Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast

For the November mailbag edition, Tim is joined by Sebastian from the Potshot Podcast to field your questions on the defence and how the future of the backline is shaping up, Katie McCabe at right-back, whether there is room for additions in the January transfer window, the midfield and the competition between Pelova, Cooney-Cross, Little and Walti, as well as how to get Alessia Russo into more sc...

In this episode we look back on the 1-0 win over Brentford on Saturday. We discuss Arsenal's control versus cutting edge, the perception of our attack this season, the team selection and Brentford's approach, Aaron Ramsdale's horror moment and Declan Rice's incredible recovery. We obviously chat about the late winner scored by Kai Havertz, what it means for him (at last), and what it meant to take...

In this episode I'm joined first by Philippe Auclair to discuss the Premier League clubs voting against a motion to ban loans between associated clubs. We chat about those who voted against, their motivations, what it might mean going forward, plus the wider implications of the multi-club model and how it can be used and exploited for good and bad. Then I chat with Tim Stillman about a piece he wr...

In this Interlull episode we catch up on all the latest Arsenal news, such as Kai Havertz playing left-back for Germany and ... er ... well, that's basically it. We chat about the Premier League's decision to deduct 10 points from Everton, what it might mean for them, and the possible repercussions should charges against other teams be proven. Then we answer listener questions about player develop...

In this episode I'm joined by Art de Roché to discuss the first quarter of the season, which sees Arsenal just a point behind leaders Man City. Will Mikel Arteta be satisfied with what he's seen so far? We chat about the increased focus on defensive stability and the defensive record in general, David Raya, Aaron Ramsdale in the spotlight again after the interview his father gave, the VAR/PGMOL st...

In this episode we chat about the 3-1 win over Burnley on Saturday. Another goal for Leandro Trossard and another assist for him from Saka, the importance of set-pieces to this team, Zinchenko's acrobatics, the red card for Fabio Vieira, our left-side bias in the second half, plus some chat about atmosphere, expectation, and whether this different Arsenal side might be better equipped for what the...

In this episode I'm joined by Phil Costa to look back at our 2-0 win over Sevilla in the Champions League. It was a night for the wide men as both Bukayo Saka (goal + assist) and Gabriel Martinelli (assist + torture of Juanlu) were the difference makers. We talk about Saka's relationship with Leandro Trossard, William Saliba, Jorginho, Declan Rice, the overall performance, and how well Arsenal con...

In this episode we discuss the contentious 1-0 defeat to Newcastle on Saturday evening. Officiating and VAR are at the fore, so there's plenty of chat about the Kai Havertz challenge, the red card that should have been awarded to Bruno Guimares, and the winning goal which should not have stood. We also talk about Arsenal's performance on the day, which lacked attacking threat but which also basica...

In this episode I'm joined by Harry Symeou to discuss Arsenal's 3-1 to defeat to West Ham in the EFL Cup. We chat about the importance of this competition in the minds of fans and also Mikel Arteta who wasn't best pleased with his side afterwards, discuss the goals we conceded, the difference between the first half performance and the second, and the manager's use of subs. As well as that there's...

In this episode we enjoy the 5-0 win over Sheffield United on Saturday. We discuss the team selection which saw Mikel Arteta rotate quite a bit more than usual, and focus heavily on the excellent hat-trick scored by Eddie Nketiah. We chat about his goals, and especially the majestic third which isn't something we've seen from him before, as well as the quality of the opposition, the goals for Viei...

In this episode I'm joined by Phil Costa to discuss Arsenal's 2-1 win over Sevilla in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Overall it's a great result, and we focus first on the positives, which include the brilliance of Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli's debut Champions League goal, the ever-growing influence of Declan Rice, and the resurgence of Takehiro Tomiyasu. We then discuss some things...

In this episode we chat about the 2-2 draw with Chelsea on Saturday. We examine a sub-par Arsenal performance, especially in the first half, before discussing all the big incidents including the penalty that Cole Palmer shouldn't have been on the pitch to score, a half-time change by Mikel Arteta, Mudryk's fluke of a goal, substitutions that helped us, goalkeeping mistakes – the worst of which cam...

In this episode it's my pleasure to chat to Arsenal legend Liam Brady, on the launch of his autobiography 'Born to be a Footballer'. We discuss his early years, how football ran in the family, going on trial to Arsenal, building his career in North London alongside a plethora of Irish teammates, the ups and downs, his move to Italy, the work he did as Head of Youth Development, what he makes of th...

In this episode we chat about Arsenal Women's late win over Aston Villa before we delve into the very depths of the Interlull, including but not limited to: rugby world cup, dodgy safari, a Man Utd theme park, Reiss Nelson and Emile Smith Rowe, Pedro Neto, the guess the player ratings game, Eric Cantona on tour, killer magpie facts, an incredible Lez Doo Dis™ reveal, and lots more. Get extra bonus...

In this episode I'm joined Clive Palmer to talk a bit more about our win over Man City, the evolution of the team and Mikel Arteta's coaching – with particular focus on our work off the ball this season. We also chat about Declan Rice and his influence for big games, the fabled 'left 8', how the forward line might be rejigged in the windows ahead, William Saliba and our ability to cope without him...

On this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim is joined by Aidan Gibson to field listener questions on the goalkeeping situation and whether Arsenal need to settle on either Sabrina D'Angelo or Manu Zinsberger as number 1, the defence and how long it might take for the defensive unit to settle down having introduced two new signings into the equation this season, Arsenal switching between a b...

In this episode we discuss the long-awaited 1-0 win over Man City at the Emirates on Sunday afternoon. There was no Bukayo Saka for Arsenal as we discuss team selection, David Raya's difficult opening period to the game, and the main talking point of the first half which was the lack of red card for Mateo Kovacic. We chat about the context of this fixture and how it impacted the approach, Arsenal'...

In this episode I'm joined by Phil Costa to discuss our 2-1 defeat to Lens in the Champions League. We chat about team selection, benefitting from a mistake to go ahead early before a mistake of our own led to an equaliser, a lack of conviction in some of our chances, the goal we conceded to lose the game, and how we struggled creatively. There's also discussion of Kai Havertz in midfield, Leandro...

In this episode we discuss the comfortable 4-0 win over Bournemouth on Saturday, starting with another Bukayo Saka goal contribution as he starts to hit incredible levels of productivity. Then there's the penalty for Martin Odegaard, then biggest talking point of the game as Kai Havertz got off the mark with a spot kick of his own – we chat about the decision to give him the opportunity, as well a...

In this episode I'm joined by Sam Dean to chat about Arsenal's 1-0 EFL Cup win over Brentford on Wednesday evening. A much-changed side got the win, but it was almost a tale of two halves as there was a lot of defending to in the second period. We chat about the match itself, some of the individuals – including Emile Smith Rowe, Reiss Nelson, Kai Havertz and Aaron Ramsdale – and how that might boo...

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim chats to women's football scout, analyst and writer Blair Newman about how Arsenal Women are shaping up ahead of the start of the WSL season this coming weekend. Blair and Tim field listener questions on how the Gunners deal with the loss of Rafaelle and injury to Leah Williamson at centre-half, how Arsenal mitigate against the lack of depth at ri...

In this episode I'm joined by Andrew Allen to discuss the 2-2 draw in the North London derby. We chat about the opening half hour, going ahead, and then a sliding doors moment when Gabriel Jesus could have put us 2-0 up. We analyse the penalty we were awarded, and goals we conceded, and also wonder about the regularity of making individual errors at home. Half-time subs, late changes, putting the...

In this episode I'm joined Phil Costa to discuss our 4-0 win over PSV in the Champions League on Wednesday night. We chat about the team line-up; Bukayo Saka scoring his first CL goal on his debut appearance in the competition and his statistically impressive season so far; Leandro Trossard getting on the scoresheet again; a big performance from Gabriel Jesus who also got a goal; Martin Odegaard's...

In this episode we look back at the 1-0 win over Everton on Sunday. We chat about Arsenal's control of this game (and others this season), and whether it comes at a cost to our attacking play. We then discuss the Gabriel Martinelli disallowed goal, Fabio Vieira's selection in midfield, the set-piece play and finish from Leandro Trossard which won the game, before moving on to the big talking point...

On this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim talks to Melbourne based journalist Anna Harrington of Australian Associated Press and ESPN's Far Post podcast about new signing Kyra Cooney-Cross. Tim starts with a bit of background on how Arseblog News were able to break the story, with Rich Laverty, on deadline day. Then Tim talks to Anna Harrington about Cooney-Cross, her career to date, her...