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Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal

283 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 233 ratings

The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke, James McNicholas (Gunnerblog), Art de Roche and comedian Ian Stone bring you a weekly podcast dedicated to Arsenal Football Club. They'll bring you reaction to all the games, expert insight into the inner-workings of the club, including transfers and contracts, and analysis on the women's team too.

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The VAR dilemma and Arsenal’s statement

November 06, 2023 15:53 - 50 minutes

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to dissect an eventful game at St James’ Park, that saw Arsenal lose their first league game of the season. Bruno Guimarães should have seen red before half time, and VAR concluded there wasn’t enough wrong with Newcastle’s goal for it to be ruled out. Mikel Arteta was furious in his post match press conference, calling the officiating embarrassing and a disgrace. Arsenal released a statement the following day echoing the manager’s words, which...

Gunners dealt Hammer blow before trip to Tyneside

November 02, 2023 15:00 - 36 minutes

Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone, to reflect on a disappointing night at the London Stadium, that saw Arsenal dumped out the Carabao Cup by West Ham. The panel also look ahead to the Arsenal's visit to Newcastle on Saturday evening. Plus, childhood inspirations, dogs behaving badly, and a game of what would Adrian say? Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eddie puts Blades to the sword

October 30, 2023 15:30 - 45 minutes

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to reflect on and analyse the Arsenal’s thrashing of Sheffield United at the Emirates. It was a perfect afternoon that saw Nketiah bag his first hat-trick for the club, Tomiyasu score his first goal, and plenty of rotation showcasing the current squad depth.  Plus, favourite Japanese exports, dating advice, and a look ahead to a big week with games in three competitions. Produced by Jay Beale.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Gabi goals take Arsenal top of Group B

October 25, 2023 18:56 - 49 minutes

James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to reflect on Arsenal’s 2-1 win in Seville, taking them top of their Champions League group. Gabriel Jesus was superb, setting up Martinelli beautifully for the opener, before rifling in what turned out to be the winner. The panel wax lyrical about Declan Rice yet again and discuss whether Takehiro Tomiyasu should be first choice left back. Plus, there’s MORE talk around the goalkeeper situation, and Martin Ødegaard's form. Produced by Ja...

Declan Rice, magnificent again and again

October 23, 2023 14:19 - 43 minutes

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to reflect on Arsenal's late comeback at Stamford Bridge, where Declan Rice was brilliant yet again, dragging Arsenal back into the game through anticipation and composure. Plus, the relentless Bukayo Saka, super substitutions for the second week running, and back to back wins for Arsenal in the WSL. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 'unflusterable' Benjamin White

October 18, 2023 14:17 - 31 minutes

With Premier League football returning this weekend, James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to preview Arsenal’s visit to Stamford Bridge. Now the dust has settled, the panel reflect on the Manchester City game, as well as Arsenal’s injury time comeback in the WSL, which saw Beth Mead return after 11 months. Plus, we give Ben White his flowers, with rumours he's close to agreeing a new deal at the club. Produced by Jay Beale.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Controlled emotions and super substitutions

October 09, 2023 13:37 - 42 minutes

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to celebrate the Arsenal's victory over Manchester City for the first time since 2015. Martinelli returned to the squad and came off the bench to score the winner, which saw all four substitutes combine. Also, has anybody seen Erling Haaland? Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lacklustre in Lens, Raya vs Rambo, and Man City preview

October 04, 2023 13:58 - 41 minutes

James McNicholas returns to the pod alongside Adrian Clarke and Ian Stone, to reflect on Arsenal’s disappointing result at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis vs Lens. It was a bad night all round as Bukayo Saka hobbled off after 34 minutes and self-inflicted errors cost the Gunners again. The panel also preview Sunday’s clash against Manchester City and discuss Raya vs Ramsdale, particularly what it means for the club in a wider sense. Plus, is a Xhaka sized hole affecting Zinchenko, and is Arteta ...

A stroll on the south coast as Havertz off the mark

October 02, 2023 14:14 - 36 minutes

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to talk about Arsenal's thrashing of Bournemouth at the Vitality. It was a perfect away day that included Havertz scoring his first goal for the club. Plus, a discussion around the latest VAR controversy, opening day disappointment for Arsenal in the WSL, and looking ahead to Lens. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One-nil to the Arsenal, made in Hale End

September 28, 2023 13:05 - 35 minutes

Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone, to talk about another 1-0 away win, this time at Brentford in the Carabao Cup. It was an evening to remember for Hale End, Tomiyasu and Kiwior were superb and Ramsdale was back in between the sticks, with a point to prove. Plus, we look ahead to Bournemouth, and the return of the WSL as Arsenal face Liverpool at the Emirates on Sunday. Produced by Jay Beale.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derby disappointment as injuries mount

September 25, 2023 13:36 - 47 minutes

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to reflect on a frustrating draw in the North London derby, as Arsenal continue to concede at home and mistakes are proving costly yet again. Plus, the panel look ahead to Wednesday's Carabao Cup fixture away to Brentford, as the Gunners' injury list grows. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An emphatic Champions League return, vibes FC, and North London Derby preview

September 21, 2023 13:27 - 48 minutes

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, having rung out their clothes, to discuss Wednesday night's all out attack 4-0 victory over PSV. This week the spotlight falls on Gabriel Jesus, Martin Odegaard, and William Saliba for their contributions to the night's events. The panel talk about keeping the dressing room happy - especially in light of the David Raya/Aaron Ramsdale situation. And there's the small matter of a North London Derby coming up on Sunday so the team look ahead to that...

Arsenal break Goodison hoodoo ahead of Champions League return

September 18, 2023 14:16 - 44 minutes

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to look back on Arsenal's fairly boring win over Everton on Sunday evening. Whilst the goal from Leandro Trossard provided a moment of magic for Arsenal, discussions on the game are dominated by the Raya v Rambo debate, the VAR decision to rule out Gabriel Martinelli's goal, and how much time is required to take a corner. All that plus the snooker, darts, and an audio Mario Balotelli "Why always me?" moment. Remember, you're only as good as your l...

Can Arsenal end their winless run at Goodison?

September 13, 2023 12:46 - 35 minutes

Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to look ahead to Arsenal's trip to Everton on Sunday. Plus, Declan Rice's presence and how he can help dominate 'moments', and what went wrong for Arsenal in the Women's Champions League. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bukayo Saka: Arsenal and England’s starboy

September 07, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes

There’s no doubt that Bukayo Saka is Arsenal and England’s starboy. The individual accolades have been piling up ever since his name first cropped up on the teamsheet. Listed for the FIFA Golden Boy Award in 2021, he is the back to back England Men’s Player of the Season, twice he has been awarded Arsenal Men’s Player of the Season, he's the PFA Young Player of the Year for 2022-23, and now FIFA Balon d'Or nominee 2023. In short the 22 year old’s career is on the up and up. Over the course o...

96' reasons to love Declan Rice

September 04, 2023 13:33 - 42 minutes

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on the most dramatic of wins vs Manchester United, with Declan Rice scoring in the 96th minute.  Plus, back to basics in defence, options up top, and sticking behind Kai.  Produced by Jay Beale. For tickets to our first ever live show, head to the following link https://www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/handbrake-off/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Champions League draw, United preview, and deadline day deals

September 01, 2023 12:17 - 45 minutes

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone for a bumper episode covering all the topics around Arsenal this week. Including last night’s Champions League draw, cleaning up at the PFA Awards, looking ahead to Manchester United on Sunday and will there will be any last minute deals on deadline day? Plus, kidneys, swimming lessons, and cheese sacrifices, yes you read that correctly. Produced by Jay Beale. For live show tickets, head to the following link https://www.leicestersquaretheatre...

Two points dropped and lessons in chemistry

August 28, 2023 15:01 - 58 minutes

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to work out what went wrong against Fulham for Arsenal to concede two eminently avoidable goals. The team discuss Thomas Partey's place in the line up, Kai Havertz against Fabio Vieira, and praise Eddie Nketiah whilst pondering why he didn't start. Plus all hail Bukayo Saka and his 83 consecutive Premier League starts, what could happen with ESR and say "hasta luego" to Kieran Tierney Produced by: Abi Paterson *** Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN De...

Fulham preview & What does Havertz contribute?

August 24, 2023 14:14 - 37 minutes

Host Ian Stone is alongside Adrian Clarke and The Athletic’s Jordan Campbell to look ahead to Saturday’s game against Fulham. There’s also a debate around what summer signing Kai Havertz brings to the side, and the latest on transfers. Produced by Mike Stavrou. *** Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to https://nordvpn.com/handbrake to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 months for free! It’s completely risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee!  Learn more about yo...

Rolls-Royce Saliba, Lighthouse Rice

August 22, 2023 14:00 - 53 minutes

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on a heart-in-mouth, 10 man, 1-0 win at Selhurst Park. Declan Rice and William Saliba were particularly impressive as the Arsenal showed a resilience to hold on, taking all 3 points back to North London. Plus, Eddie everywhere, Øde from the spot, Saka's new song and our latest third kit. Produced by Jay Beale. *** Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to https://nordvpn.com/handbrake to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan +...

Options without Timber and Palace preview

August 17, 2023 14:40 - 38 minutes

Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone, to discuss Mikel Arteta’s options with Jurrien Timber sidelined. Plus, a Crystal Palace preview and reminiscing of Thierry on his birthday. Produced by Jay Beale.  *** This is a paid advertisement by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/hand and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turnstile Turmoil: New systems on and off the pitch

August 14, 2023 17:11 - 52 minutes

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to talk through Arsenal's opening Premier League win, against Nottingham Forest. Plus, the panel discuss the turnstile issues which caused the game to be delayed, Timber's injury and why we have to be patient. Produced by Jay Beale *** This is a paid advertisement by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/hand and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking ahead to 23/24

August 10, 2023 14:55 - 48 minutes

Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone, for a preview of the 23/24 campaign. Plus, a look at how Arsenal will attempt to be less predictable this season, and we get an update on Flo Balogun from David Ornstein. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vieira from the spot again

August 07, 2023 14:59 - 34 minutes

Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s record 17th Community Shield victory, beating Manchester City on penalties. Produced by Jay Beale.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pre-season, David Raya, and Community Shield preview

August 03, 2023 12:19 - 42 minutes

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone for a round up of Arsenal’s pre-season. Plus, why Arteta’s interested in David Raya and a look ahead to this weekend’s Community Shield vs Man City.  Produced by Jay Beale. *** • This is a paid advertisement by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/hand and get on your way to being your best self. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/hand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing the Daily Football Briefing

July 18, 2023 04:00 - 3 minutes

The Athletic has just launched its brand new, daily 10 minute podcast for all those people who are just too busy in the mornings for anything longer. It’s called The Daily Football Briefing and will bring you right up to speed with the biggest stories from the night before and what to expect from the day ahead. Missed a big transfer story? David Ornstein will have you covered. What’s the latest about that club’s takeover saga? Matt Slater will have the latest. What’s Lionel Messi getting up t...

Introducing: Handbrake Off

July 08, 2023 23:00 - 2 minutes

Handbrake Off is your twice-weekly dedicated Arsenal show from The Athletic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summer Special: Destination Arsenal

July 07, 2023 13:53 - 1 hour

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to talk about what feels like everything happening at once for Arsenal this summer. We hear from David Ornstein for an update on the Rice and Timber deals and Art De Roché on the arrival of Russo. Plus, Kai Havertz, contract extensions, the Wenger statue, and an emotional goodbye to Granit Xhaka. Produced by Jay Beale.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

End of season awards featuring best triangle, most Odegaards and most dead parrot moment

May 29, 2023 16:49 - 52 minutes

For one last time in this magical season join Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke, Art De Roche, and Ian Stone for a look back at the highlights and lowlights of the past 12 months or so. Find out the panel's player of the season, goal of the season, moment they wished could be different, most improved player, and many, many more. All on this final episode of Handbrake Off (for this season!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arsenal squad audit: Who stays, who goes?

May 25, 2023 15:17 - 1 hour

Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to assess the Arsenal first team squad, deciding who they'd like to keep or sell ahead of the 23/24 campaign. Plus, a look ahead to the final games of the season as the men hope to finish on a high, and the women look to secure Champions League football.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No tooting at the Tolly, Win the dog, and emotions

May 22, 2023 13:38 - 35 minutes

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to talk about everything Arsenal except the football from Saturday. Following Arsenal's miserable loss to Forest we wonder what the worst takes have been about Arsenal not winning the league and why it's actually all Zinchenko's fault. We also discuss the new banner going up at the Emirates, transfers, and 'Win' the dog, Arsenal's new training ground companion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dara Ó Briain: 8 equals 2, sweeter victories, and home at the Emirates

May 18, 2023 18:10 - 57 minutes

Comedian Dara Ó Briain joins Amy Lawrence and Ian Stone to discuss all things Arsenal. Enjoy a trip down memory lane to when the panel first fell in love with the club, to reflections on this season, to how Granit Xhaka will be remembered, and finally to how the Emirates has been transformed this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arsenal need to be ruthless on and off the pitch

May 15, 2023 14:33 - 44 minutes

Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke to pick over the poor performance at home to Brighton that effectively ended Arsenal's pursuit of the title. With people making huge journeys to the Emirates and it simultaneously emptying out before the full time whistle there's a discussion what it means to be a supporter of this football club. We discuss the team and the possible big changes and clearouts that may well happen this summer. And Ian chooses a song that produces a visceral ...

Team spirit, new contracts and looking ahead to Brighton

May 11, 2023 12:46 - 40 minutes

Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone, to look ahead to this weekend’s fixture, as Arsenal take on Brighton. There’s more reaction to last weekend’s brilliant win at St. James’ Park and we look forward to Champions League away days next season. Plus, ABBA, squad morale and new contracts for Saka and Ramsdale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arsenal exact revenge over Newcastle to keep City in sight

May 08, 2023 14:43 - 53 minutes

Amy Lawrence and Art De Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s brilliant win over Newcastle. After last season’s disappointment at St. James Park, Mikel Arteta’s ‘desire for revenge’ was fulfilled, as Jorginho and Ødegaard stepped up for the second time this week. Kiwior and Xhaka also impressed again while Ramsdale made some excellent saves leading to his 10th away clean sheet of the season. Plus, we also discuss youth integration including the futures of Balogun and Patino and debate...

Arsenal's leaders step up and steamroll Chelsea

May 03, 2023 12:47 - 41 minutes

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to look back on the battering of the Blues. It's a win that sees a Premier League debut for Jakub Kiwior and senior players stepping up - Xhaka, Jorginho and Odegaard, who's delivering Pires numbers. A morale-boosting week for the men but a heart-breaking one for the women in the Champions League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Wright x Alan Shearer on Arsenal past and present

May 02, 2023 12:10 - 28 minutes

Join Alan Shearer and Ian Wright for a walk around Highbury and the Emirates as the two Premier League legends remember playing at the old Arsenal stadium against each other, and discuss whether the club is getting back to where it was at Highbury. Expect nostalgia, insight and, of course, a lot of laughs too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you believe in miracles?

April 27, 2023 12:25 - 35 minutes

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to look for positives after the reality check of the 4-1 mauling at Manchester City. Yes, it looks like the title has gone, but hey - we're back in the Champions League, and we're miles ahead of them lot down the road and Chelsea. Who we'll batter on Tuesday night. Probably. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Ornstein on Saliba, yet another draw, and Man City preview

April 24, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutes

With a big David Ornstein exclusive about William Saliba we had to get the man on himself to tell us what is going on with our trusty defender and whether we'll see him in an Arsenal shirt on Wednesday. There's a discussion around what went wrong on Friday night against Southampton as Arsenal dropped yet more points in their title run in leaving the door ajar for City. But all roads lead to the Etihad on Wednesday. So which team should Arteta put out? All that plus Michael Cox brings us an au...

Rallying cries and Saliba rain dances

April 17, 2023 14:14 - 37 minutes

"Don't give up and be a believer" that's the message of this podcast following the West Ham draw. Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke are here to bring some perspective and discuss what's gone wrong these past two matches against the Hammers and Liverpool. Plus we talk Bukayo and Wrighty's wise words to our starboy Oh and there's a message for those peddling a "bottlers" narrative too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leaving the wolf pack: Flamini and Wrighty on giving back after football

April 13, 2023 16:21 - 46 minutes

We've got a bit of a special one for you this week as you can hear from both Mathieu Flamini and Ian Wright in conversation with Amy Lawrence. Both talking about what they are doing now, and how they are giving back to the world and their community. On this subject of retirement, Adrian tells us what it's like to leave the "wolf pack" and adjust to life outside football. Plus there's a look ahead to West Ham and a discussion on the rearranged Chelsea fixture and how it impacts fans. It's Ian ...

Anfield draw reaction and learnings

April 09, 2023 23:24 - 36 minutes

Ian Stone is joined by Adrian Clarke and Art de Roche for some (almost) immediate reaction podding to Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Liverpool at Anfield. Listen to hear how the pod process that match, what they made of Arteta's subs, if Granit Xhaka really had that much to do with the change in atmosphere, and what it all means for the title race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liverpool preview, Jack Wilshere, and be more Bukayo

April 06, 2023 12:05 - 43 minutes

Joining Ian Stone to talk through another good week for Arsenal football club it's Art de Roche and Adrian Clarke. Following the Arsenal U18s win over Manchester City with a last minute winner in extra time, we find out more about Jack Wilshere the coach and his star player Miles Lewis Skelly who scored the winner. And we look ahead to Anfield where Arsenal will be looking to win their first match in the league there since 2012. What are the key battles? Trossard or Martinelli? And Holding to...

Arsenal hoover up all the football joy with Leeds win, coping strategies and The Ben White Philosophy

April 03, 2023 12:51 - 50 minutes

Following on from another big win at the weekend, this time over Leeds, and the chaos ensuing at other clubs, we wonder whether we've actually got all the football joy that's available. Here with their optimism, trepidation and level headed analysis it's Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, and Adrian Clarke. This week we discuss handing down the Arsenal fandom across the generations, the potential names for Arsenal babies, and whether we're all enjoying this season enough. There's some actual football t...

A big two months for Arsenal Football Club

March 30, 2023 12:01 - 39 minutes

Following on from Arsenal's dominant win over Bayern Munich in the Women's Champions League, the countdown begins for both the Premier League and WSL run ins, and Arsenal Women's hunt for the treble. This season has us very excited for the potential outcomes of both senior teams. Join Ian Stone, Art de Roche and Adrian Clarke for a look ahead to the Leeds game, a look back at the Champions League win, and the exciting WSL title run in too. All in all there is a lot of hope and joy around Arse...

Arsenal Q&A on the feels, Mikel Arteta, the squad, and Trukke Trukke

March 27, 2023 17:02 - 57 minutes

This is the podcast designed by you! We've asked for your questions and now Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to answer them. Topics include the "feels", Mikel Arteta, the squad, and, of course, the mantra of the whole show, the trukke trukke. (NB "trukke trukke" for those who are new is our way of talking about the title but without saying "title" for fear of bad luck. It comes from Italy) RUNNING ORDER 05.00 - The Feels 18.00 - Mikel Arteta 27.00 - Trukke Trukke 36.00 - The Play...

Loan-ly boys and odes to Ozil

March 23, 2023 15:59 - 57 minutes

It's the international break which seems like a good time to check in with how our loaned players are getting on at their various clubs. Joining Ian Stone to bring you the lowdown on the loan-ly boys it's Adrian Clarke and Art de Roche. We glide around the nations checking in on those in the Premier League, Ligue 1, and EFL to see how they're developing and if that loan is working out. Plus with Mesut Ozil retiring we reflect on the player that made you make noises, apparently! And there's so...

Arsenal go eight points clear as The Martin Odegaard Collective grooves into gear

March 20, 2023 15:29 - 53 minutes

Joining Ian Stone on this post Palace pod it's Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke. On today's show after Rob Holding's hair band caused a stir, we wondered what other Arsenal players could form bands and what kind of music would they play. Then we get into the football and talk about the brilliance of Bukayo, the majesty of Martinelli, and the exuberance of Xhaka - and almost every other player on the pitch! Plus we discuss how the team will be taking the rest of the season, the amount of winners...

Arsenal out of the Europa League and now have "11 finals to go"

March 17, 2023 12:51 - 42 minutes

Joining Ian Stone is Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke to discuss Arsenal's exit from the Europa League to Sporting CP. Everyone's asking the question: is this exit and blessing in disguise? Well, hear the reasons why it is and why we just need to chill out a little bit about the events and injuries of last night. Adrian and Amy discuss the persistent selection of Fabio Vieira over Emile Smith Rowe and the long term consequences that could have. Plus there's talk about Ian scaring Arteta, Ted La...

Arsenal cruise to victory over Fulham as Mikel joins the 100 club

March 13, 2023 16:57 - 55 minutes

Ian Stone is joined by James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke to look back on Arsenal's fabulous win over Fulham. There’s a lot of love for Leandro Trossard. Is the Belgian the best signing of the past January window in the Premier League?  Sunday was also a day for Jesus… as our brilliant Brazilian Gabriel returned from his three month layoff.  The boys discuss the seemingly sudden strength in depth we have in attack after worrying about it for most of the season. And to mark Mikel Arteta’s ...