Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast

In this week's show I'm joined by the legendary Goonerholic, and James from We Are the Northbank, for a good chat about beating Chelsea and making to a Wembley final. We discuss the team's tactical flexibility, its prowess in cup competitions and how that might augur well for the Europa League this season. We then chat about the Alexis Sanchez - Henrikh Mkyhitaryan swap, where the Armenian will fi...

On this week's show I'm joined by guest host Tayo Popoola (@DJTayo) to look back on the very enjoyable 4-1 win over Crystal Palace. We chat about the stellar contribution of Nacho Monreal, Mesut Ozil's influence and how important it is to keep him, there's some props for Alex Iwobi and a good dollop of Ainsley Maitland-Niles. Then we take listener questions about Alexis Sanchez and his imminent de...

It's been a week of transfer mayhem, with Theo Walcott sold to Everton, the potential Alexis Sanchez - Henrikh Myhitaryan swap, Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang linked, and loads more. With me to discuss that is Lewis Ambrose, who delves deep into the kind of player Aubameyang is and what he might bring to the side, before we chat about Myhitaryan and a potential reunion for the two who were so effective...

On this week's show I'm joined by guest host JB (@gunnerpunner) to pore over another poor day away from home after Arsenal went down 2-1 to Bournemouth on Sunday. Lack of firepower and defensive frailties were exposed, but how much of what's wrong stems from our midfield. We discuss the absence of Alexis Sanchez, the possibility of selling him to Man Utd and what that means for us as a club. We th...

In a week when Hector Bellerin's sartorial choices made as many headlines as anything else, I'm joined by the Man from East Lower (@eastlower) to discuss our midweek clash with Chelsea, the manager's decision to leave Alexis Sanchez on the bench, and another one of those performances which shows we can defend when we put our minds to it. We also chat about Alex Iwobi, the departure of Francis Coqu...

On this week's show I'm joined by guest host Elliot Smith @YankeeGunner, to discuss the 4-2 defeat to Nottingham Forest and the third round exit from the FA Cup. We chat about team selection, the manager's big gamble when it came to the bench, Per Mertesacker's damning post-match comments, and yet another day when our defensive weaknesses were highlighted. The future of Arsene Wenger comes up in o...

On this week's show I chat with Dan Levy about the Chelsea game in midweek, our obvious defensive issues and the manager's inability to solve them, what kind of impact the January transfer window might have, and how the Europa League is growing increasingly important in our list of priorities. Then, ahead of Sunday's FA Cup third round clash with Nottingham Forest, I talk to journalist and Forest...

On this first Arsecast Extra of 2018, I'm joined by Andrew Allen to discuss the 1-1 draw with West Brom on New Year's Eve, the Arsenal performance, and of course the impact that referee Mike Dean had on proceedings. We chat about his terrible decision to award the home side a penalty, refereeing in general, and whether teams have to able to cope with that over the course of the season. There's als...

On this week's show we look back at the 3-2 win over Crystal Palace, a rare away win, and a very welcome return to form for Alexis Sanchez. We chat about his goals, the defensive issues we continue to have, Jack Wilshere looking like he's finding his groove and beyond. We then answer listener questions about the goal celebration 'controversy' cooked up by Sky, Hector Bellerin and why there's so mu...

This week I chat with Tim Stillman ahead of the Liverpool game, discussing the possible defensive system we'll use, and whether Ainsley Maitland-Niles will be asked to deal with their very potent attack, before we touch on Alexis Sanchez and his current form. Is it because he doesn't care anymore? Is he just a player struggling to reach the levels he has before? And either way, can Arsenal do with...

On this week's show: Mesut Ozil's sumptuous volley gave us a 1-0 win over Newcastle, but what was the thinking behind his position deeper in midfield? Arsenal's inability to build on the lead is up for discussion, as is Ainsley Maitland-Niles and his selection at left-back. Can Arsene Wenger risk him there against Liverpool, and what kind of a team will we field for the Carabao Cup? We then answer...

This week I chat with Chief Soccer Correspondent for the New York Times, Rory Smith, about Arsenal's midweek draw against West Ham, the manager's struggles to get his team to perform in any consistent, identifiable way, the new recruits that point to life without after Arsene Wenger, and the Jack Wilshere situation as the midfielder heads towards the end of his contract. We also discuss the piece...

On today's show we look back on the disappointing 1-1 draw with Southampton, and what was another careless opening from Arsenal. We discuss the lack of creativity, the Alexis Sanchez giveaway situation, Aaron Ramsey's injury and what it means for the team, Jack Wilshere, Giroud's late goal and our ongoing midfield issues. We then answer questions about Hector Bellerin's form, whether the January t...

On this week's show I chat with James from @gunnerblog about the 6-0 win over BATE Borisov, some redemption for the likes of Mathieu Debuchy and Theo Walcott, a great performance from Jack Wilshere, the manager's decision to go back to a back four, whether he might stick with that formation, and more. We also discuss all the empty seats and whether or not the club need to rethink their ticketing s...

This week's show was recorded in Dublin with James and an extra Extra guest, Andrew Allen. We look back on the weekend's game against Man United, the performance, the defensive errors, Arsenal's response, another defensive error, and ask whether there can be any positives taken from the game. We then answer questions about Alexandre Lacazette, Alexis Sanchez's wastefulness, Aaron Ramsey's future,...

On this week's show I'm joined by Philippe Auclair to discuss the 5-0 win over Huddersfield, the beauty of Arsenal's goals, and Mesut Ozil's contribution, before we move on to the recent appointments of Raul Sanllehi as 'Head of Football Relations' and Sven Mislintat as 'Head of Recruitment'. What does it mean for the future, and what does it mean for the present and how will they work with Arsene...

This week we discuss yet another injury time win over Burnley, what a lovely man Lee Mason is, and how the outrage of the opposition fans was like sweet, sweet music to our ears. It pushes Arsenal into the top four, and we discuss the result, performance and what it means for our season. We then answer listener's questions about how we'll approach the midweek game with Huddersfield and if Jack Wil...

Listeners will be glad to hear that there's some, but relatively little, discussion of last night's 1-0 defeat to Cologne in the Europa League. There's only so much of that game one can relive, but I chat about it with Archie Rhind-Tutt. Then I'm joined by Daniel Storey from Football 365 to chat about teacup GIF-gate, the changing face of modern media and fandom, journalism and journalists, and lo...

In today's episode we steady ourselves after that incredible power shift that ... oh, wait, that didn't happen. We discuss the very enjoyable 2-0 win over Sp*rs on Saturday, what the team can gain from the win and the performance, the outstanding back three providing the platform for victory, and the need to replicate this kind of display – all the while remembering to enjoy it. We then answe...

On this week's show I'm joined by the one and only Ian Wright to discuss the upcoming North London derby against the old enemy. Ian chats about his feelings ahead of the game, the need for the players to make sure the unthinkable doesn't happen, Alexandre Lacazette, Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez, and more. Then I chat about the game some more with Clive Palmer, what will the manager's approach be,...

Today's episode is the 200th Arsecast Extra, and thankfully for us it's come at a time when there's so much to discuss from an Arsenal point of view and not slap bang in the middle of the lulliest Interlull of all time. Still, we manage to chat about all the exciting international football that's been going on, which players from the 89 title winning side we'd have in today's Arsenal team, there's...

In this week's show I chat with Dara Ó Briain, comedian, TV ever-present, science bloke, hat wearer, and, of course, Arsenal fan. He's in Dublin with his new show, so we sat down in my studio for an Interlull chat which took in airport hassles, stolen bikes, a Trondheim lap-dancing club, noisy crowds, his upcoming tour of Leeds, some Arsenal, some Eddie, and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

On this week's show, we look back at the 3-1 defeat to Man City which took place in the distant jet-lagged past. From team selection and a lack of Lacazette, to contentious issues like the penalty and the offside, it's all in there, along with our outlook for the team after 11 games of the season. We chat about the manager, the importance of the Sp*rs game after the Interlull, Santi Cazorla's inju...

In this week's show I chat with the brilliant David Squires about his cartooning, Jose Mourinho's in or out bollocks, difficult drawings, and his new book The Illustrated History of Football - Hall of Fame, which is tremendous fun. We met in Sydney this afternoon, sat down in a quiet place which soon became not that quiet so we found somewhere quieter and then went for a beer. Hosted on Acast. See...

On this week's show, recorded between Melbourne and London, we discuss the 2-1 over Swansea, the impact of Sead Kolasinac and his mighty thighs, as well as looking back on the Eddie Nketiah inspired win over Norwich in the Carabao Cup. We then answer questions about the team set-up for Man City next week, what went down at the AGM, Hector Bellerin's productivity, Alexis playing against a team that...