Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast

This is our Patreon preview podcast – normally only available to subscribers – made available to everyone. We discuss the news that Andrea Berta has moved into pole position for the Sporting Director role, before looking ahead to a big European tie, with focus on Arsenal and the opposition. To get a preview podcast for every game, sign up to our Patreon at patreon.com/arseblog – it's just $6 per m...

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie dissect Arsenal’s topsy turvy 4-3 win over West Ham on Sunday, they talk about the slow start and West Ham springing a tactical surprise and Arsenal feeling the effects of the international break. Then they talk about the impact of the second half substitutes, Chloe Kelly’s full debut, how Arsenal became more direct on a tough pitch in t...

In this episode I'm joined by Ryan Hunn of the Stadio podcast to chat in broad strokes about Arsenal's 0-0 draw with Nottingham Forest on Wednesday evening. We discuss it in the context of where our season is and what we have available to us, as well as analysing the performance from back to front – where the key issue lies. We talk about Riccardo Calafiori and how his yellow card enforced substit...

In this episode we look back at the 1-0 defeat to West Ham on Saturday, a defeat which has more or less ended any already slim chance we had of the Premier League title. We chat about how the team struggled to make chances, as well as the goal we conceded – one which really angered Mikel Arteta – before we analyse his odd substitutions, in particular the very early withdrawal of Declan Rice for Ol...

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie field your questions from BlueSky about the future of the Arsenal midfield, the wide positions and whether Chloe Kelly will stay beyond her loan spell and how Arsenal bring the age profile of their squad down. There are also questions about Laura Wienroither’s loan move to Manchester City, how increased games at the Emirates this season...

In this episode I'm joined by Tim Stillman to chat about the title race after Liverpool left the door a little bit open with a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa on Wednesday. The onus is on the Gunners to capitalise, and we talk about how this season feels in comparison to some others, as well as the club's latest financial results, Takehiro Tomiyasu undergoing surgery for a troublesome knee injury, as...

In this episode we look back at the 2-0 win over Leicester on Saturday afternoon, arriving late as it did with two goals from substitute Mikel Merino. We chat about the performance, the fine margins, James has a hot-take on Myles Lewis Skelly's defending, before we discuss the influence of Ethan Nwaneri who provided the assist for the opener and excited throughout the 90 minutes with the quality o...

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Aidan Gibson run the rule over Arsenal’s 5-0 win over Tottenham at the Emirates. Tim and Aidan break down the performances of Russo, Mariona and Maanum, discuss Chloe Kelly’s return and Kim Little’s new contract, as well as some of the tactical tweaks Slegers has made to bring out the best in certain players. Then in part two, Tim and Aidan ta...

In this episode I'm joined by Kaya Kaynak to discuss the news that Kai Havertz's hamstring injury will keep him out for the rest of the season. We talk about it in the context of Gabriel Martinelli also suffering a hamstring strain on top of the Saka/Jesus injuries, Arsenal's inaction in the January transfer window, and how last summer was the catalyst for the situation we find ourselves in now. W...

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast Tim and Jamie look back at Sunday’s 2-0 win over London City Lionesses in the FA Cup. Tim and Jamie discuss the heavily rotated team, players in unfamiliar positions, how Arsenal adapted to the heavy pitch and some of Renee Slegers’ tactical choices. In the second half, they take your questions on the future of the Arsenal midfield, Arsenal’s squad dep...

In this Dubai-lull episode, we chat about the Gunners trip and training camp, and the news that Gabriel Martinelli's hamstring injury will keep him out for at least a month. We examine Mikel Arteta's scant forward options and consider alternatives we might use should we need to change games. We also discuss Takehiro Tomiyasu's absence from the trip, and whether or not there's space for an Academy...

In this episode I'm joined by Phil Costa to discuss Arsenal's 2-0 defeat to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg. We chat about team selection, early problems, Martin Odegaard's miss coming just before their opening goal, uncharacteristic defensive instability, gifting them the goal which sealed the tie, and reflecting on the two legs overall and how/why the Gunners fell short in suc...

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie dissect the 4-3 away win at Manchester City on Sunday. Tim and Jamie discuss a basketball type game and how key absences, particularly in midfield, contributed to a heater skelter game, the risk reward performance of Mariona, how Renee Slegers was more effective with her subs than Gareth Taylor and how Lia Walti changed the game. In the...

In this episode we look back at the incredible 5-1 win over Man City on Sunday evening. We discuss the early goal and how that influenced the game and Arsenal's performance, and how it took an equaliser to wake the team up. The response after that was superb, and we chat about the goals we scored, the way they were scored and who scored them – with particular focus on Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan...

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Andrew discuss the January transfer window, chatting about the deadline day arrival of Chloe Kelly from Man City, with Laura Wienroither going the other way. Tim outlines how the signing came about it, her situation at City, and what she'll bring to the team in the second half of the season. There's also discussion of the signing of ⁠⁠Jenna Ni...

In this episode I'm joined by Andrew Allen to discuss Arsenal's 2-1 win over Girona in the Champions League on Wednesday evening. We discuss an up and down debut in goal for Neto and worry a little about David Raya, before turning our attention to the fantastic goal and contribution from 17 year old Man of the Match Ethan Nwaneri. We also discuss the missed penalty late on, our Champions League ca...

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie discuss Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat to Chelsea, where it leaves their season, how Chelsea were better able to change the game from the bench. They also discuss Katie McCabe’s red card and the penalty decision. In the second half Tim and Jamie take listener questions on club ambition, whether it’s time for a Sporting Director at Arsenal Women an...

In this episode we look back at the 1-0 win over Wolves on Saturday, starting with, and focusing on, the red card issued to Myles Lewis-Skelly by referee Michael Oliver. There's discussion of the incident, the officials including VAR, how Arsenal seem to endure more of these decisions than anyone else, and the way we're refereed. Then we turn our attention to how the Gunners reacted with 10 men, t...

In this episode I'm joined by Tom Canton to discuss Arsenal's 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League on Wednesday evening. We chat about team selection as Mikel Arteta made some changes, scoring early for a change but also some familiar aspects of our play this season, the contribution of Kai Havertz after a goal and an assist, Martin Odegaard finding the back of the net again, Ethan N...

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie look over Sunday’s 5-0 home win over Crystal Palace. They look over Arsenal’’s decision to attack down the right hand side so much, Slegers’ willingness to make early changes again, the adaptability of Mariona and Russo’s continued goal scoring form. Then Tim and Jamie take your questions in the second half about what ‘Slegersball’ looks...

In this episode we look back at the 2-2 draw with Aston Villa on Saturday evening. We discuss getting ourselves into a winning position thanks to goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz, before letting it slip and allowing Villa back into it. There's analysis of the goals we conceded and the defensive issues, including Thomas Partey at right-back and what other options Mikel Arteta might hav...

In this bonus episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim sits down for an exclusive chat with new permanent Head Coach Renee Slegers. They talk about Renee’s journey into football, competitiveness, how she will manage recruitment and retention and how she will cope ‘when the tree shakes’ and then there is some chat about a further coaching addition and working with long-term assistant coach Aaron...

On this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie spend the first half of the podcast discussing Jonas Eidevall’s recent interviews, focusing on his comments around Miedema’s departure, his relationship with the fans and his (non) relationship with Emma Hayes. In the second half of the pod, Tim and Jamie discuss the appointment of Renee Slegers as the Arsenal manager and the appointment...

In this episode I'm joined by Phil Costa to look back on last night's 2-1 win in the North London derby. After two cup defeats Arsenal had to respond, and the job was made more difficult after falling behind in the 25th minute. However, we dug deep, and found two quick goals towards the end of the first half which helped us to three points. We chat about those strikes, Leandro Trossard's instincti...

In this episode we look back at the FA Cup third round penalty shoot-out defeat to Man Utd on Sunday. We discuss the first half injury to Gabriel Jesus, the goal we conceded, the red card for Dalot, and how Arsenal had the chances to win the game but couldn't put the ball in the back of the net with Odegaard and Havertz especially culpable in that sense. We also analyse the penalty shoot-out which...