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In this episode we discuss the 2-1 defeat to Brighton on Saturday. We start with Granit Xhaka's selection at left-back, how it impacted the team, and what it means for Nuno Tavares. We chat about the goals we conceded, the lacklustre performance when there was supposed to be a reaction, some poor decision making, and how a late flurry wasn't enough to prevent a truly disheartening result. There's also stuff on Alexandre Lacazette and the need for a change up front, as well as questions about a shift in formation, keeping fringe players more involved, VAR, our top four chances and Mikel Arteta, great rivalries and lots more.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog – this month every penny we earn from Patreon will be donated to Unicef to help children affected by conflict around the world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, I'm joined by Charles Watts to discuss a difficult week for Arsenal on and off the pitch. We chat about the fallout from the Crystal Palace game, and injuries to two key players - Kieran Tierney and Thomas Partey, as well as the best way for Mikel Arteta to deal with their absences with Nuno Tavares and Albert Sambi Lokonga waiting in the wings. There's also a long discussion about what to do up front, with Alexandre Lacazette's lack of goalscoring contribution now becoming a significant issue for the team. Should being shorn of two experienced players have an impact on the Frenchman's place in the team? All that, and much more, including a reminder of our fundraising efforts this month.Follow Charles on Twitter @charles_wattsGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog – this month every penny we earn from Patreon will be donated to Unicef to help children affected by conflict around the world.Donate to the Arse

In this episode James and I cover the 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on Monday. We try and understand why Arsenal were so far off the pace in the first half, examine the goals we conceded, before discussing a second half which was better, but then it couldn't have been much worse. We chat about the substitutions, and there's a long discussion based on questions about how we cope with injuries to Kieran Tierney and Thomas Partey, whether Nuno Tavares will continue at left-back having been taken off at half-time, potential changes up front and lots more.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog – this month every penny we earn from Patreon will be donated to Unicef to help children affected by conflict around the world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we're heading towards crunch time in the season, and with me to discuss Gary Neville, the 5 subs rule, Gabriel Martinelli, Arsenal as an attractive destination, Nicolas Pepe and more, is James Benge.Then we get some Crystal Palace perspective, Patrick Vieira chat, and more, ahead of Monday night's trip to Selhurst Park is Dan from HLTCO.Follow James @jamesbenge : Follow Dan @HLTCOIf you want to become an Arseblog Member on Patreon, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode James and I chat about his visit to France where he found himself in danger, but also saw William Saliba playing for Marseille. We talk about his performance and his prospects of coming back to Arsenal and playing a part next season, as well as rounding up all the other Interlull action including goals from our players, and Laurent Koscielny's retirement. Then we answer listener questions about the striker we might be after, Kieran Tierney's Real Madrid links, loan players, and lots more – including our predictions for the final ten games of the season.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.

In this episode discussion I'm joined by former Gunner Adrian Clarke to talk Bukayo Saka, protection from referees and from outdated pundits. We chat about his progress as a player, his contribution to the season, and reports that he's set to be offered a new contract, as well as what the celebrations of the team tell us about its progress and what other people think of it.Then I talk to Jon Spurling about his new book: Get it on: How the 70s Rocked Football – with some competition copies to give away too!Follow Adrian @adrianjclarke : Follow Jon @jonspurling1If you want to become an Arseblog Member on Patreon, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode James and I enjoy and celebrate our 1-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday lunchtime. We chat about the we way we played in the first half, the goal that won the game, and the contribution of Bukayo Saka. There's discussion of the challenge on him as well as Steven Gerrard's post-game comments about Saka's call for more protection. There's loads more besides, including the connection between the fans and the team, the manager's name being sung, the substitute performances from Pepe and Nketiah, Bernd Leno and Aaron Ramsdale, the centre-halves, James' reinterpretation of the concept of the clean sheet, bird poo, Ian Wright jingle fun and lots more.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.

In this episode, Tim is joined by German journalist and Wolfsburg expert Jasmina Schweimler to preview next week's huge Champions League quarter-final tie between Arsenal and Wolfsburg, with the first leg taking place at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday. Tim and Jasmina chat about Wolfsburg's form, how their former Arsenal players are getting on and Wolfsburg's continued presence at the very top of women's football.Then Tim is joined by Arsenal's Matildas, Caitlin Foord, Lydia Williams and Steph Catley for a round of fun, quickfire questions.You can follow Jasmina on Twitter @JasSchweimlerGet 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.

In this episode discussion of the 2-0 defeat to Liverpool, with Andrew Allen. We chat about a competitive first half, before the big moments in the second period that decided the game. Analysis of our chance to score, and the two we conceded over which we can have some regrets. We also speak about Gabriel Martinelli as a big positive, the reaction inside the stadium, Mikel Arteta's fixture-list grump, the need to respond against Villa on Saturday and lots more.Follow Andrew @aallensportIf you want to become an Arseblog Member on Patreon, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode James and I enjoy the 2-0 win over Leicester at the Emirates on Sunday. We discuss the sublime performance from Martin Odegaard, as well as the midfield dominance of Thomas Partey, aided and abetted by another solid team performance and that rarest of things – an Arsenal penalty. We chat about the kind of football we're playing, the progress we're making, and the fun elements to our football, as well as the ability to control games from good positions. Then there are listener questions about set-pieces, protecting Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli's attacking instincts, Ben White impressing but making people laugh, and lots more.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.

In this episode I'm joined by Clive Palmer to discuss the sanctions imposed by the British government on Roman Abramovich and the potential implications for Chelsea, and Arsenal. We chat about the need for greater scrutiny on football club ownership, and the asterisk that has to be part of any discussion of Chelsea's success. We also talk about the Champions League, the excitement building around our potential return to it, upgrading the midfield in the summer, defensive lapses, coping with a hectic upcoming schedule and lots more.Follow Clive @clivepafcIf you want to become an Arseblog Member on Patreon, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this month's mailbag episode of the Arsenal Women's Arsecast, Tim, Alex and Pippa take listener questions on the upcoming UWCL tie with Wolfsburg, including Arsenal Women in the renovation of Emirates Stadium and Arsenalising Meadow Park.There are questions on Jordan Nobbs' 250th Arsenal appearance and whether that could have been handled better, whether the Miedema and Blackstenius partnership can be used in the Champions League and how best to handle big international players who are struggling for minutes.You can follow Tim on Twitter @Stillberto, Alex @AlexIbaceta23, and Pippa @pippa_moniqueGet 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.

In this episode James and I chat about the very important 3-2 win over Watford yesterday. We start by acknowledging some of the things that weren't great, as laid out by Mikel Arteta in his post-game press conference, but focus more on what was good about the game – not least the three brilliant goals scored by Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, and Gabriel Martinelli which put us into the top four. We discuss our recent form and league position in a good weekend of results for us, before answering questions about Kieran Tierney, the left-hand side not being quite as effective as the right from an attacking perspective, finding that perfect centre-forward, the all red shorts, and lots more.Thanks to Mark Hallesy for the image.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.

In this episode I'm joined by Tim Payton from the Arsenal Supporters' Trust to discuss the record losses Arsenal posted this week, the club's debt, ticket price increases and more – including updates on safe standing inside the Emirates Stadium.Then Lewis Ambrose is along to talk about the changes on the left hand side of the team and the positive impact they've had on performances and results.Read Lewis' Tactics Column here: https://arseblog.com/2022/03/tactics-column-variations-on-a-theme-on-the-arsenal-left/Follow Tim @timpayton : Lewis @LGAmbroseIf you want to become an Arseblog Member on Patreon, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 In this episode James and I chat about the 20th birthday of Arseblog, his stage show, and the Carabao Cup final which saw Chelsea lose to Liverpool in quite hilarious fashion. Then we discuss more aspects of the win over Wolves, including Ram-Cam, the reaction to the goal we conceded, and central defenders with goodwill in the bank even when they do make a mistake, before we answer questions about financial losses and season ticket prices, player value increasing as the team makes progress, pressure for the top four, bulking out the squad if we do make the Champions League next season, and lots more.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.

Arseblog 20 is a series of 20 podcasts to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Arseblog. In each episode, I'll speak to a guest about a particular calendar year of the site's existence, picking out games, goals , personal memories and recollections, transfers, forgotten moments, successes, failures, ups and downs, trophies, fun times, sad times, arrivals and departures, and lots more.In this episode, I answer questions posted by our Patreon members in the Discord.Including:Building the siteWriting every dayPodcast originsClub connectionsCocktailsAnd moreIf you want to support Arseblog via Patreon, and get exclusive bonus content, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Arseblog 20 is a series of 20 podcasts to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Arseblog. In each episode, I'll speak to a guest about a particular calendar year of the site's existence, picking out games, goals , personal memories and recollections, transfers, forgotten moments, successes, failures, ups and downs, trophies, fun times, sad times, arrivals and departures, and lots more.In this episode, I speak to Elliot Smith about 2021:We discuss:The Super League debacleProtests outside the groundThe summer transfer strategyThe return of fansAnd moreFollow Elliot on Twitter @yankeegunnerIf you want to support Arseblog via Patreon, and get exclusive bonus content, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Arseblog 20 is a series of 20 podcasts to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Arseblog. In each episode, I'll speak to a guest about a particular calendar year of the site's existence, picking out games, goals , personal memories and recollections, transfers, forgotten moments, successes, failures, ups and downs, trophies, fun times, sad times, arrivals and departures, and lots more.In this episode, I speak to Simon Collings about 2020:We discuss:Mikel Arteta's first winCovid-19 and the shutdown of footballWinning the FA CupAubameyang's importance and new contractAnd moreFollow Simon on Twitter @simoncollingsIf you want to support Arseblog via Patreon, and get exclusive bonus content, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Arseblog 20 is a series of 20 podcasts to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Arseblog. In each episode, I'll speak to a guest about a particular calendar year of the site's existence, picking out games, goals , personal memories and recollections, transfers, forgotten moments, successes, failures, ups and downs, trophies, fun times, sad times, arrivals and departures, and lots more.In this episode, I speak to James Benge about 2019:We discuss:Baku and Europa League final'Winning' the summer transfer windowXhaka captaincy mayhemThe end of EmeryArteta's arrivalAnd moreFollow James on Twitter @jamesbengeIf you want to support Arseblog via Patreon, and get exclusive bonus content, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Arseblog 20 is a series of 20 podcasts to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Arseblog. In each episode, I'll speak to a guest about a particular calendar year of the site's existence, picking out games, goals , personal memories and recollections, transfers, forgotten moments, successes, failures, ups and downs, trophies, fun times, sad times, arrivals and departures, and lots more.In this episode, I speak to Pete Wood about 2018:We discuss:Arsene Wenger's departureIvan, Sven and RaulUnai Emery's wildcard appointmentEarly promise unfulfilledAnd moreFollow Pete on Twitter @legroveIf you want to support Arseblog via Patreon, and get exclusive bonus content, you can sign up at patreon.com/arseblog for just €5 per month. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.