Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss the 2-1 loss away to Aston Villa on Saturday.  The panel reflect on Arsenal’s performance, the tactical approach to the game, Odegaard’s player of the match display, mounting injuries, what impact the recent tough run of fixtures may have had on the result and the importance of Gabriel and Saliba. Plus, they look ahead to Club Brugge in...

James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Brentford on Wednesday.  The panel reflect on the tension during the game, Ben White’s return to the starting lineup with a player of the match performance, Noni Madueke’s positive showing, the importance of Martin Odegaard regaining fitness, more injury woes as Cristhian Mosquera was forced off, and the dilemm...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss the 1-1 draw away to Chelsea on Sunday. The panel reflect on the difficulties Arsenal faced at Stamford Bridge, why they were unable to find their rhythm, how the team managed without Gabriel and Saliba, Arteta’s game management, Rice having to play deeper, and the contributions from Saka and Merino. Plus, they audition some more player chan...

Art de Roché and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to discuss a statement 3-1 victory against Bayern Munich at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night.  The panel reflect on another fantastic team display, impactful contributions from the bench, Mikel Merino making the false 9 role his own, Eze’s growing influence, Declan Rice’s masterful display and how Martin Zubimendi has helped him reach new le...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss the dominant 4-1 victory over Spurs at Emirates Stadium on Sunday.  The panel reflect on Arsenal’s near perfect display, the intent of their attacking play, the sense of calm after conceding, the Tifo unveiled before the game, capitalising on rivals dropping points and of course Eze’s historic hat-trick and performance. There’s praise f...

Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to look ahead to the North London derby at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The panel discuss how they’re feeling going into the game, the loss of Gabriel due to injury, other potential fitness concerns after the international break, and updates on whether any players are returning as the Gunners begin a tough run of fixtures. Plus, the end of the 8...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to conduct a quarter term report on Arsenal’s season so far. The panel discuss how much they’re enjoying what they’ve seen, how well Arsenal have been performing, the togetherness of the squad, some of the players who have impressed them, their personal highlights, the positives of the season and the very few negatives that could be improved on over th...

Art de Roché and James McNicholas join Ian Stone for a customary mailbag episode as it’s another international break. The panel discuss which player they think has the best chance of being sold in the summer to balance the books, how the season would’ve transpired so far if Sesko was signed instead of Gyokeres, the worst game they’ve ever seen at the Emirates, non-sports related injuries that they...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s 2-2 draw away to Sunderland on Saturday. The panel reflect on the difficulties Sunderland posed, Arsenal’s much improved second half showing, the lack of substitutions used by Mikel Arteta, Zubimendi’s impressive performance, the uncharacteristic mistakes made by the defence and the two excellent goals scored by Saka and Trossar...

Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s 3-0 win away to Slavia Prague in the Champions League on Tuesday.  The panel reflect on Arsenal’s ability to weather the early pressure from Prague, their feelings about the team conceding a shot on target, Max Dowman becoming the youngest player in Champions League history and Mikel Merino’s intelligence and contin...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s 2-0 win away to Burnley on Saturday afternoon.  The panel reflect on Arsenal’s dominance, the team’s love for defending, Gyokeres’s best showing since arriving, Gabriel’s set piece contribution in both boxes, Trossard delivering once again on his 100th appearance, man of the match Declan Rice and the trust and competitivene...

Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s 2-0 win against Brighton in the Carabao Cup at the Emirates on Wednesday night.  The panel reflect on Arsenal’s historic October, Hale End’s recent success, developments in youth football as a whole, Max Dowman becoming the youngest ever starter for the club, the first team debut of Andre Harriman-Annous, and we hear from My...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s 1-0 victory against Crystal Palace at the Emirates on Sunday.  The panel reflect on Arsenal becoming statistical favourites to win the league, the faith that they have in the team’s formidable defence, the media narratives around Arsenal’s set piece prowess, Jurrien Timber’s excellent performance and Eberechi Eze’s moment o...

Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s 4-0 thumping of Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday night.  The panel discuss just how awesome this Arsenal team is, how hard the players work for each other, Gabriel’s unstoppable ability from set pieces, Victor Gyokeres ending his goal drought, Zubimendi’s fantastic performance, that Myles-Lewis Skelly assis...

Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s 1-0 win away to Fulham on Saturday. The panel discuss the different tests Arsenal have faced and passed so far this season, how serious this team are, their ability to get the job done, Gabriel Heinze’s impact since his arrival and the imperious defence claiming yet another clean sheet. Plus, they speak on Bukayo Saka’s fantastic...

Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to look ahead to Arsenal’s trip to Fulham on Saturday. The panel hear from The Athletic’s Guillermo Rai on how Mikel Merino has been so effective for Spain, they discuss how Arsenal can bring the best out of him, what Odegaard’s injury could mean for Nwaneri’s playing time and if the Gunners can improve their away record at mid-table teams. Plus Christi...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone for part two of this week’s mailbag episode, answering listener questions.  The panel choose their dream Arsenal 5-a-side team, the signing of the season so far, if Mikel Arteta dyes his hair and more. Producer: Robby Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone for part one of this week’s mailbag show answering listener questions.  The panel discuss what’s next for Andrea Berta after a busy summer, which player from the past they would replace Saka with, what type of office stationary would Arteta be, which three Arsenal player’s would be most fun on a night out and much more.  Part two coming Tuesd...

Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to discuss how Arsenal have evolved under Mikel Arteta.  The panel discuss how the Arsenal manager’s tactics have progressed since he took charge, including the use of bounce passes this season, how the football has become more enjoyable, the side’s outstanding ability at set pieces and the Gunner’s defensive strength and squad depth. Plus, David...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to look back on Arsenal’s 2-0 victory against West Ham at The Emirates to leave Arsenal top of the League going into the October international break. The panel discuss the routine nature of Arsenal’s performance, Martin Odegaard’s poor luck with injury, Martin Zubimendi’s impressive display off the bench, Declan Rice winning player of the match, Viktor...

Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s 2-0 victory against Olympiacos in this season’s first Champions League game at home. The panel discuss Arsenal’s incredible depth, the challenges Arteta will face managing the squad, the excellence of David Raya, Gyökeres’s improved performances, Martin Odegaard’s terrific display and potential return to form. Plus, a look ahead...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s cathartic last minute 2-1 victory against Newcastle at St. James’s Park.  The panel discuss the significance of the victory, Arteta’s attacking approach to the game amidst recent narratives of setting up negatively, and the standout performances of Jurrien Timber, Declan Rice and Mikel Merino amongst others.  There’s a...

Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on a professional performance in Arsenal’s 2-0 win away to Port Vale in the Carabao Cup.  The panel discuss the class of Eberechi Eze’s first Arsenal goal, Max Dowman’s impressive cameo, yet another contribution from Leandro Trossard from the bench and Myles Lewis-Skelly’s adjustment to less minutes this season after his whirlwind debut...

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on a frustrating but potentially vital 1-1 draw at home to Manchester City.  The panel discuss both the positives and negatives of the draw, recognising how good Manchester City really are, Arteta's a cautious approach, whether the starting lineup was the correct one and the attacking substitutions that helped rescue a point. Plus, a lo...

Art de Roché and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s 2-0 win away to Athletic Club to begin their Champions League campaign.  The panel chat about the team’s tricky start to the game, the amazing atmosphere in Bilbao, Arsenal’s impregnable defence and their “finishers” from the bench as Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard made the difference.  Plus, a look ahead to a...