweaks we might see after the Interlull, as well how this particular Arsenal side is equipped for this kind of challenge. There's also some chat about Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard and ...
Episode 777 - Alfie Cooks
March 26, 2024 11:17 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBIn this episode I'm joined by Arsenal fan Alfie Steiner, to talk a little bit about the Gunners, but more about food and his incredibly popular 'Alfie Cooks' channels on social media. We chat about how posting food pictures to Instagram developed into something else, and he now has nearly 4,000,000 followers for his inventive recipes. We also discuss the fact his food is plant based, how that can lead to more creativity in the kitchen, where he sees his newly-found career going, as well as s...
Arsecast Extra Episode 575 - 25.03.2024
March 25, 2024 12:09 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBIn this Interlull episode we reflect on the pointlessness of international friendlies in March before chatting about the involvement of some Arsenal players for their countries over the weekend. Then discussion moves onto the title race and what lies ahead for Mikel Arteta and his players, with the fixture schedule and to what extent he will be able to rotate his squad with the stakes so high. We then answer listener questions about forwards, whether we'll be interested in Viktor Gyokeres, B...
Episode 776 - Everything's all White
March 21, 2024 15:19 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBIn this episode I'm joined Clive Palmer to discuss Takehiro Tomiyasu signing a new deal, contract and salary management at the club in recent times, and how these contracts are linked to selling as well as player retention. We also talk about the Ben White story as he continues to get unjust criticism for his decision not to play for Gareth Southgate's England; reflect on the title race and the run-in, a new experience compared to our last Premier League win; Mikel Arteta as coach and the ne...
Arsecast Extra Episode 574 - 18.03.2024
March 18, 2024 11:02 - 1 hour - 77 MBIn this episode we begin with some chat about the weekend of FA Cup action, and the strange comments made by Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag. Then we move onto the Champions League draw and our games against Bayern, changes in recruitment at Academy level, and whether or not Mika Biereth's goalscoring out on loan might see him get a chance next season. We also have listener questions about who might replace Aaron Ramsdale if/when he leaves this summer, whether Pedro Neto's hamstrings will hamst...
Episode 775 - It's Bayern
March 15, 2024 14:12 - 54 minutes - 125 MBIn this episode I'm joined By Lewis Ambrose to chat about the Champions League draw, as we meet a familiar foe in the shape of Bayern Munich. We chat about the history between the clubs, get some context around their performance in the Bundesliga this season, the Harry Kane narrative, how Arsenal fans will seek revenge, as well as looking at the pathway to the final, and the other games in the CL quarter-finals. Then we move onto Ben White's new contract, how he has developed as a player, hi...
Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 79: Chelsea preview
March 13, 2024 15:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MBOn this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Counterpressed’s Jessy Parker Humphreys look ahead to Friday night’s massive game at Stamford Bridge. They discuss Chelsea’s injury issues and January transfers and how they have adapted, there is some goalkeeper discourse around both clubs as well as potential title race implications and what the line ups will look like. You can follow Jessy on Twitter @Jessyjph : You can follow Tim on Twitter @Stillmanator Get extra bonus content an...
Arsecast Extra Episode 573 - 13.03.2024
March 13, 2024 10:38 - 1 hour - 141 MBIn this slightly shorter than usual episode, we discuss Arsenal's qualification for the Champions League quarter-final via a dramatic penalty shoot-out against Porto on Tuesday night. We chat about how difficult both legs of this tie were, how brilliant we had to be to find a single goal in the second leg, how hard Porto made it for us with their tactical/cynical game-plan, some odd officiating, how the team has matured and learned from previous European nights, the way we held our nerve for...
Arsecast Extra Episode 572 - 11.03.2024
March 11, 2024 12:10 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBIn this episode we look back at the late 2-1 win over Brentford on Saturday evening. We chat about Declan Rice and his goal contributions this season, an eventful evening for Aaron Ramsdale who had a game of two-halves and who made an important contribution despite his glaring error, penalty incidents that could have gone our way, Kai Havertz scoring the winner despite some people thinking he shouldn't have been on the pitch, and what digging out these three points against tricky opposition ...
Episode 774 - Evolution
March 08, 2024 05:03 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBIn this episode I'm joined By Kaya Kaynak of Football London to chat about Arsenal's recent form, the difference between pre and post Dubai, how this side is shaping up to be the blueprint Mikel Arteta spoke wanting about years ago and the way he deals with the press, as well as some discussion of how the team is evolving in the absence of some key players, Kai Havertz's progression, Aaron Ramsdale and lots more. Follow Kaya @kayakaynak97 Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog b...
Arsecast Extra Episode 571 - 05.03.2024
March 05, 2024 12:27 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBIn this episode we look back at the 6-0 thrashing of Sheffield United on Monday night. We discuss Arsenal's ruthlessness and dominance in the early stages, in the context of a big tactical misstep by the opposition. Nevertheless, our performance deserves a lot of credit, the goalscoring form continues and the goal difference has been improved once again. We chat about the goals we scored and the players who impressed, why we were probably right to take our foot off the gas in the second half...
Episode 773 - Steel. E. Phucka
March 01, 2024 05:21 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBIn this episode I'm joined first by Amy Lawrence to chat about how this season has been a bit of a slow burner, but one which feels like it's coming to a boil. We discuss Mikel Arteta's steeliness, the job he's done since he took over, the way the team and the squad has been built, and assess it's ability to go the distance in this year's Premier League title race. Then, I chat to Tim Stillman about Sunday's North London derby, how Arsenal Women are breaking records by selling out the Emira...
Arsecast Extra Episode 570 - 26.02.2024
February 26, 2024 11:28 - 1 hour - 77 MBIn this episode we look back at the impressive 4-1 win over Newcastle on Saturday evening. We chat about how the Gunners took the game by the scruff of the neck from the very start, suffocating the visitors and not allowing them to play their game at all. We chat about the goals we scored in the first half and the second, Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and how Arsenal continue to stamp their title credentials on the Premier League. Then we answer listener questions about Jakub Kiwior, potential i...
Episode 772 - Port-Oh ...
February 22, 2024 11:33 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBIn this episode I'm joined by Phil Costa to discuss Arsenal's 1-0 defeat to Porto in the Champions League on Wednesday evening. We chat about how different Europe and the Premier League can be, and the need for Mikel Arteta's side to learn quickly from last night's game. We analyse the performance, where and why Arsenal struggled, and how Porto negated our strengths with their, at times, extremely cynical game-plan. There's discussion of the late goal we conceded that came from a catalogue o...
Arsecast Extra Episode 569 - 19.02.2024
February 19, 2024 13:12 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBIn this episode we look back at another impressive away for Arsenal, returning from Turf Moor having beaten Burnley 5-0. We chat about how the early goal set the tone, another two goal salvo from Bukayo Saka, goals too for Leandro Trossard and Kai Havertz as well as some analysis of how their roles have been instrumental in recent performances. We also discuss some other small tactical tweaks Mikel Arteta has made in recent weeks, and how the last five games have cemented Arsenal's credentia...
Episode 771 - Nice and quiet
February 16, 2024 05:31 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBIn this episode I'm joined Charles Watts to chat about how nice and quiet it is after Arsenal's 6-0 on Sunday, before we shoot the breeze about peaking in the second half of the season, the importance of getting injured players back to compete domestically and in Europe, Bukayo Saka's incredible output and the definition of 'world class', the stable environment at the club right now, Ivan Toney, the impending arrival of Kylian Mbappe to North London, and lots more. Here's the Sky Sports art...
Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 78: Man Utd preview
February 15, 2024 11:09 - 43 minutes - 40 MBFor this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim chats to Conner Roberts from the All for United Women FC YouTube channel. Tim chats to Conner about United’s season so far, speculation around the future of manager Marc Skinner and why United have not repeated the heights of last season. Then Tim and Conner look ahead to Saturday’s crunch game and how the teams might line up and strengths and weaknesses each team might look to exploit. You can follow Conner on Twitter @connerroberts_ and ...
Arsecast Extra Episode 568 - 12.02.2024
February 12, 2024 12:07 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBIn this episode we look back at hugely impressive 6-0 win over West Ham on Sunday. This was a game where Arsenal were good far more than the opposition were bad, and we chat about how we broke down and then dismantled the Hammers. There's discussion of set-piece goals, Bukayo Saka from the spot, Leandro Trossard's impressive stats, and of course the contribution of Declan Rice with two assists and a brilliant goal against his former club. We also chat about Ethan Nwaneri, goal difference and...
Episode 770 - The one about injuries
February 09, 2024 16:11 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBIn this episode I'm joined by Dr Andrew Mitchell, Associate Dean in Education & Sport at the University of Bedfordshire, to answer listener questions about injuries and player fitness in football. We discuss how club's manage injured players, the question of injury proneness, the thorny and recurring issues of hamstrings, how physical development at a young age could benefit players in the future, specific players like Jurrien Timber and Thomas Partey, the importance of mental health support...
Episode 769 - Death Star
February 09, 2024 10:11 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBIn this episode I'm joined by Ken Early of Second Captains for a mid-season (more or less) look at what's going on in the Premier League? Is it important for someone other than Man City to win the title? We chat about some surprises, Jurgen Klopp and his departure announcement, Ken's assessment of Arsenal at this point, as well as discussing punditry that more and more comes with a specific club favour, the IFAB proposal regarding sin-bins and blue cards, and lots more. Follow Ken @kenearly...
Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 77: Manu Zinsberger exclusive
February 09, 2024 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast Tim talks to Gunners ‘keeper Manuela Zinsberger at London Colney. Manu recently signed a new contract with the club. Tim chats with Manu about her Arsenal journey to this point, how she has retained her number 1 spot amidst competition from a collection of other goalkeepers, the psychology of being a ‘keeper, how she irons out her weaknesses and the balance between competing with and supporting the other goalkeepers in the squad and embracing mot...
Arsenal Women Arsecast Special on South Asian Girls Participation in Football
February 06, 2024 09:30 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBIn this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim welcomes Sky Sports reporter Miriam Walker Khan and host of the Kickback: Brown Girl Football Diaries Podcast Nirali Sisodia. Miriam and Nirali talk about their experiences with sport as South Asian women, as fans, participators and in the media. Miriam and Nirali talk about some of the assumptions and prejudices that South Asian girls face in sport, a lack of representation and rolemodels, the barriers brown girls can face and consider how ...
Arsecast Extra Episode 567 - 05.02.2024
February 05, 2024 12:02 - 1 hour - 91 MBIn this episode we look back at the 3-1 win over Liverpool on Sunday. We start by addressing the complaints of the Celebration Police after Arsenal won a big game, and some of the usual characters involved in that nonsense. Then attention turns to the actual football, and we talk about the starting line-up, Jorginho's best game for the club, the goals and big incidents, including calamitous defending at both ends – before discussing how this win opens up the title race again, and Arsenal's p...
Arsecast Extra Episode 566 - 31.01.2024
January 31, 2024 11:13 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBIn this episode we look back at the 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night. We start with a discussion about the difficulties of facing a low block approach, and we wonder whether fan anxiety about our ability to break down packed defences is one that will be shared by the team and the manager – especially on an evening when we did find enough to win the game, in no small part thanks to Gabriel Jesus. We chat about how we found joy, especially in the second half; conceding a late go...
Arsecast Extra Episode 565 - 28.01.2024
January 28, 2024 15:18 - 1 hour - 106 MB\In this episode we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Arsecast Extra. There's some football chat with discussion of some managerial departures, the January transfer window and Mikel Arteta's contract – and throughout we reflect on a decade behind the mic doing this show through good times and bad, on and off the pitch. There are some clips of classic moments, songs, jingles and samples of some of the nonsense we've put out down the years, but which has always been a pleasure and privileg...
Episode 768 - You buy what you don't have
January 26, 2024 05:40 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBIn this episode I'm joined by Lewis Ambrose to discuss Thomas Partey's return to training, Richard Garlick's upcoming new role, Arsenal and the Deloitte Money League, before we dive into the club's spending under Mikel Arteta in the context of the ongoing demand for a big-name, big money striker. We've spent a lot in most positions, but up front – not really, and we delve into that in some detail. We also answer some listener questions about the January window, Charlie Patino, ex-players as ...
Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 75: Exclusive Aman Dosanj interview
January 24, 2024 09:48 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBIn this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim chats to former Arsenal goalkeeper Aman Dosanj. Aman was, almost certainly, the first British South Asian to play for Arsenal Women and was certainly the first British South Asian Woman to represent England at any level. Tim talks to Aman about her career, her route into football from her childhood in Southampton and how she got to Arsenal, idolising David Seaman, her scholarship to Tennessee, her career ending due to a knee injury and subse...
Arsecast Extra Episode 564 - 22.01.2024
January 22, 2024 12:08 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBIn this episode we look back on Saturday's 5-0 win over Crystal Palace. There's discussion of Arsenal's set-piece prowess as that dominated the first half talking points, and the balance between being good at them and reliant on them. There were three open play goals in the second half, with confidence boosts for Trossard and Martinelli, and we also chat about the performance in general and how much we can take from it against a poor Palace side. We also talk about the substitutes, in partic...
Episode 767 - Vitamin D
January 19, 2024 05:52 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBIn this episode I'm joined by Tom Canton of The Gooner Talk to chat about Arsenal's return to action this weekend as we prepare to face Crystal Palace. Will the warm weather training in Dubai have been of real benefit to a side who have struggled to find their best form in recent weeks. There's also discussion of the January transfer window, the Benzema rumour, Mikel Arteta's use of young players, continued links to Ivan Toney, a mooted departure from the senior squad, and lots more. Follow...
Arsecast Extra Episode 563 - 15.01.2024
January 15, 2024 12:04 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBIn this January break episode there's no football to talk about, but we chat a little about Arsenal's trip to Dubai, Mikel Arteta's popularity, the return of Jurrien Timber to training after his injury, Declan Rice getting old, and online clamour for players of the past, before we discuss James' interview with Tomas Rosicky. We also answer listener questions about who might come to life in the second half of the season, the January transfer window, selling Smith Rowe to fund a signing, as we...
Episode 766 - Warm weather training
January 11, 2024 16:59 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBIn this episode I'm joined by Ryan Hunn, co-host of the Stadio podcast, to chat about Arsenal's current situation, whether there should be more focus on creativity than shooting, as well as other topics including Leandro Trossard, the January transfer window and whether a crafty loan might be the best hope for an arrival this month, how best to maximise the value in the squad, and lots more. Follow Ryan @ryanhunn Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Mem...
Arsecast Extra Episode 562 - 08.01.2024
January 08, 2024 12:32 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBIn this episode we look back on the 2-0 FA Cup third round defeat to Liverpool. We analyse a first half in which Arsenal played well and did a lot right, but failed to make the most of the chances they created. It's a familiar theme, and one which came back to haunt us as late goals from the Mugsmashers condemned us to an FA Cup exit at a frustratingly early stage again. We chat about how Arsenal didn't make the most of the first half, examine the chances we could have done better with, befo...
Episode 765 - Statements (Elliot Smith)
January 05, 2024 05:23 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBIn this episode I'm joined by Elliot Smith, who must strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree with statements I put to him (suggested by our Patreon members). Topics include: The Fulham game, goals from open play, David Raya and Aaron Ramsdale, recalling Kieran Tierney from loan, VAR, the absence of Jurrien Timber, the January transfer window, Mikel Arteta's contractual situation, and lots more. Follow Elliot @yankeegunner Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by be...
Arsecast Extra Episode 561 - 01.01.2024
January 01, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBIn this episode we look back on the dismal end to 2023, as Arsenal put in their worst performance of the season to lose 2-1 to Fulham. We discuss the team selection, starting as well as we did and not building on it, the pace of our passing, how the manager's substitutions only made things worse in the second half, some individuals, the goals we conceded, and how quickly the table, and the mood, can change over the festive period. We also talk about whether this performance was one people sa...
Episode 764 - Shooting blanks
December 29, 2023 11:42 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBIn this episode I'm joined by Kaya Kaynak of Football London to discuss Arsenal's 2-0 defeat to West Ham on Thursday night. There's a big discussion about the shots to goals ratio in this game and others, as well as focus on the individual outputs of Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, and Bukayo Saka – and what Mikel Arteta can do to solve something that is becoming a bit of a problem. We chat about the substitutions, whether Emile Smith Rowe could be a goalscoring option, the goals Arsenal ...
Arsecast Extra Episode 560 - 24.12.2023
December 24, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBIn this episode we look back on the enthralling 1-1 draw with Liverpool on Saturday evening. Arsenal made a bright start and went ahead, but should the home side have had a penalty after Martin Odegaard's handball? We chat about their equaliser and how we defended, as well as all the other big incidents, the slippy pitch, Alexander-Arnold hitting the bar, solid defending by both sides, and whether or not a point is a good return from this game for us, despite what TV narratives might suggest...
Episode 763 - Into year five ...
December 21, 2023 17:58 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBIn this episode I'm joined by Andrew Allen to discuss the European Supreme Court ruling on the Super League, plus FIFA's expanded Club World Cup (backed by Arsene Wenger), what it might mean for the game and the impact it could have on players and clubs with more and more games. We then take some time to reflect on Mikel Arteta's four years in charge of Arsenal after he celebrated that anniversary this week, chatting about what he's done and what there is still to do, with a quick but on the...
Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 74: Mid-season Review
December 21, 2023 08:27 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBIn this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim talks to Houston Dynamo's lead Video Analyst and Arsenal Women fan Carl Carpenter. There's is a small bit of discussion about the North London derby defeat (because nobody needs a deep dive on that!) then Tim and Carl go through each area of the team to review the first half of the season, including, the attack adapting to Alessia Russo upfront, the new midfield emerging underneath Little and Walti, McCabe as an inverting full-back and how a...
Arsecast Extra Episode 559 - 18.12.2023
December 18, 2023 13:03 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBIn this episode we look back on the 2-0 win over Brighton on Sunday afternoon. We chat about the balance between Arsenal's attacking dominance and frustration that we didn't make the breakthrough more quickly, as well as the overall performance on a day when the visitors were restricted to just one good chance. There's focus on some key players, like Gabriel Jesus, Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard, as well as discussion of the importance of this win on a weekend when others dropped points. We...
Episode 762 - Unproven
December 14, 2023 18:03 - 55 minutes - 51 MBIn this episode I'm joined by James Benge of CBS Sports, and we begin with the then breaking news that Mikel Arteta's FA charge for bringing the game into disrepute etc was found to be unproven. It means the manager can resume normal duties, and we chat about aspects of the process, and some wider thoughts on the refereeing discussion and the media's role. Attention then turns to the fact Arsenal topped their Champions League group while other English clubs did the exact opposite, Arteta and...
Arsecast Extra Episode 558 - 11.12.2023
December 11, 2023 13:03 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBIn this episode we look back on the 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday. We discuss the Villa goal, the chances that Arsenal failed to take on the evening that should have been enough to get at least a point from the game, and whether or not we did enough to break their offside trap. We also chat about substitutions and whether there's something missing from the bench when it comes to our attacking options. Then we do listener questions about Kai Havertz, Arsenal Women's big win over Chels...
Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 73: Chelsea preview
December 07, 2023 10:18 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBIn this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim looks ahead to this weekend's huge WSL clash between Arsenal and Chelsea Women with Counterpressed's Jessy Parker Humphreys. Firstly, Tim and Jessy discuss the success of the Counterpressed podcast and the evolution of women's football coverage in the UK. Then Tim and Jessy look ahead to this weekend's big London derby and discuss how it might impact the title race, why the pressure is more on Arsenal than Chelsea, what the respective team l...