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On this week's show we look back the 1-0 win over Newcastle and discuss the performance, the three points when playing badly, Laurent Koscielny's goal, as well as the return of Serge Gnabry from his West Brom loan, perhaps to make room for Mathieu Debuchy's departure. We then answer listener questions about the transfer window, Arsene Wenger's sartorial choice, Aaron Ramsey's late miss against New...

On this week's show we look back at the last two games: the 4-0 defeat to Southampton and the 2-0 win over Bournemouth. We discuss the good, the bad and the different class that is Mesut Ozil, Calum Chambers midfield outing and the potential signing of Mohamed Elneny. We then answer listener questions, many of which are about Ozil; there's some Mathieu Debuchy gossip; we wax lyrical about our favo...

On this week's show festive edition of the show we look at the rather enjoyable 2-1 win over Man City last night, what it means for our title ambitions, the performances of Theo Walcott, Joel Campbell and Mesut Ozil, and all the other associated guff from the match. We then answer listeners questions about Laurent Koscielny, Petr Cech's headgear, injury problems and close the show with a number th...

On this week's show I provide my own theory as to Mourinho's sacking – and in typical Mourinho style he made a bollix of this too. I had recorded earlier in the day with Jim Campbell from The Football Ramble, and we'd had a good natter about the not-so-special one and his ongoing strife at Chelsea. Then he gets canned and renders all that glorious audio redundant. Still, we chat Leicester, Man Cit...

On this week's show James and I provide live reaction to the Champions League draw which sees us face Barcelona again. It's nice to get an easy one now and again. We also look back at the 2-0 win over Aston Villa, chat about Aaron Ramsey in midfield, Theo Walcott, and answer questions about Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Alexis' return to the squad, Petr Cech before we discuss breakfast foods at some le...

On this week's podcast I'm joined by Tim Clark from Arse2Mouse to discuss Champions League qualification, Olivier Giroud, Joel Campbell, January transfer activity, and why we both think this is a league season set up for Arsenal success. We hear from the Angriest Man on Twitter, there's all the usual waffle, and a priceless, informative podcasting tutorial for anyone interested in starting their o...

On this week's show James and I discuss the 3-1 win over Sunderland at the weekend, looking at the performance, the line-up and how that might have affected the way we played. There's praise for Petr Cech, Mesut Ozil and Aaron Ramsey, and some discussion of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain after his first start since the 2-1 win over Everton in October. We then answer listener questions about potential Jan...

In this injury hit episode I twang some ankle ligaments, wrench a hamstring, pull a calf (muscle, you filthy minded swines), but thankfully have no groin problems to discuss. I chat to the man from East Lower about which of our players will live and die, and who might actually be able to play football before we talk about the inevitability of January transfer moves. There's all the usual waffle, a...

On this week's show James and I look back at the 1-1 draw with Norwich, and the injuries sustained by Alexis, Santi Cazorla and Laurent Koscielny. We discuss the potential impact of missing those players, the decision to start Alexis for this game, and how the injury situation is affecting us in general, as well as answering questions about a potential 4th kit to replace that disgusting 3rd one, H...

On this week's show I'm joined by Dan Levy to look back at the Dinamo Zagreb win in midweek, the sublime form of Mesut Ozil, Joel Campbell's contribution, and our potential qualification to the knock-out stages of the Champions League. There's also some Amaury Bischoff PI, more chat about doping after UEFA's response to Arsene Wenger's comments, your chance to win goodies from Savile Rogue and Per...

On this week's show we discuss the weekend defeat to West Brom and the injury to Francis Coquelin which has caused much angst – even if the duration of his absence has not yet been confirmed. Was the loss a hammer blow for our title chances, or is a damaged Coq going to cause us more problems in the long-run? We also answer listener questions about Mikel Arteta, how we might replace Coquelin in th...

On this week's show I'm joined by Philippe Auclair to discuss the events in Paris last Saturday and the possible impact on football and Arsenal players. As well as that we talk about doping in football in the wake of further comments from Arsene Wenger about how he wants the testing system overhauled; there are chances to win prizes from Savile Rogue and Percy Nobleman, a quick look ahead to the r...

On this week's Interlull show we find out what James is up to in New York, my early struggles in Fallout 4, how Mathieu Flamini is about to save the world, and the imminent signing of Lionel Messi on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee. After that we answer listener questions about Alexis Sanchez, the best penalty takers, a rotten choice for fourth place, another thing to divide us as the...

On this week's show we discuss the 1-1 draw with Sp*rs yesterday, the performance overall, whether we played badly or they played well, the contributions of Kieran Gibbs and Mesut Ozil, and the growing importance of Petr Cech. We then take listener questions about Aaron Ramsey, combating the pressing game, resting players for the Interlull, what we might do if the world was filled with giant ants,...

Time then for this week's Arsecast and after a 5-1 defeat to Bayern Munich I try and talk about that as little as possible. All the same Goonerholic joins me for some European discussion and a look ahead to the North London derby on Sunday. We get an opposition view from a complete rotter, Andrei Arshavin reveals his top 5 songs in his Mixtape, and there's all the usual waffle.

On this week's show we discuss the 3-0 win over Swansea at the weekend, including the goals from Olivier Giroud, Laurent Koscielny and Joel Campbell. We also look ahead to the game against Bayern Munich this week, and answer listener questions about which game is most important this week, potential signings in January, a mixed-up starting XI, Remi Garde as a possible future manager, and we end wit...

On today's show I react the dramatic midweek events on and off the pitch, including the growing threat to humanity that was revealed on Wednesday. I then chat with Tim Stillman about Joel Campbell, our injury problems, Capital One Cup, the upcoming schedule, what's going on at youth level and lots more. There's some vintage news, a halloween spook, and all the usual waffle.

On this week's show look back at a most enjoyable weekend which saw Arsenal win, others draw, Tim Sherwood get sacked, and Jose Mourinho's misery continue. We discuss the Everton game, the goals, and individual performances, before we answer questions from listeners about Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, celebrating in the press box, Petr Cech, some halloween guff and James and I have a massive disagreeme...

Right then, time for this week's Arsecast and after the Interlull we can look ahead to football again. There's AGM chat and more with Jeremy Wilson – including chat about that £3m payment to KSE; team news; a look ahead to the weekend, kinda; lots of laughing at the misfortune of others; and a veritable glut of the usual waffle.

On this week's show we cope with the Interlull by chatting about Arsenal players' involvement with their national teams; goals for Olivier Giroud, Alexis, Theo Walcott and Santi Cazorla, and an assist for Mesut Ozil; a new contract for Alex Iwobi and more. We then take listener questions about injuries and international duty, Walcott's role in the middle, potential Premier League champions in the...

This week's Arsecast Extra was recorded last night at The Garage Highbury & Islington. James and I were joined by Philippe Auclair and Paolo Bandini, and a live audience. We discuss the cracking 3-0 win over Manchester United, our European adventures, Jose Mourinho's meltdown, and all the other weekend events. Then we take questions about strikers, left-backs, Carl Jenkinson, potential January sig...

On this week's show I'm joined by Rory Smith from The Times to talk about Arsenal's midweek exploits, Arsene Wenger's record in Europe, why teams seem to be able to figure us out, the manager's faith in his players and more. There's something of a dearth of the usual waffle though, due to a terrible day I had, but it's better than nothing!

On this week's show we look back on the 5-2 win over Leicester, goals from Alexis, Walcott and Giroud, an exciting game and a good performance overall. We also speculate as to why Kieran Gibbs looked so grumpy on the bench, as well as answering questions about the left back, Mathieu Debuchy, disciplinary issues, our favourite every Arsenal assists, weird armpits and lots more.

On this week's show it's all about Diego Costa, Mike Dean, red cards, Gabriel and various porcine developments. We touch on Costa's behaviour, the referee's inability or unwillingness to do anything about it, retrospective punishment, if Arsenal are too nice, should we be more like Chelsea, the form of Alexis and Ozil, what to do if Coquelin is injured, performing under pressure, what not do with...

On this week's show I'm joined by Tim Stillman to discuss the midweek shenanigans in Zagreb, the misery of Olivier Giroud and to take a look ahead to Chelsea. After that John Cross joins me to discuss his new book about Arsene Wenger – you can win one of three copies in a little competition too. And, of course, there's all the usual waffle too.