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Episode 608 - An extra Arsecast
December 17, 2020 11:31 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBIn this bonus episode, James and I discuss the 1-1 draw with Southampton at the Emirates. Arsenal scored a goal, and a very good goal too, but also picked up yet another red card. We chat about team selection, conceding to Theo, Gabriel's off-night, Dani Ceballos, midfield in general, Bukayo Saka, what we can take going into the Everton game, and lots more. Buy the Goodly Christmas card here – all proceeds go to the Arsenal Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
Arsecast Extra Episode 388 - 14.12.2020
December 14, 2020 12:56 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBIn this episode we pore over the 1-0 defeat at home to Burnley, our fourth successive loss at home. Team selection is a major talking point as the same old faces gave us the same old rubbish, and just when things looked like they might be a bit better, the rank stupidity of Granit Xhaka derailed the little momentum we had built. We chat about the red card, wonder why Arsenal players are behaving in such strange ways, and obviously there's a lot of discussion about Mikel Arteta and his positi...
Episode 607: Play the kids?
December 11, 2020 12:04 - 57 minutes - 53 MBIn this episode I'm joined by James Benge of CBS Sports to talk about Arsenal's 4-2 win over Dundalk in the Europa League. It's six wins from six in Europe, in marked contrast to our Premier League form, and we discuss some of the good individual performances – in particular Folarin Balogun (whose contract situation is discussed) – and the positives from the game in Dublin. We then wonder how Mikel Arteta fixes things for the weekend. Is playing the kids the answer? Would there be the patie...
The Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 19 - Skin in the game
December 08, 2020 11:22 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBIn this month's edition of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Pippa talk to sports journalists and broadcasters Natasha Henry and Annemarie Batson about representation and opportunity for black women in sports media. Pippa, Annemarie and Natasha talking about their personal experiences of breaking into the industry, the value- and the lack- of rolemodels for minorities and whether anything has genuinely changed since the Black Lives Matter movement dominated the news cycle during the summer....
Arsecast Extra Episode 387 - 06.12.2020
December 06, 2020 23:34 - 1 hour - 96 MBOn this show, recorded just a couple of hours after the game, we reflect on the 2-0 defeat in the North London derby. Despite knowing how they wanted to sucker punch us, we left our jaw hanging out there for a good punching. We chat about the team selection, Thomas Partey's involvement and the bizarre way it ended, conceding two in the first half and then being allowed to dominate the second, and, of course, all the crosses we made. So. Many. Crosses. Then there are listener questions about ...
Arsecast Extra Episode 386 - 04.12.2020
December 04, 2020 12:04 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBOn this extra Arsecast Extra, we discuss the 4-1 win over Rapid Vienna in the Europa League – the first time fans have been allowed in the Emirates since March. James was there, so we talk about his experience as one of the 2,000 lucky supporters, the impact it might have had on the players, and the very obvious difference it makes to the experience, whether you're there or watching from afar. We then chat about the match, goals for Alex Lacazette, Pablo Mari, Eddie Nketiah and Emile Smith R...
Arsecast Extra Episode 385 - 30.11.2020
November 30, 2020 13:42 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBIn this episode we discuss the 2-1 defeat to Wolves at the Emirates on Sunday night. We start by talking about the collision between David Luiz and Raul Jimenez which left the Wolves man with a fractured skull. Should the Brazilian have continued, and when is football going to start taking head injuries more seriously? Then it's the football, and although we intended to analyse the game in some detail, it quickly became a very broad discussion about what's going at the club right now. The sh...
Episode 606 - Joe with the Flo
November 27, 2020 05:05 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBOn this week's show I chat to Andrew Allen about our 3-0 win over Molde in the Europa League, the positive contribution of Nicolas Pepe after his red card against Leeds, a first goal for Folarin Balogun, plus Reiss Nelson, Joe Willock and Emile Smith Rowe making a good night for the Academy lads. Then it's Tayo Popoola to reminisce about Diego Maradona after his passing this week. Possibly the greatest ever to play the game, he was an amazing footballer and a man whose lifestyle left plenty...
Arsecast Extra Episode 384 - 23.11.2020
November 23, 2020 12:31 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBIn this episode we go back over the 0-0 draw with Leeds at Elland Road on Sunday. Mikel Arteta did make changes to his team, but they didn't really work in the first half. The second was complicated by the dismissal of Nicolas Pepe, and in the end a point in the context of the game was reasonable. We discuss the sending off, how the record signing blew a big chance, and Mikel Arteta's reaction to it. There's also chat about the importance of Bukayo Saka, as well as the club's dismal use of re...
Episode 605 - It's all over (the Interlull, that is)
November 20, 2020 05:04 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBOn this week's show I celebrate the end of the longest Interlull ever, and talk to journalist Daniel Storey about the the demands being placed on players this season. We chat about the prevalence of muscular injuries, unnecessary friendlies, Covid risks, the pressure on international managers which dictate their team selections, the five subs rule, as well as Arsenal, Mikel Arteta, and how he needs to change things in trying circumstances. Then I'm joined by Paul from the Leeds That podcast...
Arsecast Extra Episode 383 - 16.11.2020
November 16, 2020 12:23 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBThis episode of the Arsecast Extra is brought to you by Interlull – the safe, new, hygienic product that cleanses your football bits. We make our way through discussion of the bleak greyness of the world right now, dodgy Irish accents, the internationals, Mikel Arteta hopefully making things better, before we come up with a very simple solution to our on-pitch problems. We then answer listener questions about potential injuries, media coverage in the Covid-19 landscape, Dani Ceballos, Emile ...
Episode 604 - The well timed Interlull
November 13, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBOn this week's show I'm joined by Clive Palmer to take stock of where we are after a patchy start to the season, and a disappointing defeat to Aston Villa. Will this Interlull be a good one for Mikel Arteta to take stock, and think about how he adds much needed attacking potency to his team? We chat about some changes he might make to his team to improve the attack and midfield, as well as discussing a couple of players – Nicolas Pepe and William Saliba – in whom we've made significant finan...
Arsecast Extra Episode 382 - 09.11.2020
November 09, 2020 13:02 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBOn this week's show we look back on the dismal 3-0 defeat to Aston Villa at the Emirates on Sunday. There's a lot to unpack as we discuss a very poor collective performance along with some very poor individual ones. How much is Mikel Arteta's system at fault, when it comes to analysing players who are under-performing? Our creative problems come into sharp focus again as missed chances prove costly, and we talk about how this game needs to spark some kind of rethink from the manager. We make ...
Episode 603 - Hey Joe!
November 06, 2020 05:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBOn this week's show I chat with Andrew Allen about our 4-1 win over Molde in the Europa League. It's a good scoreline, but there's still a lot to talk about. Nicolas Pepe finished with a goal and an assist, but it wasn't completely convincing. Joe Willock was superb again, but how does he get minutes in the Premier League. We also chat about Willian, Bukayo Saka, Mikel Arteta and his team selection decisions, Bernd Leno, the Aston Villa game, pay-per-view and more. Follow Andrew @aallenspor...
Arsecast Extra Episode 381 - 02.11.2020
November 02, 2020 12:06 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBIt's a very goodly morning as we discuss yesterday's 1-0 win over Man Utd at Old Trafford. We've waited a long time for victory there in the league, so it feels sweet. We chat about the team selection and the way the starting XI executed the game-plan so well. Within the impressive collective performance, there were some eye-catching individuals too, and we shine the light on some of those, including Gabriel, Rob Holding, Hector Bellerin, Thomas Partey, and Mohamed Elneny – a player who proba...
Episode 602 - Done-dalk
October 30, 2020 11:51 - 1 hour - 70 MBOn this week's episode James and I discuss the 3-0 win over I Know It's Dundalk in the Europa League. We chat about the enigma that is Nicolas Pepe after his wonderful goal, and Mikel Arteta's comments about him. There's also focus on excellent performances from Joe Willock and Reiss Nelson, Folarin Balogun's debut and a look ahead to Old Trafford. Then, for more on Sunday's game, I'm joined by Musa Okwonga to discuss Man Utd, his view on what's shaping up to be an unpredictable season, Arte...
Arsecast Extra Episode 380 - 26.10.2020
October 26, 2020 12:04 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBOn this episode, we look back on the 1-0 defeat to Leicester at the Emirates on Sunday evening. Arsenal can rue missed chances and an abysmal decision to chalk off an early goal, but the second half performance in particular left much to be desired. We chat about some individual performances, like Alex Lacazette, David Luiz, Dani Ceballos and Thomas Partey, as well as our lack of chance creation, and wonder is it down the rigid system in which Mikel Arteta expects his players to operate. It l...
Arsecast Extra Episode 379 - 23.10.2020
October 23, 2020 11:08 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBIn this episode we discuss the 2-1 Europa League win over Rapid Vienna. As well as discussing an impressive full debut from Thomas Partey, we delve into the issue of how we can start to become a more attacking team. Mikel Arteta has laid the foundations, but something else needs to happen up front. Andrew thinks the solution lies within, but James is not convinced. We also chat about Bernd Leno after a difficult night for him, and there are questions about a lack of competition for him, as we...
The Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 18 - Inequality
October 21, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBFor this month's episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast Tim is joined by The Athletic's Women's Football Correspondent Katie Whyatt. They chat a little about Katie's path to becoming one of the only full-time women's football correspondents in the country, then they get into some big ticket topics around inequality between teams in the WSL- is it avoidable? Does it matter? Is the WSL now on an untroubled path to becoming a mirror image of the Premier League? And what about some of the revered...
Arsecast Extra Episode 378 - 19.10.2020
October 19, 2020 11:35 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBOn this episode we look back in the 1-0 defeat to Man City on Saturday, a result/performance which has generated a lot of discussion, and which is interesting to analyse because of the way people have reacted to it. We chat about the scoreline in the context of other defeats there in recent years, and the selection decision Mikel Arteta made in using Willian in that particular role. How much was this game Arteta v Guardiola? Could we have been more adventurous in general or later in the match...
Episode 601 - Project WGTFY
October 16, 2020 04:05 - 1 hour - 57 MBOn this week's show, I'm joined by Philippe Auclair to chat about the Project Big Picture stuff that went down this week. Even though it was voted down, what nefarious intentions lay behind this story coming out? What is the end-game? What could the ramifications be for the Premier League and beyond? We also chat about the pay-per-view stuff, the arrival and potential impact of Thomas Partey, William Saliba, Arsene Wenger's book and more. You can find the link to Philippe's new album here: ...
Arsecast Extra Episode 377 - 12.10.2020
October 12, 2020 10:55 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBOn this Interlull episode of the Arsecast Extra, James has to deal with bits of himself literally falling out of his own body, before we discuss the big story of the weekend – the Project Give All The Money To The Big Clubs. Are there potential benefits to the game, or is this a piece of rank, cynical opportunism? We also chat about the decision to charge £14.95 for pay-per-view games on Sky Sports and BT Sports, the absence of William Saliba from our Europa League squad, Arsene Wenger's upco...
Episode 600 - Nicklas Bendtner
October 09, 2020 04:04 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBOn this week's show, I'm joined by former Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner. With him, author Rune Skyum-Neilsen to chat about his book 'Both Sides' which is out now in England. We discuss his time at Arsenal, the ups and downs of his career, Arsene Wenger, injuries at bad times, how he views the club now, his plans for the future and loads more. You can also win a copy of the book. First up though, there's discussion of the Mesut Ozil situation as the club's highest earner is left out of Eu...
Episode 599 - Arse Partey
October 06, 2020 11:16 - 51 minutes - 47 MBOn this bonus podcast, I'm joined by James and Andrew Allen to discuss the somewhat surprise transfer deadline signing of Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid. We chat about how the deal went down, the money involved, how late it came, but most importantly what the player will bring to this Arsenal team. We then discuss the window as a whole, grade the incoming and outgoing business, the departures of Lucas Torreira and Matteo Guendouzi, the issue of too many non-homegrown players, William Sal...
Arsecast Extra Episode 376 - 05.10.2020
October 05, 2020 10:41 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBOn this episode of the Arsecast Extra we discuss the 2-1 win over Sheffield United on Sunday, in which two excellent second half goals helped us to three points against a difficult side. We touch on the introduction of Nicolas Pepe and the change in shape as a key factor in the win, a first Emirates goal for Bukayo Saka, the positives we should take from this game despite clear room for improvement, and where it leaves us in the table after the first four games. Then, as it's transfer deadlin...
Arsecast Extra Episode 375 - 02.10.2020
October 02, 2020 09:20 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBOn this extra Arsecast Extra we discuss the penalty shoot-out win over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup. We discuss the man of the match performance of Bernd Leno and ask if it's time now to stop the constant comparisons with Emi Martinez. We also chat about the positives of three wins out of four against Liverpool in recent months, Nicolas Pepe on the left, the penalty shoot-out itself and the wonderful, ice-cold way in which Ainsley Maitland-Niles takes his. We then answer listener questions ab...
Arsecast Extra Episode 374 - 29.09.2020
September 29, 2020 12:07 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBOn this week's show we discuss last night's 3-1 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield. How much can we be frustrated in losing to a team as good as they are? We chat about some big moments, including the red card that wasn't, Lacazette's miss, Mikel Arteta's team selection, how far we can go with this squad of players without further investment, and Aubameyang as the central striker to get on the end of chances like Laca's. There are listener questions about shots conceded and shots taken, whether w...
Episode 598 - The ones who were there
September 25, 2020 04:05 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBOn this week's very busy show I'm joined first by James Benge to talk about the midweek Carabao Cup win over Leicester, the impact of the young Academy players, Nicolas Pepe, and a certain someone who didn't play. Then, to get some background on new signing Alex Runarsson, I chat to author Matt McGinn who literally wrote the book on Icelandic football and who can give us some insight into the new signing. Finally, ahead of Monday's clash with Liverpool, some perspective from that side of the...
Arsecast Extra Episode 373 - 21.09.2020
September 21, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBOn this week's show discuss the 2-1 win over West Ham in which the result was much better than the performance. We talk about Mikel Arteta pulling no punches about that after the game, why Kieran Tierney being so good has caused a bit of a problem, the contribution of Bukayo Saka, the need for midfield reinforcement even if Xhaka and Ceballos played their parts in the win, as well as some of the Premier League controversy over the weekend regarding handball and penalties. We then answer liste...
Episode 597: Auba stays, Emi goes
September 18, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBOn this week's show I'm joined briefly by Matt Spiro to get his impressions of Runar Alex Runarsson, the Icelandic keeper playing with Dijon who is heavily tipped to join Arsenal in the wake of Emi Martinez's departure to Aston Villa. I also ask him for the latest on our pursuit of Houssem Aouar and Matteo Guendouzi's links with PSG. Then I'm joined by the Man from East Lower to chat about Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's contract extension and it's various implications, Martinez, Mikel Arteta as...
Arsecast Extra Episode 372 - 14.09.2020
September 14, 2020 10:21 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBOn this week's show we look back on the season opener, the 3-0 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage. We chat about Mikel Arteta's team selection, impressive debuts for Gabriel and Willian, strong performances from Mohamed Elneny and Hector Bellerin, as well as an early reminder from Bernd Leno as to his quality. Plus, patterns of play as we score a very familiar looking goal, the absence of William Saliba, before we answer listener questions about Emi Martinez's departure and the potential arriv...
Episode 596 - Ken Early
September 11, 2020 04:05 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBIt's the traditional pre-season conversation with Ken Early of Second Captains. We chat about the impact of Covid-19 on football and life, how Chelsea have spent big while others are still waiting to see how the market transpires, the pressure on Frank Lampard, signs of the financial bubble around the Premier League beginning to burst with the loss of the Chinese TV rights income, City without Messi, Arsenal chat, and lots more as we ramble our way through an hour or so. Follow Ken @kenearl...
Episode 595 - Ah shit, here we go again
September 11, 2020 04:00 - 59 minutes - 55 MBOn this week's show I'm joined by Amy Lawrence, Charles Watts, Lewis Ambrose, Tim Stillman and James to preview the new season. I ask them all about the state of the squad, transfer business that still needs to be done, key players for the new campaign, who might surprise us, what is realistically a good season for us and lots more. There's also a last call for the Patreon Fantasy Football league, the winners of our mug competition, and some of the usual waffle. Follow @amylawrence71 – @gu...
Arsecast Extra Episode 371 - 07.09.2020
September 07, 2020 14:42 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBOn this week's show we chat about the players who are away on international duty, including Granit Xhaka's performance against Germany, before we touch on some of the aspects of our secret weekend game against Aston Villa, even though nobody saw any of it. Dani Ceballos has returned but midfield recruitment remains a major concern, so we discuss the Thomas Partey situation, as well as Houssem Aouar, Matteo Guendouzi featuring for France U21s, and we ponder what the future might hold for Mesut...
Episode 594 - Fans and Tickets and Transfers
September 04, 2020 04:05 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBI'm joined this week by the Guardian's Nick Ames to discuss the official arrival of Gabriel from Lille, and what we can reasonably expect from him this season. We chat about the reshaping of the defence, the need to move players on, and the big job Mikel Arteta has to do in midfield. After that, with details of how the reintroduction of fans is going to work, I talk to Tim Payton from the AST about ballots, ticket allocations, memberships, what exactly a match day is going to look like for ...
Arsecast Extra Episode 370 - 31.08.2020
August 31, 2020 11:10 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBOn this week's show we look back on our Community Shield win over Liverpool, the latest 'big game' win for Mikel Arteta's side. We chat about the team selection, highlight some good individual performances and look at some of the positive aspects of the team's play, before we round out part one with player ratings. After that we answer listener questions about the futures of Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Emi Martinez who were so impressive at Wembley, as well as Matteo Guendouzi, the prospect of...
Episode 593 - Billy the Kid
August 28, 2020 04:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBOn this week's show I'm joined by Matt Spiro to talk about William Saliba, after we got our first glimpse of him in an Arsenal shirt during the week. We also chat about imminent signing Gabriel Magalhaes from Lille, hopes for Nicolas Pepe in his second season at the club, and how Covid is impacting the start of the new Ligue 1 season. Then it's midfield chat with James as we discuss Mikel Arteta's press conference comments about Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Matteo Guendouzi, Dani Ceballos and Mo...
Arsecast Extra Episode 369 - 24.08.2020
August 24, 2020 11:45 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBOn today's show we chat about the departure of Freddie Ljungberg from the coaching staff, the hiring of a specialist set-piece coach, the impending arrival of Gabriel Magalhaes from Lille, and some of the other transfer rumours doing the rounds – in particular the midfoeld players we're linked with. James tries to pick his Community Shield team, we make our guesses at how much we'll spend during the transfer window and how much we'll bring in, and there are questions about some of the new pla...
Episode 592 - Young Marbles
August 21, 2020 04:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBOn this week's show I'm joined first by Andrew Allen to discuss and Arseblog News Magnum Opus – the season review which turned into an epic. We pick out some highlights from that, then turn our attention to the new kit, behind the scenes documentaries, the lack of TV coverage when football does return next month, some brief Champions League final chat, and the Premier League fixtures which were released yesterday. Then youth expert Jeorge Bird chats about the changing structures at that lev...
The Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 17 - Show me the way to San Sebastian
August 18, 2020 10:43 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBIn the latest episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Pippa chat with host of the Box to Box WSL podcast Alex Ibaceta about the Gunners' Champions League tie against PSG on Saturday night, including players to watch, predictions and the panel ask who can stop Lyon from winning their 5th consecutive Champions League title. Then Tim chats to French women's football journalist Tara Britton from L'Equipiere to get the PSG perspective. There is discussion about whether they can break Lyon...
Arsecast Extra Episode 368 - 17.08.2020
August 17, 2020 11:27 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBOn today's show we discuss the weekend's big story: the departure of Raul Sanllehi as head of football. All concerned are trying to play it as amicable, mutual decision, but does that really make any sense given the timing of it, and how closely it's come to an internal investigation by owners KSE. We chat about the former Head of Football and the work he did at the club, how the spotlight now falls on Technical Director Edu, and we explore his closeness to Sanllehi, the agent led approach an...
Episode 591 - Free Willy
August 14, 2020 11:20 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBOn this week's show I'm joined by Clive Palmer to discuss the needs of the Arsenal squad going into this transfer window. We cover all areas - goalkeeper, defence, midfield, and attack – to try and work out what we might do, who might be vulnerable to a departure, and the kinds of players Mikel Arteta wants to bring to the club. We start though with some thoughts on the arrival of Willian who has signed a three year deal with the club after his contract at Chelsea expired. All that, and more...
Arsecast Extra Episode 367 - 10.08.2020
August 10, 2020 10:39 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBOn today's show we begin by discussing what appears to be the imminent arrival of Willian on a free transfer from Chelsea, weighing up the pros and cons of his experience with his age and contract length. We then chat in some depth about the changes made to the club's scouting network, letting Francis Cagigao and many of his team go, and the way we recruit players. Is our approach sufficient in the modern game, particularly when both your scouting and analysis departments feel somewhat margin...
Episode 590 - The 55
August 06, 2020 11:25 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBThis week's Arsecast is a day early, but comes in response to yesterday's club statement regarding the 55 redundancies being sought. I'm joined by Philippe Auclair to discuss that, the framing of the statement as something necessary to keep team investment going, social and moral responsibility from the owners KSE, the timing of the communication, the fact our Head of Recruitment is being made redundant, how the players feel about his after being given assurances their pay cuts would save jo...
Arsecast Extra Episode 366 - 03.08.2020
August 03, 2020 11:36 - 1 hour - 106 MBOn today's show we look back on our record extending 14th FA Cup, following the 2-1 win over Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday. We chat about the excitement of the occasion, from watching at home to being at the match; the way it all played out from Chelsea's opener to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's winner and beyond; our tactical approach, the game plan, some good fortune along the way, and ultimately yet another FA Cup win. After that, we discuss what it means in this crazy season to have ended ...
Arsecast Extra Episode 365 - 31.07.2020
July 31, 2020 11:15 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBIt's a special FA Cup final Arsecast Extra, in which James and I chat about how we're feeling ahead of game, whether it's more anxiety or excitement, before we discuss our team selection and how Mikel Arteta might set up his team and approach the game. Then we're joined by the legend that is Ian Wright to talk all about the final, his thoughts on the team, our strengths and how we should play, what it's like to experience the occasion as a player and lots more. And as usual we take listener q...
Arsecast Extra Episode 364 - 27.07.2020
July 27, 2020 11:15 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBThe Premier League season is over and we look back on the final day victory over Watford, in what was a fairly meaningless game for us. There's discussion of Kieran Tierney's first Arsenal goal, David Luiz conceding another penalty and setting a record in the process, and we reflect on an 8th placed finish overall. We're glad to see the back of the season, and lessons have to be learned, but we try to end part 1 with some positives to take from this campaign. In part 2 we answer listener ques...
Episode 589 - Madcap Recap - V2
July 24, 2020 05:33 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBThis week's show starts with a recap of what has been a truly bizarre Premier League season, one which is ending on Sunday against Watford. From Laurent Koscielny's no-show to £72m on Pepe, Unai Emery's departure, three managers in one campaign, 'super' agents, Mikel Arteta saving lives, a European exit, pay cuts, lockdown and a chance to end it all with a trophy. All that and more, before I chat with Lewis Ambrose about creativity in the team and the current tactical set-up, how recruitment...
Episode 589 - Madcap Recap
July 24, 2020 04:01 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBThis week's show starts with a recap of what has been a truly bizarre Premier League season, one which is ending on Sunday against Watford. From Laurent Koscielny's no-show to £72m on Pepe, Unai Emery's departure, three managers in one campaign, 'super' agents, Mikel Arteta saving lives, a European exit, pay cuts, lockdown and a chance to end it all with a trophy. All that and more, before I chat with Lewis Ambrose about creativity in the team and the current tactical set-up, how recruitment...
Episode 588 - The sexy jobs
July 22, 2020 10:04 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBA crafty midweek bonus Arsecast for you, looking back on last night's frustrating, if not that surprising, defeat to Aston Villa. Mikel Arteta rotated but didn't get enough out of the fresh legs he brought in. We chat about the performance, lots of things we already know about it, the lack of creativity and the calls for Mesut Ozil to fill that gap – as well as the German's situation overall. Squad building, a reality check after two big wins, the imminent end of a frustration season, the Ar...