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PEDRO AND MATT WENT LIVE AFTER THE GAME TO BREAK DOWN A HUGE WIN UNDER THE LIGHTS AT A FOG-FILLED EMIRATES 🌫️⚽️ ⭐ PRAISE THE MAGNIFICENCE OF EZE 🐺 CELEBRATE ROTTWEILER DECLAN 🎯 ASSESS THE FREAK GOAL 📊 TALK ABOUT SPURS TACTICS AND THEIR HOPES MOVING FORWARD 😡 CHAT ABOUT RICHARLISON AND HOW ANNOYING HE IS 🛡️ WAX ABOUT JURRIEN 🔄 CONSIDER ROTATION OPTIONS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD HOPE YOU ENJOY THE S...

On today’s episode, Pete and Jacob limp out of the international break with bruised mouths, bruised lineups, and bruised optimism ahead of a monster North London Derby. We get into: 🧟‍♂️ Injury apocalypse Gabriel’s abductor blow, the real timeline, and how this derails Arsenal’s December monster run. 🧩 Who replaces Big Gabi? Calafiori at CB? Mosquera time? Hincapié wildcard? Or will Arteta go fu...

In this Dugout edition of The Arsenal Opinion Podcast, Jacob Hawley takes the hosting seat and welcomes Jack Pitt-Brooke of The Athletic for a deep dive into the North London Derby build-up. Across a lively and insightful conversation, they explore: Tottenham through the eyes of someone who covers them, not supports them, striking the perfect balance for Arsenal listeners. How international breaks...

It’s all the boys on the show, ready to take the awesome member questions that you’ve all been percolating on. We covered a wide range of topics, including upcoming U-turns, the Ethan conundrum, predictions on trophy hauls, and much, much more. Thanks for making this a GREAT SHOW! x 🎧 IF YOU WANT THIS CONTENT AD FREE AND ALL THE BONUS THINGS LIKE NICE WRITING, EXTRA CONTENT, AND A VERY GOOD DISCO...

This week’s Arsenal Opinion is therapy in name only — because everyone’s feeling suspiciously good. Pedro, Matt, and Jacob try to process the weird calm that comes with a 10-game winning streak, a record defensive run, and a fanbase already booking trophy parades. They dive into: 🔥 Hottest of Takes — Saka’s missing his mates, the clean-sheet obsession is getting dangerous, and one host admits to...

Jacob Hawley is joined by former Arsenal player and tactical guru Adrian Clarke for a deep dive into Arsenal’s form ahead of the Slavia Prague game. The pair get into: ⚽️ Why Arsenal’s “mini-cups” matter more than ever 🧠 Gyokeres’ all-round evolution and what comes next 💪 Declan Rice as the true heartbeat of the team 🎯 The Trossard and Eze effect 🩺 What’s really behind the current injury pile...

The boys dive into the brilliant Burnley result that’s set Arsenal up for a very good weekend — no matter what happens elsewhere. They get into: 🐴 Decland the HORSE 🎨 Trossard and looking beyond the ‘image’ 🧠 Arteta — best in the game? 💪 GYOKERES THE BEAST 🍀 Has Lady Luck finally switched sides? A fun, fiery one. Thanks for being a member and tuning in! IF YOU WANT THESE PODCASTS WHEN THEY RE...

In this week’s Dugout, Jacob Hawley sits down with YouTuber, actor, and writer Alex Moneypenny for a wide-ranging chat that moves from the Emirates media box to the London theatre stage. The two talk Arsenal from every angle — the view from behind the goal at the Man City game, why Victor Gyökeres divides the fanbase, and how Mikel Marino might have shifted the title race if you ran the season in...

The boys are back to discuss a HUGE three points against Palace and a delicious weekend of mega results around the league. They discuss: ⚽ The importance of Timber being our best player 🧱 The immensity of Big Gabi 🤔 The troubling issue of Gyökeres in the Premier League 🎨 Eze doing his old club dirty IF YOU WANT THESE PODCASTS WHEN THEY RECORD OR ABSOLUTELY LOVE IN THE MOMENT, SIGN UP FOR A MEM...

The boys are back for a Thursday Therapy Session, with Pete, Matt Kandela, and Jacob Hawley breaking down Arsenal’s swagger and the chaos sweeping Europe. 💭 How did Arsenal become the team everyone fears? 🔥 Calafiori’s “Galloping Pony” chaos and the rise of the pre-assist king 😱 Liverpool’s £130 million nightmare — is the Salah-Slot era already cracking? 💫 Martinelli’s redemption arc and the b...

🔥 The boys deliver the verdict on an AMAZING win that was quite ugly. 🤔 Have goalposts shifted for Gyök? 🧱 How is our defence so incredible? 🎩 CALAFIORI IS MAGIC 💫 Saka, looking ELITE 😤 VAR at us again… but was it a pen? 🏆 TOP OF THE TABLE THOUGHTS 🎧 Take a listen now — and remember, if you want these podcast when they happen, sign up to our membership offerings. AUDIO ONLY: https://www.pa...

Pete, Matt Kandela, and Jacob Hawley return for a fiery therapy session — unpacking Arsenal’s international break chaos, Viktor Gyökeres’ crisis of confidence, and the looming barometer game away at Fulham. The crew debates whether the Swede’s slump is just a blip or the start of a bigger rethink — and how long Mikel Arteta will persist before Kai Havertz reclaims the nine. There’s deep chat on Bu...

The lads are back — and this one’s got proper pub garden energy. Johnny Dutch and Danny Graft return to The Dugout fresh from the studio, dropping exclusives about new music, a summer beer collab, and a massive sing-along anthem in the works. From there it’s pure Arsenal flow:⚽ Gabby Jesus redemption arc talk — why the chaos merchant might be key to a title run🔥 Viktor Gyökeres’ fight, graft, an...

Actor-comedian Tom Rosenthal joins Jacob Hawley for a brilliantly chaotic episode of The Dugout, diving deep into Arsenal’s evolution under Mikel Arteta. 🔥 Highlights: Tom’s spicy takes on the state of Arsenal’s squad The rise of the YouTube tactician and why modern football brains live in bedrooms Calafiori’s understated brilliance and how Arteta has turned Arsenal into a tactical chameleon Gabr...

Arsenal are back on top of the league and the vibes are immaculate. Johnny and Matt break down a smooth, drama-free win over West Ham — exactly the kind of performance Arsenal have been missing in recent seasons. We get into: 🔥 Arteta’s killer instinct shift and how it’s transforming Arsenal’s mentality 🎯 Declan Rice’s statement performance against his old club 🧱 Timber + Calafiori: fullbacks r...

In this episode of The Arsenal Opinion, Jacob is joined by special guest Laura Kirk Francis, whose Arsenal content has been lighting up social media over the past six months. Together, they relive the rollercoaster of emotions from Arsenal’s dramatic win at St. James’ Park, from the pain of overturned penalties to the joy of late winners. The discussion covers: Laura’s debut hottest take on Jurrië...

The Arsenal Opinion crew is back with a monster episode after Arsenal’s dramatic last-minute win against Newcastle. Pete, Matt, and Johnny break down the emotions of a true statement victory—relief, joy, and the sense that momentum has shifted in the title race. We cover: Big Gabby’s redemption arc: from costly error to heroic match-winner Eze’s standout performance and why he could be the most im...

💥 AOP LIVE TICKETS💥 go on sale at 10am this morning (UK time). It's in London, Finsbury Park, and there are limited tickets. Go to https://www.le-grove.co.uk/ for the link! Back to the podcast... Jacob and Matt are back for a Thursday Therapy fresh off Arsenal news that could define the next era: William Saliba has signed a five-year deal. The lads break down why it’s more than just a contract —...

Jacob Hawley is back in the Dugout chair with Arsenal podcaster and Football Ramble legend Jim Campbell. Together they dive into Arsenal’s cautious start to the season — is Mikel Arteta overthinking it, or just managing a brutal run of fixtures? They debate: ⚔️ The fine line between caution and ambition against City & Liverpool 🎹 Does Arsenal’s midfield need a new creative “guitarist”? 🔥 Hot tak...

MANCHESTER CITY (H) | ON THE WHISTLE | JOHNNY & PEDRO (EARLY BIRD)🎙️ On the Whistle is here (Pedro is VERY ill 🤒 so forgive any slurring) ⚡ Saliba decision-making 😊 Staying positive after a good point 😬 Worried about ‘safety first’ line-up 😢 Anonymous Gyok 🥖🍝 Martinelli making us eat DELICIOUS humble pie Hope you enjoy! x If you want these right after the game, sign up to our members progra...

It’s a therapy session with Pete and Jacob Hawley as we dive into three days of wild Champions League football. We cover: 🐱 Mourinho’s nine lives and his toxic-but-entertaining return to the big stage 📸 Inside access to Arsenal’s relentless content machine and how Arteta’s culture is shaping players on and off the pitch ⚡ Why Erling Haaland is still underrated—and the key to stopping City this...

Jacob is joined by Kevin Lee Kharas (@kevkharas), lead singer of Real Lies and devoted Arsenal fan, for a wide-ranging conversation that blends music, football, and the madness of modern fandom. From his surreal day filming content with Myles Lewis-Skelly and watching Piero Hincapié model Christmas knitwear, Kevin dives into why he sees Mikel Arteta as building nothing less than a dynasty. The two...

It’s all four of the AOP boys out here discussing the HUGE win against Nottingham Forest 🌳🔴⚪️ ⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING: spicy content ahead, so skip if you scare easy ✨ Madueke – IMPACT or just more of the same from Chelsea? 🎯 Gyökeres – “all he does is score goals”… but is that actually ok? 💎 Mosquera – bargain of 2025? 🚀 ZUBI ZUBI TWOOOOO! If you want this sort of content LIVE, when it happens,...

It’s Episode Three of The Dugout series, hosted by Jacob Hawley. This week’s guest is Arsenal journalist James Benge (CBS Sports, formerly Arseblog/Arsecast, now co-hosting with Charles Watts). Jacob and James dive deep into Arsenal’s present and future, international break weirdness, and the narratives shaping the season so far. 🔥 Early access for members only. James’ hottest take: Who to win th...

🎙️ The Dugout with Jacob HawleyThis week Jacob sits down with Johnny Dutch and Danny Graft from South London cult band The Manor. The conversation is a mix of music, South London culture, and of course — Arsenal’s present-day drama. Expect talk about: The rise of The Manor in London’s music scene 🎶 Arsenal’s summer moves: Gyökeres arriving, Eze as the marquee signing 🔴⚪ Madueke’s early impact a...